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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is Oasis - The Hindu Times. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kamakawiwo Ole's choice of entrance music: Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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178 cm
22
168 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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179 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Williams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams. Kamakawiwo Ole throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams. Kamakawiwo Ole jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target. Williams tries a low kick but Kamakawiwo Ole avoids it. Kamakawiwo Ole gets a double leg takedown into Williams's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamakawiwo Ole is one step ahead there. Kamakawiwo Ole is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamakawiwo Ole has managed to sneak the leg through. Kamakawiwo Ole trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it. Kamakawiwo Ole is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams is looking to control Kamakawiwo Ole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams is in trouble now - Kamakawiwo Ole has advanced to mount! Williams can't escape the position.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Williams trying to control the hands but Kamakawiwo Ole won't let him. The referee is taking a good look at Williams as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kamakawiwo Ole!
Kamakawiwo Ole is not going to allow Williams to sit and survive in this position. Well, with Kamakawiwo Ole on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Williams is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Kamakawiwo Ole looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kamakawiwo Ole is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Williams rolls, trying to escape but Kamakawiwo Ole keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kamakawiwo Ole is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Williams defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Williams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Williams wants to control but Kamakawiwo Ole is having none of it. BOOM! Kamakawiwo Ole connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kamakawiwo Ole goes for an armbar but Williams turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Williams. Kamakawiwo Ole has his feet on Williams's thighs here. He's pushed Williams off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Williams screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Israel Kamakawiwo Ole! Our winner, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
59% |
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