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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iwao Wada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wada comes to the cage accompanied by Kickstart My Heart. Iwao Wada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 cm
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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185 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iwao Wada! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Green! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Green misses the jab. Wada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Green tries to clinch up but Wada circles away and keeps his distance. Wada throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease. Green throws a solid leg kick but Wada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Green. Wada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat. Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Green tries to counter by closing the distance. Green gets caught napping as Wada dives in and scores a takedown. Green manages to retain guard. Wada drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Wada off! Wada jumps back into Green's guard. Wada drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Wada off! Wada jumps back into Green's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wada has gone for a leg lock! Green slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wada's guard. Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wada swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well. Wada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well. Wada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wada looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Green trying to control but Wada is working from the bottom. Wada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wada has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Green is looking to defend but Wada has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Green! Wada pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Green taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Iwao Wada! A victorious Iwao Wada thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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