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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tang Kufung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiro Takana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kufung's entrance music is ON BOOT STREET. A fine choice. Tang Kufung has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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172 cm
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160 lbs
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172 cm
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tang Kufung! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiro Takana! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kufung tries to clinch up. Takana throws a solid leg kick but Kufung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takana. Takana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kufung's head backwards. Kufung looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Kufung wants to pass the guard but Takana is keeping the position. Kufung postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Takana is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kufung, into his guard. Kufung tries to land a sweep but no joy. Takana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Kufung misses with a head kick.
Takana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takana swats away the attempt to clinch by Kufung.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kufung fails in his attempt to clinch. Kufung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takana's waist but Takana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kufung off to one side. The fight stays on the outside here - Kufung looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jab, jab by Takana - just one landing. Tang Kufung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kufung wants to clinch. Kufung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takana lands with a straight right. Kufung didn't see that one coming. Kufung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takana's waist but Takana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kufung off to one side. Kufung is breathing heavily. Kufung is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Takana gets a takedown into half guard. Still in half guard, Takana seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kufung tries to kick Takana off but Takana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Takana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takana performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Takana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kufung keeps working. Kufung tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Takana manages to move to mount!
Takana controlling the pace for now. Kufung tries to improve his position but instead Takana has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kufung is trying to break free.
What can Kufung do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kufung tries to break free.
Good control from Takana. Takana is cranking Kufung's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kufung! He's tightened the choke and Kufung is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshiro Takana!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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