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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masamune Date (ranked 7745 p4p, 529 weight class) and Warlus Punch (ranked 5744 p4p, 471 weight class). Date's entrance music is Peak Times by Switch. A fine choice. Punch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jonas Blue - Mama ft. William Singe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Masamune Date has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masamune Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Warlus Punch!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Punch.
Punch shoots in but no luck this time.
Date throws a nice head kick!
Date throws a nice head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Date.
Punch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Date sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Punch somewhat.
Masamune Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warlus Punch.
Punch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Date avoids it really well and circles away.
Date went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Date scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Date.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punch is defended easily by Date.
Date is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Date.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Date leaves Punch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Punch dives in and grabs Date's left leg, looking for a takedown. Date pushes down on Punch's head and hops out.
Punch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Date as he jumps to the side.
Date tries to clinch but Punch is having none of it.
Punch dives in for a single leg takedown but Date sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Date lands with a thumping leg kick.
Date fails with a takedown attempt.
Date moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
No luck for Punch with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Punch.
Date is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Punch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Date - the referee stops the clock and Punch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Date. Punch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Date is looking to clinch.
Warlus Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date tries a head kick but it misses.
Punch leaves Date with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Date chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Date.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Date attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Punch stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Date.
Date connects with a leg kick. Punch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Punch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Date as Punch shoots in.
Punch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Punch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Date's guard.
Date manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Date pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Date prevents a takedown attempt there.
Punch looks winded!
Date breaks the clinch.
Punch keeps the fight on the outside.
Date throws a leg kick which misses Punch's front leg but catches the back leg as Punch tries to avoid it.
Punch shoots in looking for a takedown but Date manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Punch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Date appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Date tries to clinch but Punch is having none of it.
Punch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Date defends it nicely.
Date connects with a high kick.
Punch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Date.
Date tried to score with a low kick but Punch checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Date enables Punch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Date manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Date wants to get back to his feet but Punch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Date on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Date tries to get out of the position.
Punch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punch postures up and lands a big shot to Date's brow.
Date wants to stand and escape but Punch is having none of it.
Punch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Date's head.
Date wants to stand but Punch is controlling the position.
Punch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Punch lands a couple of elbows.
Punch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Date is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Punch is controlling him.
Punch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Date's head.
Punch scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date is looking to stand up but Punch isn't so interested in that idea.
Punch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masamune Date dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Punch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Punch prevents Date from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Punch.
Date wants to get back to his feet.
Punch slips a nice elbow through Date's hands, connecting with Date's forehead.
Date pushes Punch off looking to stand but Punch dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Punch there.
Date pushes Punch off and gets back to his feet.
Masamune Date is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Date looks for the body kick but Punch saw that one coming.
Punch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Date circles away.
Date is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punch has his takedown stuffed
and Date counters with a big head kick but Punch shrugs it off.
We've been informed that Punch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Punch shoots for a double leg takedown but Date sprawls well. He's pushed Punch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Date was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masamune Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warlus Punch.
Punch fails with a takedown attempt.
Punch misses with a takedown attempt
and Date counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Punch is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date scores with a kick to the body.
Punch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Punch stops Date from getting back to his feet.
Date pushes Punch off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Date tries to clinch there but Punch circles away.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but Punch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Date is looking to slow Punch down with leg kicks.
Date lands a high kick!
We've been told by Date's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Punch looks for a takedown but Date sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Date is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Punch chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Punch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Punch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Date knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Punch on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Date's head.
Punch won't allow Date to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punch lands a couple of digs.
Punch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Date has momentary wrist control but Punch slips an elbow through the middle.
Punch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Punch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Punch is working Date over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Punch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Punch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Date's head.
Date wants to stand and escape but Punch is having none of it.
Punch scoring with some ground and pound.
Date is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Punch landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date has momentary wrist control but Punch slips an elbow through the middle.
Punch postures up and lands a big shot to Date's brow.
Punch landing some decent shots from guard.
Date wants to stand but Punch is controlling the position.
Punch lands a couple of digs.
Punch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Date is keeping the position for now.
Punch chips away with some ground and pound.
Punch won't allow Date to get back to his feet.
Punch lands a couple of elbows.
Punch won't allow Date to get back to his feet.
Punch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Date is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Punch is controlling him.
Punch postures up and lands a big shot to Date's brow.
Punch distracts Date with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Date is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Punch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Date is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Punch stops Date from standing up.
Punch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Date has momentary wrist control but Punch slips an elbow through the middle.
Punch postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Date covers up, he's hurt! Punch keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Punch and the ref steps in to end the fight! Punch can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warlus Punch!
Warlus Punch thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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