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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norifumi Yamamoto (ranked 2050 p4p, 242 weight class) and Denzel Knives (ranked 3008 p4p, 331 weight class). Knives is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember The Name. Norifumi Yamamoto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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161 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Norifumi Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Denzel Knives!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto takes one on the button.
Knives pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Knives misses.
Knives misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Knives circles away easily
and Knives cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knives scores with a hook.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown but Knives sprawls well.
Yamamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knives counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamamoto is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norifumi Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knives's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yamamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yamamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Knives manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yamamoto has Knives in his guard.
Knives controlling from the top position.
Knives is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Yamamoto has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Knives is looking to defend but Yamamoto has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Knives! Yamamoto pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Knives taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Norifumi Yamamoto!
A very excited looking Norifumi Yamamoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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