PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raider Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshita Otsuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Browne
vs
Otsuma

180 cm
20
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raider Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshita Otsuma!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Otsuma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Browne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Browne trying to control but Otsuma postures up.
Otsuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Browne keeps working.
Browne wants to improve his position but Otsuma is controlling well.
Browne is working hard here to advance position.

Otsuma wants to work for an arm triangle but Browne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Browne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Otsuma.
Otsuma wants to free his trapped foot but Browne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Browne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Browne.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Browne working for a triangle but Otsuma defends it easily.

Otsuma drops back looking for a leg! Browne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Browne manages to kick Otsuma off! Otsuma jumps back into Browne's guard.
Browne lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Otsuma!
Otsuma has given up his back.

Browne has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Otsuma! Can he survive? No! He's out! Browne gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raider Browne!