PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takada Kumushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebel Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kumushi
vs
Lynch

185 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takada Kumushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rebel Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch wants to clinch up but Kumushi keeps it at a distance.

Lynch gets caught flat footed, as Kumushi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Kumushi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kumushi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Kumushi from controlling successfully.

Kumushi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lynch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kumushi postures up and lands a big shot to Lynch's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kumushi is controlling him.
Kumushi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kumushi is standing up over Lynch. Lynch looks to escape but Kumushi dives into side control.

Kumushi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lynch is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kumushi yanks on the arm and Lynch is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kumushi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takada Kumushi!
A very excited looking Takada Kumushi 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.