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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jung Ho Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jung Ho Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Kang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Von Ketler tries to avoid it but Kang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Von Ketler to the ground. Von Ketler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Kang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kang dives in for a single leg takedown but Von Ketler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Von Ketler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kang's hands.
Von Ketler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Ketler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Ketler wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jung Ho Kang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler throws out a powerful jab.
Von Ketler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ketler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kang to the ground. Von Ketler is now in Kang's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kang trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kang is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Von Ketler stands and throws Kang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Ketler trying to control the action but Kang is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler is staying tight to Kang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kang is trying to control Von Ketler's posture but Von Ketler avoids it.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kang keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Von Ketler stalls from top position.
Kang tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ketler has hold of Kang's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kang seems comfortable defending it but Von Ketler has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kang is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kang is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Von Ketler couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eksem Von Ketler!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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