PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Hammer (ranked 4256 p4p, 4187 weight class) and Akira Kaburagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hammer
vs
Kaburagi

183 cm
18
167
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
165
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akira Kaburagi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaburagi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rick Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaburagi avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Kaburagi avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Kaburagi avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Kaburagi moves out of range easily.

Kaburagi has managed to clinch.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Kaburagi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kaburagi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammer.

Kaburagi jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kaburagi looking for a triangle here. Hammer is fighting it but it looks tight! Kaburagi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hammer is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Akira Kaburagi!