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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Wallione takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wallione scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mikio misses with a looping left.
Wallione with the counter takedown but Mikio avoids it easily.
Wallione should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mikio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mikio takes a swing at Wallione's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Wallione shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wallione was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Mikio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mikio's coaches at The Bear's Den have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mikio is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Mikio gets back to half guard.
Mikio has his hands clasped together around Wallione's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Wallione thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mikio's head.
Mikio controlling the position well.
Mikio gets back to full guard.
Wallione must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wallione throws a sloppy strike and Mikio has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Wallione is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Mikio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asato Mikio!
In his post fight interview, Asato Mikio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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