Shinobu Ota, who makes his Bellator debut today, is known for his striking power and dynamic fighting style. Ota has scored four knockouts in his six victories thus far. The wrestling specialist last fought in April, scoring a decision over Juntaro Ushiku.

 

Roger Blanque presents similar strengths, known for his striking and ability to finish fights. Of his five wins, Blanque has scored three submissions and one KO/TKO. Blanque, who also makes his Bellator debut here, broke a three-fight losing streak in his last contest, submitting Wesley Daniel Morato in March.

 

Which bantamweight will score the win in their first Bellator appearance?

 

 

Round 1

 

Blanque with a jab and a barrage of low kicks to start. Blaque tries to bring his kick up, but Ota shoves him down and follows him to the ground, geting on top. Ota lands a couple of right hands in Blanque’s guard. Blanque brings himself over to the cage wall, and Ota presses him into the fence. Ota passes into side control. Ota now works his way into north-south position, putting pressure on the neck. A choke is in, and Blanque taps! Ota with the quick win!

 

 

Ota scores his first career submission win in impressive fashion!

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Shinobu Ota def. Roger Blanque via first-round submission (north-south choke, 2:18)