PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 1713 p4p, 2370 weight class) and Tor KillsInWater (ranked 101 p4p, 123 weight class). Takeishi comes to the cage accompanied by Kabuki Gomen-Jyo. KillsInWater has chosen The End Of Heartache as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Takeishi
vs
KillsInWater

185 cm
47
381
37 - 24 - 0

210 cm
37
238
29 - 12 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitsugu Takeishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tor KillsInWater!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KillsInWater lands a head kick!
KillsInWater feints a jab promting Takeishi to slip. KillsInWater then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takeishi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
KillsInWater moves away from the strike by Takeishi.

KillsInWater closes the distance and pushes Takeishi back into the cage.
KillsInWater tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing KillsInWater back against the cage.

KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.

KillsInWater rushes Takeishi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from KillsInWater.

KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.
Takeishi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
KillsInWater lands with a slapping head kick.
Takeishi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KillsInWater throws a body shot but no joy.
KillsInWater scores with a head kick.
Tor KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takeishi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! KillsInWater scrambles back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Takeishi scores with a nice short uppercut.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takeishi backs up against the cage.
KillsInWater moves out of range as Takeishi strikes.
KillsInWater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takeishi throws a shot from downtown. KillsInWater moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and KillsInWater releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
KillsInWater moves away from the strike by Takeishi.
Takeishi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeishi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
KillsInWater lands with a kick to the temple. Takeishi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
KillsInWater scores with a three punch combo!
KillsInWater scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
KillsInWater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeishi throws out the jab.
KillsInWater throws a series of punches but Takeishi moves out of range.
KillsInWater moves away from the strike by Takeishi.
KillsInWater lands a really nice looking cross but Takeishi seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
KillsInWater lands a head kick!
KillsInWater lands with a nice combination. Takeishi backs away looking to recover.
KillsInWater lands with a slapping head kick.
KillsInWater ducks under a wild hook from Takeishi.
KillsInWater works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
KillsInWater throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takeishi.
Takeishi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

KillsInWater drives through and clinches with Takeishi against the cage.
A shot in the inside from KillsInWater.

KillsInWater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
KillsInWater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
KillsInWater displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater wants to clinch up but Takeishi keeps it at a distance.
KillsInWater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeishi was well out of range. Poor timing from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater feints a jab promting Takeishi to slip. KillsInWater then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takeishi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takeishi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeishi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
KillsInWater lands with a slapping head kick.
Takeishi keeps the fight on the outside.
KillsInWater is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

KillsInWater closes the distance and clinches.
Takeishi struggles to land a body shot inside as KillsInWater controls his hands.
Takeishi misses with a body punch.
KillsInWater looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from KillsInWater.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
KillsInWater blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from KillsInWater.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
KillsInWater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeishi was well out of range. Poor timing from KillsInWater.
It looked like Takeishi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a one two combo.
KillsInWater throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takeishi's head.
KillsInWater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

KillsInWater has managed to clinch.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
Takeishi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater lands a nice shot that snaps Takeishi's head back.
Takeishi doesn't manage to clinch there - KillsInWater circles away.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
KillsInWater works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

KillsInWater drives through and clinches with Takeishi against the cage.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
KillsInWater lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeishi.

KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KillsInWater has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
KillsInWater lands with a slapping head kick.
KillsInWater connects with a body shot that sends Takeishi's belly button to the back.
KillsInWater lunges at Takeishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takeishi's hand.
KillsInWater takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
KillsInWater misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - KillsInWater scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
KillsInWater slips a jab from Takeishi.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for KillsInWater. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
KillsInWater lands a head kick!
Takeishi takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeishi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
KillsInWater scores with a head kick.
KillsInWater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
KillsInWater scores with a head kick. Takeishi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
KillsInWater ducks under a wild hook from Takeishi.
KillsInWater getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
KillsInWater lands with a nice combination. Takeishi backs away looking to recover.
KillsInWater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeishi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takeishi there as he acknowledges the shot.
KillsInWater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Takeishi tries to keep at a distance but KillsInWater has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KillsInWater lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Takeishi gets through KillsInWater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi gets through KillsInWater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
KillsInWater lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from KillsInWater.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from KillsInWater on the inside.
A short right from KillsInWater on the inside.
KillsInWater lands a right hand.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Takeishi 's head but he takes it in his stride.

KillsInWater moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
KillsInWater lands a body punch in the clinch.

KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.
KillsInWater lands with a kick to the temple. Takeishi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
KillsInWater throws a head kick that half lands.

Takeishi is rocked!
KillsInWater is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Takeishi like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Takeishi from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor KillsInWater!
Tor KillsInWater decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.