PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chihiro Ogino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palito Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairtex comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Spiderman- The Ramones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ogino
vs
Fairtex

150 cm
21
130 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

185 cm
24
148 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Demonic Drugs
O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chihiro Ogino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Palito Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex throws a head kick but Ogino moves out of range.
Ogino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Ogino moves out of range.
Ogino tries for a takedown but Fairtex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Ogino gets the takedown into side control.
Fairtex takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ogino throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fairtex taking a bit of punishment here - Ogino scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ogino with the ground and pound but Fairtex regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ogino has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Fairtex kicks off Ogino and gets to his feet.

Ogino shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fairtex is trying to defend but Ogino finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ogino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Ogino there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ogino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairtex's head.
Fairtex regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ogino.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogino throws a big right hand that misses.
Fairtex is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ogino is fighting to break Fairtex's control of his arms but Fairtex is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fairtex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fairtex pulls Ogino in to control the position.
Fairtex is looking to stand up but Ogino isn't so interested in that idea.
Fairtex seems keen to control Ogino's posture.
Ogino chips away with some ground and pound.
Ogino postures up.
Ogino trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fairtex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Ogino has gone for a leg lock! Fairtex slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ogino's guard.
Fairtex must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Fairtex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ogino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fairtex has managed to get both his arms back between Ogino's legs - danger averted.
Ogino is trying to control the position but Fairtex postures up.

Ogino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fairtex can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ogino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ogino is looking for a triangle but Fairtex pushes his legs off easily.
Fairtex thows a big elbow that misses.
Ogino is looking to sweep but instead, Fairtex has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogino is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ogino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ogino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ogino controls Fairtex momentarily but Fairtex frees himself.
Fairtex is stalling in the full guard.
Fairtex thows a big elbow that misses.

Ogino is looking for a triangle but Fairtex pushes his legs off easily.

Fairtex thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fairtex stopping the sweep attempt from Ogino.
Fairtex thows a big elbow that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Ogino gets the takedown into side control.
Ogino working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fairtex is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ogino asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ogino scores with punches from side control.
Ogino looking to control but instead Fairtex has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ogino is taking a breather. Fairtex says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chihiro Ogino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ogino shoots in but no luck this time.
Ogino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fairtex is fending him off so far but Ogino persists. Nope, Fairtex circles away and we're back to standing.
Palito Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ogino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairtex. Fairtex obviously looking to wear him down.
Ogino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chihiro Ogino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Fairtex as Ogino shoots in.
Fairtex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ogino.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ogino.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ogino blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Ogino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Fairtex thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ogino if he has to take too many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Fairtex as Ogino shoots in.
Ogino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Fairtex lands a head kick. Ogino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Palito Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Ogino moves out of range easily.
Fairtex tries to score with a low kick but Ogino moves his leg out of the way.

Ogino closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ogino prevents Fairtex from standing back up.
Ogino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ogino is working for a kimura but Fairtex is defending it quite comfortably.
Ogino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ogino slips a nice elbow through Fairtex's hands, connecting with Fairtex's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ogino connects with a nice short shot to Fairtex's temple.
Ogino is nestled in close to Fairtex, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ogino looks to land a strike but Fairtex avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ogino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ogino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ogino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fairtex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ogino thows a big elbow that misses.
Chihiro Ogino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ogino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ogino trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ogino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fairtex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Both fighters circling a little - Fairtex finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Ogino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogino misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ogino working the head and body with strikes.
Fairtex tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ogino wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fairtex managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ogino.
Fairtex is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Ogino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fairtex has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ogino scoring with punches and elbows.
Fairtex is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ogino connects with a decent elbow.

Ogino goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fairtex rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ogino's guard! Nice work there by Fairtex!

Fairtex gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Ogino moves out of range.
Ogino shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ogino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Fairtex makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ogino shoots in looking for a takedown. Fairtex tries to sprawl out of it but Ogino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fairtex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Ogino scores with a takedown into Fairtex's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ogino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ogino working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ogino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ogino distracts Fairtex with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chihiro Ogino will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ogino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fairtex is fending him off so far but Ogino persists. Nope, Fairtex circles away and we're back to standing.

Ogino closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fairtex tries to roll over but Ogino keeps him under control.
Ogino throwing shots but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
Ogino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fairtex slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ogino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fairtex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Ogino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fairtex manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ogino has Fairtex in his guard.

Ogino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairtex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogino controls Fairtex momentarily but Fairtex frees himself.
Ogino tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ogino looking for a guillotine here but Fairtex defends easily.
Fairtex would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Ogino has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fairtex is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ogino.

Fairtex has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ogino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ogino.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chihiro Ogino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ogino's calf.

Ogino shoots in and bounces Fairtex off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Fairtex is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fairtex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ogino has him pressed against the cage.
Fairtex slows down the pace here.
Fairtex misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ogino is defending well for now.
Ogino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fairtex smiles and moves away.
Ogino blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.

Fairtex gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fairtex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ogino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fairtex has momentary wrist control but Ogino slips an elbow through the middle.
Ogino throws a big right hand that misses.
Ogino working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ogino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ogino working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogino landing some decent shots from guard.
Ogino with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ogino postures up in Fairtex's guard and throws a big left but Fairtex blocks it.
Ogino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ogino connects with a couple of short punches.
Fairtex looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairtex, not yet.
Ogino cracks Fairtex with a solid left hand.
Ogino is working Fairtex over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Ogino from controlling successfully.
Palito Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ogino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ogino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chihiro Ogino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ogino trying to control but Fairtex is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chihiro Ogino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ogino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chihiro Ogino!