PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yamapi Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kushin Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ikenai Tayou. Kushin Takahashi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Chan
vs
Takahashi

171 cm
25
163 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

176 cm
27
166 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yamapi Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kushin Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan shoots in looking for a takedown but Takahashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takahashi misses with a takedown attempt - Chan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chan wants it to stay on the feet.
Takahashi looks for a takedown but Chan sprawls well.
Yamapi Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kushin Takahashi.
Chan dives in and grabs Takahashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takahashi pushes down on Chan's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown by Takahashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Chan which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chan.
Chan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Takahashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chan is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chan is breathing heavily.

Takahashi is working for a kimura but Chan is defending it quite comfortably.

Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Chan defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takahashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chan is just riding it out for now. Takahashi eventually gives up the hold.
Takahashi is thwarting Chan's attempts to control the position.

Takahashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahashi.

Takahashi seems to be looking for submissions.

Chan actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura but Chan is defending well.

Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but Chan defending well.

Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chan trying to control but Takahashi postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Takahashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takahashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Chan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takahashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Takahashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Takahashi!
Takahashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Chan has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takahashi is looking to escape.
Takahashi blocking the ground and pound.
Chan with a couple of short strikes.

Chan looking to secure an arm triangle but Takahashi defends it well.
Chan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position but Chan isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
Chan looking to control but Takahashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takahashi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Chan keeps him under control.
Chan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kushin Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the cage. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takahashi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chan tries to avoid it but Takahashi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chan to the ground. Chan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takahashi dives in and grabs Chan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chan pushes down on Takahashi's head and hops out.
Chan looks for a takedown but Takahashi sprawls well.
Chan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takahashi swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yamapi Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takahashi as he jumps to the side.
Takahashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takahashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Takahashi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chan shoots in but Takahashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takahashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Chan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takahashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Chan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Chan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takahashi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Takahashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chan pulls his head out easily.

Chan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takahashi is just riding it out for now. Chan eventually gives up the hold.

Takahashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chan pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.

Takahashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chan pulls his head out easily.

Chan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Takahashi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yamapi Chan!