PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onizuka comes into the arena with Nate Dogg - First We Pray blaring out of the sound system. Abreu has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. 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.

Onizuka
vs
Abreu

185 cm
34
175 lbs
31 - 13 - 1

170 cm
35
172 lbs
25 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shinichi Onizuka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Abreu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onizuka throws a body punch but Abreu moves out of range.
Onizuka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Onizuka throws a jab but it's blocked by Abreu.
Abreu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Onizuka defends it well.
Abreu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Onizuka.
Abreu with the counter takedown but Onizuka avoids it easily.
Onizuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abreu.
Abreu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Onizuka defends it well.
Abreu avoids the body shot from Onizuka.
Abreu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abreu has his takedown stuffed
and Onizuka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Onizuka. Abreu does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Abreu tries to counter it with a takedown but Onizuka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onizuka connects with a single shot there.

Onizuka scores with a takedown into Abreu's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abreu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abreu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Onizuka manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Onizuka stays in close to Abreu's body and controls the position.

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.
Abreu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Onizuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Onizuka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Onizuka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Onizuka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka won't allow Abreu to sweep him here.
Abreu keeping moving, preventing Onizuka from controlling successfully.
Onizuka tries to free his leg and advance position but Abreu is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Abreu looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters circling - Onizuka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Onizuka scores with a body shot.
Abreu throws a series of punches but Onizuka moves out of range.
Onizuka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abreu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Onizuka misses.
Onizuka throws a hook but Abreu blocks it.
Abreu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Onizuka lands with a hook. Abreu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abreu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onizuka.
And Abreu tries to counter it with a takedown but Onizuka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Onizuka lands a head shot.
Abreu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinichi Onizuka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Onizuka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Onizuka throws a looping overhand right but Abreu ducks down to avoid it.
Abreu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Onizuka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abreu throws a leg kick
and Onizuka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onizuka lands a right hook to the body.
Onizuka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Abreu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Onizuka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Abreu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Onizuka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Abreu wants to control for a moment but Onizuka uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Onizuka is trying to get back to full guard.
Shinichi Onizuka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu content to control rather than advance.
Onizuka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abreu is trying to control the action in half guard but Onizuka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abreu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abreu working Onizuka over with strikes.

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.
Onizuka wants to improve his position but Abreu is controlling well.
Onizuka trying to hold on to Abreu's head to control him but Abreu postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abreu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Onizuka.
Onizuka misses with a hook. Abreu ducked under it nicely.
Abreu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cooper Abreu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Onizuka moves out of range as Abreu strikes.
Onizuka just misses with a punch to the body.
Onizuka misses with a wild body shot.
Onizuka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abreu feints the counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka misses with a body shot.
Onizuka scores with a jab.
Shinichi Onizuka is winning the standup battle so far.
Onizuka throws a body shot but no joy.
Onizuka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Onizuka scores with a nice head shot.
Onizuka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Onizuka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Onizuka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abreu.
Onizuka lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Onizuka lands a really nice looking cross but Abreu seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Onizuka.
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!
Onizuka jabs at Abreu's body.
Onizuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abreu was well out of range. Poor timing from Onizuka.
Onizuka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Onizuka looks to land a right hand but Abreu moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Onizuka. That snapped Abreu's head back.
Onizuka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Onizuka misses the target.
Onizuka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abreu manages to avoid it.
Abreu feints the counter takedown.
Onizuka lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinichi Onizuka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Onizuka misses with a wild body shot.
Abreu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Onizuka scores with a takedown into Abreu's guard.
Onizuka looking to pass the guard.
Abreu trying to keep a closed guard but Onizuka is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onizuka trying to control but Abreu is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abreu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abreu is trying to keep Onizuka in close.
Onizuka looking to sit in guard and control but Abreu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

My spies in Cozad MMA LA Elite inform me that Abreu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Onizuka looking for a sweep. Not yet Onizuka, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Onizuka keeping full guard, as Abreu tries to pass.
Abreu trying to control the position from guard on top but Onizuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abreu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abreu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Onizuka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abreu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Onizuka lands with a hook. Abreu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abreu. Abreu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Onizuka lands with a straight right. Abreu didn't see that one coming.
Abreu dives in for a single leg takedown but Onizuka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Onizuka there.
Abreu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Onizuka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abreu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Onizuka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shinichi Onizuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abreu dives in for a single leg takedown but Onizuka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Onizuka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Onizuka cracks a nice hook into Abreu's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Onizuka. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abreu shoots in for a takedown but Onizuka shows good takedown defense.
Shinichi Onizuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Abreu.
Onizuka lands a jab to Abreu's midsection.
Onizuka lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Abreu misses
and Onizuka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abreu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abreu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Abreu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Onizuka finds it's way round the side to connect with Abreu's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abreu or perhaps it was just good defense by Onizuka, which made it look bad.
Abreu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Onizuka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinichi Onizuka clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Abreu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Onizuka misses the shot to the body.
Onizuka's corner calls for a 1-2. Onizuka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Onizuka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abreu in his tracks.
Onizuka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abreu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Onizuka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Onizuka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Onizuka wants to stand but Abreu has his arm trapped.
Onizuka trying to control the action but Abreu is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka tries to advance to mount but can't.
Onizuka trying to control the action but Abreu is working from the bottom.
Onizuka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abreu can do to turn this around?
Onizuka tries to advance to mount but Abreu denies him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abreu wants to control but Onizuka postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abreu is not content to let Onizuka control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Onizuka digs a good body shot into Abreu's ribs.
Onizuka lands a right hook to the body.
Onizuka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abreu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Abreu.

It looks like Shinichi Onizuka has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka connects with a body shot.
Onizuka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Onizuka connects with a right hand. Abreu shakes it off.
Abreu shoots in and drives through. Onizuka sprawls well.
Onizuka digs a good hook to Abreu's body.
Onizuka cracks Abreu with an open hand slap.
Abreu goes for a double leg but Onizuka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Onizuka continues to drive forward.
Onizuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Onizuka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Onizuka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abreu. Abreu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Onizuka works the jab nicely.
Onizuka digs a good body shot into Abreu's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka works Abreu's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onizuka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abreu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abreu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onizuka but Onizuka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shinichi Onizuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Abreu.
Abreu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Onizuka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Onizuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abreu moves away.
A head kick by Abreu misses
and Onizuka counters with a stiff right hand.
Onizuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abreu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinichi Onizuka had his way with Cooper Abreu in that round.
The cut man is working on Shinichi Onizuka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Abreu misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Onizuka to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abreu or perhaps it was just good defense by Onizuka, which made it look bad.
Abreu dives in and grabs Onizuka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Onizuka pushes down on Abreu's head and hops out.
Shinichi Onizuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Abreu.
Abreu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good shot there by Onizuka.
Abreu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Onizuka's corner calls for a 1-2. Onizuka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Onizuka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abreu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Onizuka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Onizuka.
Jab from Onizuka.
Onizuka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abreu with the counter takedown but Onizuka avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka throws a shot from downtown. Abreu moves away and avoids it.
Abreu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body punch from Onizuka.
Abreu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Onizuka.
Abreu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Onizuka counters with a right hand to the body.
Abreu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A left lands for Onizuka.
Onizuka scores with a punch to the head.
Onizuka lands a glancing blow to the side of Abreu's head.
Abreu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Onizuka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Onizuka.
Abreu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abreu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Onizuka.
Onizuka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Onizuka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Onizuka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onizuka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abreu shoots in but Onizuka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cooper Abreu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Onizuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abreu moves away.
Abreu tries to move into range but Onizuka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abreu moves away.
Abreu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Onizuka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abreu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Onizuka swivels and escapes.
A counter left hand to the body from Onizuka misses its target.
Onizuka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Onizuka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abreu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Onizuka defends it well.
Onizuka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Onizuka lands with a right hand.
Abreu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Onizuka works the jab nicely.
Onizuka lands with a hook. Abreu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Onizuka finds it's target.
Abreu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Onizuka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abreu or perhaps it was just good defense by Onizuka, which made it look bad.
Onizuka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shinichi Onizuka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Onizuka scores with a body shot.
A combination from Abreu does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Onizuka. Abreu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onizuka takes a swing at Abreu's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinichi Onizuka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Onizuka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:42
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:42
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinichi Onizuka!
Shinichi Onizuka retains his welterweight title!
Shinichi Onizuka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Cooper Abreu spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried something different this time, but the fact is if I can't be the best I think it's time for me to retire. Thank you all for the fun times.'.