PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seto Takiama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kell Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Takiama
vs
Bolt

180 cm
28
155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
163 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seto Takiama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kell Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt throws an overhand right that lands on Takiama's shoulder, as Takiama tries to avoid the shot.
Bolt shoots in but Takiama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bolt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Takiama counters with a nice uppercut.

Takiama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bolt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takiama is in Bolt's guard.
Takiama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bolt is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takiama has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bolt is desperately trying to improve his position but Takiama has a good base and remains in mount.

Takiama has hold of Bolt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bolt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Takiama looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bolt 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.

Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Takiama wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takiama pulls his head out easily.

Takiama is trying to work for a kimura but Bolt is defending well.
Takiama moves nicely into side control.

Takiama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bolt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Takiama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolt has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt is looking for a sweep.

Takiama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takiama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bolt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takiama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bolt sneaks back into half guard.

Takiama seems to be working for a kimura but Bolt defends the submission attempt.

Bolt actively working from the bottom here.

Takiama is working for a submission of some sort.

Takiama is trying to work for a kimura but Bolt is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takiama wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Takiama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolt is just riding it out for now. Takiama eventually gives up the hold.
Bolt gets back to full guard.

Takiama 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.

Bolt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takiama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolt is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Bolt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bolt has his foot on Takiama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takiama works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolt looks winded!
Takiama tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolt is retaining full guard.

Bolt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bolt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

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

Takiama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takiama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takiama wants to pass the guard but Bolt is keeping the position.
Takiama passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takiama pulls his head out easily.

Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Takiama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Takiama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolt defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Takiama is trying to work for a kimura but Bolt is defending well.
Bolt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takiama is looking for a kimura here.

Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolt is breathing heavily.

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

Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Takiama is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolt.

Takiama is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bolt has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Takiama is looking to defend but Bolt has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Takiama! Bolt pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Takiama taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kell Bolt!