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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michel Cook (ranked 25096 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saitama Ryuuji (ranked 6178 p4p, 0 weight class). Saitama Ryuuji is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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177 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michel Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saitama Ryuuji!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook takes one on the button.
Ryuuji fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cook sprawls well initially but Ryuuji persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cook is staying active underneath Ryuuji, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ryuuji is thwarting Cook's attempts to control the position.
Ryuuji not doing much here.
Cook really is a fat lump.
Ryuuji is keen to just control but Cook is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryuuji looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryuuji.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuuji decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ryuuji forces Cook back against the cage and clinches.
Cook wants a takedown.
Ryuuji stalls.
Cook jumps into guard, dragging Ryuuji to the mat.
Ryuuji stays in close to Cook's body and controls the position.
It looks like Ryuuji might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook looking for a guillotine here but Ryuuji defends easily.
Ryuuji drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryuuji jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryuuji throwing strikes from guard but Cook blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuuji is looking to work some ground and pound but Cook has wrist control.
Ryuuji trying to move into half guard but instead Cook has managed to sweep!
Cook decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cook gets caught flat footed, as Ryuuji shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryuuji trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ryuuji wants to stand but Cook has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cook is trying to control the position but Ryuuji postures up.
Ryuuji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryuuji is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ryuuji throwing strikes but missing.
Cook is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cook pulls Ryuuji in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cook is trying to keep Ryuuji in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryuuji shoots in and bounces Cook off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saitama Ryuuji dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ryuuji is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cook's half guard.
Cook tries to roll over but Ryuuji keeps him under control.
Cook is not content to let Ryuuji control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryuuji not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cook is staying active underneath Ryuuji, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saitama Ryuuji has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cook wants to sweep but Ryuuji has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuuji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cook keeps working.
Cook gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ryuuji prevents Cook from improving his position.
Cook is working hard here to advance position.
Cook keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cook is looking for a sweep. Ryuuji is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryuuji seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cook does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryuuji not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryuuji throwing shots but Cook is blocking nicely.
Cook is looking to improve his position.
Ryuuji seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cook is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cook dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryuuji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryuuji scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuuji stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cook enables Ryuuji to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cook manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryuuji pushes down on Cook's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ryuuji wants to control but Cook is keeping him busy.
Cook tries to get to full guard but Ryuuji has control of the leg.
Ryuuji trying to control from half guard but Cook is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuuji wants to pass the guard but Cook is defending well.
Cook looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ryuuji passes into side control!
Cook manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryuuji's best efforts.
Cook is concentrating on defense, preventing Ryuuji from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryuuji wants to work for an arm triangle but Cook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ryuuji wants to take a breather but Cook is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saitama Ryuuji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ryuuji misses with a lunging right hand
and Cook counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ryuuji scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cook manages to mount him!
Cook controlling the position easily from mount.
Ryuuji is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook lands a big shot there that rocks Ryuuji but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ryuuji wants to control but Cook is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ryuuji shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cook napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ryuuji tries to advance to mount but Cook denies him.
Cook tries to bench press Ryuuji off him but Ryuuji keeps the position.
Cook isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Cook's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryuuji decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuuji throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ryuuji just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCook.
Ryuuji throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cook tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ryuuji is in Cook's guard.
Ryuuji wants to get up but he can't break Cook's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Ryuuji from controlling successfully.
Ryuuji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cook wants to control but Ryuuji passes easily into half guard.
Ryuuji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryuuji thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook is staying active underneath Ryuuji, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ryuuji prevents Cook from improving his position.
Ryuuji gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ryuuji looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cook has his foot on Ryuuji's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryuuji works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryuuji slips nicely into half guard.
Cook wants to control but Ryuuji is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuuji works his way into side control.
Cook manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ryuuji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cook landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Michel Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saitama Ryuuji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryuuji is looking for a sweep. Cook is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saitama Ryuuji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryuuji has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saitama Ryuuji!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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