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JFR: Okimoto vs Joseph PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 2581 p4p, 5104 weight class) and Johnny Scott (ranked 263 p4p, 409 weight class). Cosby comes to the cage accompanied by Cosby Show Opening. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Scott!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosby throws a shot to the body.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Scott tries to counter it with a takedown but Cosby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cosby, as that shot connected.
Cosby lands with a nice body punch.
Cosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott takes one to the chin there.
Cosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cosby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cosby, as that shot connected.
Bill Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Cosby. That snapped Scott's head back.
Cosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cosby counters with a left to the body.
Scott walks into a straight right hand from Cosby.
Scott fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cosby is out of range.
Cosby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scott under the eye.
Scott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cosby, pushing him back against the cage.
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cosby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cosby's corner calls for a 1-2. Cosby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cosby lands a really nice looking cross but Scott seems unphased.
Scott tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Cosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Cosby.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosby catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cosby lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cosby jabs Scott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cosby lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Bill Cosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cosby.
 Scott is rocked!
Cosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Cosby finish him?
Cosby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scott tries to move into range but Cosby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scott looks winded!
Cosby feints with a jab and clips Scott right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Scott is sent crashing into the canvas and Cosby leaps in for the kill! Scott tries to get to his feet but Cosby is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Scott is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Cosby!
Bill Cosby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ren Okimoto (ranked 1376 p4p, 2607 weight class) and Darius Joseph (ranked 152 p4p, 266 weight class). Ren Okimoto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ren Okimoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darius Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph misses the jab.
Joseph throws a nice looking combination but Okimoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okimoto fails to land the takedown.
Ren Okimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okimoto has his takedown stuffed
and Joseph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph lands a nice looking body shot.
Okimoto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Okimoto showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okimoto is nestled in close to Joseph, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Okimoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Joseph wants to get back to full guard.
Okimoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Okimoto prevents Joseph from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okimoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joseph taking some punishment here, with Okimoto in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okimoto lands strikes from half guard.
Joseph taking some punishment here, with Okimoto in his half guard.
Joseph is trying to stand up here but Okimoto is controlling him well.
Joseph on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Okimoto slips a nice elbow through Joseph's hands, connecting with Joseph's forehead.
Nice strikes from Okimoto there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Okimoto lands a nice short elbow.
Okimoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okimoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Okimoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet.
Okimoto lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph has hold of Okimoto's hands but Okimoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Okimoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joseph can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okimoto working over Joseph with some ground and pound. Joseph looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Joseph is rocked!
Okimoto working the head and body with strikes.
Joseph is still in real trouble! Can Okimoto finish him?
Okimoto lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Joseph! More strikes land and this one is all over! Okimoto jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ren Okimoto!
Ren Okimoto is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Ren Okimoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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FIGHT
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