PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lurch Addams (ranked 2541 p4p, 3039 weight class) and Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 116 p4p, 137 weight class). Takeishi has chosen Kabuki Gomen-Jyo as his entrance music. Lurch Addams had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Addams
vs
Takeishi

225 cm
39
280
12 - 9 - 1

185 cm
46
381
34 - 20 - 0

Great wrestler
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lurch Addams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitsugu Takeishi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Addams misses with a takedown
and Takeishi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takeishi is defended easily by Addams.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Addams.
Addams takes a little break here. Takeishi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeishi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takeishi is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Takeishi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Addams's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Takeishi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Addams's arms.

Addams is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Addams biding his time, looking for the opening.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takeishi for as long as he can get away with.
Takeishi rolls, trying to escape but Addams keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Takeishi right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
I really don't envy Takeishi right now.
Takeishi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Addams takes Takeishi's back.
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Addams is persistently looking for the submission but Takeishi is defending it well.
Takeishi wants to escape the position.
Addams controlling from the back.
Takeishi trying to get back to his feet but Addams is in full control for now.
Addams controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Addams keeps control of the position as Takeishi tries to break free.
Addams slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Addams keeps control of the position as Takeishi tries to break free.
Takeishi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Addams off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Addams just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Takeishi wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Takeishi right now.

Addams is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Takeishi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Addams controlling the position well here. Takeishi rolled but Addams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lurch Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Takeishi throws a head kick but Addams moves out of range.
Addams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takeishi counters with a nice uppercut.

Takeishi rushes Addams and presses him up against the cage.

Takeishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takeishi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Takeishi clinches up with Addams and pushes him back against the cage.

Takeishi breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Addams's head coaches at Aimon bodaus ja sparri that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Takeishi as Addams shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurch Addams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Addams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takeishi is trying to defend but Addams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Takeishi punching from the bottom.
Takeishi wants to get back to his feet.

Addams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeishi is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Addams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeishi can do to turn this around?
Takeishi is trying to control but can't.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Takeishi is trying to stand up here but Addams is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard.
Takeishi wants to get back to full guard.
Addams content to control rather than advance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Addams here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Takeishi is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takeishi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takeishi is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Addams fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Addams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takeishi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Addams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takeishi counters with a series of strikes. Addams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Addams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Addams wants to control but Takeishi is keeping him busy.
Takeishi tries to bench press Addams off him but Addams keeps the position.
Lurch Addams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee asks Addams politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Addams prefers to stall for the moment though.
Addams continues to stall.
Takeishi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The referee asks Addams politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Addams prefers to stall for the moment though.
Takeishi wants to get back to his feet.
Addams works to advance to full mount. Takeishi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Takeishi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Addams has taken his back.
Addams gets his hands free as Takeishi looks to control.
Addams biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Addams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mitsugu Takeishi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Takeishi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Addams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Takeishi keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams passes Takeishi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is thwarting Takeishi's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Takeishi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Addams is working away from the top position though.
Addams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Addams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takeishi defends it well.
Addams controlling the pace.

Addams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeishi is just riding it out for now. Addams eventually gives up the hold.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Addams 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. Takeishi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Addams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lurch Addams!
Lurch Addams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.