PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takihashi Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ono
vs
Wentworth

174 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Takihashi Ono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Wentworth!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ono shoots for a takedown but Wentworth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Ono tries a head kick but it misses.
Wentworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Wentworth as Ono shoots in.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Wentworth as Ono shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takihashi Ono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono shoots in for a double leg but Wentworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and Ono moves out of range easily.
Ono avoids the head kick by Wentworth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wentworth.
Ono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ono blocks a head kick by Wentworth.
Ono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wentworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ono fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wentworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ono shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wentworth but Wentworth pushes him off and we're back to square one.

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.
Ono tries for a takedown but Wentworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wentworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ono fails to land the takedown.
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Ono has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Wentworth.
Takihashi Ono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Ono with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throws a lazy head kick

and Ono counters with a single leg into guard. Wentworth didn't expect that.
Wentworth wants to stand and escape but Ono is having none of it.
Ono controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wentworth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wentworth being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wentworth for as long as he can get away with.
Ono trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ono working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wentworth is keeping the position for now.
Ono 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takihashi Ono dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ono scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Ono is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wentworth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ono staying calm.
Wentworth wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono is staying tight to Wentworth's torso, preventing him from escaping.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Takihashi Ono just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Wentworth gets caught flat footed, as Ono shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wentworth is keeping the position for now.
Ono trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ono is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono postures up.
Ono passes into half guard.
Ono content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono is looking to take a break and control but Wentworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wentworth pushes Ono off looking to stand but Ono dives back in and keeps control.
Ono is taking a breather. Wentworth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ono wants to pass to mount but Wentworth is defending the position.
Well, if Ono is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ono is pressing down on Wentworth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wentworth is holding on 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.

Ono is working for a submission of some sort.
Ono wants to control but Wentworth is keeping him busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and Ono moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Ono shoots in looking for a takedown. Wentworth tries to sprawl out of it but Ono keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wentworth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takihashi Ono dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wentworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wentworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takihashi Ono is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ono shoots in and drives through. Wentworth sprawls well.

Ono feints and as Wentworth raises his hands in defense, Ono changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ono passes Wentworth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wentworth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ono is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wentworth!
Ono controlling his opponent.

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.
Wentworth can't escape the position.
Ono controlling from mount.
Wentworth wants to get back to his feet.
Ono looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Takihashi Ono just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wentworth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ono avoids the head kick by Wentworth.
Horrible takedown by Ono or perhaps it was just good defense by Wentworth which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Wentworth as Ono shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takihashi Ono. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four 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.
Ono shoots in for a takedown but Wentworth shows good takedown defense.
Wentworth misses with a head kick.

Ono closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Wentworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ono is looking to take a break and control but Wentworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wentworth is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ono is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Takihashi Ono showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ono, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takihashi Ono!