PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takamoura Mamarou (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.

West
vs
Mamarou

187 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Valhalla Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamal West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takamoura Mamarou!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mamarou tries to sprawl but West drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mamarou keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Mamarou actively working from the bottom here.
Mamarou taking some punishment here, with West in his half guard.

Mamarou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
West seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mamarou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mamarou has his hands clasped together around West's back. He's all about the action.

Mamarou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West wants to free his trapped foot but Mamarou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamarou is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.

Mamarou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamarou preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
West wants to take a breather but Mamarou is having none of it.
Mamarou trying to control here.
West missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West wants to get back to his feet.
Mamarou tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg.
West wants to get back to his feet.
Mamarou wants to get back to full guard.

Mamarou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

West postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mamarou to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mamarou is out of range and West settles back down.

Mamarou looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
West working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
West being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jamal West.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mamarou.
Mamarou looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West moves in looking to clinch but Mamarou pushes him off.
West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Mamarou fails with the takedown

and West counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mamarou!
Jamal West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takamoura Mamarou.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamarou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mamarou tries to hold on but West postures up.
West lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West trying to control but Mamarou is having none of it.
Mamarou tries to lock up and control but West gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal West dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mamarou fails with a takedown attempt.
West leaves Mamarou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mamarou enables West to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mamarou manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mamarou keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.

Mamarou is looking for a triangle here but West uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jamal West overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
West working away.
Mamarou is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Mamarou can't do much from the bottom here.
Mamarou is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamarou is not content to let West control the position.
Mamarou wants to control but West postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mamarou seems a little lost for a moment, as West dominates the positioning.
West'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.

We're going to have a standup here because Jamal West wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mamarou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and West counters with an inside leg kick.
Jamal West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takamoura Mamarou.
West throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

West drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamarou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
West is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
West cracks Mamarou with a solid left hand.
West preventing the sweep.
Mamarou trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from West as Mamarou shoots in.
West shoots in for a double leg but Mamarou sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mamarou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

West shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mamarou is trying to defend but West finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mamarou is trying to control but West manages to pass to mount!
Mamarou takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
West avoids the attempt from Mamarou to control.
West is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mamarou can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
West connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamarou tries to hold on but West postures up.
West lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamarou is squirming around, avoiding West's attempts to control the action.
Mamarou controls the position.
Mamarou working to try and regain half guard.
West takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamarou has given up his back here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal West dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

West looking to score a takedown here. Mamarou is defending well but West drives through and ends up in Mamarou's guard.
Mamarou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Mamarou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

West got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamarou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, West has managed to get both his arms back between Mamarou's legs - danger averted.
West looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mamarou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mamarou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

West stands up and waves to Mamarou to follow him.
Mamarou fails with the takedown

and West counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
West wants to get up but he can't break Mamarou's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
West controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamarou trying to control the position.
West wants to stand but Mamarou is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mamarou keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jamal West.
West misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mamarou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Mamarou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mamarou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mamarou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jamal West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takamoura Mamarou.
Mamarou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away.
West connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

West clinches with his opponent.

West ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. West no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mamarou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
West looking to control.
Mamarou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Takamoura Mamarou was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mamarou stuffs the takedown.
Mamarou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mamarou swivels and escapes.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Mamarou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Mamarou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamarou controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West is staying active underneath Mamarou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takamoura Mamarou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal West!