PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Takamura (ranked 3374 p4p, 342 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 5308 p4p, 466 weight class). Takamura comes to the cage accompanied by Pay Money To My Pain - Weight Of My Pride. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Takamura
vs
Cartman

185 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
166 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mamoru Takamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takamura tries to land a body kick

and Cartman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takamura's guard.
Cartman won't allow Takamura to sweep him here.
Takamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.

Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takamura is keeping the position for now.

Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman won't allow Takamura to sweep him here.

Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartman is fighting to break Takamura's control of his arms but Takamura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartman being controlled here momentarily.

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.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Cartman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takamura pulls Cartman in close to prevent any damage.
Cartman stopping the sweep attempt from Takamura.
Takamura pulls Cartman in to control the position.

Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takamura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.

Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cartman won't allow Takamura to sweep him here.
Cartman is fighting to break Takamura's control of his arms but Takamura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.

Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartman on the ground.

Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartman looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Cartman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Takamura tries a low kick but Cartman avoids it.
Cartman feints the counter takedown.
Takamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Takamura is predictable there

and Cartman counters with a single leg into guard. Takamura didn't expect that.

Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takamura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takamura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cartman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartman being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been informed that Cartman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura keeping full guard, as Cartman tries to pass.

Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.

Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartman is one step ahead there.
Takamura trying to control the position here.
Takamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takamura has control of Cartman's left arm, preventing Cartman from doing any damage.
Eric Cartman has got the better of the ground game so far.

Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartman passes Takamura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Cartman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takamura is trying is best to control the position here.
Takamura is looking for a sweep. Cartman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takamura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cartman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well.

Cartman is trying to work for a kimura but Takamura is defending well.

Cartman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takamura is pressing down on Cartman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cartman preventing the sweep.

Cartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartman tries to free his leg and advance position but Takamura is retaining full guard.
Takamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takamura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Cartman drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Cartman off! Cartman jumps back into Takamura's guard.

Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura pulls Cartman in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takamura keeping full guard, as Cartman tries to pass.

Cartman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takamura is controlling Cartman's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Cartman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Takamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Takamura motions for Cartman to come forward. Takamura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cartman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takamura throws a leg kick that is checked

and Cartman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takamura is trying to control but can't.

Cartman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartman.

Cartman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takamura is just riding it out for now. Cartman eventually gives up the hold.

Cartman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cartman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takamura sees it coming and defends easily.
Takamura keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cartman is working for a kimura but Takamura is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartman prevents Takamura from improving his position.
Takamura is doing well to control the position and prevent Cartman from advancing to side control.

Cartman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takamura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takamura tries to get out of the position.
Takamura is trying to get back to full guard.

Takamura is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartman.
Cartman wants to free his trapped foot but Takamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cartman seems to be looking for submissions.

Cartman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Takamura could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cartman has cracked it and Takamura is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cartman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Cartman!