PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinyo Aogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Nanahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aogi comes into the arena with "Baka Survivor" by Ulfus blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Aogi
vs
Nanahara

185 cm
18
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinyo Aogi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Nanahara!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aogi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nanahara avoids the body shot from Aogi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aogi.
Nanahara scores with a three punch combo!

Aogi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nanahara napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aogi controlling the position from side mount.

Aogi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aogi is looking to take a break and control but Nanahara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aogi is trying to get an arm triangle but Nanahara is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nanahara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aogi.
Aogi shoots in for a takedown but Nanahara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nanahara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aogi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinyo Aogi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aogi misses with a takedown attempt - Nanahara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nanahara.
Nanahara controlling the position.

Nanahara stands up and beckons Aogi to his feet.
Nanahara scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aogi avoids a punch combination nicely.

Aogi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nanahara is trying to defend but Aogi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nanahara wants to control but Aogi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aogi wants to free his trapped foot but Nanahara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aogi stalling away here and it's allowed Nanahara to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aogi won't allow Nanahara to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aogi has gone for a leg lock! Nanahara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aogi's guard.
Nanahara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aogi is keeping the position for now.
Nanahara won't allow Aogi to sweep him here.
Nanahara trying to control the position from guard on top but Aogi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nanahara tries to stand but Aogi is controlling from the bottom.
Aogi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Nanahara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aogi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nanahara counters with a stiff right hand.
Aogi tries for a takedown but Nanahara circles away easily

and Nanahara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nanahara wants to control but Aogi is keeping him busy.
Nanahara wants to get back to his feet.
Nanahara wants to control but Aogi is keeping him busy.
It looks like Nanahara is going to stand back up.
Nanahara moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aogi stops Nanahara from passing to mount.

Nanahara stands up and beckons Aogi to his feet.
Aogi shoots and misses
and Nanahara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinyo Aogi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nanahara misses with a few strikes there.
Aogi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nanahara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Aogi scores with a takedown into Nanahara's guard.
Aogiis looking to pass into half guard but Nanahara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nanahara is in guard.

Nanahara gets to his feet. Aogi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aogi misses with a takedown
and Nanahara counters with a one-two to the body.
Shinyo Aogi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aogi misses with a takedown
and Nanahara counters with a nice leg kick.
Nanahara cracks Aogi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nanahara lands a slapping body shot.
Aogi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nanahara counters with a two punch combo.
Nanahara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aogi tries to land a body kick
and Nanahara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nanahara throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aogi's head.
Nanahara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nanahara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nanahara throws a combination. Aogi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aogi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nanahara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeshi Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aogi tries for a takedown but Nanahara circles away easily
and Nanahara counters with a nice uppercut.
Nanahara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nanahara is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nanahara scores with a head kick.
Nanahara closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nanahara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aogi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aogi misses with a takedown attempt
and Nanahara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Nanahara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Aogi tries to improve his position but instead Nanahara has taken his back!
Aogi trying to control the action but Nanahara just sinks the hooks in.

Nanahara is looking for the choke from the back position but Aogi is controlling his hands well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara is trying to stick to Aogi's back but Aogi is turning into Nanahara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nanahara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aogi.
Aogi looking to sit in guard and control but Nanahara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aogi has a closed guard, preventing Nanahara from standing up.
Nanahara is pushing down on Aogi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aogi is fighting to maintain full guard but Nanahara has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nanahara stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Nanahara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aogi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nanahara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aogi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nanahara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nanahara throws a shot to the body.
Aogi misses with a takedown
and Nanahara counters with a nice kick to the body.
Takeshi Nanahara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aogi tries for a takedown but Nanahara circles away easily
and Nanahara counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinyo Aogi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aogi misses with a takedown attempt
and Nanahara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nanahara throws a series of strikes that have Aogi backpedaling.
Nanahara looks to land a combination. Aogi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Nanahara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Nanahara gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nanahara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aogi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aogi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nanahara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aogi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nanahara finds it's way round the side to connect with Aogi's head.

Nanahara rushes Aogi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Nanahara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aogi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nanahara is looking to slow Aogi down with leg kicks.
Nanahara throws a nice head kick!
Aogi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nanahara counters with a thumping low kick.
Nanahara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nanahara throws a combination. Aogi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nanahara lands a jab-cross combination.
Nanahara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Aogi is rocked!
Nanahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aogi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Aogi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aogi seems to have got his legs back now.
Nanahara throws a front kick that sends Aogi stumbling back into the ropes.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Aogi avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nanahara.
Good exchange - Nanahara coming out on top.
Aogi shoots and misses
and Nanahara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aogi throws a head kick that misses

and Nanahara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nanahara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Aogi has his foot on Nanahara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nanahara works his way back into a safe position though.
Nanahara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Aogi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nanahara has passed into half guard!
Aogi trying to hold on to Nanahara's head to control him but Nanahara postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aogi is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Nanahara stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nanahara lands a jab to the nose.
Aogi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aogi misses with a body punch
and Nanahara counters with a series of strikes. Aogi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nanahara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nanahara throws a one two combo.
Nanahara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aogi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nanahara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nanahara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nanahara trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aogi's guard.
Takeshi Nanahara has got the better of the ground game so far.

Aogi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nanahara passes into side control.
Aogi is trying to work for a sweep but Nanahara has mounted him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nanahara stands up from mount. Strange move.
Aogi misses with a takedown attempt
and Nanahara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Nanahara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Nanahara really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nanahara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nanahara trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aogi's guard.

Aogi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nanahara stacks Aogi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nanahara!

Nanahara stands up.
Aogi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aogi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aogi misses with a takedown
and Nanahara counters with a two punch combo.
Aogi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nanahara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinyo Aogi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Nanahara.
Aogi tries for a takedown but Nanahara circles away easily
and Nanahara counters with a one-two to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nanahara.

Nanahara has managed to clinch.

Nanahara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nanahara lands a two punch combo.
Aogi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nanahara. That one must have hurt.
Nanahara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nanahara lands a two punch combo.

Nanahara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aogi was covering up waiting for the punch and Nanahara finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Nanahara stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Nanahara.
Aogi shoots and misses
and Nanahara counters with a series of strikes. Aogi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aogi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nanahara lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nanahara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nanahara lands a two punch combo.
Aogi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nanahara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aogi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nanahara counters with a straight right hand.
Nanahara throws a right hand that Aogi ducks under and follows up with a left that Aogi also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Nanahara.
Aogi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Nanahara.
Nanahara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Nanahara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aogi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nanahara jumps into side control!

Nanahara stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nanahara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nanahara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nanahara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aogi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nanahara counters with a body kick that stops Aogi in his tracks momentarily.

Nanahara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara wanted to stand there but Aogi had control of the position.
Aogi wants to control but Nanahara passes easily into half guard.

Nanahara gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nanahara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aogi misses with a takedown attempt
and Nanahara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nanahara keeps Aogi at a distance using the push kick.
Nanahara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nanahara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Nanahara dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nanahara thuds a left hand into Aogi's body.
Aogi misses with a takedown attempt
and Nanahara counters with an inside leg kick.
Nanahara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aogi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aogi shoots and misses
and Nanahara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aogi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nanahara.

Nanahara feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nanahara trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aogi's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Nanahara gets to his feet. Aogi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aogi fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinyo Aogi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara throws a nice head kick!
Aogi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nanahara.
Nanahara scores with a leg kick.
Nanahara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Aogi tries to keep at a distance but Nanahara has taken the fight into the clinch.

Nanahara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aogi misses with a takedown attempt
and Nanahara counters with a straight right hand.
Nanahara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aogi.
Nanahara scores with a leg kick.
Nanahara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aogi.
Nanahara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aogi with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nanahara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nanahara.
Stalling in the clinch from Nanahara.
Shinyo Aogi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nanahara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nanahara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nanahara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aogi. Aogi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aogi shoots and misses

so Nanahara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nanahara wants to get up but he can't break Aogi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aogi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Aogi working for a triangle but Nanahara defends it easily.
Aogi is trying to control the position but Nanahara postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara trying to control but Aogi is working from the bottom.

Aogi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nanahara passes into half guard.
Aogi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nanahara is working away from the top position though.
Aogi wants to get back to full guard but Nanahara has passed into side control.

That's four 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.
Nanahara controlling the pace for now.
Nanahara is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Aogi is looking to get to half guard.
Takeshi Nanahara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Nanahara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nanahara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 42:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 42:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Nanahara!
Takeshi Nanahara is the new lightweight champion!