PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krejzi Madafaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryosuke Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Madafaka
vs
Takahashi

178 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krejzi Madafaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryosuke Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi misses with a takedown attempt - Madafaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Madafaka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takahashi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Takahashi is trying to improve his position.

Madafaka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Madafaka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takahashi wants to control but Madafaka postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi gets back to half guard.

Takahashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Madafaka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Madafaka is looking to advance position but Takahashi won't allow it.

Takahashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Madafaka pulls his head out easily.

Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Takahashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takahashi looks gassed!
Madafaka not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Takahashi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Madafaka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madafaka is looking for a triangle here but Takahashi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Madafaka regains half guard.

Takahashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Takahashi is working for an americana but Madafaka has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Takahashi was thinking about the submission.
Madafaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takahashi's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Takahashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madafaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madafaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Takahashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Madafaka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Takahashi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Madafaka escapes and throws Takahashi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Madafaka landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krejzi Madafaka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Madafaka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Takahashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Takahashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madafaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahashi.
Takahashi is trying to control. Madafaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takahashi is breathing heavily.

Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura but Madafaka is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi prevents Madafaka from improving his position.
Madafaka is pressing down on Takahashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Takahashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Madafaka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Takahashi has Madafaka in his guard.

Madafaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Madafaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Madafaka lands a couple of elbows.
Takahashi can't keep his opponent in guard - Madafaka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Takahashi won't allow Madafaka to pass to mount.

Madafaka is working for a submission of some sort.

Takahashi looking for subs from the bottom but Madafaka mounts him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madafaka working Takahashi over with strikes here.
Takahashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Madafaka looking to finish Takahashi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Takahashi!
Takahashi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Madafaka tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Takahashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takahashi tries to control the position but Madafaka now has his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Takahashi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Takahashi breaks Madafaka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Takahashi 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.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Madafaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Madafaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Krejzi Madafaka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Madafaka fails with the takedown
and Takahashi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Takahashi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Takahashi 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madafaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Madafaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takahashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Takahashi has gone for a leg lock! Madafaka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Takahashi's guard.
Madafaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takahashi's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madafaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Takahashi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Madafaka has picked Takahashi up and slammed him! Takahashi can't keep hold of the triangle and Madafaka manages to pass to side control!
Takahashi tries to improve position but can't.

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.
Madafaka creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Takahashi is trying to control Madafaka's posture but Madafaka avoids it.
Takahashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Madafaka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ryosuke Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.

Takahashi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Madafaka. Oh but Takahashi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Madafaka goes limp - he's gone! Takahashi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryosuke Takahashi!