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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Ogawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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148 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riku Ogawa!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ogawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ogawa 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.
Ogawa wants to control from the top but Han keeps moving.
Ogawa passes into half guard.
Ogawa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Han!
Ogawa wants to take Han's back but he can't do it this time.
Ogawa wants to control the pace but Han is squirming around nicely.
Han tries to reverse the position but Ogawa maintains control.
Ogawa wants to finish this one by submission but Han is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ogawa.
Ogawa has hold of Han's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Han manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Han tries to hold on but Ogawa pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han is wriggling around trying to escape.
Han is working hard here to advance position.
Ogawa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Han can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ogawa looking to control but Han is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ogawa has hold of Han's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Han manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ogawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ogawa dominating with strikes here.
Han is squirming around, avoiding Ogawa's attempts to control the action.
Ogawa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han is working to get back to half guard.
Han defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ogawa.
Ogawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Han is looking to escape.
Ogawa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Han can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Han working to try and regain half guard.
Ogawa wants to finish this one by submission but Han is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ogawa.
Ogawa looking to secure an arm triangle but Han defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han is working to get back to half guard.
Ogawa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Han keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ogawa is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Han is in real trouble.
Han is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ogawa trying to control momentarily.
Ogawa looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogawa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ogawa looks gassed!
Ogawa is looking to control Han but Han is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ogawa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Han is defending well though. Ogawa let's go of the attempt for now.
Han fending off the submission attempt from Ogawa.
Ogawa struggling to land strikes to the head as Han covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Ogawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ogawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Han looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ogawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Han, who protects the arm well.
Ogawa tries for a kimura but Han is defending well.
Ogawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Han is trying to improve his position.
Ogawa tries for a kimura but Han is defending well.
Han is looking to regain half guard here but Ogawa keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogawa tries to move to mount but Han blocks the move with his legs.
Han regains half guard.
Han wants to improve his position but Ogawa is controlling well.
Han looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ogawa is keen to just control but Han is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ogawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Han's guard.
Ogawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ogawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ogawa wants to pass the guard but Han is keeping the position.
Han looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ogawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ogawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ogawa trying to control from half guard but Han is working away.
Ogawa works his way into full mount!
Ogawa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ogawa tries to control but Han wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogawa unloading with bombs!
Ogawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Han is looking to escape.
Ogawa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Han manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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.
Ogawa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Han!
Han is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Han has given up his back. Will we see Ogawa going for some submissions?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ogawa loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Han hold on?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ogawa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ogawa looking for the RNC.
Ogawa controlling the position well here. Han rolled but Ogawa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ogawa looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Ogawa 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! And we move into the final round!
Ogawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ogawa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Han is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ogawa pulls his head out easily.
Ogawa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ogawa looking to secure an arm triangle but Han defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ogawa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Han is surviving well by controlling Ogawa's body position as best he can.
Ogawa prevents Han from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogawa fails to move to back control.
Ogawa trying to control but Han is having none of it.
Ogawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ogawa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Han has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ogawa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Han can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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.
Ogawa moves to the back position.
Han tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ogawa tries to control but Han wriggling away.
Ogawa goes for an armbar but Han turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Han.
Ogawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Ogawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Han advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ogawa is trying to maintain the position but Han is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Han.
Ogawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Han's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Han's back!
Han is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ogawa gets his way!
Riku Ogawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ogawa has the hooks in. Han is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ogawa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Riku Ogawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogawa looking for the choke but no joy.
Ogawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ogawa controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riku Ogawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ogawa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riku Ogawa!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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