PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melly Manpoof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manpoof comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You gonna get knocked out by Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Melly Manpoof was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kobayashi
vs
Manpoof

225 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeru Kobayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Melly Manpoof!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi swings for the body but Manpoof moves out of range.
Manpoof throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobayashi.
Manpoof moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Manpoof misses.
Kobayashi thuds a left hand into Manpoof's body.
Kobayashi throws a head kick but Manpoof moves out of range.
Manpoof misses with a wild combination.
Kobayashi throws a head kick but Manpoof moves out of range.
Manpoof takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kobayashi avoids the head kick by Manpoof.
Kobayashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manpoof throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manpoof misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Manpoof shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manpoof showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manpoof in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Despite being in the dominant position, Melly Manpoof just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kobayashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manpoof throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manpoof throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kobayashi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kobayashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Manpoof looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kobayashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Manpoof, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kobayashi lands with a good body shot.
Kobayashi scores with a jab. Manpoof acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kobayashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takeru Kobayashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manpoof pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Manpoof.
Good leg kick by Kobayashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manpoof looks gassed!
Kobayashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Manpoof should have avoided that one.
Kobayashi cracks a nice hook into Manpoof's ribs.
Manpoof takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kobayashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Manpoof off the cage and back into rage.
Kobayashi lands a slapping body shot.
Kobayashi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kobayashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manpoof avoids the head kick by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi tests Manpoof's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manpoof takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kobayashi sizes up Manpoof with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kobayashi lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kobayashi.
Manpoof throws a head kick but Kobayashi moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi misses with a head kick.
Kobayashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manpoof on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manpoof takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manpoof pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manpoof gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manpoof throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobayashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manpoof takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manpoof throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobayashi misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kobayashi stuffs the takedown.
Takeru Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melly Manpoof.
Manpoof shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kobayashi as he avoids it easily.
Kobayashi scores with a hook to the body. Manpoof takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Kobayashi. That snapped Manpoof's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kobayashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Manpoof walks into a straight right hand from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi throws a big shot that misses.
Kobayashi connects with the punch.

Manpoof drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manpoof wants to pass the guard but Kobayashi is keeping the position.
Manpoof prevents Kobayashi from getting back to his feet.
Manpoof sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kobayashi wants to get back to his feet but Manpoof is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manpoof is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi wants to stand but Manpoof is controlling the position.
Manpoof's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manpoof prevents Kobayashi from getting back to his feet.

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.
Manpoof looking to pass the guard.
Manpoof is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manpoof wants to pass the guard but Kobayashi is keeping the position.
Kobayashi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manpoof stops Kobayashi from standing up.
Manpoof sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manpoof pushes down on Kobayashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Manpoof seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manpoof moves into full mount! Kobayashi won't be happy about that!
Manpoof controlling his opponent.

Despite being in the dominant position, Melly Manpoof just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kobayashi throws a sloppy head kick and Manpoof moves out of range easily.
Kobayashi takes a swing at Manpoof's ribcage but misses.
Kobayashi scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Manpoof.
Kobayashi lands an overhand right.
Manpoof will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Manpoof shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kobayashi's guard.
Manpoof is breathing heavily.
Manpoof advances position into side control!
Manpoof in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melly Manpoof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kobayashi stalks Manpoof and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manpoof's face. Manpoof staggers backwards, shaken.
Kobayashi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manpoof fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kobayashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Kobayashi lands a jab to Manpoof's midsection.
No luck for Manpoof with that takedown attempt.
Melly Manpoof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kobayashi misses with a wild body shot.
Kobayashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kobayashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut there from Kobayashi.
Manpoof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kobayashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manpoof manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manpoof changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kobayashi tries to avoid it but Manpoof manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kobayashi to the ground. Kobayashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takeru Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melly Manpoof.
Kobayashi throws a leg kick but Manpoof sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Kobayashi. No joy for Manpoof on that attempt.
Manpoof misses with a head kick.
Manpoof tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manpoof has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manpoof there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kobayashi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kobayashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manpoof keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kobayashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manpoof takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi slips a jab and a cross from Manpoof.
Manpoof on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manpoof closes the distance and clinches up with Kobayashi, looking for a takedown. Manpoof pushes Kobayashi against the cage but Kobayashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takeru Kobayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobayashi misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi throws a body punch but Manpoof moves out of range.
Manpoof has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manpoof there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kobayashi sizes up Manpoof with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kobayashi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kobayashi with a hook.
Kobayashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Manpoof should have avoided that one.
Kobayashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kobayashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manpoof tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobayashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kobayashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manpoof's head.
Manpoof throws a sloppy head kick and Kobayashi moves out of range easily.
Kobayashi throws out a loose jab but Manpoof uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Manpoof, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kobayashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manpoof was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Manpoof.
Manpoof scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kobayashi lands with an overhand left.
Kobayashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kobayashi, as that shot connected.
Donk. Kobayashi catches Manpoof right on the button with a cross.
Kobayashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kobayashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kobayashi connects with the punch.
Takeru Kobayashi is winning the standup battle so far.

Manpoof looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manpoof slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is looking to stand up but Manpoof isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manpoof sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kobayashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kobayashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kobayashi!