PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Tamisaburosanokato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi Tamisaburosanokato will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cohen
vs
Tamisaburosanokato

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lawrence Cohen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeshi Tamisaburosanokato!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamisaburosanokato with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cohen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cohen is stalling in the full guard.
Tamisaburosanokato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cohen is one step ahead there.

Tamisaburosanokato looking for a guillotine here but Cohen defends easily.
Cohen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cohen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cohen slips nicely into half guard.
Cohen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cohen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tamisaburosanokato sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cohen lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tamisaburosanokato actively working from the bottom here.
Cohen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Tamisaburosanokato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cohen pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tamisaburosanokato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tamisaburosanokato looks gassed!
Cohen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tamisaburosanokato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cohen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tamisaburosanokato on the ground.

Tamisaburosanokato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cohen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Tamisaburosanokato looking for submissions off his back.
Cohen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cohen tries to pass to full mount but Tamisaburosanokato defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tamisaburosanokato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Cohen seems content to control.

Tamisaburosanokato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tamisaburosanokato has eaten all the pies!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cohen lands a nice short elbow.
Cohen controlling the action here.

Cohen decides to return to a standing position.

Cohen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamisaburosanokato tries to score a body lock takedown but Cohen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Cohen jumps guard.

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

Tamisaburosanokato postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cohen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tamisaburosanokato, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cohen passes Tamisaburosanokato's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cohen controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawrence Cohen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cohen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tamisaburosanokato, pushing him back against the cage.
Tamisaburosanokato goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cohen prevents it.

Cohen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tamisaburosanokato regains guard.
Cohen passes Tamisaburosanokato's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Tamisaburosanokato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cohen pulls his head out easily.
Cohen trying to mount his opponent but Tamisaburosanokato defends it.

Tamisaburosanokato actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tamisaburosanokato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cohen pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Cohen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Cohen stands up from half guard.
Tamisaburosanokato misses with a takedown

and Cohen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Tamisaburosanokato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cohen is trying to work for a kimura but Tamisaburosanokato is defending well.
Cohen scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Tamisaburosanokato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cohen pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Cohen seems content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tamisaburosanokato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cohen pulls his head out easily.
Tamisaburosanokato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Tamisaburosanokato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Tamisaburosanokato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cohen pulls his head out easily.

Tamisaburosanokato actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tamisaburosanokato actively working from the bottom here.

Tamisaburosanokato has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cohen escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cohen !
Tamisaburosanokato tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cohen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cohen gets to mount! Tamisaburosanokato was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cohen lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen controlling from mount.

Cohen has control of Tamisaburosanokato's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tamisaburosanokato regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tamisaburosanokato manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Tamisaburosanokato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cohen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawrence Cohen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Cohen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tamisaburosanokato wants to take the fight to the mat but Cohen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tamisaburosanokato is looking to take this one to the mat.

Cohen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tamisaburosanokato clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cohen controlling the position well here. Tamisaburosanokato rolled but Cohen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Tamisaburosanokato defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lawrence Cohen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cohen is landing with strikes. Tamisaburosanokato can't take much more of this.
Tamisaburosanokato tries to break free.

Tamisaburosanokato fending off the submission attempt from Cohen .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cohen has the hooks in. Tamisaburosanokato is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tamisaburosanokato's body.
Cohen doesn't have the hooks in and Tamisaburosanokato manages to turn into his guard.

Tamisaburosanokato drops back looking for a leg! Cohen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cohen manages to kick Tamisaburosanokato off! Tamisaburosanokato jumps back into Cohen 's guard.
Tamisaburosanokato tries to free his leg and advance position but Cohen is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cohen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cohen trying to keep a closed guard but Tamisaburosanokato is proving a slippery customer.
Tamisaburosanokato wants to pass the guard but Cohen is keeping the position.
Cohen wants to stand but Tamisaburosanokato is controlling the position.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamisaburosanokato's guard.

Tamisaburosanokato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cohen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Tamisaburosanokato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Tamisaburosanokato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cohen is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cohen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Tamisaburosanokato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cohen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takeshi Tamisaburosanokato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Cohen clinches up against the cage.
Cohen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tamisaburosanokato up against the cage.
Tamisaburosanokato is working for takedown but Cohen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lawrence Cohen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Tamisaburosanokato.
Cohen prevents the takedown attempt.

Cohen jumps guard and drags Tamisaburosanokato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamisaburosanokato prevents Cohen from getting back to his feet.
Cohen wants to sweep but no luck.
Lawrence Cohen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tamisaburosanokato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cohen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeshi Tamisaburosanokato.
Well Cohen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Cohen !