PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shiroi Neko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryosuke Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Ronald Jenkees - Messing With A Guitar Sound. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Neko
vs
Takahashi

188 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shiroi Neko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryosuke Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neko throws a series of punches but Takahashi avoids them all with ease.
Neko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neko throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Neko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shiroi Neko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Neko. No joy for Takahashi on that attempt.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Takahashi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Takahashi prevents Neko from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Takahashi seems to be looking for submissions.

Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura but Neko is defending well.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Neko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neko is pressing down on Takahashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

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 looks gassed!

Neko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takahashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neko keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Takahashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi prevents Neko from improving his position.
Neko is working hard here to advance position.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neko keeps working.
Neko manages to get to full guard.
Takahashi stopping the sweep attempt from Neko.

Neko has his foot on Takahashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takahashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Takahashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neko swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neko tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Takahashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Neko is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Takahashi scores with a takedown into Neko's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takahashi pushing down on Neko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takahashi wants to pass to mount but Neko is defending the position.

Takahashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Neko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Neko keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi looking to pass the guard.

Neko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Neko is keeping the position.

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.

Neko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Takahashi has passed into half guard!
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Neko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Neko has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryosuke Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neko.
Takahashi shoots in for a double leg but Neko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Neko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Takahashi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neko flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Neko is pressing down on Takahashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takahashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neko swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neko looking for a guillotine here but Takahashi defends easily.
Takahashi passes Neko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neko keeps working.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Takahashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Takahashi seems to be looking for submissions.
Takahashi passes to full mount!

Takahashi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Takahashi working for a submission but Neko is keeping him at bay.

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 tries to control but Neko wriggling away.
Neko regains half guard.
Takahashi passes to full mount!
Neko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neko is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neko is pressing down on Takahashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Neko is looking for a triangle but Takahashi pushes his legs off easily.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neko is keeping the position for now.

Neko working for a triangle but Takahashi defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Neko looking for a guillotine here but Takahashi defends easily.

Neko is looking for a triangle but Takahashi pushes his legs off easily.
Neko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Takahashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi forces his way into half guard.

Neko is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
Takahashi passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Takahashi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Neko tries to reverse the position but Takahashi maintains control.
Takahashi forces the positional change into back control.
Neko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Neko.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Takahashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takahashi trying to control the position but Neko is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryosuke Takahashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Neko looks for the body kick but Takahashi saw that one coming.
A big left from Neko misses.
Neko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Neko scores with a nice head shot.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Neko.
Neko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Takahashi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Takahashi prevents Neko from standing back up.
Neko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Neko!
Neko tries to reverse the position but Takahashi maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takahashi looking for a guillotine from mount but Neko is having none of it.
Ryosuke Takahashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Neko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Takahashi.
Neko working to try and regain half guard.

Takahashi has hold of Neko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Neko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Neko is working to get back to half guard.

Takahashi working for a submission but Neko is keeping him at bay.

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.
Takahashi looking to control but Neko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Neko is working to get back to half guard.
Takahashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Neko is looking to escape.
Takahashi prevents Neko from getting the reversal.

Takahashi working for a submission but Neko is keeping him at bay.
Neko regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Neko actively working from the bottom here.

Takahashi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Neko is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryosuke Takahashi!