PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benson Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mishiriro Kawaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dimagiba
vs
Kawaguchi

165 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

161 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benson Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mishiriro Kawaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dimagiba with a poor takedown

and Kawaguchi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dimagiba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kawaguchi prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimagiba wants a takedown but no success here.
Dimagiba has Kawaguchi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kawaguchi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dimagiba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kawaguchi after a bit of a struggle.
Dimagiba tries to score a body lock takedown but Kawaguchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dimagiba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kawaguchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dimagiba blocks an elbow strike from Kawaguchi.
Kawaguchi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimagiba blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Kawaguchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dimagiba keeps control of Kawaguchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kawaguchi tries a body shot but Dimagiba blocks it.
Kawaguchi gets underhooks to prevent Dimagiba's takedown attempt.
Kawaguchi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kawaguchi fails to pull guard.
Kawaguchi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawaguchi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kawaguchi tries to break the clinch but Dimagiba is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimagiba as Kawaguchi tries to tie him up.
Kawaguchi gets underhooks to prevent Dimagiba's takedown attempt.
Dimagiba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kawaguchi is defending well.
Dimagiba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kawaguchi pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kawaguchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dimagiba has Kawaguchi pressed against the cage, preventing Kawaguchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dimagiba is trying to drag Kawaguchi to the mat but Kawaguchi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kawaguchi can't get the takedown.
Kawaguchi trying to stall but Dimagiba improves his position.
Dimagiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kawaguchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kawaguchi stops a takedown attempt from Dimagiba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawaguchi trying to control the position but instead, Dimagiba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawaguchi into the cage.
Kawaguchi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimagiba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kawaguchi tries to pull guard but Dimagiba holds him up against the cage and eventually Kawaguchi drops back down to his feet.
Kawaguchi is trying to force a seperation but Dimagiba has the dominant position.
Kawaguchi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dimagiba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kawaguchi is trying to break the clinch but Dimagiba is controlling him.
Kawaguchi tries to break the clinch but Dimagiba is controlling the position.
Dimagiba tries for a takedown. No joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimagiba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kawaguchi is defending well.
Kawaguchi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kawaguchi has Dimagiba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dimagiba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kawaguchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kawaguchi can't get the takedown.
Kawaguchi stops a takedown attempt from Dimagiba.
Kawaguchi looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawaguchi gets underhooks to prevent Dimagiba's takedown attempt.
Kawaguchi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kawaguchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dimagiba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kawaguchi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dimagiba stuffs the takedown attempt from Kawaguchi. Kawaguchi gets slowly back to his feet.

Kawaguchi drives through and clinches with Dimagiba against the cage.
Dimagiba is trying to drag Kawaguchi to the mat but Kawaguchi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kawaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimagiba dodges an elbow strike from Kawaguchi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba is trying to drag Kawaguchi to the mat but Kawaguchi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Kawaguchi decides to pull guard.
Kawaguchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dimagiba manages to get himself to full guard.
Kawaguchi advances position into side control!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kawaguchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dimagiba, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kawaguchi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kawaguchi trying to mount his opponent but Dimagiba defends it.
Kawaguchi is looking to take a break and control but Dimagiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dimagiba won't allow Kawaguchi to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mishiriro Kawaguchi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dimagiba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kawaguchi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kawaguchi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawaguchi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kawaguchi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kawaguchi stands up and waves to Dimagiba to follow him.

Kawaguchi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dimagiba sprawls well initially but Kawaguchi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawaguchi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mishiriro Kawaguchi.
Dimagiba shoots for a takedown but Kawaguchi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Kawaguchi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kawaguchi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kawaguchi stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Dimagiba gets caught flat footed, as Kawaguchi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dimagiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kawaguchi on the ground.
Dimagiba wants to stand up but Kawaguchi is controlling him.
Kawaguchi sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mishiriro Kawaguchi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kawaguchi closes the distance and clinches.
Kawaguchi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawaguchi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mishiriro Kawaguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kawaguchi gets underhooks to prevent Dimagiba's takedown attempt.
Kawaguchi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kawaguchi looking to slow down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawaguchi tries to circle away but Dimagiba has him pinned against the cage.

Kawaguchi pulls guard.

Kawaguchi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dimagiba frees his head nicely. Oh but Kawaguchi has switched to an armbar! Dimagiba is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mishiriro Kawaguchi!