PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fujiwara Takamori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian McMullen (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.

Takamori
vs
McMullen

178 cm
18
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Bad Man Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fujiwara Takamori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adrian McMullen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Takamori closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McMullen did well to prevent Takamori getting side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Takamori tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Takamori trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

McMullen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

McMullen actively working from the bottom here.
McMullen is looking to improve his position.
Takamori knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McMullen on the ground.
Takamori tries to stand and escape but McMullen is controlling the position.
McMullen is looking for a sweep. Takamori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

McMullen actively working from the bottom here.

McMullen looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McMullen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

McMullen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

McMullen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takamori pulls his head out easily.

McMullen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takamori pulls his head out easily.
McMullen looks winded!
Takamori wants to stand up but McMullen is controlling the position.

McMullen looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Takamori is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. McMullen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

McMullen looking for a guillotine here but Takamori defends easily.
McMullen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takamori's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMullen stops Takamori from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMullen throwing strikes from guard but Takamori blocks nicely.
McMullen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McMullen tries to free his leg and advance position but Takamori is retaining full guard.
McMullen wants to control from the top but Takamori keeps moving.
Takamori definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McMullen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McMullen passes Takamori's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McMullen with the ground and pound but Takamori uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Takamori wants to get back to his feet but McMullen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Takamori keeping moving, preventing McMullen from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takamori preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McMullen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

McMullen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takamori is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takamori has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Takamori stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian McMullen dominated that round.
That's time! Takamori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Takamori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Takamori fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McMullen sprawls well initially but Takamori persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takamori wants to stand up but McMullen has a hold of him and won't allow it.

McMullen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takamori wants to stand but McMullen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McMullen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McMullen.
Takamori wanted to stand there but McMullen had control of the position.

McMullen has his feet on Takamori's thighs here. He's pushed Takamori off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Takamori screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian McMullen!