PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Kokoszka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Takayanagi
vs
Kokoszka

177 cm
20
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dominik Kokoszka!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayanagi shoots in for a double leg but Kokoszka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kokoszka clobbers Takayanagi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takayanagi cracks Kokoszka with a good jab.
Kokoszka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi fails in his attempt to clinch.

Takayanagi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kokoszka's half guard.
Kokoszka wants to get back to his feet.
Takayanagi is nestled in close to Kokoszka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kokoszka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takayanagi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kokoszka defending well though.
Takayanagi wants to control but Kokoszka is keeping him busy.
Kokoszka tries to get to full guard but Takayanagi has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takayanagi thows a huge punch but Kokoszka dodges it nicely.
Kokoszka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takayanagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kokoszka is looking for a sweep. Takayanagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kokoszka is defending against the submission attempts here by Takayanagi.
Takayanagi is keen to just control but Kokoszka is a slippery customer.
Takayanagi is just content to waste time from the top position. Kokoszka takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Takayanagi slips nicely into half guard.
Kokoszka has hold of Takayanagi's hands but Takayanagi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kokoszka is refusing to be controlled, as Takayanagi sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Takayanagi is looking for a kimura but Kokoszka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takayanagi to get the leverage.
Takayanagi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kokoszka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Takayanagi trying to pass the guard but Kokoszka defending well.

Takayanagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kokoszka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takayanagi.
Takayanagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takayanagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takayanagi is looking for a kimura but Kokoszka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takayanagi to get the leverage.
Takayanagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kokoszka wants to improve his position but Takayanagi is controlling well.
Takayanagi wants to pass to mount but Kokoszka is defending the position.
Kokoszka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Kokoszka is defending against the submission attempts here by Takayanagi.
Kokoszka is not content to let Takayanagi control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi misses with a head shot. Kokoszka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Takayanagi landing with the ground and pound.
Kokoszka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takayanagi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takayanagi throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takayanagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kokoszka trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kokoszka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takayanagi.
Kokoszka misses with a looping left.
Takayanagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kokoszka is fending him off so far but Takayanagi persists. Nope, Kokoszka circles away and we're back to standing.
Takayanagi tries to clinch up.
Kokoszka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takayanagi.
Kokoszka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takayanagi under the eye.
Kokoszka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takayanagi manages to avoid it.
Takayanagi swings for the body but Kokoszka moves out of range.
Takayanagi misses with a takedown attempt - Kokoszka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokoszka connects with a nice looking jab.
Kokoszka drops Takayanagi with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Takayanagi! Kokoszka dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Kokoszka!