PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramiro Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozaki Yasuhiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozaki Yasuhiro will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Combs
vs
Yasuhiro

157 cm
24
162 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramiro Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ozaki Yasuhiro!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasuhiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Yasuhiro throws a head kick but Combs moves out of range.
It looked like Combs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Combs.
Combs feinted with a counter takedown.
Combs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yasuhiro dips to his left and cracks Combs with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Combs.
Yasuhiro tries to counter with a clinch but Combs shakes him off and moves away.
Yasuhiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yasuhiro gets a clinch.

Combs breaks the clinch.
Combs ducks right into an uppercut from Yasuhiro.
Yasuhiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Combs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Combs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yasuhiro's guard.

Yasuhiro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Combs has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yasuhiro.
Yasuhiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Combs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ramiro Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ozaki Yasuhiro.
Combs misses with a knee strike.
Combs really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Combs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yasuhiro is trying to pull guard but Combs has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Combs breaks from the clinch.
Yasuhiro tries to land a front kick but Combs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Yasuhiro rushes Combs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yasuhiro tries for a takedown but Combs manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yasuhiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Combs backwards.
Yasuhiro is trying to pull guard but Combs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Yasuhiro breaks from the clinch.
Yasuhiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yasuhiro throws a head kick that misses.
Ozaki Yasuhiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Combs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs 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.
Yasuhiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Combs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yasuhiro throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yasuhiro controls Combs momentarily but Combs frees himself.
Yasuhiro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasuhiro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Combs is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Combs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Combs chips away with some ground and pound.
Combs wants to stand but Yasuhiro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yasuhiro throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Combs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Combs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Combs wants it to stay on the feet.
Yasuhiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Combs defends well and Yasuhiro ends up having to push Combs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Combs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ozaki Yasuhiro dominated that round.
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.

Yasuhiro has Combs up against the cage in a clinch.
Yasuhiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Combs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yasuhiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Combs avoids the damage to the body.
Combs being controlled against the cage.
Yasuhiro wants to take the fight to the mat but Combs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yasuhiro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Combs is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasuhiro wants to take the fight to the mat but Combs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ramiro Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ozaki Yasuhiro.

Combs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Combs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yasuhiro is looking to get back to is feet but Combs passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuhiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Combs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Combs wants to control but Yasuhiro is keeping him busy.
Yasuhiro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Combs has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Combs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yasuhiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Combs cracks Yasuhiro with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs lands a few punches from side control.

Combs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Combs stuffs the takedown.
Combs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Combs wants it to stay on the feet.
Yasuhiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Combs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Combs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yasuhiro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Combs counters with a low kick, right behind Yasuhiro 's knee.
Combs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yasuhiro.
Combs throws a quick counter head kick but Yasuhiro was just out of range.
Yasuhiro is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasuhiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yasuhiro wants it to stay on the feet.
Yasuhiro throws a leg kick

and Combs counters by moving into the clinch.
Yasuhiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yasuhiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yasuhiro wants to break free but Combs has control.
Combs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yasuhiro fails to pull guard.
Combs throws a head punch that misses.
Combs stops a takedown attempt from Yasuhiro.
Combs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yasuhiro fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs tries to throw a body punch but Yasuhiro avoids it by throwing Combs back against the cage.
Yasuhiro is looking for a takedown.
Yasuhiro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Combs after a bit of a struggle.
Combs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yasuhiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yasuhiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Combs.
Yasuhiro has Combs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Combs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yasuhiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Combs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramiro Combs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Yasuhiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Combs.

Yasuhiro clinches up against the cage.
Yasuhiro tries to pull guard but Combs holds him up against the cage and eventually Yasuhiro drops back down to his feet.

Combs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ozaki Yasuhiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yasuhiro fails with the takedown
and Combs counters with a two punch combo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasuhiro stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yasuhiro.
Yasuhiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramiro Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ozaki Yasuhiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuhiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yasuhiro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Combs after a bit of a struggle.
Yasuhiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Combs prevents Yasuhiro from breaking the clinch.
Combs misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Combs stops a takedown attempt from Yasuhiro.
Yasuhiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yasuhiro blocks the elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yasuhiro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Combs holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yasuhiro manages to pull guard.
Yasuhiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Combs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Combs stays in close to Yasuhiro's body and controls the position.

Yasuhiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Combs defends well.
Combs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs wants to stand but Yasuhiro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Combs is working Yasuhiro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Yasuhiro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Combs stacks Yasuhiro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Combs!
Combs tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Yasuhiro controls the position for a moment.
Ramiro Combs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yasuhiro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Combs is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasuhiro tries to hold on but Combs pushes him away.
Yasuhiro tries to reverse the position but Combs maintains control.
Combs with shots to the head and body - Yasuhiro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yasuhiro can't escape the position.
Yasuhiro is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Combs lands a nice shot to the head.
Yasuhiro gets back to half guard.
Yasuhiro pushes Combs off but Combs dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramiro Combs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Combs 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramiro Combs!