PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mako Takaziko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toninho Capoeira (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.

Takaziko
vs
Capoeira

176 cm
20
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

157 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mako Takaziko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Toninho Capoeira!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Capoeira gets tackled into the cage by Takaziko. Takaziko maintains the clinch.
Capoeira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Capoeira gets through Takaziko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Takaziko lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takaziko working some strikes from top position.
Takaziko trying to control but Capoeira is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takaziko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Capoeira seems keen to control Takaziko's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Capoeira is on top in guard.

Takaziko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Capoeira scoring with punches to the head and body.

Takaziko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Capoeira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takaziko's head.
Capoeira lands a couple of elbows.

Capoeira drops back looking for a leg! Takaziko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takaziko manages to kick Capoeira off! Capoeira jumps back into Takaziko's guard.
Capoeira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Takaziko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Capoeira stacks Takaziko 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 Capoeira!
Capoeira landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Takaziko to see if he's OK.
Takaziko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capoeira on the ground.
Capoeira lands a nice forearm strike.

Takaziko is rocked!

Capoeira has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Takaziko is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Capoeira yanks on the arm and Takaziko is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Capoeira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toninho Capoeira!