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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antione Chaney (ranked 8852 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Araki (ranked 6261 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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161 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Solid chin |
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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, Antione Chaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ren Araki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araki dives in and grabs Chaney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chaney pushes down on Araki's head and hops out.
Chaney throws a sloppy head kick and Araki moves out of range easily.
Araki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araki is trying to control the action in half guard but Chaney is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chaney trying to hold on to Araki's head to control him but Araki postures up.
Araki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chaney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chaney wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaney pushes Araki off but Araki dives into side control.
Araki wants to stand but Chaney has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaney prevents Araki from moving into mount.
Araki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chaney is trying to buck Araki off.
Araki wants to control but Chaney is keeping him busy.
Chaney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Araki controls the position.
Araki prevents Chaney from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chaney is trying to escape the position but Araki is controlling the position.
Araki prevents Chaney from escaping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chaney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Araki.
Chaney tries to clinch but Araki is having none of it.
Chaney fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chaney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Antione Chaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Araki.
Araki tries to pull guard but Chaney won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Araki looks winded!
Araki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chaney is keeping busy.
Chaney successfully pulls guard.
Chaney throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Araki escapes and throws Chaney's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chaney prevents Araki from moving into mount.
Chaney tries to escape but Araki is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araki tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Chaney is pushing Araki's head away, looking to escape. Araki manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Araki misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chaney as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Araki dominated that round.
That's time! Chaney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Araki shoots for a double leg takedown but Chaney sprawls well. He's pushed Araki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Chaney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Araki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chaney scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Araki shoots in looking for a takedown. Chaney tries to sprawl out of it but Araki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chaney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki takes the fight into the clinch.
Araki is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Araki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chaney throwing strikes but missing.
Araki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chaney passes into half guard.
Araki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araki.
Araki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ren Araki has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaney is working Araki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chaney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chaney lands a couple of digs.
Araki looking for a sweep. Not yet Araki, not yet.
Chaney works over Araki with some ground and pound from guard.
Chaney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Araki's head.
Chaney prevents Araki from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araki tries to strike from the bottom.
Chaney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Araki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chaney escapes and throws Araki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Araki is trying to work for a sweep but Chaney has mounted him!
Araki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Araki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chaney scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaney looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Araki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chaney prevents Araki from improving his position.
Chaney blocks the strikes from Araki.
Araki is looking for a sweep. Chaney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaney slips a nice elbow through Araki's hands, connecting with Araki's forehead.
Ground and pound from Chaney.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaney slips a nice elbow through Araki's hands, connecting with Araki's forehead.
Araki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chaney scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antione Chaney dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chaney shoots in and bounces Araki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chaney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Araki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chaney's guard.
Chaney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chaney is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Araki dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki is staying tight to Chaney's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araki wants to control but Chaney is keeping him busy.
Araki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chaney is looking for a sweep.
Araki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chaney is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Araki is controlling him well.
Chaney tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Chaney is trying to get back to his feet but Araki has full control of the position and if anything, Chaney has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araki scores with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaney looking very determined here, making life difficult for Araki.
What can Chaney do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Araki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chaney knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chaney for a finish.
Chaney is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaney wants to get back to his feet.
Araki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chaney.
Chaney trying to control the hands but Araki breaks the grip.
Chaney is trying to stand back up.
Araki biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chaney tries to roll but Araki sticks to his back.
Chaney wants to get back to his feet.
Araki slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Araki punches the canvas rather than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaney is keeping busy.
Chaney wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ren Araki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Araki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Araki!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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