PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taichi Takahasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Ronald Kernspecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Ronald Kernspecht has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Takahasi
vs
Ronald Kernspecht

175 cm
18
172 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

178 cm
21
172 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Taichi Takahasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keith Ronald Kernspecht!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kernspecht fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kernspecht shoots for a double leg takedown but Takahasi sprawls well. He's pushed Kernspecht's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Kernspecht gets to his feet - Takahasi follows without any prompting.

Kernspecht bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Takahasi wants to control but Kernspecht postures up.

Kernspecht has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kernspecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kernspecht throws a sloppy head kick and Takahasi moves out of range easily.
Kernspecht looks gassed!
Takahasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kernspecht darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kernspecht wants to pass to mount but Takahasi is defending the position.
Kernspecht takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takahasi trying to hold on to Kernspecht's head to control him but Kernspecht postures up.
Kernspecht tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Takahasi.
Takahasi tries to kick Kernspecht off but Kernspecht keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kernspecht is going to stand back up.
Takahasi trying to hold on to Kernspecht's head to control him but Kernspecht postures up.
Kernspecht tries to stand but can't do so whilst Takahasi controls his leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kernspecht dodges the punch combination from Takahasi.
Kernspecht shoots for a double leg takedown but Takahasi sprawls well. He's pushed Kernspecht's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taichi Takahasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Ronald Kernspecht.
Kernspecht avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takahasi misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kernspecht.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahasi tries to clinch but Kernspecht moves out of range.
Kernspecht shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takahasi as he avoids it easily.
Takahasi scores with a nice body kick.
Takahasi scores with a leg kick.
Takahasi is looking to clinch.
Kernspecht avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kernspecht pushes Takahasi up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short left from Kernspecht.
Kernspecht tries to score a body lock takedown but Takahasi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahasi is trying to break the clinch but Kernspecht has him pressed against the ropes.
Kernspecht wants a takedown.
Kernspecht goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahasi prevents it.
Takahasi tries to break the clinch but Kernspecht is controlling the position.
Kernspecht changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takahasi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahasi.
Kernspecht closes the distance and clinches up with Takahasi, looking for a takedown. Kernspecht pushes Takahasi against the ropes but Takahasi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takahasi throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for Kernspecht with that takedown attempt.
Kernspecht shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Ronald Kernspecht dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kernspecht throws a lazy head kick
and Takahasi counters with a series of strikes. Kernspecht will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Takahasi. No joy for Kernspecht on that attempt.
Kernspecht has a takedown stuffed.
Kernspecht on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahasi. Takahasi obviously looking to wear him down.
Takahasi shoots in for a takedown but Kernspecht shows good takedown defense.
Takahasi throws a right hand that Kernspecht ducks under and follows up with a left that Kernspecht also avoids with ease.

Kernspecht shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Takahasi's guard.
Kernspecht wants to stand and escape but instead Takahasi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kernspecht looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takahasi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kernspecht trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kernspecht is looking for a sweep. Takahasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takahasi tries to pass to full mount but Kernspecht defends it.
Takahasi trying to control the action but Kernspecht is working from the bottom.
Kernspecht wants to get back to full guard.

Takahasi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Takahasi stuffs the takedown attempt from Kernspecht. Kernspecht gets slowly back to his feet.
Taichi Takahasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Ronald Kernspecht.
Takahasi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kernspecht changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takahasi tries to avoid it but Kernspecht manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takahasi to the ground. Takahasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Kernspecht shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kernspecht tries to stand but can't do so whilst Takahasi controls his leg.
Takahasi manages to get to full guard.
Kernspecht stands up over Takahasi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kernspecht gets to his feet. Takahasi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice takedown defense from Takahasi. No joy for Kernspecht on that attempt.
Kernspecht closes the distance and clinches up with Takahasi, looking for a takedown. Kernspecht pushes Takahasi against the ropes but Takahasi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takahasi wants to clinch but Kernspecht slips to the side

and Kernspecht counters by moving into the clinch.
Takahasi has had enough of the clinch but Kernspecht keeps him there for the moment.

Kernspecht turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kernspecht manages to end up in side control.
Kernspecht wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takahasi keeps working.

Kernspecht decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takahasi circles away.
Taichi Takahasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid body kick from Takahasi.
Kernspecht shoots in looking for a takedown. Takahasi tries to sprawl out of it but Kernspecht keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Takahasi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takahasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Kernspecht 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.
Kernspecht wanted to stand there but Takahasi had control of the position.
Kernspecht looking to sit in guard and control but Takahasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kernspecht is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Ronald Kernspecht showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kernspecht wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Kernspecht or perhaps it was just good defense by Takahasi which made him look bad.
Kernspecht throws a head kick that misses
and Takahasi counters with a nice leg kick.
Takahasi tries to bum rush Kernspecht with a series of wild strikes but Kernspecht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takahasi wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahasi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kernspecht misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahasi shoots in for a double leg but Kernspecht sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Kernspecht darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kernspecht tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Kernspecht stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Takahasi to get to his feet.

Kernspecht decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kernspecht trying to mount his opponent but Takahasi defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Takahasi's thigh. Takahasi counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Kernspecht stands up from Takahasi's guard - Kernspecht perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kernspecht fails with the takedown.
Taichi Takahasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Ronald Kernspecht.
Takahasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kernspecht moves into range and clinches up with Takahasi.

Kernspecht has Takahasi pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kernspecht pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Takahasi tumbling to the mat - Kernspecht dives into Takahasi's guard.
Kernspecht wants to control from the top but Takahasi keeps moving.
Kernspecht tries to stand but Takahasi is controlling from the bottom.

Kernspecht gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahasi. That's going to slow Kernspecht down.

Kernspecht feints and as Takahasi raises his hands in defense, Kernspecht changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Takahasi is working an open guard so Kernspecht takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takahasi wants to break free but Kernspecht has control.
Taichi Takahasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kernspecht is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Takahasi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takahasi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kernspecht.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Ronald Kernspecht comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kernspecht winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Ronald Kernspecht!