PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Number (ranked 922 p4p, 123 weight class) and Kure Takenao (ranked 3844 p4p, 410 weight class). Number's entrance music is This is A Film - Iggy Pop (Goran Bregovič). A fine choice. Jack Number had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jack Number has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Number
vs
Takenao

150 cm
31
205 lbs
21 - 22 - 0

184 cm
19
202 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Kore Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Number!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kure Takenao!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Number throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Number misses with a double jab
and Takenao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takenao slips a jab and a cross from Number.
Jack Number seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takenao slips a jab and a cross from Number.
Number rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takenao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Number misses with a double jab

and Takenao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Number is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily.
Number is trying to get back to full guard.
Number knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takenao on the ground.
Takenao is keen to just control but Number is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Number tries to roll over but Takenao keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Number is defending against the submission attempts here by Takenao.
Number is staying active underneath Takenao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Number on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Number is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Number definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takenao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Takenao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Number wants to improve his position but Takenao is controlling well.

Number looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takenao prevents Number from improving his position.

Takenao seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number is staying active underneath Takenao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Takenao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Number doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takenao.

Number looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takenao wants to take a breather but Number is having none of it.
Number is looking for a sweep. Takenao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takenao lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takenao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Number does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takenao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Number haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Number looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Number is refusing to be controlled, as Takenao sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Number wants to improve his position but Takenao is controlling well.

Number looking for submissions off his back.
Number is staying active underneath Takenao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takenao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Number is trying to get back to full guard.

Number looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Number looking for submissions off his back.

Number actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takenao wants to control but Number is keeping him busy.

Takenao has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Number defend it? Takenao steps over the head and cranks it - Number is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Takenao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kure Takenao!