PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Baudelaire (ranked 3009 p4p, 4751 weight class) and Orochi Takeuchi (ranked 141 p4p, 215 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.

Baudelaire
vs
Takeuchi

160 cm
20
135
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
140
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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 New York, Charles Baudelaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orochi Takeuchi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baudelaire throws a head kick that misses.
Baudelaire misses with a wild body shot.

Baudelaire rushes Takeuchi and presses him up against the cage.
Takeuchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baudelaire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baudelaire prevents a body shot from Takeuchi.
Baudelaire tries to work over Takeuchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Baudelaire as the two fighters clinch.
Takeuchi tries to pull guard but Baudelaire holds him up against the cage and eventually Takeuchi drops back down to his feet.
Takeuchi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baudelaire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Charles Baudelaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orochi Takeuchi.
Baudelaire slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baudelaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeuchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baudelaire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takeuchi goes for a takedown attempt but Baudelaire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baudelaire moves into range and connects with a jab.

Baudelaire rushes Takeuchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baudelaire taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baudelaire obliges.
Takeuchi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baudelaire stops a takedown attempt from Takeuchi.
Baudelaire landing knees to the head.

It looks like Orochi Takeuchi has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Baudelaire fails to land.
Takeuchi wants a takedown.
Takeuchi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baudelaire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Baudelaire breaks the clinch.
Takeuchi blocks a head kick by Baudelaire.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeuchi slips a jab and a cross from Baudelaire.
Baudelaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Charles Baudelaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Takeuchi drives through and clinches with Baudelaire against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Baudelaire drops Takeuchi with a big knee straight up the middle! Takeuchi is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Takeuchi is rocked!

Takeuchi gets tackled into the cage by Baudelaire. Baudelaire maintains the clinch.
Takeuchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Baudelaire finish him?
Knees to the body from Baudelaire.
Takeuchi wants a takedown.
Takeuchi looks winded!
Baudelaire is pushing Takeuchi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Takeuchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Baudelaire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Baudelaire.
Takeuchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeuchi is trying to stall.
Baudelaire stops a takedown attempt from Takeuchi.
Baudelaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeuchi.
Baudelaire just leaning against Takeuchi, taking a breather.
Takeuchi wants a takedown.

Baudelaire breaks the clinch.

Baudelaire lands a big head kick that sends Takeuchi tumbling to the mat! Baudelaire takes a step backwards and waves Takeuchi back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Baudelaire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baudelaire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Baudelaire drops Takeuchi with a big knee straight up the middle! Takeuchi is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Baudelaire clinches up with Takeuchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Baudelaire lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baudelaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeuchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baudelaire connects with a knee to the head.
Takeuchi goes for a takedown attempt but Baudelaire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baudelaire feints and then cracks Takeuchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takeuchi down.

Baudelaire has closed the distance and engaged Takeuchi in a clinch.

Baudelaire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Takeuchi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baudelaire is not going to allow Takeuchi to sit and survive in this position.
Takeuchi tries to roll but Baudelaire sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Baudelaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orochi Takeuchi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Baudelaire scoring well with a low kick there.
Baudelaire scoring well with a low kick there.

Baudelaire clinches with his opponent.
Baudelaire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baudelaire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takeuchi blocks an uppercut.
Baudelaire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baudelaire stalling against the cage.

Baudelaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Baudelaire moves into the clinch.
Baudelaire lands a good knee to the midsection. Takeuchi won't want to take too many of those.

Baudelaire drops Takeuchi with a big knee straight up the middle! Takeuchi is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Charles Baudelaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takeuchi is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Baudelaire closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baudelaire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takeuchi up against the cage.
Baudelaire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baudelaire lands a nice knee to the body.
Baudelaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeuchi controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Baudelaire.

Baudelaire manages to break the clinch.
Takeuchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Charles Baudelaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Baudelaire closes the distance and clinches.

Baudelaire breaks the clinch.

Baudelaire gets a clinch.
Baudelaire connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takeuchi's face.

Takeuchi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baudelaire clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baudelaire trying to control the hands but Takeuchi won't let him.
Baudelaire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takeuchi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Takeuchi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takeuchi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baudelaire defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Baudelaire wants to control his opponent's hands but Takeuchi gets his hands free.
Baudelaire wants to get back to his feet.
Baudelaire tries to escape but Takeuchi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baudelaire defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Charles Baudelaire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takeuchi has the hooks in. Baudelaire is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Takeuchi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Baudelaire is defending well though. Takeuchi let's go of the attempt for now.
Takeuchi has the hooks in. Baudelaire is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Baudelaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeuchi can do to turn this around?

Takeuchi has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Baudelaire! Can he survive? No! He's out! Takeuchi gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Orochi Takeuchi!