PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takito Takinomi (ranked 4370 p4p, 4345 weight class) and Ahmed Ipidovidovinatrov (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.

Takinomi
vs
Ipidovidovinatrov

177 cm
18
175
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
176
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takito Takinomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ahmed Ipidovidovinatrov!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ipidovidovinatrov misses with a body kick.
Ipidovidovinatrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ipidovidovinatrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ipidovidovinatrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takinomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ipidovidovinatrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Takito Takinomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Ipidovidovinatrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in for a double leg but Takinomi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ipidovidovinatrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Takinomi, which made it look bad.
Ipidovidovinatrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ipidovidovinatrov fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takinomi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ipidovidovinatrov connects with a right hand. Takinomi shakes it off.
Takinomi misses with a kick to the body.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to clinch up but Takinomi circles away and keeps his distance.
Takinomi tries to counter with a takedown but Ipidovidovinatrov is quick to defend against it.
Takinomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ipidovidovinatrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ipidovidovinatrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takinomi.
Nice takedown defense from Takinomi. No joy for Ipidovidovinatrov on that attempt.
Takinomi doesn't manage to clinch there - Ipidovidovinatrov circles away.
Takinomi tries to clinch
and Ipidovidovinatrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ipidovidovinatrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takinomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ipidovidovinatrov as Takinomi shoots in.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takinomi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ipidovidovinatrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
Ipidovidovinatrov blocks a head kick by Takinomi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ipidovidovinatrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ipidovidovinatrov closes the distance and pushes Takinomi back into the cage.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takinomi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takinomi can't break the clinch.
Ipidovidovinatrov is trying to pull guard but Takinomi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ipidovidovinatrov is leaning against Takinomi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to pull guard but Takinomi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Takinomi jumps into guard, dragging Ipidovidovinatrov to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takinomi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ipidovidovinatrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takinomi is keeping the position for now.
Takinomi trying to control the position.
Takinomi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ipidovidovinatrov is looking for a sweep. Takinomi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takinomi is just content to waste time from the top position. Ipidovidovinatrov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ipidovidovinatrov is on top in guard.

Ipidovidovinatrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Takinomi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ipidovidovinatrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ipidovidovinatrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ipidovidovinatrov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Takito Takinomi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ipidovidovinatrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takinomi defends well and Ipidovidovinatrov ends up having to push Takinomi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takinomi has a takedown stuffed.
Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Takinomi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ipidovidovinatrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takinomi misses with a takedown attempt - Ipidovidovinatrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takito Takinomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Ipidovidovinatrov.

Takinomi rushes Ipidovidovinatrov and presses him up against the cage.

Ipidovidovinatrov pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takinomi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takinomi won't allow Ipidovidovinatrov to sweep him here.
Takinomi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takinomi stands up and waves to Ipidovidovinatrov to follow him.
Takinomi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ipidovidovinatrov defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Takinomi as Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in.
Ipidovidovinatrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takinomi.
Takinomi moves out of range of the body kick.
Ipidovidovinatrov stuffs the takedown.
Takinomi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ipidovidovinatrov back to the cage. Takinomi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in but no luck this time.

Takinomi gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takinomi looking to throw knees to the head but Ipidovidovinatrov is blocking nicely.
Ipidovidovinatrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takinomi walks away with a smile on his face. Ipidovidovinatrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ipidovidovinatrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takinomi circles away.

Ipidovidovinatrov closes the distance and pushes Takinomi back into the cage.

Ipidovidovinatrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ipidovidovinatrov misses with a leg kick.
Takinomi fails to land the takedown.
Takito Takinomi is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ipidovidovinatrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takinomi circles away.
Takinomi shoots in for a double leg but Ipidovidovinatrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takinomi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ipidovidovinatrov is looking for the big counter here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takinomi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ipidovidovinatrov.
Takinomi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takinomi has a takedown stuffed.

Ipidovidovinatrov clinches with his opponent.
Takinomi is trying to pull guard but Ipidovidovinatrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ipidovidovinatrov has Takinomi pressed against the cage, preventing Takinomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takinomi is trying to pull guard but Ipidovidovinatrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Ipidovidovinatrov jumps into guard, dragging Takinomi to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takinomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ipidovidovinatrov is keeping the position for now.
Takinomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ipidovidovinatrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ipidovidovinatrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takinomi is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ipidovidovinatrov keeping full guard, as Takinomi tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Takito Takinomi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takinomi as he jumps to the side.
Ipidovidovinatrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takinomi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takinomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ipidovidovinatrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takinomi somewhat.

Takinomi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takinomi stalls.

Takinomi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takinomi throws a leg kick but Ipidovidovinatrov moved away.
Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Takinomi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ipidovidovinatrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takito Takinomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Ipidovidovinatrov.
Ipidovidovinatrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ipidovidovinatrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ipidovidovinatrov leaves Takinomi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ipidovidovinatrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takinomi avoids it really well and circles away.
Takinomi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ipidovidovinatrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takinomi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ipidovidovinatrov pinned against the cage. Ipidovidovinatrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ipidovidovinatrov unleashes a big counter combination but Takinomi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ipidovidovinatrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takinomi sprawls well. Takinomi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ipidovidovinatrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ipidovidovinatrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takinomi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ipidovidovinatrov but Ipidovidovinatrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takinomi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ipidovidovinatrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takinomi is fending him off so far but Ipidovidovinatrov persists. Nope, Takinomi circles away and we're back to standing.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to clinch there but Takinomi circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takinomi gets a clinch.

Takinomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Takinomi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ipidovidovinatrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takinomi is defending well.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Takinomi pulls guard effortlessly.

Takinomi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ipidovidovinatrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ipidovidovinatrov stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ipidovidovinatrov darts in looking for a takedown but Takinomi gets double underhooks and turns Ipidovidovinatrov into the cage.

Takinomi forces Ipidovidovinatrov back against the cage and clinches.
Ipidovidovinatrov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takinomi smiles and moves away.
Takinomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ipidovidovinatrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takinomi somewhat.
As Takinomi backs off Ipidovidovinatrov throws a huge counter combo but Takinomi manages to avoid it all.
Takinomi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ipidovidovinatrov sprawls well. Ipidovidovinatrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takinomi gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Takinomi closes the distance and pushes Ipidovidovinatrov back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takito Takinomi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takinomi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takito Takinomi!