PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Takashi (ranked 26 p4p, 390 weight class) and Catchy Cartwright (ranked 4 p4p, 49 weight class). Takashi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, å‰ç”°å…„å¼Ÿ Rising. Cartwright has chosen Spiders as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Takashi
vs
Cartwright

170 cm
31
146
30 - 3 - 0

171 cm
30
150
11 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Pound Town INC
Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

HELLBENT
Brooklyn Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Takashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Catchy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takashi attempts a counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it well and moves away.
Cartwright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartwright.
Takashi attempts a counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it well and moves away.

Takashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Takashi seems to be looking for submissions.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi is pressing down on Cartwright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cartwright is holding on for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two 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.
Cartwright lands with a shot to the body.
Takashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takashi momentarily.
Catchy Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Takashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cartwright!
Takashi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cartwright's shoulder. That is not cool.
Takashi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Takashi trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Takashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Takashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Takashi tries to advance position but instead Cartwright slips a leg back in to half guard.
Takashi wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Takashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Catchy Cartwright will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Takashi clinches.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Takashi.
Takashi stalling against the cage.

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

Cartwright fending off the submission attempt from Takashi.

Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Takashi has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Takashi is looking for the choke from the back position but Cartwright is controlling his hands well.

Cartwright fending off the submission attempt from Takashi.
Cartwright is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Takashi.

Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takashi 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.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi controls the position.
Takashi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.

Takashi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cartwright taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
Kazuo Takashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.