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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arlo Cash (ranked 3288 p4p, 24353 weight class) and Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlo Cash could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Meguru Takayanagi's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arlo Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayanagi tries to keep at a distance but Cash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cash is trying to pull guard but Takayanagi has him pressed against the cage.
Cash tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takayanagi smiles and moves away.
Cash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takayanagi unleashes a big counter combination but Cash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cash tries to clinch but Takayanagi moves out of range.
Cash has closed the distance and engaged Takayanagi in a clinch.
Cash is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takayanagi to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlo Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cash fails to pull guard.
Cash jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takayanagi walks away with a smile on his face. Cash gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takayanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takayanagi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takayanagi misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cash doesn't manage to clinch there - Takayanagi circles away.
Takayanagi unleashes a big counter combination but Cash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takayanagi lands a two punch combo.
Takayanagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takayanagi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cash gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cash tries to pull guard but Takayanagi won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takayanagi walks away with a smile on his face. Cash gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cash is looking to clinch.
Takayanagi is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takayanagi swinging wildly here.
Cash is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi tries to land a front kick but Cash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arlo Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takayanagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cash pushes Takayanagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Takayanagi has had enough of the clinch but Cash keeps him there for the moment.
Cash is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takayanagi to keep the fight standing.
Cash jumps guard but Takayanagi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cash fails to pull guard.
Cash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takayanagi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cash tries to pull guard but Takayanagi holds him up against the cage and eventually Cash drops back down to his feet.
Cash tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takayanagi tries to break free but Cash pushes him back against the cage.
Cash tries to pull guard but Takayanagi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cash is trying to pull guard but Takayanagi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takayanagi is trying to break the clinch but Cash has him pressed against the cage.
Cash tries to pull guard but Takayanagi won't allow it.
Cash tries to pull guard but Takayanagi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cash is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takayanagi to keep the fight standing.
Cash tries to pull guard but Takayanagi holds him up against the cage and eventually Cash drops back down to his feet.
Cash tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takayanagi smiles and moves away.
Takayanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takayanagi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takayanagi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takayanagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takayanagi throws a fast counter high kick but Cash manages to duck under it in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cash doesn't manage to clinch there - Takayanagi circles away.
Takayanagi throws a head kick but Cash moves out of range.
Cash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takayanagi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Takayanagi scores with a one two! Cash had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cash is rocked!
Cash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Cash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cash gets a clinch.
Cash fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cash jumps guard but Takayanagi stands there with Cash around his waist. Cash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cash seems to have got his legs back now.
Cash manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Takayanagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takayanagi has managed to get both his arms back between Cash's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takayanagi wants to stand but Cash has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takayanagi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takayanagi is sitting in close to Cash's body. Cash has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Takayanagi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Takayanagi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cash.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arlo Cash!
The defeated Meguru Takayanagi had this to say: 'Dammit'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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