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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Lara (ranked 4290 p4p, 3936 weight class) and Koji Okada (ranked 361 p4p, 338 weight class). Roberto Lara is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roberto Lara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koji Okada!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lara tries to keep at a distance but Okada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lara gets control of Okada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lara will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okada pushing down on Lara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Okada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lara is looking for a sweep. Okada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lara wants to sweep here but Okada controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okada passes Lara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Okada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Okada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Lara wants to improve his position but Okada is controlling well.
Lara has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Okada escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Okada!
Lara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lara manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lara is refusing to be controlled, as Okada sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okada moves into full mount! Lara won't be happy about that!
Okada looking to secure an arm triangle but Lara defends it well.
Lara regains half guard.
Okada wants to work for an arm triangle but Lara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okada's back!
Lara wants to control the position but Okada frees himself and scrambles - Lara manages to regain control in side control.
Okada is trying to get back to half guard.
Okada sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lara moves into full mount! Okada won't be happy about that!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lara prevents Okada from getting the reversal.
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 Roberto Lara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lara darts in and clinches Okada up against the cage.
Okada jumps into guard, dragging Lara to the mat.
Lara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Okada manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lara has Okada in his guard.
Lara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada pushes down on Lara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Okada is pressing down on Lara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lara is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lara tries to roll over but Okada keeps him under control.
Lara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lara.
Okada wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
Lara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koji Okada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Okada has picked Lara up and slammed him! Lara can't keep hold of the triangle and Okada manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Okada trying to control the action but Lara is working from the bottom.
Lara prevents Okada from improving position.
Lara looks to move to half guard but instead Okada has passed into mount! Damn!
Okada takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
What can Lara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lara is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lara tries to escape but Okada has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Okada is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lara breaks Okada's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Okada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okada is pulling down on Lara's head. It's preventing any offense from Lara, at least for the moment.
Okada keeping full guard, as Lara tries to pass.
Okada can't keep his opponent in guard - Lara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Okada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Okada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lara pulls Okada into guard.
Lara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okada controls the pace.
Lara has his foot on Okada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okada works his way back into a safe position though.
Okada tries to free his leg and advance position but Lara is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okada defends well.
Okada won't allow Lara to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okada wants to pass the guard but Lara is keeping the position.
Okada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lara tries to kick Okada off but Okada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lara is trying to get back to full guard.
Okada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lara is just riding it out for now. Okada eventually gives up the hold.
Lara works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lara wants to control but Okada passes easily into half guard.
Lara trying to control from the bottom.
Lara has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Okada is on him like a limpet, forcing Lara back against the cage.
Lara gets control of Okada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lara will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Okada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lara looking for a guillotine here but Okada defends easily.
Okada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Lara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Okada passes into half guard.
Okada wants to pass the guard but Lara is defending well.
Okada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lara keeps working.
Lara is trying to get back to full guard.
Okada is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lara wants to control but Okada passes into side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Lara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Lara!
Post fight, Roberto Lara stared into the camera and said 'Thank you, Maeda. You're incredibly talented but just not good enough. I'd also like to thank the Purpose Corp., my coaches & Lara Jiu-jitsu, The best! Whats next?? Yea!!!!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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