|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sota Endo (ranked 2799 p4p, 3960 weight class) and Jacques Germaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacques Germaine will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
25
179
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
25
169
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sota Endo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Germaine!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Endo shoots in for a takedown but Germaine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Germaine wants to slow Endo down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick lands for Germaine.
Sota Endo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germaine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Endo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Germaine flicks out a counter leg kick but Endo steps away.
Germaine throws a series of punches but Endo moves out of range.
Endo slips under a jab.
Endo shoots in but Germaine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sota Endo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Endo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Germaine avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Endo has a takedown stuffed.
Germaine misses with a wild body shot.
Endo attempts a counter takedown but Germaine avoids it well and moves away.
Germaine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Endo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Endo.
Germaine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Endo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Germaine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Endo.
Endo tries to sprawl but Germaine drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Endo is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Germaine seems content to control.
Germaine wants to control but Endo is keeping him busy.
Endo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Germaine trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Germaine preventing the sweep.
Germaine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Germaine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Endo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Endo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germaine looking to pass the guard.
Germaine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Germaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Endo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Endo wants to sweep but no luck.
Endo is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endo keeping full guard, as Germaine tries to pass.
Endo keeping moving, preventing Germaine from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Endo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germaine is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germaine wants to pass the guard but Endo is keeping the position.
Endo striking off his back but it's not causing Germaine any problems.
Germaine slips nicely into half guard.
Endo is looking to improve his position.
Germaine is trying to control the action in half guard but Endo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Germaine is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Endo!
Endo is squirming around, avoiding Germaine's attempts to control the action.
Endo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germaine lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Germaine tries to control but Endo wriggling away.
Endo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Endo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Endo is in close to Germaine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Germaine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Endo is working Germaine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Endo scoring with some ground and pound.
Endo lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Germaine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Endo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Germaine pinned against the cage. Germaine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Endo darts in looking for a takedown but Germaine gets double underhooks and turns Endo into the cage.
Germaine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Endo has him pressed against the cage.
Endo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sota Endo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Germaine leaning against his opponent.
Germaine taking a breather.
Germaine tightens his grip and picks Endo up, before dumping him to the ground. Endo manages to land in guard.
Endo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germaine is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Endo is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Endo passes into half guard.
Germaine trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germaine taking some punishment here, with Endo in his half guard.
Endo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Germaine's thigh. Germaine counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Germaine is pulling down on Endo's head. It's preventing any offense from Endo, at least for the moment.
Germaine wants to sweep here but Endo controlling him for the moment.
Endo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Germaine's guard.
Endo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Endo lands with a punch from half guard.
Germaine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germaine can't keep his opponent in guard - Endo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Germaine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Germaine is looking for a sweep. Endo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germaine is still trying to improve position.
Germaine manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Endo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Germaine taking a breather.
Endo tries to score a body lock takedown but Germaine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Endo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Germaine is defending well.
Endo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Germaine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Endo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Germaine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Endo is fending him off so far but Germaine persists. Nope, Endo circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Germaine instigates a clinch.
Endo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Endo is working for takedown but Germaine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Endo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Germaine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Endo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sota Endo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endo looks for a takedown but Germaine sprawls well.
Germaine misses with a few strikes there.
Germaine leaves Endo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Endo backs off Germaine throws a huge counter combo but Endo manages to avoid it all.
Endo fails to land the takedown.
Germaine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Germaine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Endo is trying to defend but Germaine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Germaine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Germaine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Endo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Germaine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Endo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Endo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germaine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Endo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Endo passes to side control.
Endo cracks Germaine with a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Germaine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Endo shoots for a double leg takedown but Germaine sprawls well. He's pushed Endo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Endo blocks a head kick by Germaine.
Endo looks for a takedown but Germaine sprawls well.
Germaine throws a solid leg kick but Endo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Germaine.
Jacques Germaine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Endo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Germaine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Endo defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sota Endo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Endo fails with a takedown attempt.
Germaine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germaine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Germaine misses with a takedown attempt - Endo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Endo shoots in and drives through. Germaine sprawls well.
Endo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Germaine as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Endo with a poor takedown
and Germaine counters with a single leg into guard. Endo didn't expect that.
Germaine stopping the sweep attempt from Endo.
Germaine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Germaine wants to control from the top but Endo keeps moving.
Jacques Germaine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Germaine slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Endo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Germaine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Germaine's back!
Endo lands punches and elbows.
Endo is hanging on to Germaine's back as he tries to escape.
The referee is taking a good look at Germaine as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Endo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Endo.
Germaine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Endo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Germaine is trying to stand back up but Endo is controlling him
Endo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Germaine trying to hold on to Endo's head to control him but Endo postures up.
Germaine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Endo lands a couple of elbows.
Germaine managing to control the position.
Endo throwing strikes from guard but Germaine blocks nicely.
Jacques Germaine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endo lands a couple of elbows.
Endo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germaine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Endo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Germaine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Endo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germaine defends it easily.
Endo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Endo throwing strikes from guard but Germaine blocks nicely.
Germaine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germaine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Endo wants to pass the guard but Germaine is keeping the position.
Germaine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Germaine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sota Endo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Endo stopping the sweep attempt from Germaine.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques Germaine.
I've got Germaine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Germaine!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
