PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Pleaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chihiro Ogino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pleaser comes to the cage accompanied by Brainpool - We Aim to Please. Richard Pleaser has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Pleaser
vs
Ogino

168 cm
25
137 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

150 cm
20
130 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Win Nutritional - proof of quality
Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Pleaser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chihiro Ogino!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ogino shoots in looking for a takedown. Pleaser tries to sprawl out of it but Ogino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pleaser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pleaser lands a slapping body shot.
Pleaser connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Pleaser shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pleaser was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Pleaser is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ogino is surviving well by controlling Pleaser's body position as best he can.
Ogino is trying desperately to improve position.

Pleaser is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ogino is surviving well by controlling Pleaser's body position as best he can.
Ogino tries to reverse the position but Pleaser maintains control.
Ogino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pleaser working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ogino is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pleaser has taken his back.
Ogino rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ogino works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ogino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pleaser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pleaser trying to control but Ogino is working from the bottom.
Ogino keeping full guard, as Pleaser tries to pass.
Ogino thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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.
Ogino 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.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pleaser cracks Ogino with a good jab.
A solid body kick from Pleaser.
Pleaser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ogino misses with a takedown

and Pleaser counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ogino!
Ogino is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ogino is in a horrible position here. Pleaser smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ogino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Ogino right now.

Ogino is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pleaser gets his way!
Pleaser has the hooks in. Ogino is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Pleaser has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Ogino fending off the submission attempt from Pleaser.
Ogino tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ogino manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogino is trying to get back to full guard.
Pleaser is pressing down on Ogino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ogino is holding on for now.
Pleaser missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ogino wants to improve his position but Pleaser is controlling well.
Pleaser working over Ogino with some ground and pound. Ogino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ogino is trying to get back to full guard.
Ogino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ogino.
Pleaser trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pleaser scores with a one two! Ogino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pleaser dominated that round.
That's time! Pleaser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pleaser throws a series of punches but Ogino moves out of range.
Pleaser throws a nice head kick!

Pleaser shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pleaser working the head and body with strikes.
Pleaser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ogino's head.
Ogino wants to get back to full guard.

Ogino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ogino looking for submissions off his back.
Pleaser moves into full mount! Ogino won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pleaser looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pleaser raining down shots from the mount!
Ogino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ogino slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Pleaser seems content to control.
Pleaser moves nicely into side control.
Ogino is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogino being controlled for a moment.
Ogino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pleaser works to advance to full mount. Ogino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ogino is looking to get to half guard.
Pleaser tries to control but Ogino wriggling away.
Ogino is desperately trying to improve his position but Pleaser has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogino wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ogino can't escape the position.
Pleaser wants to control but Ogino is keeping busy.

Ogino is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ogino looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pleaser.

Pleaser is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ogino is defending well though. Pleaser let's go of the attempt for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pleaser trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pleaser is trying to stick to Ogino's back but Ogino is turning into Pleaser. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pleaser's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ogino.
Pleaser will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ogino landing with the ground and pound.
Ogino postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ogino connects with a couple of short punches.
Pleaser looking for a sweep. Not yet Pleaser, not yet.
Ogino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pleaser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ogino throws a big right hand that misses.
Ogino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richard Pleaser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ogino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ogino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jab by Pleaser.
Ogino closes the distance looking to clinch

and Pleaser counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pleaser dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pleaser lands a high kick!
A head kick from Pleaser lands but Ogino takes it in his stride.
Pleaser lands a with a good body shot.
Pleaser jabs at Ogino's body.
Pleaser is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pleaser lands a nice hook to Ogino's body. Ogino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pleaser lands with a shot to the body.
Ogino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pleaser. That one must have hurt.
Pleaser scores with a hook to the body. Ogino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pleaser jabs at Ogino's body.
Pleaser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Pleaser drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ogino keeping moving, preventing Pleaser from controlling successfully.

Ogino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ogino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser forces his way into half guard.

Pleaser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ogino is trying to get back to full guard.
Pleaser trying to control the action but Ogino is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ogino tries to get to full guard but Pleaser has control of the leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ogino with a poor takedown
and Pleaser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pleaser scores with a jab. Ogino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pleaser lands a glancing blow to the side of Ogino's head.
Pleaser scores with a nice strike.
Richard Pleaser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Pleaser.
Pleaser cracks Ogino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pleaser lands with a cross.
Pleaser cracks the inside of Ogino's front leg.
Pleaser lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pleaser misses with a two punch combination.

Ogino fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pleaser sprawls well initially but Ogino persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pleaser wants to improve his position but Ogino is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ogino.
Pleaser moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ogino throws and elbow that misses. Pleaser uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ogino's guard. Nice move by Pleaser!
Pleaser throws a big right hand that misses.
Pleaser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pleaser pushing down on Ogino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Pleaser.
Ogino wants to improve his position but Pleaser is controlling well.
Ogino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pleaser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pleaser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ogino swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ogino has his foot on Pleaser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pleaser works his way back into a safe position though.
Pleaser looking to pass the guard.
Pleaser stopping the sweep attempt from Ogino.
Pleaser wants to control from the top but Ogino keeps moving.

Pleaser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ogino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pleaser has managed to get both his arms back between Ogino's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pleaser clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pleaser wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ogino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good leg kick by Pleaser there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pleaser is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ogino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ogino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pleaser lands a nice hook to Ogino's body. Ogino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pleaser scores with a three punch combo!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pleaser!
Ogino slips a jab and a cross from Pleaser.
Pleaser turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ogino is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pleaser misses with the combination.

Pleaser shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser trying to mount his opponent but Ogino defends it.

Ogino looking for submissions off his back.

Ogino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pleaser slows the pace down in half guard.
Ogino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ogino is staying active underneath Pleaser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pleaser is pressing down on Ogino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ogino is holding on for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ogino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pleaser circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pleaser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ogino thinking.
Ogino doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pleaser counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pleaser wants to pass the guard but Ogino is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ogino keeps working.
Ogino wants to improve his position but Pleaser is controlling well.

Ogino looking for submissions off his back.
Pleaser seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pleaser trying to control the action but Ogino is working from the bottom.
Ogino tries to roll over but Pleaser keeps him under control.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pleaser lands a nice hook to Ogino's body. Ogino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pleaser buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ogino fails to land the takedown.
Richard Pleaser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chihiro Ogino.

Pleaser closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ogino is looking for a sweep. Pleaser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ogino is not content to let Pleaser control the position.
Ogino wants to get back to full guard.
Ogino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ogino.
Ogino trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pleaser had his way with Chihiro Ogino in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Pleaser lands a jab.
Richard Pleaser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ogino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pleaser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Pleaser scores with a four punch combination!
Ogino is looking to clinch.
Pleaser scores with a one two! Ogino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Pleaser shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Pleaser with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ogino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ogino sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pleaser wants to free his trapped foot but Ogino is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogino is looking for a sweep. Pleaser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ogino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pleaser stopping the sweep attempt from Ogino.

Pleaser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pleaser slips nicely into half guard.

Pleaser is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pleaser wants to control but Ogino is keeping him busy.
Chihiro Ogino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ogino manages to get to full guard.

Pleaser drops back looking for a leg! Ogino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ogino manages to kick Pleaser off! Pleaser jumps back into Ogino's guard.

Ogino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ogino looking for a guillotine here but Pleaser defends easily.
Pleaser postures up in Ogino's guard and throws a big left but Ogino blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ogino working for a triangle but Pleaser defends it easily.
Ogino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ogino keeping full guard, as Pleaser tries to pass.

Ogino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pleaser defends well.
Pleaser trying to control but Ogino is working from the bottom.
Richard Pleaser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pleaser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ogino keeping moving, preventing Pleaser from controlling successfully.
Pleaser wants to pass the guard but Ogino is keeping the position.
Pleaser 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.
Ogino throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pleaser throws a push kick but Ogino slaps the foot to one side.
Ogino misses with an uppercut. Pleaser saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richard Pleaser.
Well Pleaser has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Pleaser!
Richard Pleaser retains his bantamweight title!