|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masato Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
178 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masato Kobayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Cote!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kobayashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kobayashi is looking to clinch.
Kobayashi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kobayashi duly obliges.
Kobayashi tries to clinch but Cote moves out of range.
Cote has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kobayashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cote's efforts to push away.
Cote lands a takedown into guard.
Cote showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobayashi working a defensive guard here.
Cote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobayashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cote closes the distance and clinches.
Cote is looking to break free of the clinch but Kobayashi has double underhooks.
Cote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cote circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cote counters with a two punch combo.
Kobayashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kobayashi misses with a few strikes there.
Kobayashi ducks under a wild hook from Cote.
Cote fails to land with a series of punches.
Cote tries to bum rush Kobayashi with a series of wild strikes but Kobayashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kobayashi does no damage.
Kobayashi wants to clinch
and Cote counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobayashi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kobayashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Kobayashi is trying to escape the position but Cote is controlling the position.
Kobayashi tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kobayashi is breathing heavily.
Cote controlling from side mount.
Cote tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cote 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 Kobayashi's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
Cote stands up and beckons Kobayashi to his feet.
Cote cracks Kobayashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cote throws a series of punches but Kobayashi moves out of range.
Kobayashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Kobayashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashi clinches but Cote breaks the clinch
and Cote counters with a series of strikes. Kobayashi will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Cote dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kobayashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cote counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cote drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cote avoiding damage as Kobayashi throws knees to the body.
Cote blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cote gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cote moves nicely into side control.
Kobayashi tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kobayashi to his feet.
Kobayashi looks to clinch
and Cote holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kobayashi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cote is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote gets to his feet - Kobayashi follows without any prompting.
Kobayashi scores with a three punch combo!
Kobayashi throws a combination. Cote tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kobayashi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cote counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cote.
Kobayashi jumps guard but Cote stands there with Kobayashi around his waist. Kobayashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kobayashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cote walks away with a smile on his face. Kobayashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kobayashi throws a right hand that Cote ducks under and follows up with a left that Cote also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi throws a series of punches but Cote moves out of range.
Cote fails with the takedown.
Kobayashi tries to clinch but Cote moves away
and Cote counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cote.
Kobayashi stalling in the clinch but Cote improves position.
Cote breaks the clinch.
Cote fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masato Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Cote.
Kobayashi tries to clinch
and Cote counters with a takedown into side control.
Kobayashi is trying to escape the position but Cote is controlling the position.
Cote stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kobayashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cote moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cote throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kobayashi throws a combination that misses
and Cote moves into the clinch.
Kobayashi misses with an elbow over the top.
Kobayashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cote breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kobayashi tries to clinch but Cote moves away
and Cote counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobayashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kobayashi trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cote is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kobayashi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kobayashi looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Cote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Cote darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cote falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kobayashi counters with a left and a right that stings Cote.
Kobayashi feints and then cracks Cote's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cote down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kobayashi, right into the meat.
Kobayashi darts in trying to clinch
and Cote counters with a series of strikes. Kobayashi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cote misses with a series of wild punches.
Kobayashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masato Kobayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crunch! Kobayashi slams his shin into Cote's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote shoots in but no luck this time.
Kobayashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kobayashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cote holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kobayashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cote moves in looking to clinch but Kobayashi pushes him off.
Kobayashi tries to bum rush Cote with a series of wild strikes but Cote uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kobayashi is working for takedown but Cote is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cote breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masato Kobayashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cote scores with a takedown into Kobayashi's guard.
Cote gets to his feet - Kobayashi follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kobayashi darts in trying to clinch
enabling Cote to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobayashi darts in trying to clinch
and Cote counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cote.
Kobayashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kobayashi closes the distance but Cote moves to the side
and Cote counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cote.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masato Kobayashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kobayashi clinches but Cote breaks the clinch
and Cote moves into the clinch.
Cote tries to break the clinch but Kobayashi is controlling the position.
Cote wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kobayashi trying to land knees to the body.
Cote breaks the clinch.
Cote shoots in but no luck this time.
Kobayashi darts in trying to clinch
and Cote moves into the clinch.
Kobayashi is trying to force a seperation but Cote has the dominant position.
Kobayashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cote jumps into guard, dragging Kobayashi to the mat.
Cote wants to stand but Kobayashi is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cote holds on and takes a little breather.
Kobayashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cote is retaining full guard.
Cote pulls Kobayashi in close to his closed guard and prevents Kobayashi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cote trying to keep a closed guard but Kobayashi is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Cote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cote 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Cote!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
