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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Argo Gulskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takuya Okayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okayama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. On to the Next One - Jay-Z kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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202 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Argo Gulskii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takuya Okayama!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gulskii looks to land a combination but Okayama avoids it well.
Okayama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gulskii napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Okayama swings around for an armbar but Gulskii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Okayama's guard.
Gulskii would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gulskii won't allow Okayama to sweep him here.
Okayama is trying to control the position but Gulskii postures up.
Okayama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gulskii manages to get himself to full guard.
Gulskii wants to stand but Okayama is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okayama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okayama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gulskii has a closed guard, preventing Okayama from standing up.
Gulskii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gulskii pulls Okayama in close to prevent 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.
Gulskii wants to stand but Okayama is controlling the position.
Gulskii is working an open guard so Okayama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Okayama shoots in but no luck this time.
Gulskii's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gulskii duly obliges.
Okayama closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Argo Gulskii has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gulskii.
Gulskii misses with a combination
and Okayama counters with a single leg into guard. Gulskii didn't expect that.
Gulskii is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okayama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulskii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gulskii is trying to control the position but Okayama postures up.
Okayama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gulskii has his takedown stuffed
and Okayama counters by moving into the clinch.
Okayama gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Okayama passes to full mount!
Okayama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okayama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gulskii is looking to improve his position but Okayama isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gulskii 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takuya Okayama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Argo Gulskii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gulskii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okayama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Okayama.
Okayama cracks Gulskii with a solid left hand.
Okayama gets to his feet. Gulskii looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Okayama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Okayama gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gulskii instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okayama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gulskii blocks it with crossed arms.
Okayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okayama clinches.
Okayama tries to score a body lock takedown but Gulskii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Okayama manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Okayama trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okayama is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gulskii is trying to break the clinch but Okayama has him pressed against the cage.
Gulskii tries to break the clinch but Okayama is controlling the position.
Gulskii tries to break the clinch but Okayama is controlling the position.
Gulskii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gulskii tries to clinch
and Okayama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Okayama.
Okayama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okayama shoots and misses
and Gulskii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gulskii clinches up against the cage.
Okayama looking for a takedown.
Argo Gulskii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuya Okayama.
Gulskii is trying to break the clinch but Okayama has him pressed against the cage.
Gulskii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gulskii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okayama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Okayama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulskii is trying to control the position but Okayama postures up.
Okayama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gulskii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Okayama controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulskii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gulskii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okayama.
Okayama 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.
Okayama's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takuya Okayama has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okayama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gulskii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takuya Okayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Argo Gulskii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gulskii swinging wildly here.
Okayama closes the distance and clinches.
Gulskii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gulskii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gulskii has Okayama up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gulskii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okayama breaks the clinch.
Gulskii tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okayama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gulskii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okayama controls the pace.
Okayama slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okayama content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okayama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okayama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Okayama wants to take a breather but Gulskii is having none of it.
Okayama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Gulskii pushes Okayama off looking to stand but Okayama dives back in and keeps control.
Okayama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Okayama works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gulskii is trying to reverse the position but instead Okayama has taken his back - oops!
Okayama working for a choke but Gulskii is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulskii has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Okayama.
Okayama has good solid back control here.
Gulskii defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gulskii preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Okayama.
Argo Gulskii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gulskii preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Okayama.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takuya Okayama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okayama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takuya Okayama!
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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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