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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hydeo Takaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takaro has chosen Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine as his entrance music. Hydeo Takaro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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131 lbs
2 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hydeo Takaro!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaro tries to sprawl but Malapitan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Takaro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takaro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malapitan!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takaro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Malapitan is trying desperately to improve position.
Takaro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Malapitan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaro trying to control momentarily.
Takaro is looking for the choke from the back position but Malapitan is controlling his hands well.
Malapitan showing good submission defense here.
Malapitan breaks Takaro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Malapitan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malapitan passes into side control.
Takaro looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malapitan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malapitan working the ground and pound.
Takaro is not content to let Malapitan control the position.
Malapitan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malapitan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malapitan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takaro, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaro wants to control but Malapitan postures up.
Malapitan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takaro, who protects the arm well.
Malapitan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takaro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takaro keeps working.
Malapitan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takaro, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takaro is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Takaro struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takaro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmonray Malapitan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Takaro looks to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a takedown into side control.
Malapitan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dmonray Malapitan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takaro keeps working.
Takaro tries to bench press Malapitan off him but Malapitan keeps the position.
Malapitan looking to control but instead Takaro has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Malapitan wants to control but Takaro is keeping him busy.
Malapitan throws a strike but Takaro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Malapitan trying to control but Takaro is working from the bottom.
Malapitan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takaro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan won't allow Takaro to sweep him here.
Malapitan pushes down on Takaro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malapitan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takaro defending well though.
Malapitan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Malapitan controlling from the full mount.
Takaro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Malapitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malapitan goes for an armbar but Takaro turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Takaro.
Takaro trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Takaro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Malapitan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takaro defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaro trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Malapitan looking for a guillotine here but Takaro defends easily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Takaro is in close to Malapitan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four 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.
Malapitan is trying to control the position but Takaro postures up.
Takaro wants to stand but Malapitan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takaro wants to control from the top but Malapitan keeps moving.
Malapitan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Takaro from controlling successfully.
Takaro preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmonray Malapitan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Takaro tries to clinch
and Malapitan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takaro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malapitan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takaro wants to break free but Malapitan has control.
A frustrated look appears on Takaro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takaro pulls guard effortlessly.
Takaro has momentary wrist control but Malapitan slips an elbow through the middle.
Malapitan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malapitan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malapitan preventing the sweep.
Malapitan stands and steps away. Takaro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Malapitan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malapitan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Takaro's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Takaro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malapitan has Takaro in his guard.
Malapitan wants to sweep but no luck.
Takaro stands and steps away. Malapitan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Takaro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malapitan did well to prevent Takaro getting side control.
Takaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malapitan is just riding it out for now. Takaro eventually gives up the hold.
Takaro content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is staying active underneath Takaro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malapitan actively working from the bottom here.
Takaro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Malapitan reverses the position - he's now on top in Takaro's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan trying to control but Takaro is working from the bottom.
Malapitan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takaro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takaro has escaped and now he's on top!
Takaro is looking to stand up but Malapitan won't let him.
Takaro trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Dmonray Malapitan 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 showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malapitan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takaro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takaro wants to control from the top but Malapitan keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malapitan wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hydeo Takaro wasn't active enough on the ground.
Takaro tries to clinch
and Malapitan counters by moving into the clinch.
Takaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hydeo Takaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takaro is pressed up against the cage. Malapitan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takaro down to the mat. Takaro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malapitan slips a jab and a cross from Takaro.
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 Dmonray Malapitan.
Well Malapitan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmonray Malapitan!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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