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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Imanari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Shinomori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renzo Shinomori is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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162 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshihiro Imanari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renzo Shinomori!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imanari manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shinomori on his heels. He'll look to pass Shinomori's guard now, I'm sure.
Imanari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Imanari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shinomori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Imanari sitting in guard here, content to control.
Imanari is looking to work some ground and pound but Shinomori has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Yoshihiro Imanari wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shinomori tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Imanari swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinomori misses the shot to the body.
Imanari lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shinomori backs up against the cage.
Shinomori leaves Imanari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shinomori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shinomori throws a leg kick but Imanari sees it coming and moves out of range.
Imanari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shinomori at a distance.
Shinomori shoots in for a takedown but Imanari shows good takedown defense.
Imanari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imanari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shinomori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Imanari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Imanari's back!
Imanari defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Imanari right now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinomori doesn't have the hooks in and Imanari manages to turn into his guard.
Imanari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Imanari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shinomori has his foot on Imanari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imanari works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imanari is pushing down on Shinomori's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shinomori is fighting to maintain full guard but Imanari has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shinomori wants to control but Imanari is keeping busy.
Imanari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shinomori defending well though.
Imanari is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Imanari lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shinomori hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Imanari breaks from Shinomori's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Imanari cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Imanari 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.
Imanari raining down shots from the mount!
Imanari with good strikes from the mount here!
Imanari is working for a guillotine from mount but Shinomori frees his head quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imanari content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Imanari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Imanari jabs at Shinomori's body.
Imanari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imanari. Shinomori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shinomori checks a low kick from Imanari.
Shinomori takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Shinomori misses.
Imanari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shinomori circles away.
Yoshihiro Imanari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinomori takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shinomori thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imanari shoots in for a takedown but Shinomori shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Imanari is defended easily by Shinomori.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Imanari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imanari. Shinomori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Imanari lands a body shot.
Imanari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Imanari moves into full mount!
Imanari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imanari working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shinomori is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Imanari content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinomori wants to control but Imanari is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imanari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Imanari punishing his opponent with strikes.
Imanari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Imanari working the ground and pound effectively.
Imanari landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Imanari.
Imanari content just to control the position here.
Shinomori is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imanari with the ground and pound from mount.
Imanari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Imanari dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Imanari scores with a jab to the jaw.
Imanari throws out a leg kick but Shinomori moves out of range and Imanari only half commits.
Shinomori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shinomori takes a swing at Imanari's ribcage but misses.
Imanari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shinomori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Imanari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Imanari controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imanari wants to pass to mount but Shinomori is defending the position.
Imanari is trying to control the action in half guard but Shinomori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Imanari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Imanari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Imanari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinomori can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshihiro Imanari has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Imanari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shinomori scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shinomori trying to control the position but Imanari is working away.
Imanari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shinomori is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Imanari has escaped the position, nice work there.
Imanari can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imanari explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheers as Imanari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shinomori doesn't seem phased though.
Shinomori misses with a right hand
and Imanari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Imanari motions for Shinomori to come forward. Imanari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Imanari shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Imanari showed some decent athleticism there.
Imanari not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renzo Shinomori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Imanari working over Shinomori with some ground and pound. Shinomori looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Imanari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Imanari 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Imanari!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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