PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazuyuki Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takimoto comes into the arena with Instrumental blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Takimoto
vs
Douglas

175 cm
31
164 lbs
24 - 11 - 1

165 cm
34
155 lbs
24 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kazuyuki Takimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas throws a solid leg kick but Takimoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Douglas.
Takimoto misses with a low kick as Douglas jumps back.
Douglas throws a right hand that Takimoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Takimoto also avoids with ease.
Douglas misses with a looping left.
Takimoto avoids the body shot from Douglas.

Takimoto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Takimoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Douglas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Takimoto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Takimoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Douglas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglas keeps working.
Douglas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takimoto is staying tight to Douglas's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Takimoto trying to control the action but Douglas is working from the bottom.

Takimoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto is looking to take a break and control but Douglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takimoto tries to advance to mount but Douglas denies him.
Douglas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takimoto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takimoto wants to control from the top but Douglas keeps moving.
Takimoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Douglas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takimoto is one step ahead there.
Takimoto throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Takimoto looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Douglas misses.
Takimoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas stuffs the takedown attempt from Takimoto. Takimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Takimoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takimoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Douglas tries to avoid it but Takimoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Douglas to the ground. Douglas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takimoto has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuyuki Takimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Takimoto is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuyuki Takimoto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Douglas throws a head kick that half lands.
Takimoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takimoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takimoto throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takimoto throws out the jab.
Takimoto misses with a straight left.
Takimoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick from Douglas lands but Takimoto takes it in his stride.
Douglas leaves Takimoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglas lands a nice looking body kick.
Douglas avoids a kick to the body.
Takimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Douglas lands a jab.
Douglas scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takimoto.
Takimoto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuyuki Takimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takimoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Douglas defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Douglas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas throws a head kick but Takimoto moves out of range.
Takimoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takimoto lands a nice shot that snaps Douglas's head back.
Billy Douglas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Douglas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas cracks a nice hook into Takimoto's ribs.
Douglas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Douglas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takimoto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Douglas. That one must have hurt.
Douglas connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Takimoto if he has to take too many more of those.
Douglas jabs Takimoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Douglas cracks a nice hook into Takimoto's ribs.
Douglas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takimoto.
Douglas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takimoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Douglas throws a nice head kick!

Takimoto is rocked!
Takimoto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Douglas.
Oh Takimoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Douglas throws a monster overhand right that drops Takimoto! Douglas follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Douglas!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Douglas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.