PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toma Takahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Takahara
vs
Hendrix

200 cm
29
190 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

198 cm
27
200 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toma Takahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimi Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takahara. Hendrix shrugs it off though.
Takahara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takahara is looking to slow Hendrix down with leg kicks.
Hendrix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body kick there by Takahara.

Hendrix tries to keep at a distance but Takahara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hendrix looking to slow down the pace here.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the head but Hendrix blocks with his arms.
Hendrix looking to stall.
Hendrix tries a knee to the head but Takahara blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahara.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takahara stalling against the cage.
Takahara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hendrix.
Takahara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Hendrix.
Takahara missing with knees to the body.
Takahara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the head but Hendrix blocks with his arms.
Hendrix stalling in the clinch.
Hendrix lands a body shot.
Hendrix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takahara.
Takahara missing with knees to the body.
Hendrix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hendrix trying to land knees to the body.
Hendrix taking a breather.
Hendrix stalls.
Hendrix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takahara blocks it with crossed arms.
Takahara misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Hendrix to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix looking to stall.
Takahara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimi Hendrix.
Takahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takahara digs a good body shot into Hendrix's ribs.
Takahara cracks a nice hook into Hendrix's ribs.
Takahara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Takahara misses
and Hendrix counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takahara misses with a hook
and Hendrix counters with a good low kick that Takahara was not able to check.
Hendrix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hendrix scores with a head kick.
Takahara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahara misses with a few strikes there.

Hendrix rushes Takahara and presses him up against the cage.
Takahara is trying to stall.
Takahara misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendrix avoids it.
Hendrix misses with a knee to the head.
Hendrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Takahara backwards.
Takahara lands with a left to the head.
Hendrix tries a knee to the head but Takahara blocks it.
Takahara misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hendrix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hendrix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hendrix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hendrix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takahara is defending well for now.
Takahara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hendrix blocks it with crossed arms.
Takahara prevents a body shot from Hendrix.
Takahara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takahara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hendrix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takahara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hendrix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takahara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendrix with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Takahara.
Hendrix looks winded!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takahara as Hendrix tries to tie him up.
Takahara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hendrix lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takahara lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Takahara.
Hendrix takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takahara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahara landing knees to the body.
Takahara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hendrix lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takahara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hendrix after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hendrix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahara's elbow.
Takahara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendrix has a couple of punches blocked by Takahara.
Takahara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hendrix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hendrix being controlled against the cage.
Hendrix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takahara blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toma Takahara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Takahara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hendrix ducks right into an uppercut from Takahara.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hendrix gets tackled into the cage by Takahara. Takahara maintains the clinch.
Hendrix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takahara up against the cage.
Hendrix looking to throw knees to the head but Takahara is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takahara as Hendrix tries to tie him up.
Takahara misses with a body punch.
Takahara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hendrix blocks it with crossed arms.
Hendrix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takahara takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendrix being controlled against the cage.
Hendrix trying to land knees to the body.
Takahara looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Takahara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hendrix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Hendrix misses.

Takahara moves into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hendrix in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Takahara with a knee to the head.
Takahara tries to land knees in the clinch but Hendrix avoids the damage to the body.
Hendrix misses with a knee to the head.
Takahara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hendrix's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahara.
Hendrix throws an elbow but it misses.
Takahara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takahara misses with a knee strike.
Takahara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toma Takahara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hendrix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrix tries to stall but Takahara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hendrix managing to block the knees to the body from Takahara.
A short right from Takahara.
Takahara digs a right hand underneath Hendrix's ribcage. Hendrix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hendrix is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Takahara.
Takahara is looking to take this one to the mat.

Takahara manages to break the clinch.
Takahara connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Takahara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takahara throws a combination. Hendrix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Takahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendrix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takahara digs a good hook to Hendrix's body.
Takahara pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hendrix clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takahara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takahara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahara lands a knee to the body.
Takahara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takahara.
Hendrix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takahara blocks it with crossed arms.
Hendrix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Takahara.
Hendrix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hendrix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takahara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendrix avoids it.
Takahara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendrix's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takahara.
Takahara is trying to maintain a safe position but Hendrix gets an underhook and turns Takahara into the cage.
Takahara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendrix's elbow.
Takahara lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takahara lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahara.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahara stalls.
Takahara lands a knee to the head.
Takahara managing to block the knees to the body from Hendrix.
Takahara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hendrix's face.
Takahara tries to work over Hendrix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hendrix scores a nice knee to the body.
Hendrix taking a breather.
Hendrix managing to block the knees to the body from Takahara.
Takahara is working Hendrix over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Takahara.
Nice body punch from Takahara - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takahara with a knee to the head.
Takahara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahara connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toma Takahara 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!

Hendrix misses with a straight right.
Takahara misses with a head kick.

Takahara pushes Hendrix up against the cage in a clinch.
Hendrix avoiding damage as Takahara throws knees to the body.
Takahara can't find room to land a body shot as Hendrix controls the action.
Hendrix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takahara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Takahara trying to control the position but instead, Hendrix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takahara into the cage.
Hendrix lands a shot to the body.
Takahara working aggressively here.
Takahara swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendrix leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hendrix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix pushes off an throws an elbow but Takahara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takahara tries to land knees in the clinch but Hendrix avoids the damage to the body.
Hendrix scores with a knee to the head.
Hendrix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takahara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hendrix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takahara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hendrix prevents it.
Takahara tries to score a body lock takedown but Hendrix shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toma Takahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendrix takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hendrix.
Takahara missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Hendrix.
Hendrix is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hendrix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hendrix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takahara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takahara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendrix lands with a short shot to the head.
Hendrix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hendrix is trying to stall.
Hendrix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takahara is defending well for now.
Takahara trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Takahara.
Nice body punch from Takahara.

Takahara manages to break the clinch.
Hendrix swings widly with a right hand
and Takahara counters with a series of strikes. Hendrix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hendrix throws out a loose jab but Takahara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toma Takahara is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahara scores with a nice right hand.
Hendrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hendrix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendrix throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahara scores with a jab to the body.
Takahara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendrix misses with a straight right.
Hendrix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takahara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hendrix scrambles back to his feet.
Hendrix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hendrix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendrix throws the left hand but Takahara avoids the punch easily.

Hendrix moves into the clinch.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the head but Hendrix blocks with his arms.
Hendrix tries to land a knee to the head but Takahara blocks with his arms.
Takahara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takahara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Takahara breaks the clinch.
Hendrix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahara was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendrix.
Jimi Hendrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix blocks a head kick by Takahara.
Hendrix throws a hook but Takahara blocks it.
Hendrix slips a straight right by Takahara.
Hendrix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hendrix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrix blocks a head kick by Takahara.
Takahara tries to clinch up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takahara misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahara misses with the head strike.
Takahara tries to land knees in the clinch but Hendrix avoids the damage to the body.
Takahara lands with a light punch inside.
Hendrix misses with a knee strike.

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 Toma Takahara.
Well Takahara 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toma Takahara!
After winning the bout, Toma Takahara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.