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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Pikachoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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181 lbs
5 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Satoshi Kobayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Pikachoo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikachoo looks for a takedown but Kobayashi sprawls well.
Pikachoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kobayashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kobayashi stuffs the takedown.
Pikachoo's coach down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $350 fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pikachoo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pikachoo shoots in and drives through. Kobayashi sprawls well.
Satoshi Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Pikachoo.
Pikachoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kobayashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pikachoo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pikachoo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobayashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pikachoo defends it easily.
Pikachoo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kobayashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pikachoo passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachoo trying to control the action but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi is looking for a sweep.
Pikachoo controls the position.
Pikachoo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pikachoo.
Pikachoo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi tries to buck Pikachoo off but Pikachoo is having none of it.
Pikachoo trying to control the action but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kobayashi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kobayashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pikachoo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobayashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pikachoo defends it well.
Kobayashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pikachoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kobayashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kobayashi is working for a kimura but Pikachoo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Pikachoo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kobayashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pikachoo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pikachoo is looking for a sweep. Kobayashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kobayashi is working for a submission of some sort.
Kobayashi is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pikachoo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kobayashi is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Pikachoo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pikachoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kobayashi as he avoids it easily.
Kobayashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pikachoo.
Kobayashi leaves Pikachoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Satoshi Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Pikachoo.
Pikachoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kobayashi but Kobayashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Pikachoo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachoo throws a nice looking combination but Kobayashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pikachoo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pikachoo is trying to control the action in half guard but Kobayashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kobayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kobayashi is looking to improve his position.
Pikachoo is looking for a kimura here.
Pikachoo stands up out of the half guard.
Kobayashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi staying out of range there.
Pikachoo is looking to clinch.
Pikachoo closes the distance and clinches.
Pikachoo prevents the takedown attempt.
Pikachoo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pikachoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kobayashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kobayashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kobayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo controls Kobayashi momentarily but Kobayashi frees himself.
Kobayashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pikachoo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pikachoo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pikachoo!
Kobayashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pikachoo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kobayashi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pikachoo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kobayashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pikachoo's guard.
Kobayashi seems to be looking for submissions.
Kobayashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pikachoo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kobayashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pikachoo defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is looking for a kimura here.
Kobayashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pikachoo is just riding it out for now. Kobayashi eventually gives up the hold.
Pikachoo makes his way to full guard, as Kobayashi worked for a kimura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pikachoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pikachoo, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Pikachoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pikachoo tries for a takedown but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pikachoo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kobayashi's half guard.
Kobayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pikachoo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kobayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kobayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kobayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kobayashi looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachoo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kobayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pikachoo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kobayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pikachoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pikachoo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pikachoo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kobayashi's head.
Kobayashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pikachoo is aware though and is defending well.
Pikachoo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kobayashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pikachoo has managed to get both his arms back between Kobayashi's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobayashi looking for a guillotine here but Pikachoo defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo pushes down on Kobayashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kobayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Pikachoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pikachoo slips a nice elbow through Kobayashi's hands, connecting with Kobayashi's forehead.
Kobayashi is refusing to be controlled, as Pikachoo sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kobayashi is staying active underneath Pikachoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kobayashi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kobayashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kobayashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
David Pikachoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pikachoo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kobayashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kobayashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pikachoo advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kobayashi looking for a sweep but Pikachoo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kobayashi is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David Pikachoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pikachoo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kobayashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Pikachoo has a good base and remains in mount.
Satoshi Kobayashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pikachoo controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Pikachoo.
Well Pikachoo 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Pikachoo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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