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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gil Dos Jaques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Filipunaki (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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169 cm
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164 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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172 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gil Dos Jaques! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Filipunaki! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Filipunaki shoots in but no luck this time. Filipunaki shoots in but Dos Jaques avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dos Jaques tries to bum rush Filipunaki with a series of wild strikes but Filipunaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dos Jaques closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Dos Jaques tries to get to his feet but Filipunaki is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Dos Jaques in his guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Filipunaki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dos Jaques! Filipunaki looking to finish with strikes here!
Filipunaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Filipunaki misses with a head shot. Filipunaki looking to control but Dos Jaques is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Filipunaki stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Filipunaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Jaques's waist but Dos Jaques gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Filipunaki off to one side. Gil Dos Jaques has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Filipunaki. Filipunaki has his takedown stuffed and Dos Jaques counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dos Jaques. Filipunaki looks gassed! Dos Jaques slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Dos Jaques thows a big elbow that misses. Dos Jaques throws a strike but Filipunaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Dos Jaques wants to stand but Filipunaki is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Filipunaki wants to get up but he can't break Dos Jaques's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Dos Jaques looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dos Jaques is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Dos Jaques tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Filipunaki. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Dos Jaques. Dos Jaques looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Dos Jaques trying to control from half guard but Filipunaki is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Filipunaki is trying to stand back up but Dos Jaques is controlling him
Dos Jaques trying to pass the guard but Filipunaki defending well. Dos Jaques working the head and body with strikes. The fighters are battling for position here. Filipunaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Filipunaki wants to stand up but Dos Jaques is controlling him. Dos Jaques won't allow Filipunaki to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Dos Jaques misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Jaques throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filipunaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Dos Jaques throws a head kick but Filipunaki moves out of range.
Dos Jaques clinches. Dos Jaques has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Filipunaki is trying to keep an underhook but Dos Jaques manages to get the takedown into half guard. Dos Jaques trying to control from Filipunaki's half guard. Filipunaki has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Filipunaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dos Jaques manages to get himself to full guard.
Filipunaki preventing the sweep. Dos Jaques is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dos Jaques pulls Filipunaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Filipunaki from doing any damage or advancing position. Filipunaki throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Dos Jaques dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Filipunaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dos Jaques moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Filipunaki avoids the head kick by Dos Jaques.
Dos Jaques lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dos Jaques shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Filipunaki's guard. Filipunaki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Filipunaki works Dos Jaques's body with a nice hook. Dos Jaques is looking to chop away at Filipunaki's legs. Filipunaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Jaques misses with a takedown and Filipunaki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Dos Jaques throws a right and a left that Filipunaki avoids nicely. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dos Jaques fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dos Jaques keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Filipunaki moves into range and clinches up with Dos Jaques. Good body shot from Filipunaki.
Filipunaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filipunaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dos Jaques smiles and moves away.
Dos Jaques drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dos Jaques swings around for an armbar but Filipunaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dos Jaques's guard. Filipunaki trying to control but Dos Jaques is working from the bottom. Dos Jaques trying to strike off his back.
Dos Jaques is looking to stand back up but Filipunaki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dos Jaques.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dos Jaques tries to roll over but Filipunaki keeps him under control. Dos Jaques is working hard here to advance position. Dos Jaques wants to get back to his feet. Dos Jaques flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dos Jaques is refusing to be controlled, as Filipunaki sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Dos Jaques displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Dos Jaques clinches up with Filipunaki and pushes him back against the ropes. Filipunaki is looking to control Dos Jaques's arms but Dos Jaques gets an underhook and turns him. Now Filipunaki has his back to the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Filipunaki throws an elbow that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Filipunaki. Dos Jaques escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Jaques shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filipunaki as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gil Dos Jaques. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dos Jaques misses with a wild combination.
Gil Dos Jaques seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dos Jaques tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipunaki swivels and escapes. Filipunaki shoots and misses and Dos Jaques counters by moving into the clinch. Dos Jaques has had enough of the clinch but Filipunaki keeps him there for the moment. Filipunaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dos Jaques smiles and moves away.
Dos Jaques scores with a decent looking hook. Filipunaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Filipunaki dodges the punch combination from Dos Jaques.
Dos Jaques fails with a takedown attempt. Some wild striking there from Dos Jaques.
Filipunaki misses with a head kick.
Filipunaki tries to bum rush Dos Jaques with a series of wild strikes but Dos Jaques uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dos Jaques lands a two punch combo.
Filipunaki lands with a slapping head kick. Dos Jaques shoots in for a takedown but Filipunaki shows good takedown defense. Filipunaki is looking to clinch. Dos Jaques throws a series of punches but Filipunaki avoids them all with ease. Dos Jaques closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Filipunaki to the mat! Filipunaki manages to get full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Dos Jaques dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dos Jaques tries to bum rush Filipunaki with a series of wild strikes but Filipunaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dos Jaques stalks Filipunaki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Filipunaki's face. Filipunaki staggers backwards, shaken. Filipunaki doesn't succeed with the takedown and Dos Jaques counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Dos Jaques lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Filipunaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Filipunaki. Dos Jaques looking to pass the guard. Filipunaki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dos Jaques looks to land a combination but Filipunaki avoids it well. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dos Jaques moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Filipunaki throws a head kick but Dos Jaques moves out of range.
Dos Jaques has Filipunaki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dos Jaques has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Filipunaki is trying to keep an underhook but Dos Jaques manages to get the takedown into half guard. Filipunaki is looking to improve his position.
Filipunaki is pressing down on Dos Jaques's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Dos Jaques trying to control but Filipunaki is working from the bottom. Dos Jaques throwing strikes from guard but Filipunaki blocks nicely. Filipunaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filipunaki is on top in guard.
Filipunaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Jaques is retaining full guard. Dos Jaques is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Filipunaki is controlling him. Filipunaki looking to pass the guard. Gil Dos Jaques overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Filipunaki connects with a couple of short punches. Filipunaki won't allow Dos Jaques to get back to his feet. Dos Jaques looking to control.
Filipunaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The fight moves into the clinch position. Filipunaki is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Dos Jaques gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dos Jaques has hold of one of Filipunaki's legs. Filipunaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Dos Jaques gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Filipunaki has a closed guard, preventing Dos Jaques from standing up. Filipunaki looking for a guillotine here but Dos Jaques defends easily.
Filipunaki is working an open guard so Dos Jaques takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Filipunaki looks to clinch and Dos Jaques counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Filipunaki's guard now. Filipunaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. 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! Filipunaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Filipunaki working for a triangle but Dos Jaques defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Filipunaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Gil Dos Jaques showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dos Jaques 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Dos Jaques!
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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
59% |
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