PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ao Ki (ranked 4001 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanishi Toshiyuki (ranked 5472 p4p, 0 weight class). Toshiyuki has chosen Fuck you as his entrance music. Ao Ki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ki
vs
Toshiyuki

181 cm
27
157 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

170 cm
33
157 lbs
8 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ao Ki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tanishi Toshiyuki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toshiyuki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toshiyuki leaves Ki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Toshiyuki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ki staying out of range there.
Toshiyuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ki was well out of range. Poor timing from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki lands a nice looking body shot.
Toshiyuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toshiyuki misses with a hook. Ki ducked under it nicely.
Toshiyuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Toshiyuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Toshiyuki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki tried to score with a low kick but Ki checks it.
Ki looks for a takedown but Toshiyuki sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ao Ki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ki fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Toshiyuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Toshiyuki has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Toshiyuki leaning against his opponent.

Ki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Toshiyuki uses from the top position.

Ki has his foot on Toshiyuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toshiyuki works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toshiyuki wants to control from the top but Ki keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ki working for a triangle but Toshiyuki defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toshiyuki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Ki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toshiyuki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ki is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Toshiyuki uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Ki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Toshiyuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ki is trying to control Toshiyuki's posture but Toshiyuki avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ki is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ki taking a bit of punishment here - Toshiyuki scoring with strikes.
Toshiyuki working away.
Toshiyuki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ki gets back to half guard.
Toshiyuki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ki wants to control but Toshiyuki is keeping busy.
Ki regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanishi Toshiyuki 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.

Toshiyuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toshiyuki misses with a low kick.

Ki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Toshiyuki throwing strikes from guard but Ki blocks nicely.
Toshiyuki postures up in Ki's guard and throws a big left but Ki blocks it.
Tanishi Toshiyuki has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toshiyuki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toshiyuki won't allow Ki to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ki working for submissions but it's allowed Toshiyuki to get to half guard.
Ki is looking to control Toshiyuki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ki avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toshiyuki pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Toshiyuki there.
Nice strikes from Toshiyuki there.
Ki is not content to let Toshiyuki control the position.
Ki trying to control from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Toshiyuki is looking to stall here but Ki recovers full guard.
Toshiyuki throwing strikes but missing.
Toshiyuki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Toshiyuki content to stall in guard here.

Toshiyuki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toshiyuki has managed to get both his arms back between Ki's legs - danger averted.
Toshiyuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ki keeping moving, preventing Toshiyuki from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Toshiyuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ki trying to keep a closed guard but Toshiyuki is proving a slippery customer.

Ki has his feet on Toshiyuki's thighs here. He's pushed Toshiyuki off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Toshiyuki screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ao Ki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ao Ki made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Tanishi Toshiyuki spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck u!'.