PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hecu Hasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shynia Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hasu
vs
Aoki

185 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hecu Hasu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shynia Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasu misses with a few strikes there.
Hasu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Hasu throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Hasu circles away.
Hasu misses with a wild body shot.
Hasu swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Aoki throws out a powerful jab.
Hasu swinging wildly here.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hasu misses with a hook. Aoki ducked under it nicely.
Hasu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Aoki with a nice cross.
Hasu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aoki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hasu avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasu digs a good hook to Aoki's body.
Hasu throws a nice looking combination but Aoki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hasu misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Hasu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hasu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
Hasu misses with a double jab
and Aoki counters with a left and a right that stings Hasu.
Hasu is breathing heavily.
Aoki throws a head kick but Hasu moves out of range.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hasu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aoki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasu looks to land a combination. Aoki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Shynia Aoki has been cut.
Aoki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hasu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hasu circles away.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki.
Hecu Hasu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shynia Aoki.
Aoki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aoki misses with the combination.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Hasu keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Hasu sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aoki throws a jab when Hasu was well out of range.
Hasu misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hasu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hasu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hasu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aoki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hasu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hasu wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice combination there by Hasu.
Aoki throws a right and a left that Hasu avoids nicely.
Hasu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Hasu.
Hasu looks to land a combination. Aoki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hasu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hasu counters with a series of strikes. Aoki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hasu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Hasu.
Hecu Hasu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hasu throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Hasu does no damage.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasu moves away.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hasu pinned against the cage. Hasu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hasu misses with a combination
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hasu is fending him off so far but Aoki persists. Nope, Hasu circles away and we're back to standing.
Hasu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hasu lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hasu looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Hasu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aoki slips a jab and a cross from Hasu.
Hasu is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hasu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hasu misses with a combination
and Aoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki misses with the combination.
Hasu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki fails with the takedown.
Hasu tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Aoki.
Hasu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hasu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hecu Hasu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shynia Aoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A right-left combo lands from Aoki.
Nice jab there from Hasu.
Aoki wants to clinch.

Aoki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Aoki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hasu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aoki is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Hasu is keeping the position.
Hasu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aoki is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aoki looks to land a combination but Hasu avoids it well.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Hasu avoids them all with ease.
Hasu scores with a nice right hand.
Aoki shoots in but Hasu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hasu throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Hasu misses with a body shot.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Hasu sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hecu Hasu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shynia Aoki.

That's two 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.
Hasu throws a combination that misses
and Aoki counters with a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Hasu as Aoki shoots in.
No joy there for Hasu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hasu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Hasu.
Hasu looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
Aoki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hasu throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.
Hasu throws a series of punches but Aoki avoids them all with ease.
Hasu tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hasu tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hasu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hasu connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hasu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Hasu.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hasu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aoki slips a jab and a cross from Hasu.
Hasu throws a combination that misses
and Aoki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hasu misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hasu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Hasu.
Nice takedown defense from Hasu. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aoki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hasu dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Hasu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hasu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aoki has time to react.
Aoki tries to bum rush Hasu with a series of wild strikes but Hasu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hasu misses with a few strikes there.
Hasu misses with a two punch combination.
Hasu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aoki misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hasu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki throws a right and a left that Hasu avoids nicely.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Hasu.
Aoki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aoki misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hecu Hasu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shynia Aoki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Hasu throws a nice looking combination but Aoki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hasu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aoki throws a right hand that Hasu ducks under and follows up with a left that Hasu also avoids with ease.
Aoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hasu looks to land a combination. Aoki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hasu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hasu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aoki somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aoki.
Aoki misses with the combination.
Hecu Hasu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hasu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasu is just out of range.
Aoki misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hasu's corner calls for a 1-2. Hasu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hasu misses with the combination.
Hasu throws a combination that misses
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Aoki slips a jab and a cross from Hasu.
Aoki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hasu backs up against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hasu throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
Hasu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hasu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hasu misses with a wild combination.
Hasu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aoki is pressing down on Hasu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hasu is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasu wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aoki trying to control the action but Hasu is working from the bottom.
Aoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hasu's head.
Hasu tries to kick Aoki off in order to stand up. Aoki Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Aoki working the ground and pound but Hasu is defending the strikes.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hasu misses with the combination.
Aoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hasu is fending him off so far but Aoki persists. Nope, Hasu circles away and we're back to standing.
Hecu Hasu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shynia Aoki.
Hasu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Hasu.
Aoki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hasu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hasu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hasu!
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Hasu sprawls well.
Aoki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aoki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hasu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Hasu gets caught flat footed, as Aoki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hasu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hasu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoki on the ground.
Aoki with a flurry of punches that miss.

Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hasu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hasu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hasu tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents Hasu from getting back to his feet.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aoki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hasu counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki misses with the combination.

Aoki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hasu to the mat! Hasu manages to get full guard.
Aoki landing some decent shots from guard.
Shynia Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki thows a big elbow that misses.
Hasu wants to stand up but Aoki is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shynia Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hasu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hecu Hasu!