PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silent Kyodasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabiano Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyodasha is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Silent Kyodasha is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kyodasha
vs
Costa

178 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Silent Kyodasha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabiano Costa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Costa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kyodasha!
Kyodasha is breathing heavily.
Costa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I looks like Costa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Costa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Costa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Costa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Costa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Fabiano Costa just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Costa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kyodasha is trying to defend but Costa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Costa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Costa trying to control from half guard but Kyodasha is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to control the pace.
Costa is pressing down on Kyodasha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyodasha is holding on for now.
Costa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kyodasha has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

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.
Costa is looking to control Kyodasha but Kyodasha is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyodasha covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabiano Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silent Kyodasha's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice shot by Costa.

Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Costa stalling in the clinch.
Kyodasha gets underhooks to prevent Costa's takedown attempt.
Costa has Kyodasha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kyodasha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costa effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa can't get the takedown.
Silent Kyodasha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabiano Costa.
Costa goes for a takedown attempt but Kyodasha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Costa clinches up with Kyodasha and pushes him back against the cage.
Costa wants a takedown.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa is controlling Kyodasha's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabiano Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Silent Kyodasha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fabiano Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Costa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kyodasha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Costa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Costa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kyodasha to his feet.

Costa closes the distance and pushes Kyodasha back into the cage.
Costa has Kyodasha pushed against the cage.

Costa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kyodasha can't fight it off and eventually Costa manages to take the fight to the floor. Kyodasha looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Fabiano Costa just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Costa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Kyodasha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fabiano Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Costa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kyodasha defends it well.
Costa is pressing down on Kyodasha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyodasha is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano Costa!