PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Minoshi Kawajari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabouter Pinnemuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawajari kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cinderella Man. Kabouter Pinnemuts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kawajari
vs
Pinnemuts

165 cm
29
136 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

165 cm
25
146 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Minoshi Kawajari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kabouter Pinnemuts!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajari has a takedown stuffed.
Pinnemuts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawajari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinnemuts.

Pinnemuts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kawajari was covering up waiting for the punch and Pinnemuts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pinnemuts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawajari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinnemuts manages to get himself to full guard.
Kawajari wants to control from the top but Pinnemuts keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajari postures up in Pinnemuts's guard and throws a big left but Pinnemuts blocks it.
Kawajari wants to pass the guard but Pinnemuts is keeping the position.
Kawajari trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinnemuts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Minoshi Kawajari has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Kawajari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pinnemuts, pushing him back against the cage.
Kawajari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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.
Kawajari can't get the takedown.
Pinnemuts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinnemuts lands with a right to the head.
Kawajari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinnemuts blocks an uppercut.
Kawajari looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoshi Kawajari. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pinnemuts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kawajari enables Pinnemuts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kawajari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pinnemuts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pinnemuts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawajari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawajari is trying to keep Pinnemuts in close.
Pinnemuts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pinnemuts stopping the sweep attempt from Kawajari.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinnemuts is fighting to break Kawajari's control of his arms but Kawajari is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Minoshi Kawajari.

Pinnemuts clinches up with Kawajari and pushes him back against the cage.
Pinnemuts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Pinnemuts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawajari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pinnemuts moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawajari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinnemuts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawajari blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Pinnemuts.
Kawajari throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinnemuts.
Kawajari blocks a body shot from Pinnemuts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinnemuts lands a right hand.
Kawajari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Pinnemuts.
Kawajari is looking to break free of the clinch but Pinnemuts has double underhooks.
Come on Pinnemuts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pinnemuts misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawajari.
Pinnemuts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Kawajari manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kawajari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kawajari looking for a guillotine here but Pinnemuts defends easily.
Kawajari has control of Pinnemuts's left arm, preventing Pinnemuts from doing any damage.

Kawajari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kabouter Pinnemuts dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kawajari darts in trying to clinch
and Pinnemuts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kabouter Pinnemuts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinnemuts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawajari circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawajari shoots in but no luck this time.
Kawajari tries to clinch there but Pinnemuts circles away.
Pinnemuts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinnemuts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinnemuts scores with a jab. Kawajari acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kawajari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinnemuts throws an overhand right that lands on Kawajari's shoulder, as Kawajari tries to avoid the shot.
Pinnemuts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Kawajari. No joy for Pinnemuts on that attempt.
Pinnemuts darts in trying to clinch

and Kawajari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kawajari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajari trying to land knees to the body.

Kawajari manages to break the clinch.
Pinnemuts tries to land a leg kick but Kawajari saw it coming and moves away.
Kawajari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pinnemuts digs a good hook to Kawajari's body.

Pinnemuts moves into the clinch.

Kawajari breaks from the clinch.
Kawajari slips under a jab from Pinnemuts.

Kawajari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kawajari tries to pull guard but Pinnemuts holds him up against the cage and eventually Kawajari drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoshi Kawajari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawajari has Pinnemuts pressed against the cage, preventing Pinnemuts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pinnemuts lands with a right to the head.
Pinnemuts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinnemuts throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawajari.
A short right from Pinnemuts.
Kawajari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pinnemuts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawajari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pinnemuts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kawajari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinnemuts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawajaris head.
Kawajari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pinnemuts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kawajari fails to pull guard.
Pinnemuts lands a shoulder strike.
Pinnemuts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kawajari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Kawajari manages to break the clinch.

Pinnemuts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kawajari napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pinnemuts wants to stand but Kawajari has his arm trapped.
Pinnemuts taking a breather here.
Pinnemuts is looking to take a break and control but Kawajari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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Pinnemuts slows the pace down.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pinnemuts trying to control the position but Kawajari is working away.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kabouter Pinnemuts wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kawajari tries to clinch

and Pinnemuts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pinnemuts.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinnemuts.
Kawajari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinnemuts backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari throws a head punch that misses.
Kawajari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinnemuts blocks an elbow strike from Kawajari.
Kawajari looking for a takedown.
Kawajari blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinnemuts.
Kawajari lands a left hand.
Kawajari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinnemuts backwards.
A short uppercut from Pinnemuts.
Pinnemuts is trying to force a seperation but Kawajari has the dominant position.
Pinnemuts taking a breather.
Kawajari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawajari.
Kawajari tries for a takedown but Pinnemuts manages to get underhooks.

Kawajari breaks from the clinch.
Pinnemuts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawajari's head backwards.
Kawajari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinnemuts.
Kawajari tries to clinch but Pinnemuts moves away

and Pinnemuts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kawajari drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pinnemuts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kawajari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinnemuts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kabouter Pinnemuts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kawajari tries to clinch

and Pinnemuts counters by clinching up.
Kawajari misses with some punches.

Kawajari breaks the clinch.
Kawajari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pinnemuts leaves Kawajari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Kawajari or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinnemuts which made him look bad.

Pinnemuts moves into the clinch.

Kawajari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawajari tries for a takedown but Pinnemuts circles away easily

and Pinnemuts counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoshi Kawajari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinnemuts trying to control the action but Kawajari is working from the bottom.
Kawajari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajari can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Kawajari's face as Pinnemuts controls the position.
Kawajari tries to bench press Pinnemuts off him but Pinnemuts keeps the position.
Pinnemuts is looking to take a break and control but Kawajari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kawajari tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kawajari can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinnemuts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawajari keeps working.
Minoshi Kawajari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinnemuts taking a breather here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kabouter Pinnemuts.

Pinnemuts drives through and clinches with Kawajari against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinnemuts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinnemuts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawajari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pinnemuts smiles and moves away.
Pinnemuts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawajari circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawajari doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinnemuts circles away.
Kawajari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Pinnemuts has Kawajari up against the cage in a clinch.

Kawajari breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Kawajari.
Pinnemuts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinnemuts is looking to clinch but Kawajari is avoiding it.
Kawajari lands a body shot.
Kawajari closes the distance but Pinnemuts moves to the side

and Pinnemuts moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Kawajari breaks from the clinch.
Kawajari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinnemuts swivels and escapes.
Pinnemuts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kawajari throws a looping overhand right but Pinnemuts ducks down to avoid it.
Kawajari swings for the body but Pinnemuts moves out of range.
Pinnemuts keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawajari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinnemuts throws out a loose jab but Kawajari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kabouter Pinnemuts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawajari avoids the body shot from Pinnemuts.
Pinnemuts shoots and misses
and Kawajari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawajari misses with a looping right.
Kawajari tries to clinch up but Pinnemuts circles away and keeps his distance.

Pinnemuts has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kabouter Pinnemuts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pinnemuts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kabouter Pinnemuts!