PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenshii Tanamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Ever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanamoto comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Wait and Bleed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tanamoto
vs
Ever

177 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshii Tanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Ever!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ever steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanamoto.
Tanamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Ever circles away.
Tanamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ever circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanamoto throws a looping overhand right but Ever ducks down to avoid it.
Tanamoto wants to clinch up but Ever keeps it at a distance.
Tanamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Ever moves out of range easily.
Tanamoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanamoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ever but Ever pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tanamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Ever, looking for a takedown. Tanamoto pushes Ever against the cage but Ever circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshii Tanamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ever shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ever slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ever postures up in Tanamoto's guard and throws a big left but Tanamoto blocks it.
Ever sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tanamoto wants to stand up but Ever is controlling him.
Ever tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanamoto is retaining full guard.

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.
Tanamoto keeping moving, preventing Ever from controlling successfully.
Ever throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanamoto being controlled here, momentarily.
Ever trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanamoto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ever manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ever thows a huge punch but Tanamoto dodges it nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Ever looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tanamoto!
Ever looks gassed!
Tanamoto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tanamoto is squirming around, avoiding Ever's attempts to control the action.
Tanamoto tries to buck Ever off but he can't manage it.
Ever throwing strikes but Tanamoto uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ever trying to control the action but Tanamoto is working from the bottom.
Ever is looking to advance position but Tanamoto won't allow it.
Tanamoto is trying to stand up here but Ever is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Tanamoto.
Tanamoto misses with a takedown

so Ever counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ever pushes down on Tanamoto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ever dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ever does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tanamoto with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ever counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ever.

Ever drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tanamoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tanamoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tanamoto!

Tanamoto decides to stand back up.
Tanamoto tries for a takedown but Ever circles away easily

and Ever counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ever is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanamoto tries to buck Ever off but he can't manage it.

Ever jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tanamoto manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ever working the head and body with strikes.

Ever decides to stand back up. Ever steps back and let's Tanamoto get back to his feet.
Eddie Ever is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ever tries to clinch up but Tanamoto circles away and keeps his distance.

Tanamoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanamoto misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanamoto misses with a knee to the head.
Tanamoto misses with a knee to the head.
Ever looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ever has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tanamoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ever tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanamoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ever blocks it with crossed arms.
Ever can't get the takedown.
Kenshii Tanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Ever.
Ever is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tanamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Ever blocks with his arms.
Tanamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ever has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanamoto throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanamoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanamoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ever fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tanamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Ever blocks with his arms.
Tanamoto looking to throw knees to the head but Ever is blocking nicely.
Tanamoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Tanamoto.
Tanamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Ever blocks with his arms.
Tanamoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ever is stalling here.
Tanamoto looking to throw knees to the head but Ever is blocking nicely.
Tanamoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ever tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanamoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tanamoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanamoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Ever blocks with his arms.
Ever fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tanamoto tries a knee to the head but Ever blocks it.
Tanamoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Ever jumps into guard, dragging Tanamoto to the mat.
Eddie Ever has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ever is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tanamoto wants to stand but Ever has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ever is trying to keep Tanamoto in close.

Ever throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanamoto wants to get up but he can't break Ever's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ever doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ever is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tanamoto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ever is proving hard to escape from.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tanamoto wants to clinch up but Ever keeps it at a distance.
Tanamoto moves in looking to clinch but Ever pushes him off.
Tanamoto darts in trying to clinch

and Ever counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Ever stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tanamoto with a poor takedown

and Ever decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tanamoto's guard.

Ever gets to his feet. Tanamoto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kenshii Tanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanamoto has his takedown stuffed

so Ever counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tanamoto is looking to stand up but Ever isn't so interested in that idea.
Ever stands up over Tanamoto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ever showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ever avoids the head kick by Tanamoto.

Tanamoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tanamoto connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Eddie Ever has been cut.
Tanamoto prevents Ever from breaking the clinch.
Tanamoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanamoto misses with a knee strike.
Ever tries a body shot but Tanamoto blocks it.
Ever can't get the takedown.
Ever fails to pull guard.
Tanamoto is pressed up against the cage. Ever has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanamoto down to the mat. Tanamoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kenshii Tanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Ever.
Tanamoto throws a head kick that Ever semi-blocks.
Tanamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanamoto lands a jab to the head.

Ever closes the distance and clinches.
Tanamoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ever blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ever has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Ever gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tanamoto wants to stand and escape but Ever is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tanamoto scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tanamoto moves into range and clinches up with Ever.
Tanamoto connects with a knee to the head.
Tanamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Ever blocks with his arms.
Tanamoto tries a knee to the head but Ever blocks it.
Tanamoto misses with a knee to the head.
Ever missing with knees to the body.
Tanamoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ever looking to throw knees to the head but Tanamoto is blocking nicely.
Ever tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanamoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tanamoto tries a knee to the head but Ever blocks it.
Tanamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanamoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanamoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanamoto tries a knee to the head but Ever blocks it.
Tanamoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ever is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanamoto has double underhooks.
Tanamoto looking to throw knees to the head but Ever is blocking nicely.
Ever wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanamoto is pressed up against the cage. Ever has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanamoto down to the mat. Tanamoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Ever darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ever wants to control but Tanamoto is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ever trying to control from Tanamoto's half guard. Tanamoto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ever is looking to stand up but Tanamoto won't let him.
Tanamoto wants to stand but Ever is controlling the position.
Ever missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ever postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ever trying to control but Tanamoto is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ever might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tanamoto kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ever misses with a jab, cross combination.

Ever darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Ever is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Ever stands up from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanamoto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tanamoto tries for a takedown but Ever circles away easily

and Ever counters with a single leg into guard. Tanamoto didn't expect that.

Ever stands and steps away. Tanamoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tanamoto closes the distance but Ever moves to the side
and Ever counters with a head kick.

Ever tries to keep at a distance but Tanamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanamoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ever wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ever tries for a takedown but Tanamoto manages to get underhooks.
Tanamoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanamoto looking to throw knees to the head but Ever is blocking nicely.
Ever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanamoto looking to throw knees to the head but Ever is blocking nicely.
Tanamoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ever blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Ever blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanamoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Ever blocks with his arms.
Ever wants a takedown but no success here.
Ever tries to pull guard but Tanamoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Ever drops back down to his feet.
Tanamoto landing knees to the head.
Kenshii Tanamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanamoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanamoto throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Ever comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ever 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Ever!