PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kichiro Kaneko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Chuin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuin has chosen Remo WIlliams Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kaneko
vs
Chuin

178 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

173 cm
24
168 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kichiro Kaneko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Master Chuin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuin throws an overhand right that lands on Kaneko's shoulder, as Kaneko tries to avoid the shot.
Kaneko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chuin shoots in but no luck this time.

Kaneko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Chuin looking for submissions off his back.

Chuin looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kaneko pushes past his half guard into mount!
Chuin regains half guard.
Kaneko is keen to just control but Chuin is a slippery customer.

Chuin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chuin gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuin keeping moving, preventing Kaneko from controlling successfully.
Chuin working a defensive guard but Kaneko passes into half guard.

Chuin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Chuin looking for submissions off his back.
Kaneko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chuin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaneko.

Chuin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaneko pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko works his way into full mount!
Chuin is trying desperately to improve position.
Kaneko cracks Chuin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kaneko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chuin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Chuin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuin wants to control but Kaneko is having none of it.
Chuin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaneko working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuin tries to hold on but Kaneko pushes him away.
Chuin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chuin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kaneko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chuin is staying active underneath Kaneko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chuin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaneko scores with a couple of nice shots.

Chuin looking for submissions off his back.

Chuin looking for submissions off his back.
Chuin looks gassed!
Kaneko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chuin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kaneko lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuin tries to reverse the position but Kaneko maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaneko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kaneko looking to finish Chuin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chuin!
Chuin is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kichiro Kaneko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chuin throws a lazy head kick
and Kaneko counters with an outside leg kick.
Chuin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kaneko counters with a shoot takedown. Chuin fights it but they end up in guard.
Kaneko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Chuin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaneko defends well.
Kaneko stands up over Chuin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaneko chips away with some ground and pound.
Chuin wants to sweep but no luck.
Chuin can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaneko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Chuin looking for submissions off his back.
Chuin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaneko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaneko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaneko is keen to just control but Chuin is a slippery customer.
Chuin moves into full guard.

Chuin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaneko wants to control from the top but Chuin keeps moving.
Kaneko advances to half guard.
Kichiro Kaneko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaneko is looking to take a break and control but Chuin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Chuin actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Kaneko there.

Chuin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaneko pulls his head out easily.
Kaneko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Chuin actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chuin looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaneko wants to free his trapped foot but Chuin is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Chuin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaneko lands strikes from half guard.
Chuin regains full guard. Nicely done.

Chuin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kaneko passes into side control.
Kaneko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko controls the position from side control.
Kaneko working the body and head with strikes.
Kaneko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chuin some visible discomfort.
Kaneko working the ground and pound from side control.
Chuin tries to improve position but can't.
Kaneko working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chuin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chuin gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Kaneko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kichiro Kaneko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Chuin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chuin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kaneko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chuin at a distance.

Kaneko takes the fight into the clinch.
Chuin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaneko blocks an uppercut.
Chuin is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaneko has double underhooks.
Kaneko just leaning against Chuin, taking a breather.
Kaneko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chuin has had enough of the clinch but Kaneko keeps him there for the moment.
Chuin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaneko pushes Chuin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chuin can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Kaneko to work.
Chuin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaneko lands a shot to the body.
Chuin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaneko controls his hands.

Kaneko lands a takedown into guard.
Kaneko wants to pass the guard but Chuin is keeping the position.

Chuin is looking for a triangle here but Kaneko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chuin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuin struggling a bit here.
Kaneko scoring with punches from side control.
Kaneko lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuin tries to buck Kaneko off but Kaneko is having none of it.
Chuin manages to get back to half guard.
Kaneko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaneko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Chuin actively working from the bottom here.
Chuin is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chuin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Chuin actively working from the bottom here.
Chuin is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaneko wants to control but Chuin is keeping him busy.
Kaneko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaneko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Chuin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chuin is in trouble now - Kaneko has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko cracks Chuin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kaneko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Master Chuin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaneko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kaneko landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chuin working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kichiro Kaneko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaneko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kichiro Kaneko!