PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Bouazizi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arigato Sayonara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arigato Sayonara is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bouazizi
vs
Sayonara

170 cm
19
201 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muhammad Bouazizi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arigato Sayonara!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sayonara darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bouazizi wants to improve his position but Sayonara is controlling well.

Sayonara wants to work for an arm triangle but Bouazizi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bouazizi is trying to get back to full guard.

Sayonara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bouazizi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Bouazizi looking for submissions off his back.

Bouazizi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sayonara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bouazizi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bouazizi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bouazizi actively working from the bottom here.

Bouazizi actively working from the bottom here.
Sayonara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Sayonara seems to be working for a kimura but Bouazizi defends the submission attempt.

Sayonara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Sayonara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bouazizi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sayonara.

Sayonara is looking for a kimura but Bouazizi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sayonara to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sayonara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Sayonara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bouazizi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sayonara.
Bouazizi tries to roll over but Sayonara keeps him under control.

Sayonara is looking for a kimura here.
Bouazizi manages to get to full guard.
Sayonara wants to stand but Bouazizi is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sayonara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Sayonara 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.
Bouazizi looking for a sweep. Not yet Bouazizi, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bouazizi is on top in guard.
Bouazizi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bouazizi advances to half guard.
Sayonara tries to roll over but Bouazizi keeps him under control.
Bouazizi is thwarting Sayonara's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sayonara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bouazizi is desperately trying to improve his position but Sayonara has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouazizi is working hard here to advance position.

Sayonara looking to secure an arm triangle but Bouazizi defends it well.
Bouazizi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bouazizi regains half guard.
Sayonara wants to free his trapped foot but Bouazizi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sayonara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bouazizi!
Bouazizi tries to reverse the position but Sayonara maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arigato Sayonara will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sayonara thows a body shot but no joy.

Bouazizi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sayonara to the mat! Sayonara manages to get full guard.

Bouazizi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bouazizi stopping the sweep attempt from Sayonara.
Sayonara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sayonara wants to work for an arm triangle but Bouazizi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bouazizi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bouazizi looking for submissions off his back.
Bouazizi is looking for a sweep. Sayonara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sayonara is looking for a kimura here.
Bouazizi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sayonara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Bouazizi working for a triangle but Sayonara defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sayonara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sayonara throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bouazizi wants to sweep but no luck.
Arigato Sayonara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sayonara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bouazizi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouazizi wants to improve his position but instead Sayonara has moved into half guard.
Bouazizi tries to roll over but Sayonara keeps him under control.
Sayonara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bouazizi's head.
Sayonara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Bouazizi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sayonara pulls his head out easily.

Sayonara is trying to work for a kimura but Bouazizi is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sayonara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bouazizi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sayonara.

Sayonara is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bouazizi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Sayonara there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sayonara throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bouazizi because Sayonara loaded up on that one.
Sayonara unloads with some shots from mount but Bouazizi bucks and avoids them well.
Bouazizi is desperately trying to improve his position but Sayonara has a good base and remains in mount.
Bouazizi regains half guard.
Bouazizi moves into full guard.
Sayonara postures up and lands a big shot to Bouazizi's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouazizi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sayonara.
Sayonara is looking to stand up but Bouazizi won't let him.

Bouazizi looking for subs off his back but Sayonara has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sayonara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bouazizi is just riding it out for now. Sayonara eventually gives up the hold.

Sayonara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bouazizi is just riding it out for now. Sayonara eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bouazizi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sayonara pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arigato Sayonara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouazizi is just out of range.

Bouazizi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bouazizi preventing the sweep.
Bouazizi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bouazizi passes Sayonara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bouazizi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sayonara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Bouazizi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sayonara defends it well.
Bouazizi uses his free foot to push down on Sayonara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sayonara.
Sayonara regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bouazizi seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sayonara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sayonara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bouaziziis looking to pass into half guard but Sayonara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sayonara is in guard.
Sayonara wants to control from the top but Bouazizi keeps moving.

Bouazizi working for a triangle but Sayonara defends it easily.
Sayonara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sayonara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bouazizi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bouazizi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muhammad Bouazizi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bouazizi looking for a guillotine here but Sayonara defends easily.
Sayonara with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sayonara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sayonara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sayonara looking to pass the guard.
Sayonara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sayonara pushing down on Bouazizi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayonara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bouazizi's head.
Bouazizi tries to get to full guard but Sayonara has control of the leg.

Bouazizi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bouazizi wants to improve his position but Sayonara is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sayonara not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Bouazizi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Sayonara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bouazizi is trying to stand up here but Sayonara is controlling him well.

Sayonara is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bouazizi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arigato Sayonara!