PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Duscaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asaki Hioko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duscaw comes to the cage accompanied by "I am the Walrus" by The Beatles. Brandon Duscaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Duscaw
vs
Hioko

180 cm
24
182 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

178 cm
31
185 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Duscaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asaki Hioko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duscaw looks to land a combination but Hioko avoids it well.
Duscaw walks into a jab.

It looks like Brandon Duscaw has been cut.
Duscaw slips a jab from Hioko.
Hioko thows a body shot but no joy.

Duscaw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hioko's guard.
Hioko managing to control the position.
Duscaw throws a big elbow that misses.
Duscaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Duscaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hioko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duscaw trying to control but Hioko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duscaw preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duscaw postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hioko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Duscaw misses.
Hioko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duscaw.
Asaki Hioko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hioko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hioko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hioko lands a jab-cross combination.
Duscaw ducks under a wild hook from Hioko.
Duscaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hioko looks for the body kick but Duscaw saw that one coming.
Duscaw looks for a takedown but Hioko sprawls well.
Duscaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duscaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Duscaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hioko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hioko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duscaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Hioko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hioko just misses with a punch to the body.
Hioko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hioko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hioko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hioko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hioko is looking to land body kicks.
Duscaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioko looks to land a right hand but Duscaw moved out of range.
Duscaw avoids the body shot from Hioko.
A telegraphed right hand from Duscaw misses the target.
Duscaw defending well as Hioko loads up on a big left hand.
Hioko swings for the body but Duscaw moves out of range.
Hioko dodges the punch combination from Duscaw.
Hioko lands with a good body shot.
Hioko misses the shot to the body.
Hioko connects with a solid leg kick.
Duscaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Hioko sprawls well. He's pushed Duscaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duscaw throws a head kick that misses
and Hioko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hioko looks to land a right hand but Duscaw moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hioko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duscaw slips a jab from Hioko.
Duscaw shoots in for a double leg but Hioko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Duscaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duscaw is breathing heavily.
Hioko scores with a kick to the body.
Hioko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hioko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asaki Hioko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duscaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duscaw digs a good body shot into Hioko's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hioko tried to score with a low kick but Duscaw checks it.
Hioko tests Duscaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hioko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asaki Hioko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Duscaw's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Duscaw misses with a wild body shot.
Duscaw closes the distance and clinches up with Hioko, looking for a takedown. Duscaw pushes Hioko against the cage but Hioko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hioko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hioko tries to land a front kick but Duscaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hioko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duscaw moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Hioko.
Hioko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duscaw.
Hioko lands a jab to Duscaw's midsection.
Hioko lands a body shot.
Hioko connects with a right hand. Duscaw shakes it off.
Hioko works Duscaw's body with a nice hook.
Hioko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duscaw rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hioko stuffs the takedown attempt from Duscaw. Duscaw gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioko lands a nice looking body shot.
Hioko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duscaw manages to avoid it.
Hioko takes a swing at Duscaw's ribcage but misses.
Hioko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hioko throws a jab when Duscaw was well out of range.
Hioko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duscaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Hioko.
Duscaw swings widly with a right hand
and Hioko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hioko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hioko.
Good exchange - Hioko coming out on top.
Hioko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duscaw moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duscaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hioko lands a leg kick that knocks Duscaw off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hioko misses with a shot to the body
and Duscaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hioko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duscaw. Duscaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hioko takes a swing at Duscaw's ribcage but misses.
Hioko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hioko throws a jab but it's blocked by Duscaw.
Hioko throws a series of punches but Duscaw avoids them all with ease.
Hioko scores with a body shot.
Hioko throws a leg kick that misses.
Hioko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duscaw moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duscaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hioko.
Brandon Duscaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duscaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hioko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hioko looks to score with a jab to the body but Duscaw is just out of range.
Hioko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duscaw shoots in and drives through. Hioko sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Duscaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Duscaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Duscaw showed some decent athleticism there.
Hioko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hioko.
Duscaw wants to control from the top but Hioko keeps moving.
Duscaw stands and throws Hioko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duscaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hioko is trying to control Duscaw's posture but Duscaw avoids it.
Duscaw controlling the position from side mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duscaw postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hioko holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asaki Hioko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Duscaw's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Duscaw misses with a two punch combination.
Duscaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hioko misses with a kick to the body
and Duscaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Hioko as Duscaw shoots in.
Duscaw avoids the body shot from Hioko.
Hioko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duscaw to score with a decent uppercut.
Hioko throws a jab but it's blocked by Duscaw.
Duscaw dodges the punch combination from Hioko.
Duscaw checks a leg kick.
Hioko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duscaw closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Asaki Hioko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hioko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duscaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duscaw tries to clinch up.
Hioko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duscaw moves away.
Duscaw scores with a jab. Hioko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duscaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hioko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duscaw slips a jab from Hioko.
Duscaw misses with a hook.

Duscaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hioko wants to control but Duscaw is keeping busy.
Asaki Hioko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hioko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duscaw.
Hioko wants to improve his position but Duscaw is controlling well.
Hioko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duscaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hioko defending well though.
Duscaw is looking to take a break and control but Hioko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duscaw is thwarting Hioko's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioko is not content to let Duscaw control the position.
Hioko wants to get back to full guard.
Brandon Duscaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duscaw is trying to control the action in half guard but Hioko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hioko wants to get back to full guard.
Duscaw is nestled in close to Hioko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hioko won't allow Duscaw to pass to mount.
Duscaw is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duscaw lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Duscaw has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Duscaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hioko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duscaw.
Duscaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hioko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brandon Duscaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hioko is looking for a sweep. Duscaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hioko wants to control but Duscaw is keeping busy.

Duscaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hioko is refusing to be controlled, as Duscaw sits in half guard.
Hioko moves into full guard.

Duscaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duscaw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Duscaw showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hioko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asaki Hioko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Asaki Hioko made sure he mentioned Terror-Trition: Video Proven 155Q for $49+Laundry!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.