PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Komissarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Hanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuo Hanayama has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andrei Komissarov's chin.

Komissarov
vs
Hanayama

194 cm
20
245 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
279 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Springfield HW Nutrition
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrei Komissarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Hanayama!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komissarov with a poor takedown
and Hanayama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Komissarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanayama takes a swing at Komissarov's ribcage but misses.
Komissarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Komissarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Komissarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komissarov with a poor takedown
and Hanayama counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Hanayama misses.
Hanayama misses with a hook.
Komissarov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Komissarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanayama counters with a right hand to the body.
Hanayama scores with a three punch combo!
Komissarov misses with a takedown
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand.
Hanayama lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanayama misses with a body shot.
Hanayama swings for the body but Komissarov moves out of range.
Hanayama pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Komissarov back to the cage. Hanayama follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kazuo Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanayama jabs Komissarov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Komissarov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanayama jabs at Komissarov's body.
Hanayama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Komissarovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Komissarov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hanayama lands a jab to the head.
Hanayama throws a shot to the body.
Komissarov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Komissarov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Hanayama throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Komissarov tumbling to the canvas!

Komissarov is rocked!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hanayama tries to stand but Komissarov is controlling from the bottom.
Oh Komissarov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Komissarov seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanayama with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanayama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanayama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Komissarov is proving hard to escape from.
Hanayama throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanayama works over Komissarov with some ground and pound from guard.
Hanayama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hanayama is looking to work some ground and pound but Komissarov has wrist control.

Hanayama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Komissarov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanayama has managed to get both his arms back between Komissarov's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Komissarov is proving hard to escape from.
Hanayama landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hanayama stands up and waves to Komissarov to follow him.
Hanayama scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Hanayama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Komissarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanayama.
Komissarov fails with the takedown
and Hanayama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanayama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanayama works Komissarov's body with a nice hook.
Komissarov misses with a takedown
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand.
Hanayama lands with a good body shot.
Hanayama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama lands a nice hook to Komissarov's body. Komissarov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanayama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Hanayama drops Komissarov with a right and a left! Hanayama comes rushing in but Komissarov regains his composure and manages to keep Hanayama in guard.

Komissarov is rocked!

It looks like Andrei Komissarov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanayama wanted to stand there but Komissarov had control of the position.
Oh Komissarov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Komissarov seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanayama throwing strikes from guard but Komissarov blocks nicely.
Komissarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanayama is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanayama is looking to work some ground and pound but Komissarov has wrist control.
Hanayama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hanayama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanayama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Komissarov has a closed guard, preventing Hanayama from standing up.
Hanayama postures up in Komissarov's guard and throws a big left but Komissarov blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komissarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanayama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Komissarov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Komissarov has a closed guard, preventing Hanayama from standing up.
Hanayama throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanayama throws a big elbow that misses.
Komissarov controls Hanayama momentarily but Hanayama frees himself.
Komissarov has momentary wrist control but Hanayama slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama landing with the ground and pound.
Hanayama wants to stand and escape but instead Komissarov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Hanayama pushes Komissarov off and gets back to his feet.
Komissarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanayama lands a nice shot to the body.
A left lands for Hanayama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Hanayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Komissarov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Komissarov fails with the takedown
and Hanayama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanayama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanayama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Komissarov on the side of the head.
Hanayama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanayama lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanayama wobbles Komissarov with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Hanayama dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Komissarov to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kazuo Hanayama!
An out of breath Kazuo Hanayama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.