PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Honza Kucera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Muto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muto has chosen Sleepwalking through the Mekong as his entrance music. Honza Kucera had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kucera
vs
Muto

157 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

163 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ace of Spades Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Honza Kucera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koji Muto!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucera throws out a loose jab but Muto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kucera fails with a takedown attempt.
Muto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kucera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kucera misses with a body shot.
Muto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kucera.
Kucera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kucera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Muto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kucera's guard.
Kucera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Muto is now in half guard.

Muto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Muto not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Muto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kucera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muto.
Kucera is looking for a sweep. Muto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muto trying to control the action but Kucera is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Muto seems to be looking for submissions.
Muto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kucera is trying to stand.
Muto slows the pace down in half guard.
Muto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kucera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kucera is defending against the submission attempts here by Muto.
Muto is looking to take a break and control but Kucera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muto lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muto is trying to work for a kimura but Kucera is defending well.
Muto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Muto is working for a kimura but Kucera is defending it quite comfortably.
Muto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kucera reverses the position - he's now on top in Muto's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koji Muto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kucera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kucera staying out of range there.
Kucera checks a low kick from Muto.
Muto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kucera was well out of range. Poor timing from Muto.
Kucera defending well as Muto loads up on a big left hand.
Kucera misses with a body shot.
Muto ducks under a wild hook from Kucera.
Kucera jabs at Muto's body.
Muto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kucera misses with a looping right.
Honza Kucera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kucera throws a right hand that Muto ducks under and follows up with a left that Muto also avoids with ease.
Koji Muto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kucera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kucera lands a nice hook to Muto's body. Muto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muto misses with a body shot.
Kucera throws an overhand right that lands on Muto's shoulder, as Muto tries to avoid the shot.
Kucera takes a swing at Muto's ribcage but misses.
Muto misses the jab.
Kucera throws out a loose jab but Muto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kucera scores with a sloppy right hand. Muto should have avoided that one.

Kucera gets caught napping as Muto dives in and scores a takedown. Kucera manages to retain guard.
Muto trying to control but Kucera is working from the bottom.
Muto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kucera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muto distracts Kucera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Muto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kucera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kucera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Muto!
Muto is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muto wants to hold on but Kucera pushes him away.
Kucera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muto is looking to escape.
Muto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kucera trying to control but Muto is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kucera throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muto tries to hold on but Kucera postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Koji Muto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A combination from Muto does no damage.
Muto slips under a jab from Kucera.
Muto shoots in but no luck this time.
Kucera tries to bum rush Muto with a series of wild strikes but Muto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kucera looks for a takedown but Muto sprawls well.
Kucera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kucera misses with a series of wild punches.

Kucera rushes Muto and presses him up against the cage.
Kucera lands a body shot.
Kucera misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Kucera.

Kucera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muto throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Kucera counters with a shoot takedown. Muto fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Muto looking for a guillotine here but Kucera defends easily.
Kucera wants to control from the top but Muto keeps moving.

Muto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kucera defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Muto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kucera has picked Muto up and slammed him! Muto can't keep hold of the triangle and Kucera manages to pass to side control!
Kucera misses with the ground and pound.
Muto can't do much from the bottom here.
Muto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Muto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kucera trying to control the position from guard on top but Muto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muto looking to control.
Muto managing to control the position.

Muto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muto keeping moving, preventing Kucera from controlling successfully.
Muto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koji Muto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kucera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kucera pushes down on Muto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kucera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Honza Kucera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kucera.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Honza Kucera.
I think Muto 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koji Muto!
Koji Muto made sure to mention his sponsor, Ace of Spades Clothing in his post fight interview.