PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abel Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirigaya Kazuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trujillo comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Hit Em Up. Kirigaya Kazuto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Abel Trujillo's chin.

Trujillo
vs
Kazuto

172 cm
23
162 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

165 cm
23
157 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abel Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kirigaya Kazuto!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trujillo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Kirigaya Kazuto has been cut.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazuto was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
Trujillo tries to clinch up.
Trujillo is looking to clinch but Kazuto is avoiding it.

Trujillo pushes Kazuto up against the cage in a clinch.
Trujillo looking to throw knees to the head but Kazuto is blocking nicely.
Kazuto is trying to drag Trujillo to the mat but Trujillo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trujillo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trujillo obliges.
A knee to the head by Trujillo.
Kazuto takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazuto can't get the takedown.
Kazuto is looking for a takedown.
Abel Trujillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirigaya Kazuto.

Trujillo has picked Kazuto up - he's going for a ride! Trujillo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kazuto is trying to control but can't.
Kazuto looks winded!

Trujillo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuto is staying active underneath Trujillo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trujillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kazuto wants to improve his position but Trujillo is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Trujillo seems to be working for a kimura but Kazuto defends the submission attempt.

Trujillo is working for a kimura but Kazuto is defending it quite comfortably.
Kazuto wants to improve his position but Trujillo is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Trujillo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trujillo is thwarting Kazuto's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kazuto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trujillo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuto is looking to control Trujillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kazuto avoid being mounted?
Trujillo prevents Kazuto from improving his position.
Kazuto is still trying to improve position.

Trujillo seems to be looking for submissions.

Trujillo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kazuto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trujillo.
Kazuto is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trujillo is trying to control the action in half guard but Kazuto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kazuto circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kazuto counters with a shoot takedown. Trujillo fights it but they end up in guard.
Kazuto stops Trujillo from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazuto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trujillo keeping moving, preventing Kazuto from controlling successfully.

Trujillo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kazuto presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Trujillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirigaya Kazuto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kazuto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trujillo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trujillo tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kazuto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kazuto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trujillo is trying to stand up here but Kazuto is controlling him well.
Kazuto is controlling the pace.

Trujillo pushes Kazuto off and gets back to his feet.

Trujillo rushes Kazuto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kazuto is trying to pull guard but Trujillo has him pressed against the cage.
Trujillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazuto can do to turn this around?
Kazuto tries to pull guard but Trujillo won't allow it.
Abel Trujillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirigaya Kazuto.
Trujillo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kazuto.
Trujillo scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuto goes for a takedown attempt but Trujillo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Trujillo forces Kazuto back against the cage and clinches.

Trujillo breaks from the clinch.
Trujillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazuto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trujillo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trujillo.
Trujillo is looking to clinch but Kazuto is avoiding it.

Trujillo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kazuto's half guard.
Trujillo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kazuto trying to hold on to Trujillo's head to control him but Trujillo postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuto moves into full guard.
Kazuto controls Trujillo momentarily but Trujillo frees himself.
Kazuto is breathing heavily.

Trujillo 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.

Trujillo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kazuto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kazuto has escaped and now he's on top!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Trujillo kicks Kazuto off and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trujillo moves into the clinch.

Kazuto is trying to trip Trujillo. He has hold of a leg but Trujillo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kazuto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Trujillo wants to stand and escape but Kazuto is having none of it.
Kazuto trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.

Trujillo has hold of one of Kazuto's legs. Kazuto is fighting the takedown attempt but Trujillo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kazuto keeping moving, preventing Trujillo from controlling successfully.
Trujillo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Trujillo is trying to get an arm triangle but Kazuto is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trujillo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kazuto has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Kazuto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Trujillo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trujillo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Trujillo tries for a kimura but Kazuto is defending well.

Trujillo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Trujillo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kirigaya Kazuto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kazuto misses with a takedown attempt - Trujillo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trujillo moves in looking to clinch but Kazuto pushes him off.

Trujillo drives through with a takedown into Kazuto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trujillo trying to control but Kazuto is working from the bottom.
Kazuto wants to sweep here but Trujillo controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuto is trying to control the position but Trujillo postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kazuto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kazuto keeping moving, preventing Trujillo from controlling successfully.
Trujillo advances position into side control!
Kazuto struggling a bit here.
Kazuto is looking for a sweep.
Trujillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazuto keeps working.
Kazuto tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Trujillo easily slips into full mount!

Trujillo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kazuto is surviving well by controlling Trujillo's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kazuto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Trujillo.

Trujillo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Trujillo moves into the clinch.
Trujillo gets underhooks to prevent Kazuto's takedown attempt.
Kazuto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trujillo stops a takedown attempt from Kazuto.
Abel Trujillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abel Trujillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirigaya Kazuto.
Kazuto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A knee to the head by Trujillo.
Trujillo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kazuto's face.

Trujillo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Trujillo closes the distance and pushes Kazuto back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuto tries to score a body lock takedown but Trujillo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trujillo lands a knee to the head.
Kazuto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trujillo connects with a knee to the head.
Trujillo landing knees to the head.
Kazuto tries to pull guard but Trujillo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Trujillo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kazuto clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Trujillo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kazuto doesn't escape.
Trujillo wants to control but Kazuto is keeping busy.
Trujillo is riding his opponent, not letting Kazuto buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kazuto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trujillo's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Trujillo looking for the choke but no joy.
Kazuto trying to control the hands but Trujillo won't let him.
Trujillo controlling from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Trujillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trujillo 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Trujillo!
In his post fight interview, Abel Trujillo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.