PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ardian Kurniawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Hooktayafeace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kurniawan
vs
Hooktayafeace

172 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ardian Kurniawan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamal Hooktayafeace!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurniawan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hooktayafeace shoots in for a takedown but Kurniawan shows good takedown defense.
Hooktayafeace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurniawan.
Hooktayafeace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kurniawan circles away.
Jamal Hooktayafeace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooktayafeace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurniawan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kurniawan is breathing heavily.
Kurniawan throws a right and a left that Hooktayafeace avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Kurniawan as Hooktayafeace shoots in.
Ardian Kurniawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hooktayafeace.
Hooktayafeace fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooktayafeace is looking to clinch.
Hooktayafeace wants to clinch up but Kurniawan keeps it at a distance.
Kurniawan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurniawan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hooktayafeace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooktayafeace missing with a left hand there. Kurniawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurniawan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hooktayafeace, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Hooktayafeace moves into the clinch.
Kurniawan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hooktayafeace with a knee to the head.
Kurniawan is trying to push Hooktayafeace away but Hooktayafeace has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kurniawan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hooktayafeace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooktayafeace slows down the pace here.
Hooktayafeace misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooktayafeace connects with a knee to the head.
Hooktayafeace lands a good knee to the midsection. Kurniawan won't want to take too many of those.
Kurniawan tries to pull guard but Hooktayafeace holds him up against the cage and eventually Kurniawan drops back down to his feet.
Hooktayafeace has Kurniawan pressed against the cage, preventing Kurniawan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Hooktayafeace.
Hooktayafeace lands a knee to the head.
Kurniawan is trying to break the clinch but Hooktayafeace has him pressed against the cage.
Kurniawan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hooktayafeace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurniawan letting Hooktayafeace take a breather here.
Hooktayafeace working aggressively here.
Hooktayafeace tries to pull guard but Kurniawan holds him up against the cage and eventually Hooktayafeace drops back down to his feet.
Kurniawan stops a takedown attempt from Hooktayafeace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hooktayafeace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurniawan blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kurniawan is trying to break the clinch but Hooktayafeace is controlling him.
Kurniawan has had enough of the clinch but Hooktayafeace keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Hooktayafeace.
Hooktayafeace has Kurniawan pressed against the cage.
Hooktayafeace using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kurniawan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hooktayafeace jumps guard but Kurniawan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hooktayafeace connects with a knee to the head.
Kurniawan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hooktayafeace tries a body shot but Kurniawan blocks it.
Hooktayafeace lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooktayafeace tries to pull guard but Kurniawan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hooktayafeace utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hooktayafeace stalling against the cage.
Kurniawan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hooktayafeace misses with a hook to the ribs.

Hooktayafeace has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kurniawan uses from the top position.
Hooktayafeace wants to stand up but Kurniawan is controlling him.
Hooktayafeace keeping moving, preventing Kurniawan from controlling successfully.
Hooktayafeace has momentary wrist control but Kurniawan slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Hooktayafeace dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kurniawan blocks a low kick nicely.

Hooktayafeace moves into the clinch.
Hooktayafeace throws a head punch that misses.
Kurniawan blocking some punches.
Hooktayafeace stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hooktayafeace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Kurniawan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurniawan being controlled against the cage.
Hooktayafeace keeps control of Kurniawan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A frustrated look appears on Kurniawan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hooktayafeace stalling in the clinch but Kurniawan improves position.
Kurniawan can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hooktayafeace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jamal Hooktayafeace.
Hooktayafeace has a takedown stuffed.
Ardian Kurniawan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooktayafeace tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurniawan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hooktayafeace closes the distance and pushes Kurniawan back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurniawan as Hooktayafeace tries to tie him up.
Kurniawan is trying to push Hooktayafeace away but Hooktayafeace has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jamal Hooktayafeace seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hooktayafeace utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kurniawan is trying to push Hooktayafeace away but Hooktayafeace has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hooktayafeace is pushing Kurniawan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooktayafeace taking a breather.
Hooktayafeace is struggling to control the position.
Hooktayafeace using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kurniawan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kurniawan is trying to break free.
Hooktayafeace content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jamal Hooktayafeace.
Hooktayafeace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hooktayafeace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hooktayafeace needs to keep his hands up - Kurniawan had a free shot at his head there.
Kurniawan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hooktayafeace or perhaps it was just good defense by Kurniawan, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooktayafeace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurniawan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hooktayafeace is looking to clinch but Kurniawan is avoiding it.
Hooktayafeace shoots in but Kurniawan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ardian Kurniawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hooktayafeace.
Hooktayafeace wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hooktayafeace or perhaps it was just good defense by Kurniawan, which made it look bad.
Hooktayafeace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hooktayafeace rushes Kurniawan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kurniawan can't break the clinch.
Kurniawan wants to break free but Hooktayafeace has control.
Kurniawan tries to break free but Hooktayafeace pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kurniawan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hooktayafeace lands a knee to the head.
Hooktayafeace avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurniawan can't break the clinch.
Kurniawan jumps guard but Hooktayafeace turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Hooktayafeace jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Hooktayafeace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hooktayafeace misses with the combination.
Kurniawan keeps the fight on the outside.

Hooktayafeace closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kurniawan is trying to break the clinch but Hooktayafeace has him pressed against the cage.
Kurniawan is trying to break free.
Kurniawan is trying to force a seperation but Hooktayafeace has the dominant position.
Kurniawan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooktayafeace is defending well for now.
Hooktayafeace is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Hooktayafeace fails to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hooktayafeace jumps guard and drags Kurniawan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hooktayafeace wants to get back to his feet but Kurniawan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hooktayafeace manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurniawan being controlled against the cage.
Hooktayafeace misses with the head strike.
Hooktayafeace swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurniawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooktayafeace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurniawan blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurniawan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hooktayafeace has him pressed against the cage.
Kurniawan can't break the clinch.
Kurniawan wants to break free but Hooktayafeace has control.
Hooktayafeace lands a nice knee to the body.
Hooktayafeace will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kurniawan up against the cage.
Hooktayafeace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kurniawan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Hooktayafeace.
Hooktayafeace leaning against his opponent.

Hooktayafeace jumps into guard, dragging Kurniawan to the mat.
Hooktayafeace wants to stand but Kurniawan is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hooktayafeace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurniawan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Kurniawan stands and steps away. Hooktayafeace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kurniawan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hooktayafeace shoots for a takedown but Kurniawan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hooktayafeace or perhaps it was just good defense by Kurniawan, which made it look bad.
Ardian Kurniawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hooktayafeace.
Kurniawan lands a head shot.
Jab from Kurniawan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Kurniawan.
Hooktayafeace wants to clinch up but Kurniawan keeps it at a distance.

Kurniawan tries to sprawl but Hooktayafeace drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hooktayafeace tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ardian Kurniawan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooktayafeace is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jamal Hooktayafeace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hooktayafeace decides to stand and escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Hooktayafeace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hooktayafeace winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Hooktayafeace!