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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horato Muchada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raig Si Zhiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Horato Muchada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raig Si Zhiro!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Muchada.
Muchada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Si Zhiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Si Zhiro looks to clinch
and Muchada counters with a nice double leg into side control. Si Zhiro won't be happy with that.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Muchada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Si Zhiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Si Zhiro tries to improve position but can't.
Muchada is trying to get an arm triangle but Si Zhiro is defending well.
Muchada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Si Zhiro is looking for a sweep.
Muchada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Si Zhiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Si Zhiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Muchada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada wants to free his trapped foot but Si Zhiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Si Zhiro is staying active underneath Muchada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Muchada is thwarting Si Zhiro's attempts to control the position.
Muchada is pressing down on Si Zhiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Si Zhiro is holding on for now.
Si Zhiro tries to roll over but Muchada keeps him under control.
Si Zhiro moves into full guard.
Si Zhiro is looking to sweep but instead, Muchada has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muchada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Si Zhiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muchada stalling away here and it's allowed Si Zhiro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Muchada looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Si Zhiro is on top in guard.
Si Zhiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Muchada is looking for a sweep.
Si Zhiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchada striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Muchada is breathing heavily.
Si Zhiro swings around for an armbar but Muchada sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Si Zhiro's guard.
Si Zhiro keeping full guard, as Muchada tries to pass.
Muchada stopping the sweep attempt from Si Zhiro.
Muchada drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Si Zhiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Muchada has Si Zhiro in his guard.
Muchada keeping full guard, as Si Zhiro tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muchada is on top in guard.
Muchada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Si Zhiro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Muchada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Muchada trying to control but Si Zhiro is working from the bottom.
Muchada drops back, looking for a kneebar! Si Zhiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Si Zhiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Si Zhiro!
Muchada is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horato Muchada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Si Zhiro closes the distance but Muchada moves to the side
and Muchada counters by clinching up.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Muchada throws an elbow but misses.
Si Zhiro avoiding damage as Muchada throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muchada.
Muchada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Si Zhiro is looking to control Muchada's arms but Muchada gets an underhook and turns him. Now Si Zhiro has his back to the ropes.
Muchada tries to break the clinch but Si Zhiro is controlling the position.
Si Zhiro looking for a takedown.
Muchada jumps guard but Si Zhiro stands there with Muchada around his waist. Muchada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Si Zhiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Si Zhiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muchada gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muchada slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada drops an elbow to the side of Si Zhiro's head.
Muchada is pressing down on Si Zhiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Si Zhiro is holding on for now.
Si Zhiro looking for submissions off his back.
Muchada is working for a kimura but Si Zhiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Si Zhiro is looking for a sweep. Muchada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Muchada trying to pass the guard but Si Zhiro defending well.
Si Zhiro manages to get to full guard.
Muchada has gone for a leg lock! Si Zhiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Muchada's guard.
Si Zhiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Muchada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Si Zhiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Muchada is retaining full guard.
Muchada is looking for a triangle but Si Zhiro pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Si Zhiro advances position into side control!
Muchada is not content to let Si Zhiro control the position.
The ground and pound from Si Zhiro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Si Zhiro misses with the ground and pound.
Muchada is looking for a sweep.
Si Zhiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Si Zhiro tries for a kimura but Muchada is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Muchada gets back to half guard.
Muchada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Si Zhiro trying to mount his opponent but Muchada defends it.
Muchada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muchada manages to get to full guard.
Si Zhiro passes Muchada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Horato Muchada will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Si Zhiro tries to clinch but Muchada moves out of range.
Muchada slips a jab and a cross from Si Zhiro.
Si Zhiro misses with a wild body shot.
Si Zhiro moves in looking to clinch but Muchada pushes him off.
Muchada keeps the fight on the outside.
Si Zhiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Muchada bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Si Zhiro is looking for a sweep.
Muchada lands an elbow.
Muchada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Muchada looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Si Zhiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Muchada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Si Zhiro trying to hold on to Muchada's head to control him but Muchada postures up.
Muchada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Si Zhiro looking for submissions off his back.
Muchada frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Muchada looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Horato Muchada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Si Zhiro is trying to escape the mount.
Muchada seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Si Zhiro is holding on tight.
Si Zhiro tries to hold on but Muchada postures up.
Muchada throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Muchada thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Si Zhiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Si Zhiro is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Muchada locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Si Zhiro is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Horato Muchada!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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