PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Limz Bizkitz (ranked 4452 p4p, 5055 weight class) and Choto Kanabe (ranked 147 p4p, 153 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bizkitz
vs
Kanabe

209 cm
25
298
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Limz Bizkitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Choto Kanabe!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kanabe closes the distance and clinches.

Kanabe wants the takedown. Bizkitz is fighting it off but Kanabe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bizkitz's guard against the cage.
Kanabe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kanabe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanabe is looking to pass into half guard but Bizkitz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bizkitz is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizkitz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bizkitz preventing the sweep.
Kanabe wants to improve his position but instead Bizkitz has moved into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bizkitz seems content to control.
Kanabe wants to get back to full guard but Bizkitz has passed into side control.
Kanabe is trying to get back to half guard.
Bizkitz slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanabe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bizkitz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kanabe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bizkitz working away.
Kanabe is looking to regain half guard here but Bizkitz keeps moving and retains side control.
Kanabe holds on to Bizkitz's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kanabe is trying to get back to half guard.
Kanabe struggling a bit here.

Bizkitz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kanabe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kanabe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kanabe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bizkitz working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kanabe is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kanabe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.

Kanabe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanabe gets underhooks to prevent Bizkitz's takedown attempt.
Bizkitz goes for a takedown attempt but Kanabe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bizkitz is breathing heavily.

Kanabe moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kanabe tries to score a body lock takedown but Bizkitz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good body shot from Kanabe.
Kanabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizkitz controls his hands.
Kanabe misses with a punch on the inside.

Kanabe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bizkitz regains guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Choto Kanabe dominated that round.
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.

Kanabe clinches up with Bizkitz and pushes him back against the cage.
Kanabe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kanabe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bizkitz up against the cage.
Kanabe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kanabe tries a body shot but Bizkitz blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kanabe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kanabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanabe throws a head punch that misses.
Kanabe misses with the head strike.
Bizkitz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizkitz's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizkitz controls his hands.
Kanabe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bizkitz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kanabe misses with a punch to the body.
Kanabe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizkitzs head.

It looks like Limz Bizkitz has been cut.
Bizkitz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kanabe is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Limz Bizkitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kanabe misses with the head strike.

Kanabe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bizkitz regains guard.
Kanabe trying to move into half guard but instead Bizkitz has managed to sweep!

Kanabe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kanabe keeping moving, preventing Bizkitz from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kanabe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kanabe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizkitz preventing the sweep.
Kanabe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kanabe pulls Bizkitz in close to prevent any damage.
Kanabe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bizkitz has passed into side control.
Kanabe tries to improve position but can't.
Kanabe wants to control but Bizkitz postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizkitz in the domination position with Kanabe hanging on.
Kanabe tries to buck Bizkitz off but Bizkitz is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bizkitz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Limz Bizkitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizkitz misses with a few strikes there.

Kanabe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizkitz controls his hands.
Kanabe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bizkitz up against the cage.
Bizkitz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kanabe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bizkitz is working for takedown but Kanabe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kanabe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kanabe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kanabe leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Choto Kanabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Limz Bizkitz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bizkitz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Kanabe moves into the clinch successfully.
Kanabe tries a body shot but Bizkitz blocks it.
Kanabe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bizkitz letting Kanabe take a breather here.
Kanabe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bizkitz prevents it.
Kanabe throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizkitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Kanabe.
Kanabe has Bizkitz pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kanabe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizkitz looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Kanabe.

Limz Bizkitz's cut is getting worse.
Choto Kanabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kanabe tries to throw a body punch but Bizkitz avoids it by throwing Kanabe back against the cage.
Bizkitz takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls for Kanabe to work.
Kanabe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kanabe prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Limz Bizkitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanabe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bizkitz after a bit of a struggle.
Kanabe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizkitzs head.

Jeez, Limz Bizkitz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

Kanabe has clasped his hands together around Bizkitz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kanabe happy to just control the position for now.
Limz Bizkitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe throws a strike aimed at the side of Bizkitz's head but Bizkitz avoids it well.

Kanabe tries for a kimura but Bizkitz is defending well.
Bizkitz trying to remain calm as Kanabe controls from the top position.
Kanabe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Bizkitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Bizkitz tries to keep at a distance but Kanabe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bizkitz goes for a takedown attempt but Kanabe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kanabe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kanabe working aggressively here.
Kanabe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bizkitz's defenses.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Limz Bizkitz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Choto Kanabe!