PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clint Nantz (ranked 2813 p4p, 2387 weight class) and Ikuma Arishima (ranked 311 p4p, 280 weight class). Arishima has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Nantz
vs
Arishima

180 cm
26
164
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
158
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clint Nantz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ikuma Arishima!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nantz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arishima swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Nantz has Arishima up against the cage in a clinch.
Arishima blocks a body shot from Nantz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arishima.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arishima.
A right hook to the body lands for Arishima.
Nantz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arishima misses with some punches.
Nantz tries to throw a body punch but Arishima avoids it by throwing Nantz back against the cage.
Arishima scores with a shot to the side of Nantz's head.
Arishima lands a shoulder strike.
Arishima misses with the head strike.
Arishima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arishima lands with a right to the head.
Arishima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arishima scores with a shot to the side of Nantz's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arishima.
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!
Nantz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arishima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arishima lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Arishima.
Nantz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arishimas head.
Nantz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arishima lands with a left to the head.
Arishima throws a head punch that misses.
Arishima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Arishima - that landed with a thud.
Arishima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arishima blocking some punches.
Nantz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arishima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arishima misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Nantz.
A short uppercut from Arishima.
Arishima blocking some punches.
Arishima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arishima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arishima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nantz misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arishima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nantz swings wildly with an uppercut but Arishima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arishima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arishima throws a punch but it's blocked by Nantz.
Arishima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arishima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nantz.
Arishima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nantz blocking some punches.
Arishima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arishima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nantz or not.
Nantz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arishimas head.
Nantz throws a head punch that misses.
Arishima gets through Nantz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Arishima.
Arishima has a couple of punches blocked by Nantz.
Nantz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nantz blocks a body shot from Arishima.
Arishima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arishima misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arishima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arishima misses with some punches.
Arishima blocks a body shot from Nantz.
Arishima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arishima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nantz.
Arishima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arishima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nantz misses with a punch on the inside.
Arishima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nantz can't find room to land a body shot as Arishima controls the action.
Nantz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nantz blocks an uppercut.
Arishima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arishima can't find room to land a body shot as Nantz controls the action.
Arishima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nantz lands with a light punch inside.
Arishima pushes Nantz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arishima lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nantz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nantz lands an uppercut.
Arishima tries to work over Nantz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Arishima fails to land.
A short right from Arishima on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arishima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arishima.
Nantz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arishima or not.
Nantz blocks a body shot from Arishima.
Good body shot from Nantz.
Arishima misses with a body punch.
Arishima tries a body shot but Nantz blocks it.
Arishima swings wildly with an uppercut but Nantz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arishima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nantz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arishima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nantz backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Arishima.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Nantz fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ikuma Arishima dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nantz clinches up against the cage.
Nantz tries to throw a body punch but Arishima avoids it by throwing Nantz back against the cage.
Arishima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nantz has a couple of punches blocked by Arishima.
Nantz swings wildly with an uppercut but Arishima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nantz blocks an uppercut.
Ikuma Arishima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nantz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nantz misses with the head strike.
Nantz blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Arishima fails to land.
Arishima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arishima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arishima struggles to land a body shot inside as Nantz controls his hands.
Arishima is looking to control Nantz's arms but Nantz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arishima has his back to the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nantz.
Nantz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arishima backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Arishima fails to land.
Nantz tries a body shot but Arishima blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arishima working aggressively here.
A short right from Nantz on the inside.
Nantz has a couple of punches blocked by Arishima.
Arishima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nantz misses with some punches.
Arishima has a couple of punches blocked by Nantz.
Arishima pushes Nantz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Nantz.
Nantz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arishima tries to throw a body punch but Nantz avoids it by throwing Arishima back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nantz.
Arishima lands a hook that snaps the head of Nantz backwards.
Nantz swings wildly with an uppercut but Arishima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nantz scores with a shot to the side of Arishima's head.
Nantz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arishima scores with a hook to the body.
Nantz has a couple of punches blocked by Arishima.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arishima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nantz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nantz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nantz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arishima tries to work over Nantz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arishima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arishima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nantz backwards.
Arishima tries to work over Nantz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nantz digs a right hand into Arishima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arishima's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Arishima.
Arishima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nantz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nantz.
Nantz prevents a body shot from Arishima.
A head punch on the inside from Nantz fails to land.
Arishima can't find room to land a body shot as Nantz controls the action.
Nantz presses Arishima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arishima is breathing heavily.
Nantz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nantz throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arishima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nantz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nantz can't find room to land a body shot as Arishima controls the action.
Arishima misses with some punches.
Arishima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nantz's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arishima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nantz.
Nantz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arishima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nantz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arishima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arishima misses with a punch on the inside.
Arishima tries a body shot but Nantz blocks it.
Nantz lands with a light punch inside.
Nantz prevents a body shot from Arishima.
A head punch on the inside from Arishima fails to land.
Nantz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nantz works on Arishima's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nantz scores with a shoulder strike.
Nantz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arishima has a couple of punches blocked by Nantz.
Arishima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nantz.
Arishima works on Nantz's body with a couple of short punches.
Arishima swings wildly with an uppercut but Nantz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Nantz on the inside.
Nantz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arishima can't find room to land a body shot as Nantz controls the action.
Nantz lands an uppercut.
Nantz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Arishima fails to land.
Nantz tries a body shot but Arishima blocks it.
Arishima looking to stall.
Nantz has a couple of punches blocked by Arishima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Nantz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Nantz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Nantz.
Nantz misses with some punches.
Nantz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nantz working aggressively here.
Arishima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arishima.
Arishima struggles to land a body shot inside as Nantz controls his hands.
Nantz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arishima backwards.
Nantz struggles to land a body shot inside as Arishima controls his hands.
Arishima working aggressively here.
Nantz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nantz leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arishima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nantz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nantz.
Arishima blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nantz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arishima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nantz scores with a shoulder strike.
Nantz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arishima can't find room to land a body shot as Nantz controls the action.
Nantz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Arishima.
Arishima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nantz's elbow.
Nantz blocking some punches.
Nantz misses with the head strike.
Nantz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nantz lands a nice uppercut.
Nantz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arishima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nantz or not.
Nantz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arishima tries to throw a body punch but Nantz avoids it by throwing Arishima back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arishima.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nantz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arishima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arishima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nantz backwards.
Arishima scores with a shot to the side of Nantz's head.
Arishima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nantz tries a body shot but Arishima blocks it.
Arishima working aggressively here.
Nantz blocks a body shot from Arishima.
Nantz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arishimas head.
Nantz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arishima blocks an uppercut.
Nantz presses Arishima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nantz tries to work over Arishima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nantz throws a punch but it's blocked by Arishima.
Arishima working aggressively here.
Nantz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arishima struggles to land a body shot inside as Nantz controls his hands.
Arishima misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arishima pushes Nantz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nantz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Arishima throws a punch but it's blocked by Nantz.
Arishima misses with the head strike.
Arishima lands a nice uppercut.
Arishima blocking some punches.
Nantz throws a head punch that misses.
Arishima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nantz lands a shot to the body.
Nantz tries to work over Arishima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nantz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arishima's elbow.
Arishima misses with a punch on the inside.
Arishima working aggressively here.
Nantz working aggressively here.
Arishima prevents a body shot from Nantz.
Arishima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nantz tries to work over Arishima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nantz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nantz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arishima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arishima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arishima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Arishima.
Nantz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Arishima.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arishima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arishima misses with a punch on the inside.
Arishima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nantz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nantz lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Nantz.
Arishima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nantzs head.
Arishima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Nantz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nantz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Clint Nantz!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Ikuma Arishima!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Clint Nantz!

Clint Nantz wins by split decision!