PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cam The Can Crusher (ranked 3450 p4p, 4217 weight class) and Hito Ikeda (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.

The Can Crusher
vs
Ikeda

169 cm
25
152
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
148
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cam The Can Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hito Ikeda !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ikeda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Can Crusher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Can Crusher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ikeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Can Crusher lands a slapping body shot.
Ikeda 's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Can Crusher under the eye.
The Can Crusher throws a series of punches but Ikeda avoids them all with ease.
Ikeda scores with a nice strike.
Ikeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ikeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ikeda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Can Crusher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikeda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Can Crusher backs up against the cage.
The Can Crusher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hito Ikeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Can Crusher moves out of range of the body kick.
The Can Crusher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Can Crusher. Ikeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ikeda misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from The Can Crusher misses its target.
Ikeda lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Can Crusher blocks a leg kick.
The Can Crusher wants to clinch up but Ikeda keeps it at a distance.

The Can Crusher gets caught flat footed, as Ikeda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ikeda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ikeda throwing strikes from guard but The Can Crusher blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ikeda is looking to work some ground and pound but The Can Crusher has wrist control.
Ikeda landing some decent shots from guard.
Ikeda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Can Crusher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Can Crusher tries to get out of the position.
Ikeda passes The Can Crusher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Can Crusher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ikeda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ikeda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Ikeda might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ikeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Can Crusher defending well though.
The Can Crusher controlling the position well.

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.
Ikeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ikeda thows a huge punch but The Can Crusher dodges it nicely.
Ikeda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ikeda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ikeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Can Crusher defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ikeda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Can Crusher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hito Ikeda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ikeda scores with a jab to the body.
Ikeda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Can Crusher on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Ikeda misses.
Ikeda throws a low kick, looking for The Can Crusher's leg but The Can Crusher calmly moves out of range.
The Can Crusher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ikeda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Can Crusher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Can Crusher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Can Crusher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Can Crusher throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Can Crusher takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Ikeda does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ikeda is defended easily by The Can Crusher.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ikeda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ikeda controlling the pace.
Ikeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Can Crusher's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ikeda not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ikeda fails to land with a series of punches.
Ikeda fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Can Crusher checks it well.
The Can Crusher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ikeda fails to land the takedown.
Cam The Can Crusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hito Ikeda .
Ikeda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Can Crusher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ikeda tries to close the distance and clinch but The Can Crusher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Can Crusher lands with a shot to the body.
Ikeda throws a combination that misses
and The Can Crusher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ikeda is breathing heavily.
Ikeda tries to clinch there but The Can Crusher circles away.
Ikeda defending well as The Can Crusher loads up on a big left hand.
Ikeda looks to land a combination but The Can Crusher avoids it well.
Ikeda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Can Crusher pinned against the cage. The Can Crusher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ikeda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Can Crusher circles away quickly and effectively.

The Can Crusher tries to sprawl but Ikeda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Can Crusher is trying to maintain the position but Ikeda is very close to passing his half guard.
The Can Crusher is trying to stand up here but Ikeda is controlling him well.
Ikeda is taking a breather. The Can Crusher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hito Ikeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ikeda is thwarting The Can Crusher's attempts to control the position.
Ikeda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hito Ikeda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. Ikeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ikeda looks to land a combination. The Can Crusher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ikeda shoots in for a takedown but The Can Crusher shows good takedown defense.
Ikeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ikeda looks to land a combination. The Can Crusher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ikeda throws a series of punches but The Can Crusher avoids them all with ease.
The Can Crusher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Can Crusher. Ikeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ikeda lands the left hand.
Ikeda scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Can Crusher in his tracks.
Ikeda wants to clinch up but The Can Crusher keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikeda tries to clinch up but The Can Crusher circles away and keeps his distance.
Ikeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Can Crusher checks a leg kick.
The Can Crusher swings for the body but Ikeda moves out of range.
The Can Crusher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ikeda manages to avoid it.
Ikeda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Can Crusher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from The Can Crusher misses its target.
Ikeda misses with a head kick.
Ikeda scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Can Crusher is looking to wear down Ikeda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ikeda dives in for a single leg takedown but The Can Crusher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Can Crusher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Can Crusher swings for the body but Ikeda moves out of range.
Ikeda shoots for a takedown but The Can Crusher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cam The Can Crusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hito Ikeda .
Ikeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Can Crusher keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from The Can Crusher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ikeda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Ikeda shoots in and bounces The Can Crusher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Can Crusher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Can Crusher is really struggling to control Ikeda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ikeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Can Crusher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ikeda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hito Ikeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Can Crusher keeps the fight on the outside.
Ikeda dives in for a single leg takedown but The Can Crusher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Can Crusher is looking to counter punch.

Ikeda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Can Crusher quickly recovers to half guard.
Ikeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Can Crusher tries to kick Ikeda off but Ikeda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ikeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ikeda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Can Crusher tries to kick Ikeda off but Ikeda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ikeda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Can Crusher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ikeda .
A quick step to the side and The Can Crusher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ikeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cam The Can Crusher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hito Ikeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ikeda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Can Crusher circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hito Ikeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ikeda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hito Ikeda !