PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ze Agostinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakuza Harakirihitsari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agostinho comes to the cage accompanied by Adema - Freaking Out . The crowd seem to be enjoying Harakirihitsari's choice of entrance music: Nippon Kazauwa . Yakuza Harakirihitsari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Agostinho
vs
Harakirihitsari

175 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ze Agostinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yakuza Harakirihitsari!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harakirihitsari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Agostinho shoots for a takedown but Harakirihitsari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harakirihitsari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Agostinho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Harakirihitsari pushes Agostinho up against the cage in a clinch.
Harakirihitsari misses with a knee strike.
Harakirihitsari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harakirihitsari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Agostinho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harakirihitsari lands with a light punch inside.

It looks like Ze Agostinho has been cut.

Agostinho turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Agostinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Agostinho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harakirihitsari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Agostinho is breathing heavily.
Harakirihitsari is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Agostinho is controlling him well.
Harakirihitsari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Agostinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Agostinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Harakirihitsari is defending well.
Harakirihitsari is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Agostinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harakirihitsari is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Agostinho has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Agostinho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Harakirihitsari moves into the clinch successfully.
Agostinho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harakirihitsari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Agostinho backwards.
Harakirihitsari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harakirihitsari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harakirihitsari tries a knee to the head but Agostinho blocks it.
Harakirihitsari with a knee to the head.
Harakirihitsari lands a nice knee to the body.
Harakirihitsari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harakirihitsari with a knee to the head.
Harakirihitsari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Agostinho's face.
Harakirihitsari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harakirihitsari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harakirihitsari obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari landing knees to the head.
Harakirihitsari scores a nice knee to the body.
Harakirihitsari misses with a knee strike.
Harakirihitsari crunches a lovely knee into Agostinho's ribcage.
Harakirihitsari lands a knee to the body.
Harakirihitsari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Agostinho can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Agostinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agostinho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harakirihitsari fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Harakirihitsari clinches.
Harakirihitsari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari looking to throw knees to the head but Agostinho is blocking nicely.
Harakirihitsari crunches a lovely knee into Agostinho's ribcage.
Harakirihitsari working Agostinho over with knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Harakirihitsari.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari with a knee to the head.
Harakirihitsari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Agostinho can't get the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari lands a knee to the head.
Harakirihitsari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Agostinho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Agostinho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harakirihitsari pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harakirihitsari tries a knee to the head but Agostinho blocks it.
Harakirihitsari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Agostinho backwards.
Harakirihitsari missing with knees to the body.
Agostinho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harakirihitsari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Agostinho tries to score a body lock takedown but Harakirihitsari shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harakirihitsari scores with a knee to the head.
Harakirihitsari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Agostinho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harakirihitsari misses with a knee strike.
Harakirihitsari lands a nice shot to the body.
Agostinho avoiding damage as Harakirihitsari throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yakuza Harakirihitsari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ze Agostinho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Agostinho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harakirihitsari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Agostinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Harakirihitsari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agostinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Harakirihitsari is retaining full guard.

Harakirihitsari kicks Agostinho off and gets to his feet.
Harakirihitsari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Agostinho.
A punch combination from Harakirihitsari misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Agostinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harakirihitsari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harakirihitsari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Harakirihitsari moves into the clinch.
Agostinho managing to block the knees to the body from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari throws a knee to the head but misses.

Agostinho turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Agostinho manages to end up in side control.

Agostinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Harakirihitsari is defending well.
Agostinho is looking to take a break and control but Harakirihitsari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harakirihitsari wants to get back to his feet but Agostinho drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Agostinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harakirihitsari has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harakirihitsari pushes Agostinho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Agostinho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Agostinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Harakirihitsari is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harakirihitsari tries to clinch up but Agostinho circles away and keeps his distance.

Harakirihitsari darts in and clinches Agostinho up against the cage.
Harakirihitsari looking to throw knees to the head but Agostinho is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harakirihitsari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yakuza Harakirihitsari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harakirihitsari landing knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harakirihitsari landing knees to the head.
Harakirihitsari lands a knee to the head.
Harakirihitsari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Agostinho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Agostinho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harakirihitsari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Agostinho swats away the attempt to clinch by Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Agostinho is defended easily by Harakirihitsari.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari just misses with a punch to the body.

Harakirihitsari pushes Agostinho up against the cage in a clinch.
Harakirihitsari misses with a knee strike.
Harakirihitsari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harakirihitsari lands a nice uppercut.
Harakirihitsari lands a nice knee to the body.
Harakirihitsari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harakirihitsari connects with a knee to the head.
Harakirihitsari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari lands with a short shot to the head.
Harakirihitsari scores with a knee to the head.
Agostinho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harakirihitsari prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Agostinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harakirihitsari lands a good knee to the midsection. Agostinho won't want to take too many of those.
Harakirihitsari lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yakuza Harakirihitsari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ze Agostinho's cut.
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!

Harakirihitsari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Agostinho.
Agostinho tries for a takedown but Harakirihitsari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harakirihitsari tries to clinch up.
Ze Agostinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harakirihitsari doesn't manage to clinch there - Agostinho circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harakirihitsari doesn't manage to clinch there - Agostinho circles away.
Harakirihitsari doesn't manage to clinch there - Agostinho circles away.
Harakirihitsari darts in trying to clinch

and Agostinho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harakirihitsari throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Harakirihitsari.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harakirihitsari crunches a lovely knee into Agostinho's ribcage.
Harakirihitsari with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Agostinho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harakirihitsari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harakirihitsari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harakirihitsari prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Agostinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harakirihitsari tries to land a knee to the head but Agostinho blocks with his arms.
Agostinho has Harakirihitsari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harakirihitsari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harakirihitsari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Agostinho's face.
Agostinho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harakirihitsari avoids it.
Harakirihitsari crunches a lovely knee into Agostinho's ribcage.
Harakirihitsari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harakirihitsari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Agostinho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari trying to land knees to the body.
Harakirihitsari lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agostinho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harakirihitsari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Harakirihitsari.
Agostinho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Agostinho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harakirihitsari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harakirihitsari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Agostinho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Agostinho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari gets through Agostinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harakirihitsari gets through Agostinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari scores a nice knee to the body.
Harakirihitsari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Agostinho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harakirihitsari pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Agostinho fails to pull guard.
Harakirihitsari throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakirihitsari misses with some punches.
Harakirihitsari looking to throw knees to the head but Agostinho is blocking nicely.
Harakirihitsari gets underhooks to prevent Agostinho's takedown attempt.
Agostinho has Harakirihitsari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harakirihitsari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari lands a nice knee to the body.
Harakirihitsari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Agostinho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harakirihitsari crunches a lovely knee into Agostinho's ribcage.
Harakirihitsari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harakirihitsari lands a nice shot to the body.
Agostinho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harakirihitsari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harakirihitsari scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Harakirihitsari.
Agostinho avoiding damage as Harakirihitsari throws knees to the body.
Agostinho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harakirihitsari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari tries a knee to the head but Agostinho blocks it.
Agostinho is working for takedown but Harakirihitsari is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harakirihitsari crunches a lovely knee into Agostinho's ribcage.
Harakirihitsari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Agostinho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harakirihitsari walks away with a smile on his face. Agostinho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Harakirihitsari closes the distance and pushes Agostinho back into the cage.
Yakuza Harakirihitsari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Agostinho managing to block the knees to the body from Harakirihitsari.
Harakirihitsari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harakirihitsari obliges.
Ze Agostinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agostinho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harakirihitsari.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yakuza Harakirihitsari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harakirihitsari 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakuza Harakirihitsari!