PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minato Hayanusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zero Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hayanusa
vs
Kazama

173 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Minato Hayanusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zero Kazama!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hayanusa checks it well.

Kazama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kazama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kazama is trying to control the position but Hayanusa postures up.
Hayanusa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazama keeping moving, preventing Hayanusa from controlling successfully.
Hayanusa looking to pass the guard.
Kazama looking to control.
Hayanusa throwing strikes but missing.
Kazama is trying to keep Hayanusa in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hayanusa clinches.

Hayanusa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kazama is trying to maintain the position but Hayanusa is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayanusa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Hayanusa there.
Kazama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hayanusa is working away from the top position though.
Kazama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kazama looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hayanusa lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama keeping moving, preventing Hayanusa from controlling successfully.
Kazama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hayanusa is pushing down on Kazama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kazama is fighting to maintain full guard but Hayanusa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hayanusa is thwarting Kazama's attempts to control the position.
Hayanusa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kazama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayanusa is thwarting Kazama's attempts to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kazama throws a front kick aimed at Hayanusa's knee but Hayanusa avoids it well.

Hayanusa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kazama to the mat! Kazama manages to get full guard.
Kazama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayanusa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazama is keeping the position for now.
Hayanusa is breathing heavily.
Kazama controls Hayanusa momentarily but Hayanusa frees himself.
Hayanusa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hayanusa looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hayanusa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kazama is trying to defend but Hayanusa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kazama tries to get to full guard but Hayanusa has control of the leg.
Hayanusa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayanusa controlling the pace.
Kazama wants to control but Hayanusa is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kazama is pressing down on Hayanusa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazama is trying to control the position but Hayanusa postures up.
Kazama keeping moving, preventing Hayanusa from controlling successfully.
Hayanusa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kazama controls Hayanusa momentarily but Hayanusa frees himself.
Hayanusa preventing the sweep.
Hayanusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazama trying to keep a closed guard but Hayanusa is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minato Hayanusa 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.

Hayanusa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Hayanusa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Hayanusa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kazama keeping full guard, as Hayanusa tries to pass.
Kazama trying to control the position.
Kazama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hayanusa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kazama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kazama trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zero Kazama.

Kazama gets caught flat footed, as Hayanusa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hayanusa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazama keeping moving, preventing Hayanusa from controlling successfully.
Kazama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayanusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazama pulls Hayanusa in close to his closed guard and prevents Hayanusa from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kazama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hayanusa checks it well.
Kazama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kazama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hayanusa is out of range.
Kazama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hayanusa is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kazama.

Hayanusa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hayanusa working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayanusa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kazama is trying to control Hayanusa's posture but Hayanusa avoids it.
Hayanusa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Kazama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayanusa lands some shots froms side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Hayanusa stands up and beckons Kazama to his feet.
Kazama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kazama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kazama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hayanusa is out of range and Kazama settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kazama throws a chopping leg kick but Hayanusa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Kazama.

Hayanusa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hayanusa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kazama tries to hold on but Hayanusa pushes him away.
Minato Hayanusa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kazama blocking the ground and pound.
Kazama wants to control but Hayanusa is having none of it.
Hayanusa controlling his opponent.
Kazama wants to control but Hayanusa is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayanusa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kazama tries to hold on but Hayanusa pushes him away.
Kazama taking shots to the head.
Hayanusa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hayanusa controlling from the full mount.

Hayanusa has control of Kazama's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kazama regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minato Hayanusa 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. This is the final round!

Kazama throws out a leg kick but Hayanusa moves out of range and Kazama only half commits.

Hayanusa moves into range and clinches up with Kazama.
Kazama stops a takedown attempt from Hayanusa.
Hayanusa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kazama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hayanusa jumps guard but Kazama stands there with Hayanusa around his waist. Hayanusa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minato Hayanusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayanusa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kazama prevents it.
Kazama can't break the clinch.
Hayanusa can't get the takedown.
Hayanusa can't get the takedown.
Hayanusa takes an elbow to the temple.
Hayanusa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kazama.

Kazama decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hayanusa preventing the sweep.
Hayanusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayanusa is one step ahead there.
Kazama is trying to control the position but Hayanusa postures up.
Hayanusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazama controls Hayanusa momentarily but Hayanusa frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zero Kazama.
Hayanusa moves out of range of the leg kick from Kazama.

Hayanusa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kazama trying to keep a closed guard but Hayanusa is proving a slippery customer.
Kazama controlling Hayanusa's posture.
Zero Kazama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hayanusa trying to control but Kazama is working from the bottom.
Hayanusa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazama trying to control the position.
Kazama being controlled here, momentarily.
Kazama keeping moving, preventing Hayanusa from controlling successfully.
Hayanusa preventing the sweep.
Kazama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hayanusa gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kazama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Hayanusa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hayanusa working away.
Hayanusa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kazama some visible discomfort.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Hayanusa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama is trying to maintain the position but Hayanusa is very close to passing his half guard.

Hayanusa stands up from half guard.
Kazama throws a leg kick which misses Hayanusa's front leg but catches the back leg as Hayanusa tries to avoid it.

Hayanusa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kazama sprawls well initially but Hayanusa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kazama is trying to maintain the position but Hayanusa is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayanusa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kazama wants to control but Hayanusa is keeping busy.
Minato Hayanusa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayanusa trying to control the pace.
Kazama wants to control but Hayanusa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hayanusa lands with a punch from half guard.
Hayanusa trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minato Hayanusa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hayanusa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minato Hayanusa!