PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oceano Pacifico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zero Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero Kazama is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pacifico
vs
Kazama

167 cm
19
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
156 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oceano Pacifico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zero Kazama!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacifico missing with a left hand there. Kazama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazama avoids the head kick by Pacifico.
Kazama is looking to clinch.
Pacifico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacifico throws a sloppy head kick and Kazama moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Kazama.
Pacifico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazama has a takedown stuffed.
Pacifico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kazama throws a right hand that Pacifico ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacifico also avoids with ease.
Pacifico tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Pacifico.
Pacifico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kazama drives through and clinches with Pacifico against the cage.
Pacifico wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kazama tries for a takedown but Pacifico manages to get underhooks.

Kazama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacifico throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Kazama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pacifico did well to prevent Kazama getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kazama seems to be looking for submissions.
Pacifico knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazama on the ground.

Kazama is looking for a kimura here.
Kazama trying to control from half guard but Pacifico is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacifico looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pacifico avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kazama.

Kazama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kazama looks gassed!
Pacifico looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pacifico connects with a solid leg kick.
Oceano Pacifico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacifico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazama throws a hook to the side of Pacifico's head but Pacifico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacifico as he avoids it easily.
Oceano Pacifico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zero Kazama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pacifico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
Kazama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacifico avoids it really well and circles away.
Pacifico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Pacifico.
Kazama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacifico's waist but Pacifico gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazama off to one side.
Kazama shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacifico sprawls well. He's pushed Kazama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pacifico slips a jab and a cross from Kazama.
Pacifico ducks under a wild hook from Kazama.
Kazama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazama shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacifico sprawls well. He's pushed Kazama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pacifico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kazama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazama wants to clinch up but Pacifico keeps it at a distance.
Kazama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pacifico throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazama checks the leg kick.
Kazama shoots in but Pacifico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kazama shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacifico sprawls well. He's pushed Kazama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Kazama feints and as Pacifico raises his hands in defense, Kazama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kazama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kazama trying to control but Pacifico is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kazama throwing strikes from guard but Pacifico blocks nicely.
Kazama wants to control from the top but Pacifico keeps moving.
Kazama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacifico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacifico is looking to stand up but Kazama isn't so interested in that idea.
Pacifico trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Pacifico as Kazama shoots in.
Pacifico throws a leg kick but Kazama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown but Pacifico shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Kazama gets a takedown into half guard.
Pacifico is looking to escape.
Pacifico won't allow Kazama to pass to mount.
Pacifico looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pacifico on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pacifico tries to get out of the position.
Pacifico is refusing to be controlled, as Kazama sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zero Kazama 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.

Kazama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacifico is fending him off so far but Kazama persists. Nope, Pacifico circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacifico stuffs the takedown.
Pacifico leaves Kazama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oceano Pacifico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zero Kazama.
Kazama blocks a head kick by Pacifico.
A head kick misses from Pacifico.
Pacifico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Kazama or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacifico which made him look bad.
Kazama avoids the head kick by Pacifico.
Kazama fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacifico throws a head kick that misses

and Kazama counters with a takedown into side control.
Pacifico pushes Kazama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kazama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kazama wants to control but Pacifico is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kazama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazama prevents Pacifico from escaping the position.
Pacifico is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazama trying to control the position but Pacifico is working away.

Kazama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pacifico is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kazama postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kazama trying to control the action but Pacifico is working from the bottom.
Kazama controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zero Kazama.
Pacifico throws a sloppy head kick and Kazama moves out of range easily.
Kazama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pacifico throws a sloppy head kick

and Kazama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pacifico's guard now.
Pacifico is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kazama is controlling him.
Kazama wants to control from the top but Pacifico keeps moving.
Kazama prevents Pacifico from getting back to his feet.
Pacifico keeping moving, preventing Kazama from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacifico wants to get back to his feet but Kazama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kazama wants to control from the top but Pacifico keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pacifico pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Kazama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pacifico is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pacifico is pressed up against the cage. Kazama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pacifico down to the mat. Pacifico avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pacifico throws a head kick but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacifico sprawls well. He's pushed Kazama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pacifico misses with a head kick.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacifico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazama has a takedown stuffed.
Kazama avoids the head kick by Pacifico.
Kazama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacifico swivels and escapes.
Pacifico tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kazama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pacifico throws a head kick that misses.
Pacifico tries to score with a low kick but Kazama moves his leg out of the way.
Kazama wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Pacifico.
Pacifico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazama fails to land with a series of punches.
Kazama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacifico swivels and escapes.
A head kick by Pacifico misses

and Kazama counters with a takedown into side control.
Zero Kazama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pacifico is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kazama is looking to take a break and control but Pacifico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pacifico is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kazama has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zero Kazama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pacifico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pacifico misses with a head kick.
Kazama tries for a takedown but Pacifico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pacifico tries a head kick but it misses.
Pacifico is looking to land body kicks.
Kazama throws a nice looking combination but Pacifico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kazama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacifico avoids it really well and circles away.
Kazama connects with a jab.
Kazama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oceano Pacifico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zero Kazama.
Pacifico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pacifico throws a hook but Kazama avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacifico throws a looping overhand right but Kazama ducks down to avoid it.

Kazama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pacifico is not content to let Kazama control the position.
Kazama prevents Pacifico from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama trying to control the position but Pacifico is working away.
Pacifico wants to get back to his feet but Kazama drags him back down.
Kazama postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Pacifico throws Kazama to one side and escapes!
Pacifico tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Pacifico gets caught flat footed, as Kazama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kazama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazama wants to control from the top but Pacifico keeps moving.
Pacifico is looking to stand up but Kazama isn't so interested in that idea.
Pacifico keeping moving, preventing Kazama from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacifico keeping full guard, as Kazama tries to pass.
Kazama wants to control from the top but Pacifico keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kazama blocks a head kick by Pacifico.
Pacifico keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pacifico throws a lazy head kick
and Kazama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacifico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Kazama darts in and clinches Pacifico up against the cage.

Pacifico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacifico lands with a slapping head kick.
Kazama shoots in but Pacifico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pacifico throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pacifico.
Kazama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacifico circles away quickly and effectively.
Kazama fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazama misses with a takedown attempt - Pacifico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pacifico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zero Kazama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacifico defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kazama.
Kazama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kazama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacifico avoids it really well and circles away.
Pacifico tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Kazama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pacifico is trying to defend but Kazama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kazama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kazama is looking for a kimura here.
Pacifico is looking to escape.
Zero Kazama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kazama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kazama prevents Pacifico from standing back up.
Pacifico is staying active underneath Kazama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kazama misses with a takedown attempt - Pacifico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pacifico avoids the head kick by Kazama.
Oceano Pacifico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacifico lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pacifico throws a sloppy head kick and Kazama moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zero Kazama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kazama 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zero Kazama!