PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shuten Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soud Kuwait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soud Kuwait will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Demon
vs
Kuwait

200 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
24
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shuten Demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soud Kuwait !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuwait looks for a takedown but Demon sprawls well.
Kuwait uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Demon has time to react.
Nice takedown defense from Demon. No joy for Kuwait on that attempt.
Kuwait tries for a takedown but Demon circles away easily

and Demon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shuten Demon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soud Kuwait .
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kuwait controls Demon momentarily but Demon frees himself.
Demon trying to control but Kuwait is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuwait swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Demon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Shuten Demon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Demon tries for a takedown but Kuwait sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Kuwait tries to sprawl but Demon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Demon throwing shots but Kuwait is blocking nicely.
Demon prevents Kuwait from improving his position.

Demon is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwait is defending well.
Well, if Demon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kuwait is looking for a sweep. Demon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Demon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuwait doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demon trying to control the pace.
Demon is trying to control. Kuwait wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shuten Demon.

Demon shoots in and bounces Kuwait off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kuwait keeping full guard, as Demon tries to pass.
Demon lands a couple of digs.
Demon working some strikes from top position.
Demon advances position into side control!

Demon stands up and beckons Kuwait to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwait throws a half hearted mid kick.

Demon closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Demon gets control of Kuwait 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Demon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Demon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Demon is trying to control the position but Kuwait postures up.
Demon wants to sweep here but Kuwait controlling him for the moment.

Demon looking for subs off his back but Kuwait has passed one foot through into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuwait stops Demon from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shuten Demon 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.

Demon shoots in and bounces Kuwait off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuwait is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuwait controls Demon momentarily but Demon frees himself.
Kuwait being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuwait is looking to sweep but instead, Demon has passed into half guard.
Demon passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon controlling his opponent.
Kuwait has given up his back. Will we see Demon going for some submissions?
Demon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Kuwait defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demon controlling well, preventing Kuwait from escaping the position.
Kuwait is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuwait tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon scores with strikes from the back.
Kuwait is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Kuwait defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Demon's arms.

Demon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Demon controlling the position well here. Kuwait rolled but Demon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Kuwait defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Demon's arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwait looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kuwait is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demon connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kuwait to escape the position.
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!
Kuwait trying to control the action but Demon just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shuten Demon dominated that second round.
That's time! Demon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Demon has closed the distance and engaged Kuwait in a clinch.
Kuwait lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuwait tries to pull guard but Demon holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuwait drops back down to his feet.
Kuwait is trying to pull guard but Demon has him pressed against the cage.
Kuwait fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shuten Demon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soud Kuwait .
Demon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuwait has him pressed against the cage.
Demon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Kuwait breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Demon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kuwait on his heels. He'll look to pass Kuwait 's guard now, I'm sure.
Demon trying to control but Kuwait is working from the bottom.
Demon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwait keeping moving, preventing Demon from controlling successfully.
Demon stands and throws Kuwait 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Demon cracks Kuwait with a big elbow.
A control attempt from Kuwait but he's now mounted!
Demon landing punches.

Demon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kuwait is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demon lands with some strikes.
Kuwait takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwait takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Demon working Kuwait over with strikes here.
Demon looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwait is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Demon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Demon lands a nice shot to the head.
Demon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shuten Demon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuwait can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Demon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Demon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Demon controlling the pace for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shuten Demon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demon, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shuten Demon!
A very excited looking Shuten Demon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.