PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ao Ki (ranked 3565 p4p, 302 weight class) and BM Websphere (ranked 1400 p4p, 143 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.

Ki
vs
Websphere

181 cm
27
157 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

175 cm
21
147 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

RAGS of a RONIN

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ao Ki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BM Websphere!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Websphere defends it nicely.
No luck for Ki with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Websphere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Websphere stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Websphere wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ao Ki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Websphere defends it nicely.
Ki blocks a jab.
Ki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Websphere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere scores with a head kick. Ki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ki is looking to counter the offense by Websphere and move into the clinch.
Websphere throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Ki counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Websphere creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Websphere tries to work over Ki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Websphere scores with a hook to the body.
Websphere leaning against his opponent.
Websphere misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Websphere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Websphere.
Websphere lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Websphere lands a body shot.

Ki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Websphere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki wants to pass to mount but Websphere is defending the position.
Websphere is looking to improve his position.
Ki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ki is looking to advance position but Websphere won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Websphere sees it coming and defends easily.
Ki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Websphere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ki wants to pass the guard but Websphere is defending well.
Websphere is staying active underneath Ki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ki works his way into side control.
Ki wants to control but Websphere is keeping him busy.
Websphere felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Websphere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Websphere has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Websphere's legs.
Ki working away.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Websphere.
BM Websphere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ki tries to clinch but Websphere is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BM Websphere 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.

Websphere gets caught flat footed, as Ki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Websphere has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Ki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Websphere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Ki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Websphere escapes and throws Ki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ki is looking to reverse the position.
Ao Ki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ki is trying to control Websphere's posture but Websphere avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Websphere taking a breather here.
Ki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ki is working hard here to advance position.
Websphere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two 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.
Websphere taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ki manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ki with the active half guard here but Websphere passes nicely into side control.
Websphere in the domination position with Ki hanging on.
Websphere working away.
Ki tries to improve position but can't.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ki is trying to work for a sweep but Websphere has mounted him!
Ki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Websphere is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki trying to control but Websphere is working from the bottom.
Websphere trying to keep a closed guard but Ki is proving a slippery customer.
Ki wants to control from the top but Websphere keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ki looking to sit in guard and control but Websphere gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BM Websphere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Websphere throws a body kick that misses.
Websphere lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ki circles away quickly and effectively.
Websphere throws a body kick that misses.
Ki tries to clinch up but Websphere circles away and keeps his distance.

Ki drives through with a takedown into Websphere's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Websphere has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Websphere after a bit of a struggle.
Websphere lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Websphere working aggressively here.
Websphere lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Websphere tries a body shot but Ki blocks it.
Ki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Websphere to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Websphere fails to land.
Ki blocking some punches.
Ki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Websphere walks away with a smile on his face. Ki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ao Ki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Websphere lands a right hook to the body.
Ki shoots in for a takedown but Websphere shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ki walks into a jab.
Websphere scores with a nice body kick.
Websphere throws a wild body kick that Ki sees coming a mile off.
Ki slips a straight right by Websphere.
BM Websphere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Websphere.
Ki lands with a slapping head kick.
Websphere fakes the leg kick and cracks Ki in the body.
BM Websphere is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Ki drives through and clinches with Websphere against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ki prevents a body shot from Websphere.
Ki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ki tries to pull guard but Websphere won't allow it.
Websphere is pressed up against the cage. Ki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Websphere down to the mat. Websphere avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ki throws a head kick but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ki momentarily.
Websphere lands a two punch combo.
Websphere misses with a jab to the body

and Ki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Websphere pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Websphere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ki's elbow.
Websphere manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Websphere taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Websphere pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Websphere lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ki.
Ki wants a takedown.
Websphere makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ki tries for a takedown. No joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
BM Websphere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Websphere 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BM Websphere!