PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shin Furuta (ranked 7059 p4p, 5695 weight class) and Guy Neer (ranked 287 p4p, 254 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Furuta
vs
Neer

165 cm
18
145
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
16
142
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shin Furuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guy Neer!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neer tries a head kick but it misses.
Neer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Furuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Guy Neer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furuta blocks a head kick by Neer.
Furuta fails with the takedown.

Neer closes the distance and clinches.
Furuta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Furuta breaks the clinch.
Furuta misses with a lunging right hand

and Neer counters by moving into the clinch.
Neer wants to break free but Furuta has control.
Furuta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Neer's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furuta stalls.

Furuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Neer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furuta throws a head kick that Neer semi-blocks.
Neer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Furuta avoids a kick to the body.
Furuta takes one on the button.
Neer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Furuta.
Neer misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Neer. Those never looked like landing.
Neer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Furuta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Neer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Furuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Furuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Furuta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Neer's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neer leaves Furuta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neer misses with a series of wild punches.
Furuta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Neer.
Furuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neer throws a head kick but Furuta moves out of range.

Neer has Furuta up against the cage in a clinch.
Furuta jumps guard but Neer stands there with Furuta around his waist. Furuta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Neer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Furuta dives in and grabs Neer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neer pushes down on Furuta's head and hops out.
Neer swats away the attempt to clinch by Furuta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neer throws a jab but it's blocked by Furuta.
Neer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Neer pushes Furuta up against the cage in a clinch.
Furuta looking to slow down the pace here.
Furuta tries to land knees in the clinch but Neer avoids the damage to the body.
Furuta tries to pull guard but Neer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Neer working hard to break the clinch.
Neer has had enough of the clinch but Furuta keeps him there for the moment.
Furuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Neer is trying to force a seperation but Furuta has the dominant position.
Neer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Neer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've been informed that Neer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neer is trying to break the clinch but Furuta has him pressed against the cage.

Furuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Furuta or perhaps it was just good defense by Neer, which made it look bad.
Neer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Furuta avoids the body shot from Neer.
Neer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Furuta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Neer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Furuta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Neer.
Neer throws a right and a left that Furuta avoids nicely.
Neer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Furuta is looking for a counter combo.
Neer avoids the head kick by Furuta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neer misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Neer 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.

Furuta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neer defends it nicely.
Neer feints the counter takedown.
Furuta misses with a takedown

and Neer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Furuta manages to break the clinch.
Furuta goes for a double leg but Neer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Neer continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Furuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furuta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Furuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neer lands a two punch combo.
Furuta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Furuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guy Neer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Neer closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer throws a right hand that Furuta ducks under and follows up with a left that Furuta also avoids with ease.
Furuta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neer defends it nicely.
Neer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Furuta scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shin Furuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Neer forces Furuta back against the cage and clinches.
Furuta is working for takedown but Neer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Furuta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Neer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Neer is trying to break free.
Neer is trying to break the clinch but Furuta has him pressed against the cage.

Furuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furuta throws a body punch but Neer moves out of range.
Neer swings for the body but Furuta moves out of range.
Neer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Neer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Neer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Furuta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neer throws a nice looking combination but Furuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Furuta attempts a counter takedown but Neer avoids it well and moves away.
Neer misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neer leaves Furuta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Neer misses.
Furuta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neer but Neer pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neer misses with the combination.

Neer moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Furuta.
A head punch on the inside from Furuta fails to land.
Neer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Furuta tries to pull guard but Neer holds him up against the cage and eventually Furuta drops back down to his feet.
Neer working hard to break the clinch.

Furuta manages to break the clinch.
Furuta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neer swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Neer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Furuta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neer throws a combination. Furuta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Neer has closed the distance and engaged Furuta in a clinch.
Neer misses with a knee to the head.
Furuta jumps guard but Neer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neer working hard to break the clinch.
Neer is trying to break the clinch but Furuta is controlling him.
Guy Neer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Neer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Furuta has him pressed against the cage.
Neer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Neer avoiding damage as Furuta throws knees to the body.
Neer wants to get back to striking at distance but Furuta won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Neer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Neer avoids the head kick by Furuta.
Furuta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Furuta shoots for a takedown but Neer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Furuta misses with a takedown attempt - Neer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Neer misses.

Furuta gets tackled into the cage by Neer. Neer maintains the clinch.
Neer leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer can't break the clinch.
Furuta tries to stall but Neer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Furuta tries to pull guard but Neer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Furuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Neer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Furuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neer works over Furuta's head and body with a nice combination.
Furuta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neer pinned against the cage. Neer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Furuta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Furuta fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furuta tries to clinch but Neer is having none of it.
Neer is looking for the big counter here.
Neer throws a nice looking combination but Furuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Furuta shoots in and drives through. Neer sprawls well.
Furuta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Neer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furuta.
Despite the aggression on Neer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Neer gets a clinch.
Neer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Furuta has him pressed against the cage.

Furuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neer tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furuta doesn't manage to clinch there - Neer circles away.
Furuta dives in for a single leg takedown but Neer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Neer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Neer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Furuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neer manages to avoid it.
Furuta misses with a looping left.
A combination from Neer does no damage.
Furuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Furuta fails in his attempt to clinch.

Neer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Neer is looking to break free of the clinch but Furuta has double underhooks.
Furuta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Neer smiles and moves away.
Neer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neer throws a head kick that misses.
Neer scores with a three punch combo!
Furuta checks a leg kick.
Furuta is looking to counter the offense by Neer and move into the clinch.
Neer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Neer.
Neer lands a jab to Furuta's midsection.
Furuta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neer but Neer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Furuta tries to clinch but Neer moves out of range.
Neer is looking for the big counter here.
Good work by Furuta as he checks the leg kick.
Neer scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furuta avoids the head kick by Neer.
Neer tries to land a front kick but Furuta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin Furuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy Neer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furuta misses with a body kick.
Neer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Neer misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Neer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Neer 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Neer!