PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Killa Magilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naoya Shiraishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magilla's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Primer 55-Big FU. Killa Magilla is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Magilla
vs
Shiraishi

173 cm
20
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killa Magilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Naoya Shiraishi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiraishi slips a jab and a cross from Magilla.
Shiraishi shoots in for a takedown but Magilla shows good takedown defense.

Shiraishi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magilla's guard.
Shiraishi wants to stand but Magilla is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shiraishi wants to control from the top but Magilla keeps moving.
Shiraishi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Magilla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magilla looking for a sweep. Not yet Magilla, not yet.
Shiraishi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magilla keeping moving, preventing Shiraishi from controlling successfully.
Magilla is pulling down on Shiraishi's head. It's preventing any offense from Shiraishi, at least for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shiraishi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shiraishi shoots in for a takedown but Magilla shows good takedown defense.

Magilla shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shiraishi looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magilla works his way into full mount!
Shiraishi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Magilla.

Magilla is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shiraishi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shiraishi!
Magilla working a defensive guard here.
Magilla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shiraishi.
Shiraishi wants to control from the top but Magilla keeps moving.

Magilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Magilla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shiraishi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shiraishi gets to his feet - Magilla follows without any prompting.

Shiraishi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Shiraishi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magilla defends it well.
Magilla is looking to improve his position.
Magilla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shiraishi is working away from the top position though.
Shiraishi thows a huge punch but Magilla dodges it nicely.
Magilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magilla manages to get to full guard.
Shiraishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Magilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shiraishi landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Shiraishi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Shiraishi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Magilla to his feet.
Shiraishi lands a jab to Magilla's midsection.
Shiraishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Magilla gets caught flat footed, as Shiraishi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shiraishi postures up in Magilla's guard and throws a big left but Magilla blocks it.

Magilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shiraishi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shiraishi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shiraishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Magilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiraishi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shiraishi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Magilla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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!
Magilla moves into full guard.
Shiraishi with a nice head shot there.
Shiraishi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magilla manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shiraishi is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Magilla wants to finish this one by submission but Shiraishi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magilla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naoya Shiraishi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shiraishi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shiraishi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Magilla tries to reverse the position but Shiraishi maintains control.
Shiraishi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magilla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magilla trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Magilla tries to lock up and control but Shiraishi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magilla is trying desperately to improve position.
Magilla is working hard here to advance position.
Shiraishi is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magilla regains half guard.
Magilla tries to get to full guard but Shiraishi has control of the leg.
Magilla is trying to maintain the position but Shiraishi is very close to passing his half guard.
Magilla moves into full guard.

Magilla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shiraishi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shiraishi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magilla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shiraishi is one step ahead there.
Magilla keeping moving, preventing Shiraishi from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiraishi wants to stand and escape but instead Magilla has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Magilla stands up and waves to Shiraishi to follow him.

Magilla looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Magilla drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shiraishi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shiraishi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shiraishi!
Magilla is trying to control Shiraishi's posture but Shiraishi avoids it.
Shiraishi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magilla keeps working.
Magilla is looking for a sweep.
Magilla wants to get back to his feet.
Magilla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magilla is working for a submission of some sort.
Shiraishi moves into full guard.
Shiraishi wants to sweep but no luck.
Shiraishi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Magilla!
Magilla can't escape the position.
Shiraishi lands a heavy elbow.
Magilla wants to control but Shiraishi is having none of it.
Magilla tries to reverse the position but Shiraishi maintains control.
Magilla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Shiraishi is punishing Magilla with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiraishi scores with punches and elbows.
Magilla tries to roll but Shiraishi sticks to his back.
Naoya Shiraishi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magilla holding both Shiraishi 's hands and preventing any damage.
Magilla staying busy and making it hard for Shiraishi to control.
Shiraishi doesn't have the hooks in and Magilla manages to turn into his guard.

Magilla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shiraishi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magilla has Shiraishi in his guard.

Shiraishi gets to his feet. Magilla looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Magilla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magilla lands in his opponent's guard.
Magilla wants to stand but Shiraishi is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Killa Magilla will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Shiraishi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shiraishi showed some decent athleticism there.
Shiraishi wants to control but Magilla is keeping him busy.
Magilla wants to improve his position but Shiraishi is controlling well.
Shiraishi is trying to control the action in half guard but Magilla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Shiraishi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Killa Magilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magilla with a poor takedown

and Shiraishi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Magilla!
Shiraishi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magilla?
Magilla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Shiraishi gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiraishi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magilla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shiraishi as he avoids it easily.
Shiraishi looks to land a combination but Magilla avoids it well.
Shiraishi misses with a series of wild punches.

Magilla bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shiraishi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shiraishi tries to strike but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiraishi is trying to improve his position.
Magilla blocks the strikes from Shiraishi.
Magilla advances to full mount.
Shiraishi is looking for a sweep.

Magilla decides to stand back up.
Shiraishi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Magilla counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Magilla pulls guard successfully.
Shiraishi forces his way into half guard.

Magilla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Shiraishi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Magilla to get to his feet.
Magilla misses with a body shot.

Magilla looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Magilla seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiraishi tries to kick Magilla off but Magilla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Magilla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shiraishi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magilla.
Shiraishi wants to get back to full guard but Magilla has passed into side control.
Shiraishi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magilla wants to control but Shiraishi has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Magilla working over Shiraishi with some ground and pound. Shiraishi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Magilla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shiraishi manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magilla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magilla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shiraishi is looking to stand back up but Magilla counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shiraishi.
Magilla in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shiraishi can't do much from the bottom here.
Magilla wants to control but Shiraishi is keeping him busy.
Shiraishi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magilla asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shiraishi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shiraishi regains half guard.
Shiraishi is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Magilla there.

Magilla seems to be looking for submissions.

Magilla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Shiraishi kicks Magilla off and gets back to his feet.

Magilla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shiraishi, pushing him back against the cage.

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

Magilla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shiraishi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Magilla scoring with punches and elbows.
Magilla working away.

Magilla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Magilla goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shiraishi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magilla's guard! Nice work there by Shiraishi!
Magilla tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Naoya Shiraishi.
I think Shiraishi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoya Shiraishi!