PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between GAK SAN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Astro Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GAK SAN has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

SAN
vs
Boy

180 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
142 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 Tokyo, GAK SAN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Astro Boy!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Boy prevents SAN from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SAN really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boy slips a nice elbow through SAN's hands, connecting with SAN's forehead.
SAN wants to get back to his feet.
Boy wants to control but SAN is keeping him busy.
Boy prevents SAN from standing back up.
Boy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
SAN keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
SAN keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boy lands a nice short elbow.
Boy prevents SAN from standing back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
SAN throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - SAN scores with a four punch combination!
SAN catches Boy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boy walks into a left hand.
SAN scores with a punch to the head.
SAN scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from SAN.
Boy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
SAN will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
SAN lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
SAN misses with the combination.
Boy walks into a left hand.
SAN lands a really nice looking cross but Boy seems unphased.
A punch combination from SAN misses.
SAN throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
SAN tries to bum rush Boy with a series of wild strikes but Boy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SAN throws a series of strikes that have Boy backpedaling.
SAN goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
SAN looks to land a combination but Boy avoids it well.
GAK SAN is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
SAN lands a two punch combo.
A left lands for SAN.
SAN lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boy backs up against the cage.
SAN lunges at Boy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boy's hand.
A head kick misses from SAN.
Decent striking displayed by SAN there.

SAN gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boy won't allow SAN to get back to his feet.
Boy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Boy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boy prevents SAN from standing back up.
Boy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. SAN defending well though.
SAN tries to kick Boy off but Boy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
SAN is staying active underneath Boy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boy content to control rather than advance.
Boy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
SAN wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Boy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for SAN!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Boy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
SAN really wants to buck Boy off and get back to his feet.
SAN is squirming around, avoiding Boy's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Boy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Boy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish SAN?
Boy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
SAN taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that SAN really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Boy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
SAN dodges the ground and pound from Boy.
SAN is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
SAN managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boy.
SAN wants to get back to his feet.
Boy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and SAN works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
SAN is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
SAN swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Boy gets a takedown into half guard.

Boy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for SAN to stand up.
Boy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has SAN pinned against the cage. SAN gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Astro Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from SAN.
SAN fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
SAN lands a jab to Boy's midsection.
SAN leaves Boy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
GAK SAN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astro Boy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SAN throws a combination. Boy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
SAN lands a glancing blow to the side of Boy's head.
GAK SAN is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SAN displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
SAN throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boy fails to land the takedown.
SAN lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
SAN lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
SAN looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boy is trying hard to land a takedown here. SAN sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from SAN misses.
Boy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SAN but SAN pushes him off and we're back to square one.
SAN bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boy's head.
SAN throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.
A right-left combo lands from SAN.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SAN connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
SAN throws a jab when Boy was well out of range.
SAN connects with a crisp jab.
Boy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but SAN avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from SAN does no damage.

Boy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
SAN pushes Boy off looking to stand but Boy dives back in and keeps control.
SAN has hold of Boy's hands but Boy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SAN is looking to escape.
Boy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
SAN avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

SAN gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
SAN wants to stand up but Boy is controlling him.
Boy chips away with some ground and pound.
Boy throws a strike but SAN rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
SAN wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? SAN is fending him off so far but Boy persists. Nope, SAN circles away and we're back to standing.
SAN throws a series of punches but Boy avoids them all with ease.
SAN displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
SAN scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
SAN lands a nice shot to the body.
SAN scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
SAN fails to land with a series of punches.
SAN ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
SAN lands with a shot to the body.
SAN throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
SAN paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from SAN.
SAN misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Boy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

SAN kicks Boy off and gets back to his feet.
SAN is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SAN fails to land with a series of punches.

SAN gets caught flat footed, as Boy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Boy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A punch combination from SAN misses.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but SAN shows good takedown defense.
GAK SAN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astro Boy.

Boy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
SAN wants to get back to his feet but Boy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boy working some strikes from top position.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but SAN is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of SAN's head.
Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boy postures up in SAN's guard and throws a big left but SAN blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. SAN tries to avoid it but Boy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag SAN to the ground. SAN escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
SAN misses with the combination.

Boy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Astro Boy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boy stops SAN from standing up.
Boy looking to pass the guard.

SAN pushes Boy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
SAN slaps away a takedown attempt from Boy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - SAN scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boy throwing shots but SAN is blocking nicely.
SAN is trying to stand back up but Boy is controlling him
Boy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boy throwing shots but SAN is blocking nicely.
SAN blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boy.
Boy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Boy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SAN wants to get back to his feet but Boy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
SAN keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Boy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
SAN wants to stand but Boy is controlling the position.
Boy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
SAN is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boy wants to control from the top but SAN keeps moving.
GAK SAN has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Astro Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
SAN rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Astro Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boy 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Astro Boy!