PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nichiren Daishonin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horato Muchada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Muchada's choice of entrance music: Red - Ordinary World. Horato Muchada is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Daishonin
vs
Muchada

170 cm
22
153 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nichiren Daishonin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Horato Muchada!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Muchada clinches up against the cage.
Muchada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muchada is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muchada lands a damaging elbow.
Daishonin is working for takedown but Muchada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muchada using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Daishonin is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muchada connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daishonin's face.
Muchada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from Muchada.
Muchada putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daishonin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muchada is pushing Daishonin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Muchada receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Muchada landing knees to the body.
Daishonin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muchada lands a damaging elbow.
Daishonin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muchada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muchada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muchada with a knee to the head.
Muchada lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muchada gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Nichiren Daishonin has been cut.
Knees to the body from Muchada.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada lands a nice elbow.
Muchada connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daishonin's face.
Muchada lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muchada.
Muchada lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muchada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Daishonin is rocked!
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daishonin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oh Daishonin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muchada connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Muchada.
Muchada lands an elbow inside.
Muchada lands a good knee to the midsection. Daishonin won't want to take too many of those.
Muchada scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Muchada.
Daishonin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muchada scores a nice knee to the body.
Daishonin seems to have got his legs back now.
Muchada tries a knee to the head but Daishonin blocks it.
Muchada pushes off an throws an elbow but Daishonin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Muchada displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daishonin up against the cage.
Daishonin takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchada with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muchada.
Muchada with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daishonin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muchada prevents Daishonin from breaking the clinch.
Muchada dodges an elbow strike from Daishonin.
Daishonin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Muchada with a knee to the head.
Muchada putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daishonin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muchada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daishonin blocks it with crossed arms.
Muchada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daishonin is defending well for now.
Muchada misses with a knee strike.
Daishonin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muchada blocks it with crossed arms.
Muchada missing with knees to the body.
Daishonin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daishonin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muchada blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Muchada.
Muchada missing with knees to the body.
Muchada crunches a lovely knee into Daishonin's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daishonin wants to stall.
Daishonin wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nichiren Daishonin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muchada with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muchada is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daishonin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muchada pulls his leg out and moves away.

Muchada has closed the distance and engaged Daishonin in a clinch.
Daishonin tries to score a body lock takedown but Muchada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muchada lands a knee to the head.
Daishonin takes an elbow to the temple.
Muchada working Daishonin over with knees to the body.
Muchada lands an elbow inside that Daishonin shrugs off.
Muchada has Daishonin pushed against the cage.
Muchada using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Muchada putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daishonin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daishonin takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Muchada.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muchada throws an elbow but misses.
Muchada trying to land knees to the body.
Muchada prevents the takedown attempt.
Muchada lands a good knee to the midsection. Daishonin won't want to take too many of those.
Muchada throws an elbow but it misses.
Muchada lands an elbow inside.
Daishonin avoiding damage as Muchada throws knees to the body.
Daishonin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muchada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Muchada.
A knee to the head by Muchada.
Muchada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daishonin's efforts to push away.
Muchada lands a knee to the head.
Daishonin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muchada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muchada lands an elbow inside.
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daishonin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Muchada.
Daishonin takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horato Muchada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nichiren Daishonin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Daishonin avoids the head kick by Muchada.
Daishonin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muchada as he avoids it easily.
Daishonin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Muchada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muchada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daishonin.

Muchada forces Daishonin back against the cage and clinches.
Muchada connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Muchada.
Muchada with a knee to the head.
Muchada connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daishonin's face.
Daishonin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daishonin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muchada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nichiren Daishonin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daishonin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muchada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muchada landing knees to the body.
Daishonin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muchada lands an elbow inside that Daishonin shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muchada obliges.
Daishonin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muchada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Muchada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada working Daishonin over with knees to the body.
Daishonin is looking to break free of the clinch but Muchada has double underhooks.
Muchada lands a knee to the body.
Muchada landing knees to the head.
Muchada comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muchada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daishonin blocks it with crossed arms.
Muchada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muchada lands an elbow that stopped Daishonin in his tracks for a moment.
Muchada stalling in the clinch.
Muchada tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daishonin avoids it.
Muchada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daishonin.
Muchada is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daishonin tries to score a body lock takedown but Muchada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muchada working Daishonin over with knees to the body.
Daishonin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muchada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Muchada. No joy for Daishonin on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Muchada gets a clinch.
Muchada scores with a knee to the head.
Muchada scores with a knee to the head.
Daishonin can't break the clinch.
Muchada is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Daishonin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daishonin avoiding damage as Muchada throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daishonin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Muchada putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daishonin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muchada lands a knee to the body.
Muchada connects with a knee to the head.
Muchada utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muchada crunches a lovely knee into Daishonin's ribcage.
Muchada lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muchada scores a nice knee to the body.
Daishonin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muchada blocks it with crossed arms.
Muchada lands an elbow that stopped Daishonin in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daishonin backwards.
Muchada creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Daishonin's defenses.
Muchada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daishonin up against the cage.
Daishonin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muchada misses with a knee to the head.
Daishonin wants to break free but Muchada has control.
Daishonin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muchada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daishonin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Daishonin can't get the takedown.
Muchada stalling the fight.
Horato Muchada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muchada connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daishonin's face.
Daishonin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muchada.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muchada connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daishonin's face.

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.
Daishonin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Muchada lands a good knee to the midsection. Daishonin won't want to take too many of those.
Muchada is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muchada lands an elbow just above Daishonin 's eye.
Muchada with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muchada is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daishonin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muchada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Muchada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muchada dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Muchada is pressed up against the cage. Daishonin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muchada down to the mat. Muchada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Muchada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daishonin dives in and grabs Muchada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muchada pushes down on Daishonin's head and hops out.
Muchada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daishonin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muchada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daishonin shoots in for a takedown but Muchada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muchada tries to clinch but Daishonin moves out of range.
Muchada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daishonin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horato Muchada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nichiren Daishonin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Muchada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daishonin shoots in for a double leg but Muchada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muchada stuffs the takedown.
A head kick from Muchada lands but Daishonin takes it in his stride.

Muchada takes the fight into the clinch.
Muchada landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muchada working Daishonin over with knees to the body.
Muchada has Daishonin pushed against the cage.
Muchada landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muchada landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muchada blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Muchada as the two fighters clinch.
Muchada lands a knee to the head.
Daishonin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muchada stalling in the clinch.
Daishonin avoiding damage as Muchada throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daishonin is trying to break the clinch but Muchada has him pressed against the cage.
Muchada crunches a lovely knee into Daishonin's ribcage.
Muchada using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Daishonin taking a breather.
Daishonin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muchada with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daishonin wants to stall.
Muchada lands an elbow that stopped Daishonin in his tracks for a moment.
Daishonin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daishonin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muchada prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nichiren Daishonin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muchada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Daishonin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Daishonin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muchada slows down the pace here.
Muchada trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muchada prevents the takedown attempt.
Muchada lands a knee to the body.
Daishonin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muchada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Muchada lands a knee to the body.
Muchada scores with a knee to the head.
Muchada utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Daishonin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daishonin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Daishonin can't get the takedown.
Muchada lands an elbow inside that Daishonin shrugs off.
Muchada working Daishonin over with knees to the body.
Muchada lands a good knee to the midsection. Daishonin won't want to take too many of those.
Muchada lands an elbow just above Daishonin 's eye.
Muchada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daishonin.
Muchada is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daishonin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muchada lands an elbow just above Daishonin 's eye.
Daishonin avoiding damage as Muchada throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daishonin avoiding damage as Muchada throws knees to the body.
Muchada using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daishonin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muchada misses with a knee to the head.
Muchada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daishonin.
Daishonin is trying to break the clinch but Muchada is controlling him.
Muchada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Daishonin wants a takedown but no success here.
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daishonin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Muchada tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daishonin avoids it.
Daishonin is looking to break free of the clinch but Muchada has double underhooks.
Daishonin wants to break free but Muchada has control.
Muchada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muchada scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Muchada.
Daishonin goes for a takedown attempt but Muchada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daishonin misses with a takedown attempt - Muchada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

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

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.
Muchada scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muchada obliges.
Muchada tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daishonin avoids it.
Muchada lands a good knee to the midsection. Daishonin won't want to take too many of those.
Daishonin is trying to drag Muchada to the mat but Muchada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Muchada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daishonin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muchada lands a nice knee to the body.
Muchada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muchada tries to land knees in the clinch but Daishonin avoids the damage to the body.
Muchada comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daishonin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muchada unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daishonin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nichiren Daishonin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horato Muchada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muchada is pushing Daishonin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Daishonin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muchada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horato Muchada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muchada 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horato Muchada!