PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heihachi Hayashida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Collani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hayashida
vs
Collani

177 cm
20
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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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 Tokyo, Heihachi Hayashida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Collani!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hayashida gets the takedown into side control.
Hayashida is working Collani over with some ground and pound from side control.

Hayashida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Collani managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hayashida.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collani sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hayashida seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Collani tries to kick Hayashida off but Hayashida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Collani trying to control here.
Hayashida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hayashida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hayashida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collani keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayashida wants to free his trapped foot but Collani is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hayashida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collani with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hayashida counters with a takedown into side control.
Collani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Hayashida tries for a kimura but Collani is defending well.
Collani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida is looking to take a break and control but Collani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayashida is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Collani is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Collani gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Collani is controlling Hayashida's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hayashida performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collani moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Hayashida has gone for a leg lock! Collani slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hayashida's guard.

Collani decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Collani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayashida fails with the takedown

and Collani counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hayashida's guard now.

Collani stands up and waves to Hayashida to follow him.
Collani clinches but Hayashida breaks the clinch

and Hayashida counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Collani looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collani keeping moving, preventing Hayashida from controlling successfully.
Collani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hayashida postures up in Collani's guard and throws a big left but Collani blocks it.
Hayashida looking to sit in guard and control but Collani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Hayashida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hayashida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hayashida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Heihachi Hayashida will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Collani closes the distance but Hayashida moves to the side

and Hayashida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Collani has Hayashida pulled in close to control his posture.
Hayashida throwing strikes from guard but Collani blocks nicely.
Collani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayashida's guard.

Hayashida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collani controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Hayashida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Collani trying to control but Hayashida is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collani passes Hayashida's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Heihachi Hayashida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hayashida is staying active underneath Collani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Collani is just content to waste time from the top position. Hayashida takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Collani wants to stand but Hayashida is controlling his posture from full guard.

Hayashida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Collani controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Hayashida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collani defends well.
Collani wants to control from the top but Hayashida keeps moving.
Hayashida is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Hayashida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hayashida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collani is aware though and is defending well.
Collani passes Hayashida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Hayashida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Collani lands a nice short elbow.
Collani wants to control but Hayashida is keeping him busy.
Collani controlling the action here.
Hayashida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collani is working away from the top position though.
Collani is taking a breather. Hayashida says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hayashida is looking to improve his position.
Hayashida wants to control but Collani is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayashida fails with the takedown

and Collani counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hayashida!
Hayashida is working to get back to half guard.
Hayashida tries to lock up and control but Collani gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Collani controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Collani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Collani tries for a takedown but Hayashida circles away easily

so Hayashida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Collani has control of Hayashida's left arm, preventing Hayashida from doing any damage.
Hayashida with a nice head shot there.
Collani trying to control the position.
Hayashida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hayashida trying to control but Collani is working from the bottom.
Collani wants to sweep but no luck.
Collani throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Collani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayashida trying to control but Collani is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hayashida gets to his feet - Collani follows without any prompting.
Collani doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hayashida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Collani's guard.
Hayashida wants to control from the top but Collani keeps moving.
Hayashida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hayashida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hayashida throwing strikes from guard but Collani blocks nicely.
Hayashida working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collani's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hayashida.
Hayashida looking to pass the guard.
Hayashida stops Collani from standing up.

Hayashida drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hayashida as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Collani screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hayashida! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Heihachi Hayashida!