PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparing Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mibu Kyoshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjj's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 50 cent feat. eminem, cashis & lloyd banks - You don't know. Kyoshiro has chosen You're The Best Around as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Sparing Bjj has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sparing Bjj seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bjj
vs
Kyoshiro

180 cm
25
180 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
181 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Golden Lilium

Shamanic Labs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparing Bjj!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mibu Kyoshiro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjj slips a jab from Kyoshiro.

Bjj shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyoshiro tries to get to full guard but Bjj has control of the leg.
Bjj is keen to just control but Kyoshiro is a slippery customer.
Bjj prevents Kyoshiro from improving his position.

Bjj is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kyoshiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bjj is working away from the top position though.
Bjj prevents Kyoshiro from standing back up.

Bjj is looking for a kimura here.
Bjj seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyoshiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kyoshiro throws a leg kick but Bjj sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kyoshiro takes a swing at Bjj's ribcage but misses.
Kyoshiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bjj. That did some damage!
Kyoshiro delivers a nice body kick.
Bjj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyoshiro misses with a low kick.

Bjj feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bjj won't allow Kyoshiro to sweep him here.
Bjj stops Kyoshiro from standing up.
Bjj trying to control but Kyoshiro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoshiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Bjj passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bjj trying to control the position but Kyoshiro is working away.
Kyoshiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kyoshiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bjj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyoshiro keeps working.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bjj working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kyoshiro is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bjj asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kyoshiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mibu Kyoshiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyoshiro misses with a body kick.
A combination from Kyoshiro does no damage.
Kyoshiro thuds his right hand into Bjj's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Sparing Bjj has been cut.
Kyoshiro motions for Bjj to come forward. Kyoshiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoshiro cracks the inside of Bjj's front leg.
Kyoshiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kyoshiro throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyoshiro throws a jab when Bjj was well out of range.
Kyoshiro scores with a shot to the body.
Kyoshiro clobbers Bjj with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bjj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kyoshiro.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bjj checks a leg kick.
Kyoshiro throws a body kick that misses.

Bjj clinches up against the cage.
Bjj drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyoshiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Bjj 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyoshiro misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mibu Kyoshiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sparing Bjj's cut.
That's time! Bjj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bjj scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kyoshiro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kyoshiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bjj is working away from the top position though.
Kyoshiro tries to kick Bjj off but Bjj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kyoshiro is not content to let Bjj control the position.
Kyoshiro wants to control but Bjj is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoshiro tries to get to full guard but Bjj has control of the leg.
Kyoshiro is staying active underneath Bjj, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kyoshiro throws a wild body kick that Bjj sees coming a mile off.
Bjj has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoshiro wants to land a leg kick but Bjj is out of range.
Kyoshiro tries to land a leg kick but Bjj saw it coming and moves away.
Kyoshiro tests Bjj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyoshiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjj moves away.
Bjj takes one on the button.
Bjj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyoshiro.

Bjj gets a takedown into half guard.
Bjj is pressing down on Kyoshiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyoshiro is holding on for now.

Bjj is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bjj is trying to work for a kimura but Kyoshiro is defending well.
Kyoshiro is trying to stand up here but Bjj is controlling him well.
Kyoshiro is looking for a sweep. Bjj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyoshiro tries to kick Bjj off but Bjj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bjj trying to control from half guard but Kyoshiro is working away.
Kyoshiro wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyoshiro loads up on a big right hand but Bjj slips the punch.
Kyoshiro lands a body shot.
Bjj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjj was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyoshiro.
Bjj fails to land the takedown.
Bjj avoids a kick to the body.
Kyoshiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyoshiro motions for Bjj to come forward. Kyoshiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoshiro stuns Bjj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bjj fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparing Bjj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyoshiro misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bjj.
Kyoshiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjj is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj walks into a straight right hand from Kyoshiro.
Bjj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kyoshiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bjj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kyoshiro pinned against the cage. Kyoshiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bjj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mibu Kyoshiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyoshiro scores with a hook to the body. Bjj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kyoshiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bjj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kyoshiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyoshiro stuns Bjj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mibu Kyoshiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sparing Bjj's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kyoshiro thumps Bjj with a low kick.
Mibu Kyoshiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kyoshiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bjj momentarily.
Kyoshiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bjj backs up against the cage.
Kyoshiro throws a head kick that misses.
Bjj moves out of range of the body kick from Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro throws a chopping leg kick but Bjj manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kyoshiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kyoshiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Kyoshiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kyoshiro tried to score with a low kick but Bjj checks it.
Bjj misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kyoshiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoshiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kyoshiro thows a body kick. Bjj tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bjj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bjj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kyoshiro throws a series of punches but Bjj moves out of range.
Kyoshiro throws a leg kick which misses Bjj's front leg but catches the back leg as Bjj tries to avoid it.
Kyoshiro just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kyoshiro!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyoshiro thuds a left hand into Bjj's body.
Kyoshiro scores with a jab. Bjj acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bjj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyoshiro throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kyoshiro misses the shot to the body.
Kyoshiro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kyoshiro stuns Bjj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bjj moves out of range as Kyoshiro throws a body kick.
Bjj takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kyoshiro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bjj tries to move into range but Kyoshiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kyoshiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyoshiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bjj's head.
Kyoshiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bjj at a distance.
Kyoshiro cracks the inside of Bjj's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro feints and then cracks Bjj's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bjj down.
Kyoshiro with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Kyoshiro.
Bjj gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bjj has a takedown stuffed.
Kyoshiro scores with a jab.
Good exchange - Kyoshiro coming out on top.
Bjj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyoshiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bjj. That did some damage!
Bjj takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Sparing Bjj's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kyoshiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kyoshiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kyoshiro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kyoshiro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bjj's calf.
Kyoshiro stuns Bjj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kyoshiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bjj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body kick from Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bjj will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bjj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyoshiro throws a nice head kick!
Kyoshiro lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mibu Kyoshiro really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sparing Bjj's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bjj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kyoshiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyoshiro clobbers Bjj with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kyoshiro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bjj walks into a stiff left hand from Kyoshiro.
Bjj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyoshiro. Bjj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyoshiro throws a nice head kick!
Nice shot lands for Kyoshiro.
Bjj fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyoshiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kyoshiro throws a leg kick which misses Bjj's front leg but catches the back leg as Bjj tries to avoid it.
Kyoshiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bjj rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoshiro throws a front kick aimed at Bjj's knee but Bjj avoids it well.
Kyoshiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bjj has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Bjj avoids the head kick by Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro lands with a nice body punch.
Kyoshiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kyoshiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bjj. That did some damage!
Bjj takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyoshiro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kyoshiro lands a jab to Bjj's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro lands a nice hook to Bjj's body. Bjj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kyoshiro misses with a body kick.
Kyoshiro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kyoshiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kyoshiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kyoshiro scores with a jab. Bjj acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Sparing Bjj's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kyoshiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kyoshiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bjj circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyoshiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kyoshiro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyoshiro. Bjj does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro misses with a head kick.
Kyoshiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjj manages to avoid it.
Kyoshiro lands a two punch combo.
Kyoshiro leaves Bjj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kyoshiro throws a shot to the body.
Bjj is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kyoshiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kyoshiro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kyoshiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kyoshiro ducks under a wild hook from Bjj.
Kyoshiro tries to land a front kick but Bjj steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kyoshiro throws a body punch but Bjj moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kyoshiro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparing Bjj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyoshiro thuds his right hand into Bjj's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bjj moves out of range of the body kick from Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro connects with a right hand. Bjj shakes it off.
Bjj takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kyoshiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyoshiro scores with a leg kick.
Kyoshiro throws a body punch but Bjj moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyoshiro lands the left hand.
Kyoshiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bjj checks it well.
Bjj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mibu Kyoshiro dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sparing Bjj's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kyoshiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bjj shoots in for a double leg but Kyoshiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyoshiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjj takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kyoshiro misses with a straight left.
Bjj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kyoshiro throws a jab when Bjj was well out of range.
Kyoshiro throws a body punch but Bjj moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoshiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kyoshiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Bjj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyoshiro thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoshiro tried to score with a low kick but Bjj checks it.
A leg kick checked by Bjj.
Bjj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kyoshiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyoshiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyoshiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjj manages to avoid it.
Bjj misses with an uppercut. Kyoshiro saw that one coming.
Kyoshiro thows a body shot but no joy.
Bjj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kyoshiro tries to bum rush Bjj with a series of wild strikes but Bjj uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyoshiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bjj slips under a jab from Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro looks for the body kick but Bjj saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kyoshiro throws a lazy right hand but Bjj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kyoshiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bjj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyoshiro as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparing Bjj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyoshiro thows a body shot but no joy.
Kyoshiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyoshiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyoshiro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kyoshiro swings for the body but Bjj moves out of range.
Kyoshiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Bjj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyoshiro.
Bjj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro throws a chopping leg kick but Bjj manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kyoshiro!
Kyoshiro throws a leg kick but Bjj moved away.
Kyoshiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Bjj off the cage and back into rage.
Kyoshiro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bjj takes a step back to recover.
Kyoshiro misses with a body kick.
Kyoshiro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kyoshiro. That's going to slow Bjj down.
Kyoshiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bjj has a takedown stuffed.
Kyoshiro jabs at Bjj's body.
Mibu Kyoshiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Bjj shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bjj showed some decent athleticism there.
Kyoshiro wants to control but Bjj is keeping busy.
Sparing Bjj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyoshiro tries to get to full guard but Bjj has control of the leg.
Kyoshiro is looking to control Bjj's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyoshiro avoid being mounted?
Kyoshiro pushes Bjj off looking to stand but Bjj dives back in and keeps control.

Bjj is looking for a kimura but Kyoshiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bjj to get the leverage.
Kyoshiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bjj's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bjj's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mibu Kyoshiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kyoshiro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 43:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 43:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mibu Kyoshiro! Mibu Kyoshiro retains his welterweight title!