PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Di Federico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rila Kuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Di Federico comes into the arena with Das Omen (E Nominem) blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Di Federico
vs
Kuma

165 cm
22
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
18
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincenzo Di Federico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rila Kuma!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Federico misses with a head kick.

Kuma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kuma sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Kuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Di Federico has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuma trying to pass the guard but Di Federico defending well.
Kuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuma wants to control but Di Federico is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Federico is trying to stand up here but Kuma is controlling him well.
Kuma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuma is just content to waste time from the top position. Di Federico takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kuma won't allow Di Federico to get back to his feet.
Di Federico being controlled here, momentarily.
Di Federico keeping moving, preventing Kuma from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuma is standing up over Di Federico. Di Federico looks to escape but Kuma dives into side control.
Di Federico prevents Kuma from improving position.
Di Federico is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kuma asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kuma misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuma taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Di Federico is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Kuma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Di Federico is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Di Federico wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

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.
Kuma takes a little break here. Di Federico wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kuma sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Di Federico is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Di Federico is pushing Kuma's head away, looking to escape. Kuma manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rila Kuma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kuma throws a lazy right hand but Di Federico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Di Federico tries to clinch but Kuma is having none of it.
Kuma shoots in for a double leg but Di Federico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Di Federico shoots and misses
and Kuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Kuma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Di Federico's half guard.
Kuma misses with a head shot. Di Federico uses the momentum to regain guard.
Di Federico is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuma thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuma wants to pass the guard but Di Federico is keeping the position.
Kuma wants to control from the top but Di Federico keeps moving.
Kuma stands and throws Di Federico's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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.

Kuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Di Federico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Di Federico is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kuma works to advance to full mount. Di Federico defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuma controlling from the full mount.
Kuma thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Di Federico's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kuma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Di Federico is looking to escape.
Kuma throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Di Federico is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kuma controlling the pace for now.
Kuma trying to control but Di Federico is having none of it.
Kuma thowing shots but they're missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Di Federico is squirming around, avoiding Kuma's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rila Kuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Di Federico misses with a takedown

and Kuma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Di Federico's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuma looking to pass the guard.
Di Federico wants to stand up but Kuma is controlling him.
Kuma passes into half guard.
Kuma is looking to advance position but Di Federico won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Di Federico keeps working.
Kuma thows a huge punch but Di Federico dodges it nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kuma misses with a looping left.
Kuma fails to land with a series of punches.
Di Federico keeps the fight on the outside.

Di Federico takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuma stalling.

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.
Di Federico changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuma thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Kuma.
Di Federico ducks under a wild hook from Kuma.
Kuma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Di Federico, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuma can't get the takedown.
Di Federico tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincenzo Di Federico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Di Federico is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Di Federico has had enough of the clinch but Kuma keeps him there for the moment.
Kuma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Di Federico goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuma prevents it.
Di Federico gets underhooks to prevent Kuma's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuma gets underhooks to prevent Di Federico's takedown attempt.
Kuma wants a takedown but no success here.
Vincenzo Di Federico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Di Federico tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Di Federico has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Di Federico goes for a takedown attempt but Kuma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kuma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Di Federico napping and manages to drive through into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rila Kuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuma 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rila Kuma!