PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yechezkel Quackenboss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adaru Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adaru Kitano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Quackenboss
vs
Kitano

197 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Extremely Crazy MMA gear
Valhalla War Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yechezkel Quackenboss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adaru Kitano!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Kitano as he checks the leg kick.
Kitano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kitano.
Quackenboss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quackenboss is looking to clinch but Kitano is avoiding it.

Kitano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kitano prevents Quackenboss from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kitano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quackenboss keeps working.
Quackenboss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quackenboss.
Kitano throwing strikes from guard but Quackenboss blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano throws and elbow that misses. Quackenboss uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kitano's guard. Nice move by Quackenboss!
Quackenboss looking to pass the guard.
Quackenboss trying to control but Kitano is working from the bottom.
Kitano throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kitano wants to hit a switch here but Quackenboss passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kitano there!
Kitano throwing hammer fists to the chest of Quackenboss. What's that going to do exactly?
Quackenboss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quackenboss is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kitano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quackenboss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Quackenboss working for a guillotine from mount but Kitano is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kitano regains half guard.
Kitano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quackenboss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Quackenboss pushing down on Kitano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kitano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kitano.
Kitano lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quackenboss!
Kitano working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quackenboss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quackenboss is breathing heavily.
Quackenboss tries to hold on but Kitano postures up.
Quackenboss is trying desperately to improve position.
Kitano looking to finish Quackenboss with some ground and pound. This is bad for Quackenboss!
Kitano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quackenboss really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kitano landing shots from mount.
Quackenboss is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Quackenboss in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kitano working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Kitano there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kitano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kitano throws some wild stikes that Quackenboss manages to avoid easily.
Quackenboss tries to hold on but Kitano postures up.
Kitano with shots to the head and body - Quackenboss looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kitano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kitano thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kitano cracks Quackenboss with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kitano controlling from the full mount.
Quackenboss is desperately trying to improve his position but Kitano has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adaru Kitano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kitano tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Quackenboss.
Quackenboss with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kitano counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Quackenboss!
Kitano throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Quackenboss because Kitano loaded up on that one.
Kitano misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kitano raining down shots from the mount!
Kitano looking to ground and pound but Quackenboss is blocking nicely.
Kitano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Quackenboss is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kitano looking to ground and pound but Quackenboss is blocking nicely.
Quackenboss is trying desperately to improve position.
Kitano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Adaru Kitano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quackenboss tries to reverse the position but Kitano maintains control.
Kitano throwing strikes here but Quackenboss is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kitano throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano wants to control the pace but Quackenboss is squirming around nicely.
Quackenboss is working to get back to half guard.
Quackenboss is working hard here to advance position.
Kitano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Quackenboss avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kitano.
Kitano throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kitano content just to control the position here.
Quackenboss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quackenboss tries to hold on but Kitano pushes him away.
Kitano landing strikes, looking to finish!
Quackenboss is desperately trying to improve his position but Kitano has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kitano dominating with strikes here.
Kitano misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Quackenboss regains half guard.
Kitano trying to control from half guard but Quackenboss is working away.
Quackenboss flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kitano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kitano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quackenboss keeps working.
Kitano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Quackenboss is not content to let Kitano control the position.
Quackenboss works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quackenboss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kitano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quackenboss misses with a wild combination.
Adaru Kitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Quackenboss gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quackenboss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kitano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kitano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kitano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Quackenboss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kitano forces his way into half guard.
Kitano is keen to just control but Quackenboss is a slippery customer.
Quackenboss wants to control but Kitano is keeping busy.
Kitano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quackenboss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four 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.
Kitano controlling the action here.
Quackenboss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quackenboss wants to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Quackenboss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quackenboss doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kitano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kitano.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quackenboss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kitano controlling from the top position.

Quackenboss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adaru Kitano 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!

Kitano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Kitano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Quackenboss manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Quackenboss trying to control the action but Kitano is working from the bottom.
Quackenboss is thwarting Kitano's attempts to control the position.
Quackenboss is keen to just control but Kitano is a slippery customer.
Quackenboss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Quackenboss is working for a kimura but Kitano is defending it quite comfortably.
Quackenboss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kitano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kitano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Quackenboss is trying to work for a kimura but Kitano is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano wants to improve his position but Quackenboss is controlling well.

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

and Kitano counters with a single leg into guard. Quackenboss didn't expect that.

Quackenboss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kitano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Quackenboss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kitano tries to free his leg and advance position but Quackenboss is retaining full guard.

Quackenboss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kitano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitano postures up in Quackenboss's guard and throws a big left but Quackenboss blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kitano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kitano is pushing down on Quackenboss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quackenboss is fighting to maintain full guard but Kitano has managed to sneak the leg through.

Quackenboss actively working from the bottom here.
Quackenboss is trying to get back to full guard.
Kitano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quackenboss manages to get to full guard.
Quackenboss looking to control.

Quackenboss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kitano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kitano trying to control but Quackenboss is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quackenboss has his foot on Kitano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kitano works his way back into a safe position though.
Kitano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kitano is looking to work some ground and pound but Quackenboss has wrist control.
Kitano throws a big right hand that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kitano throws a jab but it's blocked by Quackenboss.
Quackenboss shoots in looking for a takedown. Kitano tries to sprawl out of it but Quackenboss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kitano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kitano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kitano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quackenboss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quackenboss.
Kitano misses the shot to the body.
Quackenboss tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kitano counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quackenboss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kitano off and has taken his back!
Quackenboss doesn't have the hooks in and Kitano manages to turn into his guard.
Kitano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kitano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quackenboss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kitano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yechezkel Quackenboss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kitano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Quackenboss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kitano passes Quackenboss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Quackenboss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Quackenboss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kitano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adaru Kitano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kitano 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adaru Kitano!