PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Castaneda Krishnanuevo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krishnanuevo comes to the cage accompanied by Guru Josh Project - Infinity 2008. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Krishnanuevo
vs
Naoki

172 cm
22
133 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

167 cm
22
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Castaneda Krishnanuevo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeshi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naoki tries to clinch but Krishnanuevo is having none of it.
Naoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krishnanuevo was well out of range. Poor timing from Naoki.
Krishnanuevo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naoki.
Naoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naoki throws a looping overhand right but Krishnanuevo ducks down to avoid it.
Krishnanuevo keeps the fight on the outside.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krishnanuevo.
Naoki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Krishnanuevo.
Good shot there by Naoki.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krishnanuevo.
Krishnanuevo keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krishnanuevo gets the takedown into side control.
Krishnanuevo throwing strikes but Naoki manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Naoki just content to control the position.
Krishnanuevo throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Krishnanuevo is not content to let Naoki control the position.
Krishnanuevo is trying to control Naoki's posture but Naoki avoids it.
Krishnanuevo tries to improve position but can't.
Krishnanuevo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Naoki manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krishnanuevo preventing the sweep.
Naoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krishnanuevo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krishnanuevo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krishnanuevo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naoki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krishnanuevo throwing strikes from guard but Naoki blocks nicely.
Naoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Naoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Krishnanuevo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krishnanuevo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Naoki stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castaneda Krishnanuevo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krishnanuevo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeshi Naoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naoki throws a jab when Krishnanuevo was well out of range.

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.
Naoki scores with a nice strike.
Good shot there by Naoki.
Naoki motions for Krishnanuevo to come forward. Naoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krishnanuevo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naoki.
Naoki tried to score with a low kick but Krishnanuevo checks it.
Krishnanuevo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naoki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krishnanuevo.
Krishnanuevo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Naoki is fending him off so far but Krishnanuevo persists. Nope, Naoki circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Naoki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Naoki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Naoki tries a knee to the head but Krishnanuevo blocks it.
Naoki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Naoki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Castaneda Krishnanuevo has been cut.
Naoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krishnanuevo blocks it with crossed arms.
Naoki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Naoki stalling in the clinch but Krishnanuevo improves position.
Naoki looking to throw knees to the head but Krishnanuevo is blocking nicely.
Krishnanuevo is working for takedown but Naoki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krishnanuevo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Naoki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Krishnanuevo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Naoki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castaneda Krishnanuevo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naoki prevents the takedown attempt.
Krishnanuevo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Naoki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krishnanuevo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Naoki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naoki fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Naoki cracks the inside of Krishnanuevo's front leg.
Krishnanuevo shoots in for a takedown but Naoki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Naoki clinches.
Krishnanuevo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Naoki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Naoki thuds a left hand into Krishnanuevo's body.
Naoki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krishnanuevo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Krishnanuevo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Naoki takes the fight into the clinch.
Krishnanuevo tries to score a body lock takedown but Naoki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Naoki working Krishnanuevo over with knees to the body.
Naoki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Krishnanuevo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Naoki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krishnanuevo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Naoki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naoki with a knee to the head.
Krishnanuevo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Naoki lands with a right to the head.
Naoki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Naoki.
Still in the clinch, Naoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Naoki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Naoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Naoki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Naoki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Naoki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Naoki lands a knee to the head.
Krishnanuevo goes for a takedown attempt but Naoki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Naoki swinging wildly here.
Naoki throws a series of punches but Krishnanuevo moves out of range.
Naoki misses with a looping right.
Naoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Krishnanuevo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krishnanuevo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Naoki avoids it really well and circles away.
Naoki stuffs the takedown attempt from Krishnanuevo. Krishnanuevo gets slowly back to his feet.
Naoki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krishnanuevo's hands.
Krishnanuevo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krishnanuevo fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Naoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Castaneda Krishnanuevo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Naoki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Naoki lands with a straight right. Krishnanuevo didn't see that one coming.
Naoki misses with an uppercut. Krishnanuevo saw that one coming.
Naoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krishnanuevo avoids the body shot from Naoki.
Naoki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krishnanuevo blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Naoki coming out on top.
Naoki scores with a nice right hand.
Naoki moves in looking to clinch but Krishnanuevo pushes him off.
Naoki tried to score with a low kick but Krishnanuevo checks it.
Krishnanuevo avoids the body shot from Naoki.
Krishnanuevo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naoki sprawls well. Naoki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krishnanuevo gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Naoki throws the left hand but Krishnanuevo avoids the punch easily.
Krishnanuevo checks the leg kick.
Naoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krishnanuevo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castaneda Krishnanuevo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Krishnanuevo with that takedown attempt.
Naoki just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Naoki but Naoki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krishnanuevo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naoki sprawls well. Naoki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krishnanuevo gets slowly back to his feet.
Krishnanuevo shoots in but Naoki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Naoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krishnanuevo manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krishnanuevo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naoki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krishnanuevo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krishnanuevo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Naoki slaps away a takedown attempt from Krishnanuevo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naoki throws a low kick, looking for Krishnanuevo's leg but Krishnanuevo calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Naoki really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Castaneda Krishnanuevo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Naoki tries to clinch but Krishnanuevo moves out of range.
Naoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krishnanuevo.
Krishnanuevo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Naoki pinned against the cage. Naoki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krishnanuevo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krishnanuevo.
Krishnanuevo shoots in but Naoki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castaneda Krishnanuevo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naoki.
Krishnanuevo tries to move into range but Naoki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Naoki leaves Krishnanuevo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naoki connects with a jab.
Krishnanuevo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Naoki finds it's way round the side to connect with Krishnanuevo's head.
Naoki throws a body punch but Krishnanuevo moves out of range.
Naoki throws a lazy right hand but Krishnanuevo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Krishnanuevo circles away.
Naoki swings for the body but Krishnanuevo moves out of range.
Naoki throws out a leg kick but Krishnanuevo moves out of range and Naoki only half commits.
Krishnanuevo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naoki.
Naoki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Naoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Naoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krishnanuevo, pushing him back against the cage.
Naoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naoki lands an elbow that stopped Krishnanuevo in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Naoki.
Naoki lands a knee to the body.
Naoki lands a good knee to the midsection. Krishnanuevo won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishnanuevo can't get the takedown.
Krishnanuevo is trying to drag Naoki to the mat but Naoki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Krishnanuevo is trying to drag Naoki to the mat but Naoki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Naoki.
Naoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krishnanuevo blocks it with crossed arms.
Naoki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Naoki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krishnanuevo's face.
Krishnanuevo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Naoki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Naoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krishnanuevo moves out of range as Naoki strikes.
Krishnanuevo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Naoki tries to avoid it but Krishnanuevo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Naoki to the ground. Naoki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki tries to clinch there but Krishnanuevo circles away.
Naoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Naoki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krishnanuevo.
Naoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Naoki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Naoki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krishnanuevo closes the distance and clinches up with Naoki, looking for a takedown. Krishnanuevo pushes Naoki against the cage but Naoki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krishnanuevo shoots in but Naoki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Naoki dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Castaneda Krishnanuevo's cut.
That's time! Krishnanuevo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Krishnanuevo swats away the attempt to clinch by Naoki.
Krishnanuevo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Naoki's waist but Naoki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krishnanuevo off to one side.
Good shot there by Naoki.
Naoki misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krishnanuevo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naoki.
Naoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krishnanuevo was well out of range. Poor timing from Naoki.
Naoki punishes Krishnanuevo's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naoki. Krishnanuevo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naoki throws a right and a left that Krishnanuevo avoids nicely.

Naoki instigates a clinch.
Naoki lands with a light punch inside.
Krishnanuevo looking for a takedown.
Naoki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Krishnanuevo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Naoki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castaneda Krishnanuevo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naoki lands with a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Naoki. No joy for Krishnanuevo on that attempt.
Krishnanuevo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Naoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krishnanuevo at a distance.
Krishnanuevo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Naoki swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Naoki has closed the distance and engaged Krishnanuevo in a clinch.
Naoki tries to land a knee to the head but Krishnanuevo blocks with his arms.
Krishnanuevo wants a takedown but no success here.
Naoki looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Naoki.
Knees in the clinch landing for Naoki.
Naoki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Krishnanuevo is trying to drag Naoki to the mat but Naoki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Naoki.
Naoki connects with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Naoki as the two fighters clinch.
Naoki slows down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Naoki.
Krishnanuevo looking for a takedown.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Naoki lands a nice uppercut.
Naoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Naoki - that landed with a thud.
Naoki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krishnanuevo has Naoki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Naoki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Naoki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krishnanuevo.
A right handed body shot lands from Naoki.
Naoki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krishnanuevo's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki with a knee to the head.
Naoki lands a damaging elbow.
Castaneda Krishnanuevo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krishnanuevo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Naoki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Naoki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krishnanuevo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Naoki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Krishnanuevo wants a takedown but no success here.
Naoki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Naoki with a knee to the head.
Krishnanuevo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Naoki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krishnanuevo shoots in for a takedown but Naoki shows good takedown defense.
Krishnanuevo fails to land the takedown.
Takeshi Naoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krishnanuevo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Naoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Naoki 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 42:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 43:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Naoki!
Takeshi Naoki is the new bantamweight champion!