PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Homura Hokage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Pot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hokage
vs
Pot

172 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Homura Hokage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corey Pot!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hokage.
Hokage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pot circles away.
Pot tries to land a front kick but Hokage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hokage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homura Hokage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hokage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pot pinned against the cage. Pot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pot is defended easily by Hokage.
Hokage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Homura Hokage has been cut.
Pot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hokage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hokage.
Pot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hokage but Hokage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pot shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pot shoots in looking for a takedown. Hokage tries to sprawl out of it but Pot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hokage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Pot with that takedown attempt.
Hokage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hokage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hokage is breathing heavily.
Pot is looking for a sweep.
Hokage tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pot is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Hokage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pot wants to control but Hokage postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pot can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pot tries to buck Hokage off but Hokage is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Pot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hokage with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pot.
Hokage looking for a takedown.

Pot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Hokage drops back looking for a leg! Pot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pot manages to kick Hokage off! Hokage jumps back into Pot's guard.
Pot has control of Hokage's left arm, preventing Hokage from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hokage postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pot is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hokage, into his guard.
Pot trying to control the position from guard on top but Hokage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Pot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hokage keeping moving, preventing Pot from controlling successfully.
Pot trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hokage's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Pot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Homura Hokage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hokage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Pot. No joy for Hokage on that attempt.
Hokage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homura Hokage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pot lands a head shot.
Pot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Pot darts in and clinches Hokage up against the cage.
Pot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pot tries to break the clinch but Hokage is controlling the position.
Pot tries for a takedown. No joy.

Pot drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hokage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pot looking for a sweep. Not yet Pot, not yet.
Pot wants to get back to his feet but Hokage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pot keeping moving, preventing Hokage from controlling successfully.
Pot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Hokage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hokage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pot stops a takedown attempt from Hokage.
Pot prevents the takedown attempt.

Pot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pot fails to land the takedown.
Hokage tries for a takedown but Pot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pot throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Pot with that takedown attempt.
Homura Hokage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hokage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pot counters by clinching up.
Pot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hokage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hokage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hokage wants a takedown.
Pot pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hokage is working for takedown but Pot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hokage can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pot wants a takedown but no success here.
Hokage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hokage sprawls well. Hokage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pot gets slowly back to his feet.
Hokage shoots in for a double leg but Pot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hokage tries to clinch but Pot moves away

and Pot counters by moving into the clinch.
Pot looking to throw knees to the head but Hokage is blocking nicely.
Pot taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Pot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Homura Hokage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hokage tries to close the distance and clinch but Pot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hokage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Pot as Hokage shoots in.
No luck for Pot with that takedown attempt.
Pot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hokage's waist but Hokage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pot off to one side.
Corey Pot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hokage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Homura Hokage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Pot.
Pot tries for a takedown but Hokage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hokage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hokage avoids the head kick by Pot.
Hokage closes the distance and clinches up with Pot, looking for a takedown. Hokage pushes Pot against the cage but Pot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hokage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Horrible takedown by Hokage or perhaps it was just good defense by Pot which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokage stuffs the takedown.
Hokage fails with a takedown attempt.
Hokage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Pot closes the distance and clinches.
Hokage can't get the takedown.

Pot jumps into guard, dragging Hokage to the mat.
Pot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pot tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hokage throwing strikes but missing.

Hokage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hokage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hokage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pot keeping moving, preventing Hokage from controlling successfully.
Pot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hokage is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pot shoots for a takedown but Hokage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pot fails with a takedown attempt.
Pot slaps away a takedown attempt from Hokage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hokage as he avoids it easily.
Pot scores with a nice right hand.
Hokage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pot is fending him off so far but Hokage persists. Nope, Pot circles away and we're back to standing.
Hokage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pot shoots in and drives through. Hokage sprawls well.

Pot closes the distance and clinches.
Pot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pot.
Hokage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hokage shoots for a double leg takedown but Pot sprawls well. He's pushed Hokage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Homura Hokage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pot!
Hokage shoots in but no luck this time.
Pot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hokage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pot somewhat.
A lazy left from Pot finds it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pot fails to land the takedown.
Corey Pot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corey Pot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hokage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pot's waist but Pot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hokage off to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Pot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pot 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Pot!