PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tendai Mtariwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yorihiko Jouichirou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mtariwa
vs
Jouichirou

188 cm
22
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

203 cm
22
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tendai Mtariwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yorihiko Jouichirou!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mtariwa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mtariwa lands in his opponent's guard.

Mtariwa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jouichirou throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mtariwa gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mtariwa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jouichirou regains guard immediately.
Jouichirou being controlled here, momentarily.

Jouichirou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mtariwa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mtariwa controlling from the top position.

Jouichirou keeping busy on the bottom but Mtariwa has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mtariwa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jouichirou is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jouichirou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mtariwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jouichirou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mtariwa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jouichirou is looking to sweep but instead, Mtariwa has passed into half guard.

Mtariwa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jouichirou throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jouichirou regains full guard. Nicely done.

Jouichirou looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mtariwa passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jouichirou is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mtariwa jumps into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jouichirou looks gassed!
Jouichirou is looking for a sweep.
Mtariwa just content to control the position.
Mtariwa wants to control but Jouichirou is keeping him busy.

Mtariwa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jouichirou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jouichirou scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mtariwa manages to mount him!
Jouichirou working to try and regain half guard.
Jouichirou wants to get back to his feet.

Mtariwa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jouichirou has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jouichirou regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Mtariwa seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mtariwa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jouichirou to stand up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mtariwa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Mtariwa moves into the clinch.
Jouichirou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mtariwa pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Mtariwa drags the fight down to the ground.
Mtariwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mtariwa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jouichirou!
Mtariwa avoids the attempt from Jouichirou to control.
Mtariwa working Jouichirou over with strikes here.
Jouichirou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mtariwa working Jouichirou over with strikes here.
Jouichirou is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tendai Mtariwa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mtariwa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Mtariwa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jouichirou prevents Mtariwa from improving position.
Mtariwa wants to control but Jouichirou is keeping him busy.
Jouichirou manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jouichirou trying to control from half guard but Mtariwa is working away.

Mtariwa actively working from the bottom here.
Jouichirou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Jouichirou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mtariwa is just riding it out for now. Jouichirou eventually gives up the hold.
Mtariwa is not content to let Jouichirou control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jouichirou winds up and cracks Mtariwa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mtariwa tries to roll over but Jouichirou keeps him under control.
Well, if Jouichirou is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mtariwa wants to control but Jouichirou is keeping busy.
Jouichirou wants to take a breather but Mtariwa is having none of it.
Jouichirou works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jouichirou seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mtariwa is holding on tight.
Mtariwa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mtariwa tries to get out of the position.
Mtariwa regains half guard.
Jouichirou is stalling here. Mtariwa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jouichirou seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mtariwa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mtariwa tries to advance to mount but Jouichirou denies him.
Jouichirou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mtariwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Mtariwa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jouichirou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mtariwa but great work by Jouichirou.
Mtariwa tries to buck Jouichirou off but Jouichirou is having none of it.
Mtariwa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mtariwa manages to get back to half guard.
Mtariwa wants to control but Jouichirou is keeping busy.
Mtariwa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mtariwa.
Mtariwa is pulling down on Jouichirou's head to control his posture.
Mtariwa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mtariwa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mtariwa decides to stand and escape the position.

Mtariwa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mtariwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jouichirou wants to stand and escape but Mtariwa is having none of it.
Mtariwa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jouichirou's head.
Mtariwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jouichirou's head.
Jouichirou can't keep his opponent in guard - Mtariwa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mtariwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mtariwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jouichirou keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jouichirou is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mtariwa pulls his head out easily.
Jouichirou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jouichirou.
Jouichirou trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jouichirou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mtariwa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jouichirou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jouichirou looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mtariwa passes into half guard.
Mtariwa passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tendai Mtariwa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jouichirou has his takedown stuffed

and Mtariwa moves into the clinch.
Jouichirou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mtariwa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jouichirou successfully pulls guard.
Jouichirou trying to keep a closed guard but Mtariwa is proving a slippery customer.
Mtariwa is stalling in the full guard.
Jouichirou keeping full guard, as Mtariwa tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jouichirou working for a triangle but Mtariwa defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jouichirou wants to improve his position but instead Mtariwa has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jouichirou is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mtariwa jumps into side control!
Jouichirou tries to improve position but can't.
Jouichirou manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mtariwa prevents Jouichirou from improving his position.

Jouichirou has one foot on Mtariwa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jouichirou shoots and misses

and Mtariwa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jouichirou's guard.

Jouichirou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jouichirou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mtariwa won't allow Jouichirou to get back to his feet.
Jouichirou trying to strike off his back.
Mtariwa postures up in Jouichirou's guard and throws a big left but Jouichirou blocks it.
Mtariwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jouichirou swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jouichirou wants to stand and escape but Mtariwa is having none of it.
Jouichirou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jouichirou wants to sweep here but Mtariwa controlling him for the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mtariwa avoids the body shot from Jouichirou.
Mtariwa connects with a body shot.
Yorihiko Jouichirou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mtariwa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jouichirou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jouichirou manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mtariwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Mtariwa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jouichirou is working away from the top position though.
Mtariwa is looking for a sweep. Jouichirou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mtariwa is working hard here to advance position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jouichirou connects with a nice short shot to Mtariwa's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jouichirou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mtariwa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mtariwa wants to sweep but Jouichirou has passed to side control!
Tendai Mtariwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I wouldn't like to be where Mtariwa is right now.

Mtariwa explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jouichirou looks to land a combination. Mtariwa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jouichirou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jouichirou fails with the takedown

and Mtariwa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jouichirou!
Tendai Mtariwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yorihiko Jouichirou.
Mtariwa controlling the pace for now.
Mtariwa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yorihiko Jouichirou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jouichirou tries to lock up and control but Mtariwa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mtariwa controlling his opponent.
Mtariwa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jouichirou regains half guard.
Mtariwa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jouichirou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mtariwa passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jouichirou works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mtariwa is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Jouichirou keeping moving, preventing Mtariwa from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tendai Mtariwa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mtariwa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tendai Mtariwa!