PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yokikita Shimahumu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jr Kilat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimahumu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mayhem - Necrolust. Yokikita Shimahumu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shimahumu
vs
Kilat

161 cm
22
136 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yokikita Shimahumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jr Kilat!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shimahumu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Kilat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kilat digs a right hand into Shimahumu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shimahumu's gas tank.
Shimahumu can't break the clinch.
Kilat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kilat lands a shot to the body.
Shimahumu has had enough of the clinch but Kilat keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Kilat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Kilat's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kilat prevents Shimahumu from breaking the clinch.
Kilat lands a nice uppercut.
Kilat digs a right hand underneath Shimahumu's ribcage. Shimahumu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Kilat.
Kilat lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shimahumu's efforts to push away.
Kilat lands a body shot.
Kilat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shimahumu backwards.
Kilat stalling against the cage.
Shimahumu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kilat digs a right hand into Shimahumu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shimahumu's gas tank.
Kilat working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kilat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kilat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kilat.
Kilat lands a body shot.
Kilat lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kilat.
Nice body punch from Kilat.
Shimahumu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kilat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kilat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shimahumu is breathing heavily.
Kilat lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Kilat - that landed with a thud.
Kilat presses Shimahumu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Kilat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shimahumu tries a body shot but Kilat blocks it.
Shimahumu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilat.
Shimahumu tries to circle away but Kilat has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Kilat.
The referee calls for Kilat to work.
Kilat is working Shimahumu over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kilat as the two fighters clinch.
Kilat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shimahumu trying to stall but Kilat improves his position.
Kilat lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kilat.
Kilat cracks Shimahumu with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kilat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilat has Shimahumu pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Kilat.
Kilat pushes Shimahumu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Kilat.
Shimahumu wants to break free but Kilat has control.
Kilat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shimahumu backwards.
Kilat lands an uppercut.
Kilat scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Kilat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilat lands a nice shot to the body.
Shimahumu is trying to force a seperation but Kilat has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Kilat.
Kilat pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shimahumu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilat looks to land a combination. Shimahumu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shimahumu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shimahumu connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shimahumu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kilat throws a head kick but Shimahumu moves out of range.

Kilat darts in and clinches Shimahumu up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kilat.
Kilat lands a shot to the body.
Kilat lands with a light punch inside.
Kilat effectively controlling the action here.
Shimahumu wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Kilat.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kilat lands a body punch.
Kilat scores with a hook to the body.
Kilat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kilat.
Kilat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shimahumu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kilat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kilat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kilat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kilat effectively controlling the action here.
Kilat lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kilat.
Still in the clinch, Kilat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kilat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kilat works on Shimahumu's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Kilat on the inside.
Kilat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shimahumu backwards.
Shimahumu tries to break free but Kilat pushes him back against the cage.
Kilat is working Shimahumu over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilat pushes Shimahumu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Kilat.
Still in the clinch, Kilat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shimahumu looking to stall.
Kilat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kilat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shimahumu is looking to break free of the clinch but Kilat has double underhooks.
Shimahumu is looking to control Kilat's arms but Kilat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shimahumu has his back to the cage.
Kilat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shimahumu's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Kilat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilat lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kilat.
A right hand to the body from Kilat.
Kilat cracks Shimahumu with a nice body shot.
Shimahumu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Kilat.
Kilat leaning against his opponent.
Kilat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kilat has Shimahumu pressed against the cage, preventing Shimahumu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shimahumu takes a shot to the head.
Kilat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kilat works on Shimahumu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kilat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jr Kilat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Shimahumu is looking to land body kicks.
Shimahumu is looking to clinch.
Kilat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shimahumu.
Some wild striking there from Kilat.
Shimahumu tries for a takedown but Kilat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kilat crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shimahumu - the referee stops the clock and Kilat gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shimahumu. Kilat manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick from Shimahumu lands but Kilat takes it in his stride.
Kilat stuns Shimahumu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shimahumu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilat tests Shimahumu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilat cracks Shimahumu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kilat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shimahumu scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Shimahumu tries to keep at a distance but Kilat has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kilat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kilat.
Kilat lands with a light punch inside.
Kilat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilat stalling the fight.

Shimahumu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilat jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Kilat.
Shimahumu is looking to clinch but Kilat is avoiding it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shimahumu.
A punch combination from Kilat misses.
Shimahumu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kilat throws a shot from downtown. Shimahumu moves away and avoids it.
Shimahumu misses with a double jab.
Kilat blocks a head kick by Shimahumu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimahumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilat was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimahumu.
Kilat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilat lands a head shot.
Kilat lands a lovely overhand right.
Shimahumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilat moves away.
A jab from Kilat finds it's way through Shimahumu's defenses.
Yokikita Shimahumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimahumu swings for the body but Kilat moves out of range.
Shimahumu throws a sloppy head kick and Kilat moves out of range easily.
Kilat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shimahumu fails to land with a series of punches.
Shimahumu closes the distance but Kilat moves to the side
and Kilat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shimahumu thinking.
Shimahumu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilat manages to avoid it.
Shimahumu throws a hook to the side of Kilat's head but Kilat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shimahumu throws a one two combo.
Shimahumu scores with a head kick. Kilat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimahumu lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick from Shimahumu.
Shimahumu is looking to clinch.
Shimahumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Kilat closes the distance and clinches.
Kilat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kilat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shimahumu up against the cage.
Shimahumu can't break the clinch.
Kilat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shimahumu.
Kilat scores with a hook to the body.
Kilat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shimahumu up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kilat as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shimahumus head.

Shimahumu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yokikita Shimahumu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilat looks to throw the jab but Shimahumu is out of range.
Shimahumu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kilat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shimahumu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shimahumu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilat throws a head kick that misses
and Shimahumu counters with a low kick, right behind Kilat 's knee.
Kilat throws a leg kick but Shimahumu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kilat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shimahumu is looking to wear down Kilat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilat tries to move into range but Shimahumu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shimahumu is looking to slow Kilat down with leg kicks.
Shimahumu lands with a kick to the temple. Kilat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jr Kilat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Shimahumu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jr Kilat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kilat 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jr Kilat!