PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riessig Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazunari Tashiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slade comes to the cage accompanied by Conan The Destroyer. Kazunari Tashiro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Slade
vs
Tashiro

182 cm
28
219 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

197 cm
26
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riessig Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazunari Tashiro!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tashiro takes a jab right on the kisser.

Slade drives through and clinches with Tashiro against the cage.
Tashiro is trying to break the clinch but Slade has him pressed against the cage.
Tashiro taking a breather.
Slade lands a nice shot to the body.
Slade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Slade as the two fighters clinch.
Slade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tashiro.
Tashiro looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slade lands a hook that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.

Slade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Slade catches Tashiro right on the button with a cross.
Tashiro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slade to score with a decent uppercut.

Slade closes the distance and pushes Tashiro back into the cage.
Slade blocks the elbow strike.
Tashiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Kazunari Tashiro has been cut.
Slade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slade scores with a hook to the body.
Tashiro takes a shot to the head.
Slade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slade cracks Tashiro with a nice body shot.
Slade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Slade scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Slade.
Slade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slade works on Tashiro's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Slade.

Slade breaks from the clinch.
Slade throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slade lands a lovely overhand right.
Slade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slade scores with a shot to the body.
Slade lands with a slapping head kick.
Tashiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tashiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tashiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Riessig Slade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slade connects with a jab.
Tashiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slade lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Slade clinches with his opponent.
Slade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slade has Tashiro pushed against the cage.
Slade is leaning against Tashiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Slade on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Slade.
Slade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Slade.
Slade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.
A short uppercut from Slade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
A body shot lands from Slade.
A short right from Slade.
A hook to the body from Slade.
A short right from Slade.
Slade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Slade as the two fighters clinch.
Slade cracks Tashiro with a nice body shot.
Slade works on Tashiro's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Slade.
Slade lands a left hand.
Tashiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tashiro or not.
Tashiro tries to break the clinch but Slade is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Slade.
Slade lands a hook that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.
Slade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.
Slade presses Tashiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slade gets through Tashiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slade lands a hook that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.
Slade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tashiro takes a shot to the head.
Slade lands a nice shot to the body.
Tashiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tashiro takes a shot to the head.
Tashiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slade just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Slade.
A right handed body shot lands from Slade.
Slade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.

Tashiro pulls Slade into guard.
Tashiro working a defensive guard but Slade manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tashiro struggling a bit here.
Tashiro tries to buck Slade off but Slade is having none of 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.
Tashiro tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Tashiro tries to improve his position but instead Slade has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Slade controlling the positon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slade not allowing Tashiro to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riessig Slade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazunari Tashiro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tashiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tashiro can do to turn this around?
Tashiro throws a lazy head kick
and Slade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tashiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slade cracks Tashiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slade catches Tashiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slade cracks Tashiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tashiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slade cracks the inside of Tashiro's front leg.
Slade lands a jab to the head.
Slade with a nice cross.
That kick from Slade tenderised Tashiro's leg. Tashiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tashiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kazunari Tashiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tashiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tashiro is breathing heavily.
Slade cracks Tashiro with an open hand slap.
Slade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Tashiro misses.
Tashiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tashiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slade lands a high kick!
A good leg kick by Slade.
Nice cross by Slade.
The crowd cheers as Slade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tashiro doesn't seem phased though.
Slade with a hook.
Slade lands with a good body shot.
Slade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Slade lands a really nice looking cross but Tashiro seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Slade.
A jab from Slade finds it's way through Tashiro's defenses.
Slade lands with a straight right. Tashiro didn't see that one coming.
Tashiro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Slade looks to land a combination. Tashiro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Slade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tashiro.
Slade lunges at Tashiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tashiro's hand.
Slade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slade lands a head kick. Tashiro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slade thuds a left hand into Tashiro's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slade, as that shot connected.
Riessig Slade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slade connects with a jab.
Slade lands with a kick to the temple. Tashiro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tashiro throws a sloppy head kick and Slade moves out of range easily.
Slade lands a body shot.
Slade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slade lands with a nice body punch.
Slade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tashiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slade lands with a right hand.
Slade lands a lovely overhand right.
Slade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tashiro doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Slade.
Slade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tashiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Decent striking displayed by Slade there.
Slade lands a lovely overhand right.
A left lands for Slade.
Slade lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tashiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slade avoids the head kick by Tashiro.

Slade rushes Tashiro and presses him up against the cage.
Slade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tashiro tries to pull guard but Slade holds him up against the cage and eventually Tashiro drops back down to his feet.
Slade gets through Tashiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slade's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Slade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slade digs a right hand underneath Tashiro's ribcage. Tashiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slade presses Tashiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slade lands a body punch.
Slade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.
Slade is working Tashiro over against the cage.
Slade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Slade.
Tashiro is trying to push Slade away but Slade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Slade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade leaning against his opponent.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.
Slade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tashiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
Tashiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tashiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Slade won't allow it.
Tashiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Slade - that landed with a thud.
Tashiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Riessig Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazunari Tashiro.
Slade lands a glancing blow to the side of Tashiro's head.
Tashiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tashiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Slade. Tashiro shrugs it off though.
Slade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Slade.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tashiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tashiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slade scores with a sloppy right hand. Tashiro should have avoided that one.
A jab from Slade finds it's way through Tashiro's defenses.
Tashiro needs to keep his hands up - Slade had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riessig Slade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazunari Tashiro's cut.
That's time! Slade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Slade digs a good hook to Tashiro's body.
Tashiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slade lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Slade.
Tashiro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slade counters with a left to the body.
Slade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tashiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tashiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tashiro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tashiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tashiro is looking to clinch but Slade is avoiding it.
Slade lunges at Tashiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tashiro's hand.
Slade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slade lands a really nice looking cross but Tashiro seems unphased.
Slade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Tashiro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tashiro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Slade clinches with his opponent.
Slade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.
Slade presses Tashiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slade lands a shot to the body.
Slade lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade lands with a left to the head.
Slade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tashiros head.
Slade leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slade.
Slade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tashiro or not.
A right hand to the body from Slade.
Slade lands a right hand.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.
Slade digs a right hand into Tashiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tashiro's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Slade scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Slade.
A right hand to the body from Slade.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tashiro or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
Slade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slade stops a takedown attempt from Tashiro.
Tashiro can't break the clinch.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.
Tashiro can't get the takedown.
Riessig Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazunari Tashiro.
Slade pushes Tashiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slade presses Tashiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slade is leaning against Tashiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Riessig Slade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tashiro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riessig Slade is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tashiro throws a sloppy head kick and Slade moves out of range easily.
Tashiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slade connects with a crisp jab.
Tashiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Tashiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Slade.
Slade lands with a shot to the body.

Slade moves into the clinch.
Slade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.
Slade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Slade.
A shot in the inside from Slade.
Tashiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slade lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Slade.
Slade lands a nice uppercut.
Tashiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slade smiles and moves away.
Slade feints and then cracks Tashiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tashiro down.
Good exchange - Slade coming out on top.
Tashiro takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tashiro closes the distance but Slade moves to the side
and Slade counters with a straight right hand.
Tashiro tries to clinch there but Slade circles away.
Tashiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slade scores with a jab to the body.
Tashiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tashiro ducks right into an uppercut from Slade.
Slade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, jab by Slade - just one landing.
Slade digs a good body shot into Tashiro's ribs.

Slade closes the distance and clinches.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tashiro backwards.
Slade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slade gets through Tashiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slade lands an uppercut.
Slade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tashiro tries to stall but Slade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slade manages to break the clinch.
Slade lands a nice shot that snaps Tashiro's head back.
A shot to the liver by Slade. Beautiful body shot.
Slade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tashiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Tashiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tashiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tashiro misses with a few strikes there.
Slade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tashiro. Tashiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slade.
A jab from Slade finds it's way through Tashiro's defenses.
Nice straight punches there by Slade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slade.
Slade connects with a body shot.
Slade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Slade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tashiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tashiro walks into a left hand.
Slade lunges at Tashiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tashiro's hand.
Tashiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slade as he avoids it easily.
Tashiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kazunari Tashiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riessig Slade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riessig Slade!