PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KoKo Beware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripper comes to the cage accompanied by Diablo - Damien. Jack Ripper had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ripper
vs
Beware

165 cm
20
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Top MMA Nutrition

Forbidden Apple
Kangaroo Muscle

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KoKo Beware!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Beware does no damage.
Beware drops Ripper with a nice combination! Beware dives into Ripper's guard, looking to finish!

Ripper is rocked!

It looks like Jack Ripper has been cut.

Beware gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Ripper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Ripper takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ripper wants to get back to striking at distance but Beware won't allow it.
Ripper seems to have got his legs back now.
Ripper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beware has him pressed against the cage.
Ripper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beware throws an elbow that misses.
Beware looking to throw knees to the head but Ripper is blocking nicely.
Beware lands with a short shot to the head.
Ripper is breathing heavily.
Beware makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beware looking to throw knees to the head but Ripper is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Beware.
Ripper avoids the elbow strike from Beware, against the cage.
Beware prevents Ripper from breaking the clinch.
Beware gets underhooks to prevent Ripper's takedown attempt.
Beware with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ripper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beware has him pressed against the cage.
Beware using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ripper dodges an elbow strike from Beware.
Beware looking to throw knees to the head but Ripper is blocking nicely.
Beware with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ripper avoids the elbow strike from Beware, against the cage.
Beware lands an elbow that stopped Ripper in his tracks for a moment.
Beware trying to land knees to the body.
Ripper can't find room to land a body shot as Beware controls the action.
Beware lands a left hand.
Ripper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beware pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ripper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beware pushes off an throws an elbow but Ripper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beware tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ripper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ripper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ripper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ripper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beware is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beware with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ripper tries to score a body lock takedown but Beware shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beware tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Ripper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ripper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beware takes one to the side of the head.

Ripper takes the fight into the clinch.

Ripper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ripper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beware throws a push kick but Ripper slaps the foot to one side.
Beware rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Ripper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ripper.
Ripper throws a big right hand that misses.

Beware kicks Ripper off and gets to his feet.
Beware will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beware steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ripper.
Beware misses with a hook. Ripper ducked under it nicely.
Beware misses with a combination

and Ripper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Ripper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beware is just riding it out for now. Ripper eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beware tries to kick Ripper off but Ripper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ripper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beware defends it well.
Beware is trying to stand back up but Ripper is controlling him
Beware regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ripper.
Ripper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ripper is pressing down on Beware's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beware is holding on for now.

Ripper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beware doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ripper.
Beware is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper wants to take a breather but Beware is having none of it.
Ripper thows a huge punch but Beware dodges it nicely.

Beware pushes Ripper off and gets back to his feet.
Beware uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ripper.
Beware on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ripper waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Beware.
Beware misses with a double jab.
Ripper slips a jab and a cross from Beware.

Ripper drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ripper has gone for a leg lock! Beware slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ripper's guard.

Ripper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beware gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ripper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beware stands up and waves to Ripper to follow him.
Beware misses with a double jab.
Beware misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Beware, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
KoKo Beware is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beware tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Ripper to counter with a crisp jab.
Beware looks to land a combination but Ripper avoids it well.
KoKo Beware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beware lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripper throws a nice looking combination but Beware bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Beware does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ripper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ripper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beware swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beware lands a glancing blow to the side of Ripper's head.

Jack Ripper's cut is getting worse.
Beware throws a right hand that Ripper ducks under and follows up with a left that Ripper also avoids with ease.
Beware tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ripper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beware wants to clinch

and Ripper counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but KoKo Beware will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Ripper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ripper clinches up with Beware and pushes him back against the cage.
Beware gets through Ripper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beware lands a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Beware.
Beware connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Beware.
Beware lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripper takes a shot to the head.
Beware pushes off an throws an elbow but Ripper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Ripper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Ripper is working for an americana but Beware has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ripper was thinking about the submission.

Ripper has gone for a leg lock! Beware slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ripper's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ripper is working an open guard so Beware takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ripper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Ripper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ripper stops Beware from getting back to his feet.
Ripper trying to mount his opponent but Beware defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beware manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Beware tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ripper counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beware's guard now.

Ripper postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beware is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ripper, into his guard.
Ripper has a closed guard, preventing Beware from standing up.

Ripper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beware doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beware manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ripper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ripper working for a triangle but Beware defends it easily.

Beware stands up from Ripper's guard - Beware perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ripper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ripper in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Ripper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beware is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beware is pushing Ripper's head away, looking to escape. Ripper manages to hold on to the position though.
Beware is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ripper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beware tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ripper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beware doesn't manage to clinch there - Ripper circles away.
Beware lands a glancing blow to the side of Ripper's head.
Beware throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ripper counters with a three punch combo that has Beware backing up. Beware nods at Ripper to acknowledge the strikes.
Beware wants to clinch but Ripper slips to the side
and Ripper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beware tries to clinch
and Ripper counters with a leg kick.
Beware wants to clinch.
Beware lands with a nice combination. Ripper backs away looking to recover.
Beware lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack Ripper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beware tries to clinch up
and Ripper counters with a nice leg kick.
Beware uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ripper.
Ripper looks to score with a jab to the body but Beware is just out of range.

Ripper scores a takedown into full mount!
Beware is trying to stand.

Ripper swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Beware is now in Ripper's guard. A big mistake from Ripper there, giving up the dominant position!

Beware gets to his feet - Ripper follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beware misses with a jab, cross combination.

Beware gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Ripper drops back looking for a leg! Beware is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beware manages to kick Ripper off! Ripper jumps back into Beware's guard.
Ripper stops Beware from standing up.
Ripper pushes down on Beware's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ripper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ripper is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Beware still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Beware has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Beware decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Ripper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Ripper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Beware misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beware throws a right hand that Ripper ducks under and follows up with a left that Ripper also avoids with ease.
Beware tries to clinch up.
Beware throws out a powerful jab.
Beware wants to clinch

so Ripper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ripper prevents Beware from getting back to his feet.
Ripper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ripper sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beware's guard.
Beware won't allow Ripper to pass to mount.

Ripper is working for a kimura but Beware is defending it quite comfortably.
Ripper stalling away here and it's allowed Beware to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ripper wants to control from the top but Beware keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ripper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper tries to free his leg and advance position but Beware is retaining full guard.
Beware working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ripper.
Ripper tries to free his leg and advance position but Beware is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ripper misses with a body shot.
Beware lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Beware closes the distance and clinches.
Ripper lands a left hand.
Beware with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ripper blocks an elbow strike.
Beware pushes off an throws an elbow but Ripper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ripper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripper wants a takedown.
Beware lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Beware on the inside.
Ripper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beware just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beware lands a shoulder strike.
Ripper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beware lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jack Ripper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Beware lands with a short shot to the head.
Beware lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beware lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beware lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ripper to his knees! Beware keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KoKo Beware!