PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tetsu Bodashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Orgiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Orgiba's choice of entrance music: Karate Kid. Michael Orgiba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bodashi
vs
Orgiba

177 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsu Bodashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Orgiba!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Bodashi is predictable there
and Orgiba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Orgiba drives through and clinches with Bodashi against the cage.
Orgiba managing to block the knees to the body from Bodashi.
Bodashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bodashi scores with a knee to the head.

Orgiba pulls guard successfully.
Orgiba keeping moving, preventing Bodashi from controlling successfully.
Orgiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orgiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bodashi.
Orgiba wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bodashi wants to control from the top but Orgiba keeps moving.
Bodashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bodashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orgiba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bodashi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bodashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgiba keeping moving, preventing Bodashi from controlling successfully.
Bodashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tetsu Bodashi.

Bodashi clinches with his opponent.

Bodashi has Orgiba pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bodashi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Orgiba tumbling to the mat - Bodashi dives into Orgiba's guard.
Orgiba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bodashi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orgiba wants to sweep but no luck.
Bodashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bodashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bodashi throwing strikes from guard but Orgiba blocks nicely.
Bodashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bodashi with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Orgiba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Orgiba wants to stand up but Bodashi is controlling the position.
Bodashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orgiba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orgiba has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bodashi is proving hard to escape from.
Orgiba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bodashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bodashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orgiba's guard.
Bodashi postures up and lands a big shot to Orgiba's brow.
Orgiba trying to control the position.
Orgiba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bodashi is one step ahead there.
Bodashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bodashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Orgiba has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgiba keeping moving, preventing Bodashi from controlling successfully.
Bodashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Orgiba has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Orgiba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bodashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bodashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Orgiba has wrist control.
Bodashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bodashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bodashi trying to control but Orgiba is working from the bottom.
Bodashi controls from within his opponent's guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Tetsu Bodashi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Orgiba tries to land a body kick

and Bodashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bodashi.

Bodashi lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsu Bodashi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Orgiba tries for a takedown but Bodashi circles away easily

and Bodashi counters by clinching up.
Orgiba fails to pull guard.
Bodashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orgiba is defending well for now.
Orgiba tries to break free but Bodashi pushes him back against the cage.
Orgiba landing knees to the body.
Bodashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orgiba.

Bodashi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Orgiba regains guard immediately.

Bodashi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Michael Orgiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bodashi thows a left - swing and a miss!

Orgiba has managed to clinch.
Bodashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Bodashi has hold of one of Orgiba's legs. Orgiba is fighting the takedown attempt but Bodashi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bodashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orgiba wants to sweep here but Bodashi controlling him for the moment.
Bodashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orgiba is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodashi won't allow Orgiba to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orgiba is on top in guard.
Orgiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Bodashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orgiba trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bodashi's guard.

Bodashi has his foot on Orgiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orgiba works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orgiba tries to free his leg and advance position but Bodashi is retaining full guard.

Bodashi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Orgiba off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Orgiba moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bodashi.
Bodashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orgiba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bodashi slowing the pace effectively.
Bodashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bodashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orgiba smiles and moves away.
Orgiba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orgiba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bodashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tetsu Bodashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Orgiba.
Orgiba misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bodashi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bodashi as Orgiba tries to tie him up.
Orgiba tries to pull guard but Bodashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Orgiba drops back down to his feet.
Bodashi has Orgiba pressed against the cage, preventing Orgiba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bodashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Orgiba avoids the damage to the body.
Bodashi managing to block the knees to the body from Orgiba.

Bodashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bodashi manages to end up in side control.
Orgiba can't do much from the bottom here.
Bodashi controlling from side mount.
Orgiba is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bodashi is controlling him well.
Bodashi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tetsu Bodashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bodashi fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bodashi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bodashi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bodashi trying to control the action but Orgiba is working from the bottom.
Orgiba is pushing Bodashi's head away, looking to escape. Bodashi manages to hold on to the position though.
Orgiba is trying to escape the position but Bodashi is controlling the position.
Orgiba sneaks back into half guard.
Bodashi thows a huge punch but Orgiba dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bodashi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bodashi throws some wild stikes that Orgiba manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsu Bodashi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Orgiba fails with the takedown
and Bodashi counters with a thumping low kick.

Bodashi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Orgiba tries to bench press Bodashi off him but Bodashi keeps the position.
Bodashi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Orgiba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Orgiba is just content to waste time from the top position. Bodashi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bodashi pulls Orgiba in close to his closed guard and prevents Orgiba from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bodashi keeping moving, preventing Orgiba from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bodashi holds on and takes a little breather.
Orgiba thows a big elbow that misses.
Orgiba won't allow Bodashi to sweep him here.
Bodashi pulls Orgiba in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Tetsu Bodashi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Orgiba shoots and misses

and Bodashi counters with a shoot takedown. Orgiba fights it but they end up in guard.
Bodashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Orgiba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bodashi defends it easily.
Bodashi stays in close to Orgiba's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bodashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bodashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Orgiba has wrist control.
Bodashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bodashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orgiba trying to control the position.
Bodashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bodashi trying to control but Orgiba is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tetsu Bodashi just wasn't active enough.

Orgiba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bodashi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orgiba managing to block the knees to the body from Bodashi.
Bodashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orgiba's efforts to push away.
Bodashi lands a damaging elbow.
Orgiba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orgiba takes a knee to the side of the body.
Orgiba avoids the elbow strike from Bodashi, against the cage.
Orgiba is trying to break the clinch but Bodashi has him pressed against the cage.
Bodashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orgiba avoiding damage as Bodashi throws knees to the body.
Orgiba avoids a wild elbow strike from Bodashi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bodashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orgiba's defenses.
Bodashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Bodashi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bodashi misses with the head strike.
Orgiba stalling in the clinch but Bodashi improves position.
Orgiba tries to pull guard but Bodashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Orgiba drops back down to his feet.
Tetsu Bodashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Orgiba.
Orgiba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bodashi avoids it.
Orgiba wants to break free but Bodashi has control.
Orgiba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michael Orgiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orgiba tries to pull guard but Bodashi won't allow it.
Bodashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Bodashi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Bodashi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Orgiba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bodashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orgiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bodashi looking to pass the guard.
Tetsu Bodashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orgiba trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsu Bodashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bodashi, 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsu Bodashi!