PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Shikishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunichiwa Japan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shikishima
vs
Japan

187 cm
19
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q159 Rec/Stamina
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colonel Shikishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kunichiwa Japan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Shikishima.
Shikishima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shikishima scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Shikishima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shikishima lands a high kick!
Japan tries a head kick but it misses.
Japan takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Kunichiwa Japan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shikishima feints and then cracks Japan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Japan down.
A head kick by Japan misses
and Shikishima counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Japan looks gassed!

Shikishima lands a big head kick that sends Japan tumbling to the mat! Shikishima takes a step backwards and waves Japan back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Japan is rocked!
Japan shoots in for a takedown but Shikishima shows good takedown defense.
Japan is still on wobbly legs! Can Shikishima finish him?
Shikishima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shikishima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Japan seems to have recovered his senses.
Shikishima throws a head kick that Japan semi-blocks.
Shikishima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Shikishima lands a big head kick that sends Japan tumbling to the mat! Shikishima takes a step backwards and waves Japan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shikishima lets loose with a powerful body kick. Japan will feel that in the morning.
Shikishima throws a head kick that Japan semi-blocks.
Shikishima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shikishima chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikishima explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Colonel Shikishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Shikishima lands a big head kick that sends Japan tumbling to the mat! Shikishima takes a step backwards and waves Japan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shikishima throws a leg kick which misses Japan's front leg but catches the back leg as Japan tries to avoid it.
Shikishima lands a head kick. Japan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shikishima.
Shikishima throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Japan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shikishima.
Shikishima throws a leg kick which misses Japan's front leg but catches the back leg as Japan tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shikishima.

Shikishima lands a big head kick that sends Japan tumbling to the mat! Shikishima takes a step backwards and waves Japan back to his feet - he wants the finish!

That has opened up Kunichiwa Japan's cut even more.
Japan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shikishima. Shikishima obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Shikishima tenderised Japan's leg. Japan is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from Shikishima lands but Japan takes it in his stride.
Shikishima scoring well with a low kick there.
Shikishima connects with a high kick.
Colonel Shikishima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shikishima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shikishima scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Shikishima tenderised Japan's leg. Japan is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shikishima. That's going to slow Japan down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shikishima.
Good leg kick by Shikishima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shikishima scores with a nice body kick.
Shikishima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shikishima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Japan. That did some damage!
Shikishima throws a head kick that Japan semi-blocks.

The cut above Kunichiwa Japan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shikishima connects with a solid leg kick.
Shikishima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Japan.
Shikishima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shikishima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Japan's calf.
A head kick from Shikishima lands but Japan takes it in his stride.
Shikishima throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shikishima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Japan's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shikishima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shikishima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Japan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shikishima.

Shikishima lands a big head kick that sends Japan tumbling to the mat! Shikishima takes a step backwards and waves Japan back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Kunichiwa Japan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shikishima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shikishima lands a leg kick that knocks Japan off balance momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shikishima.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shikishima.
Shikishima throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shikishima connects with a leg kick. Japan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick from Shikishima lands but Japan takes it in his stride.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kunichiwa Japan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colonel Shikishima!