PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose RIzal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rinkashikume Arimozukikushikazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose RIzal had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

RIzal
vs
Arimozukikushikazu

170 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose RIzal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rinkashikume Arimozukikushikazu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Arimozukikushikazu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming RIzal to the mat! RIzal manages to get full guard.

Arimozukikushikazu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arimozukikushikazu postures up.
Arimozukikushikazu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arimozukikushikazu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Arimozukikushikazu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arimozukikushikazu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Arimozukikushikazu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arimozukikushikazu throwing strikes from guard but RIzal blocks nicely.

Arimozukikushikazu drops back looking for a leg! RIzal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and RIzal manages to kick Arimozukikushikazu off! Arimozukikushikazu jumps back into RIzal's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arimozukikushikazu looking to pass the guard.
RIzal is breathing heavily.
RIzal trying to keep a closed guard but Arimozukikushikazu is proving a slippery customer.

Arimozukikushikazu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arimozukikushikazu advances position into side control!
Arimozukikushikazu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but RIzal is avoiding damage well.
RIzal tries to buck Arimozukikushikazu off but Arimozukikushikazu is having none of it.

Arimozukikushikazu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but RIzal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
RIzal is trying to control Arimozukikushikazu's posture but Arimozukikushikazu avoids it.

Arimozukikushikazu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arimozukikushikazu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arimozukikushikazu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Arimozukikushikazu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
RIzal struggling a bit here.
Arimozukikushikazu landing strikes.

Arimozukikushikazu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. RIzal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arimozukikushikazu advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rinkashikume Arimozukikushikazu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Arimozukikushikazu shoots in and gets a takedown into RIzal's guard.

Arimozukikushikazu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Arimozukikushikazu drops back looking for a leg! RIzal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and RIzal manages to kick Arimozukikushikazu off! Arimozukikushikazu jumps back into RIzal's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arimozukikushikazu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Arimozukikushikazu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RIzal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
RIzal working a defensive guard but Arimozukikushikazu passes into half guard.

Arimozukikushikazu wants to work for an arm triangle but RIzal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Arimozukikushikazu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so RIzal is just riding it out for now. Arimozukikushikazu eventually gives up the hold.
RIzal keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

RIzal is defending against the submission attempts here by Arimozukikushikazu.
RIzal is looking for a sweep. Arimozukikushikazu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arimozukikushikazu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Arimozukikushikazu stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows RIzal to get to his feet.

Arimozukikushikazu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arimozukikushikazu tries to score with some ground and pound. RIzal controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Arimozukikushikazu is trying to get an arm triangle but RIzal is defending well.

Arimozukikushikazu decides to stand up, so the ref orders RIzal to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RIzal fails with an attempt to clinch.
RIzal blocks a head kick by Arimozukikushikazu.

Arimozukikushikazu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. RIzal is trying to defend but Arimozukikushikazu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arimozukikushikazu prevents RIzal from improving his position.

RIzal is defending against the submission attempts here by Arimozukikushikazu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rinkashikume Arimozukikushikazu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

RIzal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. RIzal showed some decent athleticism there.

Arimozukikushikazu pushes RIzal off and gets back to his feet.

Arimozukikushikazu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arimozukikushikazu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RIzal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arimozukikushikazu is working away from the top position though.
RIzal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arimozukikushikazu.

Arimozukikushikazu in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. RIzal tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Arimozukikushikazu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rinkashikume Arimozukikushikazu!