PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafeal Djocovito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Djocovito comes into the arena with Rose - A Perfect Circle blaring out of the sound system. Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Djocovito
vs
Tatsuhiko Jr

185 cm
26
170 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

178 cm
19
183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

XTREME PWNAGE
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafeal Djocovito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djocovito looks to land a combination but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids it well.

Tatsuhiko Jr looking to score a takedown here. Djocovito is defending well but Tatsuhiko Jr drives through and ends up in Djocovito's guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to pass the guard.
Djocovito wants to stand and escape but Tatsuhiko Jr is having none of it.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to pass the guard.
Djocovito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Djocovito keeping full guard, as Tatsuhiko Jr tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Djocovito is trying to control the position but Tatsuhiko Jr postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a strike but Djocovito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Djocovito passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to buck Djocovito off but Djocovito is having none of it.
Djocovito is putting a hurting on Tatsuhiko Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Djocovito keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tatsuhiko Jr works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tatsuhiko Jr is staying active underneath Djocovito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Djocovito throwing shots but Tatsuhiko Jr is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Djocovito.
Djocovito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatsuhiko Jr defending well though.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to improve his position.
Djocovito throwing shots but Tatsuhiko Jr is blocking nicely.
Tatsuhiko Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Djocovito.
Djocovito missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr has hold of Djocovito's hands but Djocovito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Djocovito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to control but can't.
Djocovito prevents Tatsuhiko Jr from improving his position.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping hold of Djocovito's head, controlling as best he can.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to control but can't.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to improve his position but Djocovito is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to improve his position but Djocovito is controlling well.
Djocovito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tatsuhiko Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Djocovito missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatsuhiko Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Djocovito sits in half guard.
Djocovito lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafeal Djocovito dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Djocovito enables Tatsuhiko Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Djocovito manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Djocovito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Djocovito trying to control from Tatsuhiko Jr's half guard. Tatsuhiko Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Djocovito stays in close to Tatsuhiko Jr's body and controls the position.
Tatsuhiko Jr has his hands on Djocovito's head, controlling the position.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to sweep here but Djocovito controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djocovito keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tatsuhiko Jr's head.
Djocovito trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatsuhiko Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Djocovito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Djocovito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatsuhiko Jr is keeping the position for now.
Tatsuhiko Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Djocovito trying to control but Tatsuhiko Jr is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rafeal Djocovito.
Tatsuhiko Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Djocovito fails with the takedown

and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tatsuhiko Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a big elbow that misses.
Tatsuhiko Jr distracts Djocovito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tatsuhiko Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Djocovito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Djocovito has wrist control.
Tatsuhiko Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tatsuhiko Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Djocovito keeping full guard, as Tatsuhiko Jr tries to pass.
Tatsuhiko Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatsuhiko Jr pushes down on Djocovito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a huge punch but Djocovito dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Djocovito to regain full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tatsuhiko Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Djocovito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to control but Djocovito is keeping busy.
Tatsuhiko Jr controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Djocovito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Djocovito is thwarting Tatsuhiko Jr's attempts to control the position.
Djocovito passes to full mount!
Djocovito working the ground and pound effectively.
Tatsuhiko Jr can't escape the position.
Djocovito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Djocovito shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tatsuhiko Jr grinds an elbow into Djocovito's temple.
Tatsuhiko Jr cracks Djocovito with a big right hand but Djocovito just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sloppy strikes there by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the head and body with strikes.

Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Djocovito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Djocovito takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djocovito is trying to get back to half guard.

Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Djocovito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tatsuhiko Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tatsuhiko Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tatsuhiko Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Djocovito sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tatsuhiko Jr grinds an elbow into Djocovito's temple.
Tatsuhiko Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr grinds an elbow into Djocovito's temple.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with punches from side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr grinds an elbow into Djocovito's temple.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the body and head with strikes.

Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Djocovito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tatsuhiko Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito is trying to get back to half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Djocovito is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tatsuhiko Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from Tatsuhiko Jr crashes against the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr cracks Djocovito with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working Djocovito over with some ground and pound from side control.
Djocovito is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Djocovito takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Djocovito is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuhiko Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tatsuhiko Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Djocovito on his heels. He'll look to pass Djocovito's guard now, I'm sure.
Djocovito keeping full guard, as Tatsuhiko Jr tries to pass.
Tatsuhiko Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Djocovito is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Djocovito sneaks back into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Djocovito gets back to full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr advances to half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a head shot. Djocovito uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Djocovito is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a couple of digs.
Tatsuhiko Jr stands and throws Djocovito's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Tatsuhiko Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tatsuhiko Jr cracks Djocovito with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Djocovito controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Djocovito defending against the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Djocovito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Djocovito down.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Djocovito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Djocovito is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Djocovito is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Djocovito wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Djocovito is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tatsuhiko Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working Djocovito over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Djocovito takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tatsuhiko Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Djocovito wants to control but Tatsuhiko Jr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tatsuhiko Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Djocovito is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tatsuhiko Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tatsuhiko Jr is pressing down on Djocovito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Djocovito is holding on for now.
Djocovito is looking to escape.
Djocovito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tatsuhiko Jr.

Tatsuhiko Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to pass the guard but Djocovito is defending well.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to advance to full mount but Djocovito doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tatsuhiko Jr preventing the sweep.
Tatsuhiko Jr is in close to Djocovito's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Djocovito controls Tatsuhiko Jr momentarily but Tatsuhiko Jr frees himself.
Tatsuhiko Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Djocovito swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tatsuhiko Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Djocovito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tatsuhiko Jr has Djocovito in his guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping moving, preventing Djocovito from controlling successfully.
Djocovito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatsuhiko Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Djocovito postures up.
Djocovito tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatsuhiko Jr is retaining full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Djocovito throwing strikes from guard but Tatsuhiko Jr blocks nicely.
Tatsuhiko Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Djocovito manages to get himself to full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr stops Djocovito from standing up.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing strikes from guard but Djocovito blocks nicely.
Rafeal Djocovito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tatsuhiko Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tatsuhiko Jr prevents Djocovito from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tatsuhiko Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 45:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:49
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!