PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukamachi has chosen Genki Sudo world order mindshift as his entrance music. Sho Fukamachi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kamakazi
vs
Fukamachi

155 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
29
139 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sho Fukamachi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukamachi fails to land with a series of punches.
Fukamachi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamakazi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamakazi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fukamachi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kamakazi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamakazi.
Kamakazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fukamachi tries for a takedown but Kamakazi circles away easily
and Kamakazi counters with a three punch combo that has Fukamachi backing up. Fukamachi nods at Kamakazi to acknowledge the strikes.
Fukamachi tries for a takedown but Kamakazi circles away easily

and Kamakazi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kid Kamakazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Fukamachi.
Kamakazi stopping the sweep attempt from Fukamachi.
Fukamachi pulls Kamakazi in to control the position.
Let's hope that Fukamachi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamakazi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kamakazi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fukamachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fukamachi tries for a takedown but Kamakazi circles away easily

and Kamakazi counters by moving into the clinch.
Fukamachi looks gassed!

Fukamachi gets control of Kamakazi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fukamachi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fukamachi trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kamakazi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kamakazi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fukamachi tries for a takedown but Kamakazi circles away easily
and Kamakazi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fukamachi's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi throws a lazy head kick

and Kamakazi counters with a takedown into side control.
Kamakazi taking a breather here.
Kamakazi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kamakazi trying to control the action but Fukamachi is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kamakazi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Kamakazi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fukamachi can't do much from the bottom here.
Fukamachi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kamakazi off and has taken his back!
Kamakazi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Fukamachi keeps control of the position as Kamakazi tries to break free.
Fukamachi doesn't have the hooks in and Kamakazi manages to turn into his guard.
Fukamachi keeping moving, preventing Kamakazi from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi looking to control.
Fukamachi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kamakazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukamachi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamakazi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

We're going to have a standup here because Kid Kamakazi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fukamachi has his takedown stuffed
and Kamakazi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukamachi misses with a takedown
and Kamakazi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fukamachi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kamakazi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Kamakazi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fukamachi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kamakazi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fukamachi wants to get back to full guard.
Kamakazi wants to get back to his feet.
Kamakazi is pressing down on Fukamachi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fukamachi is holding on for now.
Fukamachi is looking to control Kamakazi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fukamachi avoid being mounted?
Kamakazi wants to take a breather but Fukamachi is having none of it.
Fukamachi gets back to full guard.
Fukamachi is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukamachi is retaining full guard.
Fukamachi 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.
Kamakazi postures up.
Kamakazi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fukamachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fukamachi 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.
Kamakazi trying to control but Fukamachi is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kid Kamakazi.
Fukamachi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fukamachi shoots and misses

and Kamakazi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Kamakazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kamakazi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fukamachi on his heels. He'll look to pass Fukamachi's guard now, I'm sure.
Kamakazi is fighting to break Fukamachi's control of his arms but Fukamachi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kamakazi wants to pass the guard but Fukamachi is keeping the position.
Kamakazi wants to control from the top but Fukamachi keeps moving.
Kamakazi wants to stand but Fukamachi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Kamakazi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fukamachi is trying to defend but Kamakazi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fukamachi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kamakazi is taking a breather. Fukamachi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fukamachi is looking for a sweep. Kamakazi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi moves into full guard.
Fukamachi keeping moving, preventing Kamakazi from controlling successfully.
Kamakazi postures up.

We're going to have a standup here because Kid Kamakazi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kamakazi scores with the left hand. Fukamachi knows he should have avoided that one.
Fukamachi misses with a takedown

and Kamakazi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kamakazi.
Kid Kamakazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Fukamachi.
Kamakazi looking to pass the guard.
Kamakazi stopping the sweep attempt from Fukamachi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Kamakazi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kamakazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukamachi.
Kamakazi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kamakazi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamakazi.
Kid Kamakazi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kamakazi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamakazi gets underhooks to prevent Fukamachi's takedown attempt.
Kamakazi tries to break the clinch but Fukamachi is controlling the position.
Fukamachi keeps control of Kamakazi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Kamakazi successfully pulls guard.
Kamakazi trying to keep a closed guard but Fukamachi is proving a slippery customer.
Fukamachi advances position into side control!
Fukamachi trying to control the position but Kamakazi is working away.
Fukamachi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fukamachi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kamakazi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kamakazi is looking for a sweep.

Fukamachi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kamakazi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Fukamachi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kamakazi, who protects the arm well.
Kamakazi is trying to control Fukamachi's posture but Fukamachi avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kamakazi tries to buck Fukamachi off but Fukamachi is having none of it.
Fukamachi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kamakazi!
Kamakazi is looking to get to half guard.
Fukamachi landing shots from mount.
Fukamachi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamakazi is looking to escape.
Kamakazi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fukamachi on the ground.
Fukamachi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi lands a big shot there that rocks Kamakazi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fukamachi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kamakazi hang on?
Fukamachi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamakazi is looking to escape.

Fukamachi looking to secure an arm triangle but Kamakazi defends it well.
Fukamachi unloading with bombs!
Sho Fukamachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fukamachi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fukamachi thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi is trying desperately to improve position.
Fukamachi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kamakazi hang on?
Kamakazi tries to hold on but Fukamachi pushes him away.
Fukamachi with the ground and pound from mount.
Fukamachi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fukamachi dominating with strikes here.
Fukamachi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kamakazi looks a forlorn figure.
Kid Kamakazi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Fukamachi is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Fukamachi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sho Fukamachi!