PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kain Highwind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Takata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Highwind
vs
Takata

176 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
29
143 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hellbent, Inc.™

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Highwind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinya Takata!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Highwind walks into a straight right hand from Takata.
Takata throws a right hand that misses

and Highwind counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Highwind makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Highwind throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Highwind crunches a lovely knee into Takata's ribcage.
Highwind lands a body punch.
Takata is trying to break free.
Highwind crunches a lovely knee into Takata's ribcage.
Takata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Highwind.
Takata wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Highwind.
Highwind lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Highwind.
Highwind lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takata or not.

Takata manages to break the clinch.
Takata misses the jab.
Takata misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Highwind tenderised Takata's leg. Takata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takata throws out a loose jab but Highwind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Highwind throws a series of punches but Takata avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Takata.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Highwind checks a leg kick.
Takata throws a nice looking combination but Highwind bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highwind counters with a nice uppercut.
Takata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Highwind counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takata misses with a combination
and Highwind counters with a leg kick.
Takata looks gassed!
Highwind lands a high kick!
Takata throws a lazy uppercut
and Highwind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Highwind. No joy for Takata on that attempt.
Highwind lands with a nice combination. Takata backs away looking to recover.
Takata is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Highwind.
A left lands for Highwind.
Takata misses with a hook
and Highwind counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highwind lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Highwind closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Highwind obliges.
Highwind stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Highwind.
Highwind scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Highwind is leaning against Takata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Highwind utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Highwind lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Highwind.
Highwind gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Highwind lands a right hand.
Highwind lands a right hand.
Highwind stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Highwind lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Highwind leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Highwind lands a hook to the side of the head.
Highwind unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takata lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Highwind.
Takata can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Highwind.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Highwind.
Highwind lands an elbow that stopped Takata in his tracks for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Highwind.
Highwind lands an elbow just above Takata 's eye.
Highwind lands a nice knee to the body.
Highwind lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Highwind lands an elbow inside that Takata shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Highwind.
Highwind lands a damaging elbow.
Highwind will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takata up against the cage.
Takata can't break the clinch.
Highwind lands a damaging elbow.
Highwind is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Highwind utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Highwind.
Highwind just leaning against Takata, taking a breather.
Highwind lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Highwind lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Highwind lands a hook that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
Highwind manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Highwind lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takata is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Highwind digs a right hand into Takata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takata's gas tank.
A bit of stalling here from Highwind.
Highwind lands an elbow that stopped Takata in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Highwind scores with a nice short uppercut.
Highwind keeps control of Takata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Highwind.
Highwind slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Highwind as the two fighters clinch.
Highwind utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takata takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Highwind lands a nice elbow.
Takata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Highwind has him pressed against the cage.
Takata wants to break free but Highwind has control.
Takata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Highwind taking a breather.
Highwind gets through Takata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab by Highwind.
Takata misses with a straight left.
Takata shoots in but no luck this time.
Takata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Highwind holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Highwind lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Highwind has him pressed against the cage.
Takata is trying to force a seperation but Highwind has the dominant position.
Highwind landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Highwind gets through Takata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Highwind lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takata or not.
Highwind slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Highwind.
Knees in the clinch landing for Highwind.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Highwind has him pressed against the cage.
Highwind lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Highwind.
Knees in the clinch landing for Highwind.
Highwind lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Shinya Takata has been cut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Highwind lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Highwind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takatas head.
A right hook to the body lands for Highwind.
Highwind has Takata pressed against the cage, preventing Takata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Highwind lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takata.
Highwind keeps control of Takata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Highwind comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Highwind lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Highwind keeps control of Takata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Highwind scores with a hook to the body.
Highwind scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Highwind lands an elbow just above Takata 's eye.
A right hook to the body lands for Highwind.
A right handed body shot lands from Highwind.
Takata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Highwind keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takata's efforts to push away.
Highwind holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Highwind lands a damaging elbow.
Highwind pushes Takata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Highwind using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Highwind.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind working Takata over with knees to the body.
Takata takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takata working hard to break the clinch.
Highwind scores with a hook to the body.
Takata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Highwind scores with a nice hook to the head.
Highwind comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Highwind lands a body punch.
Highwind landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Highwind presses Takata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Highwind landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Highwind holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Highwind lands a shoulder strike.
Highwind lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Highwind landing knees to the body.
Highwind taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Highwind.
Takata tries to break free but Highwind pushes him back against the cage.
Highwind prevents Takata from breaking the clinch.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Highwind has him pressed against the cage.
Highwind lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takata takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takata wants to get back to striking at distance but Highwind won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takata is trying to force a seperation but Highwind has the dominant position.
A short right from Highwind on the inside.
A short right from Highwind on the inside.
Highwind lands a damaging elbow.
Takata wants to break free but Highwind has control.
Highwind lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takata as Highwind tries to tie him up.
Highwind lands a damaging elbow.
Takata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Highwind stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Highwind unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takata lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takata is trying to push Highwind away but Highwind has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Highwind scores with a shot to the side of Takata's head.
Highwind pushes Takata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Highwind landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Highwind lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
Highwind lands a left hand.
Highwind stalling the fight.
Takata is trying to force a seperation but Highwind has the dominant position.
Takata working hard to break the clinch.
Takata tries to break the clinch but Highwind is controlling the position.
Takata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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.
Highwind tries to land knees in the clinch but Takata avoids the damage to the body.
Takata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Highwind lands a nice uppercut.
Highwind is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takata can do to turn this around?
Nice elbow from Highwind.
Takata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Highwind working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takata is looking to break free of the clinch but Highwind has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Highwind.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Highwind has him pressed against the cage.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Highwind is controlling him.
Highwind just leaning against Takata, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Takata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Highwind lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Highwind prevents Takata from breaking the clinch.
Highwind lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Highwind works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Highwind is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takata is looking to break free of the clinch but Highwind has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kain Highwind dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shinya Takata's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Highwind scores with a jab.
Highwind dodges the punch combination from Takata.
Takata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Highwind counters with a body kick.
Takata misses with a leg kick.
Takata misses with a hook
and Highwind counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Highwind. That snapped Takata's head back.
Takata takes a swing at Highwind's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takata.
Highwind jabs Takata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takata misses with a double jab
and Highwind counters with a low kick, right behind Takata 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Takata gets tackled into the cage by Highwind. Highwind maintains the clinch.
Takata wants to get back to striking at distance but Highwind won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Highwind.
Highwind scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Highwind - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Highwind.
A nice left hand lands by Highwind.
Highwind lands a knee to the body.
Highwind works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Highwind presses Takata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takata is trying to push Highwind away but Highwind has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Highwind content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Highwind softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Highwind throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Highwind takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Highwind lands a nice knee to the body.
Highwind has Takata pressed against the cage.
Highwind lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Highwind.
A frustrated look appears on Takata's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind lands a good knee to the midsection. Takata won't want to take too many of those.

Takata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Highwind is looking to clinch but Takata is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Highwind as Takata shoots in.
Kain Highwind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takata thows a leg kick but Highwind checks it
and Highwind counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takata's knee momentarily.
Takata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takata throws an off balance right hand
and Highwind counters with a good low kick that Takata was not able to check.
Highwind thumps Takata with a low kick.
No joy there for Highwind, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Takata. Beautiful body shot.
Takata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Highwind counters with a low kick, right behind Takata 's knee.
Highwind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takata throws a leg kick

and Highwind holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takata takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Highwind.
Highwind lands with a left to the head.
Highwind gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Highwind.
Highwind scores with a shot to the side of Takata's head.
Takata working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Highwind - that landed with a thud.
Takata is trying to break free.
Highwind lands a nice knee to the body.
Highwind lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Highwind.
Highwind lands an elbow that stopped Takata in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Highwind.
Takata is trying to force a seperation but Highwind has the dominant position.
Takata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Highwind lands an elbow inside that Takata shrugs off.
Highwind works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Highwind unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shinya Takata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Highwind - that landed with a thud.
Highwind lands a hook that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
Highwind prevents Takata from breaking the clinch.
Highwind slows down the pace here.
Highwind has Takata pressed against the cage, preventing Takata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kain Highwind is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Highwind working Takata over with knees to the body.
Takata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Highwind has him pressed against the cage.

Takata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takata. Highwind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Highwind moves into the clinch successfully.
Takata is trying to break free.
Highwind lands a hook to the side of the head.
Highwind lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Highwind.
Takata working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Highwind scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Highwind.
Highwind lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kain Highwind showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Highwind has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kain Highwind!