PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Pitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weed Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pitman
vs
Kush

185 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Pitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Weed Kush!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Pitman does no damage.
Pitman tests Kush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pitman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Weed Kush has been cut.
Pitman digs a good body shot into Kush's ribs.
Pitman feints a jab promting Kush to slip. Pitman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kush slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kush's head.
Pitman cracks Kush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Pitman.
Kush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pitman counters with a one-two to the body.
Pitman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kush is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitman scores with a one two! Kush had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Henry Pitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kush looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitman lands a two punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of Kush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kush shoots in but Pitman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left lands for Pitman.
Pitman lands a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pitman.
Pitman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kush backs up against the cage.
Kush takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pitman scores with a nice strike.
Pitman lands a slapping body shot.
Pitman jabs at Kush's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kush takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pitman with a jab.
Pitman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kush momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Pitman scores with a four punch combination!
Pitman really is a fat lump.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Pitman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Weed Kush's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pitman thuds his right hand into Kush's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pitman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kush has time to react.
Pitman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kush.
Pitman scores with the left hand. Kush knows he should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kush is breathing heavily.
Pitman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pitman throws a good cross that connects.
Kush walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pitman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kush with that takedown attempt.
Henry Pitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weed Kush.
Pitman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pitman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kush back to the cage. Pitman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kush has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pitman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pitman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pitman!
Henry Pitman is winning the standup battle so far.
Kush takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pitman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pitman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pitman closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitman throws a one two combo.
Pitman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pitman lands a nice hook to Kush's body. Kush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Kush or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitman which made him look bad.
Kush misses with a takedown
and Pitman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Pitman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Weed Kush's cut.
That's time! Pitman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pitman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kush's hands.
Pitman scores with a nice strike.
Pitman is working the combinations to good effect here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kush.
Pitman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kush moves forwards but Pitman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pitman counters with a three punch combo that has Kush backing up. Kush nods at Pitman to acknowledge the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pitman.
Pitman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kush eats them both and turns towards Pitman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pitman jabs at Kush's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pitman!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitman catches Kush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henry Pitman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kush shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pitman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pitman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pitman throws a series of strikes that have Kush backpedaling.
Pitman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kush moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kush dives in and grabs Pitman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pitman pushes down on Kush's head and hops out.
Henry Pitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weed Kush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pitman.
Pitman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kush misses with a takedown attempt - Pitman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Pitman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pitman 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Pitman!