PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beast Of The East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batou Otsuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otsuka has chosen Lithium Flower as his entrance music. Batou Otsuka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Of The East
vs
Otsuka

178 cm
19
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beast Of The East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Batou Otsuka!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The East feints and as Otsuka raises his hands in defense, The East changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The East trying to control the position from guard on top but Otsuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Otsuka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The East pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Otsuka is keeping the position for now.

The East got a little sloppy there for a moment and Otsuka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The East has managed to get both his arms back between Otsuka's legs - danger averted.
The East scoring with some ground and pound.
The East tries to free his leg and advance position but Otsuka is retaining full guard.

Otsuka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The East loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The East has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Otsuka is trying to control the position but The East postures up.

The East drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The East jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otsuka keeping moving, preventing The East from controlling successfully.

Otsuka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The East can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Otsuka looking for a sweep. Not yet Otsuka, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The East trying to control the position from guard on top but Otsuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The East throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Otsuka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Otsuka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! The East has picked Otsuka up and slammed him! Otsuka can't keep hold of the triangle and The East manages to pass to side control!
Otsuka is not content to let The East control the position.
The East throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The East tries to advance to mount but Otsuka denies him.
Check out the look on The East's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Otsuka tries to bench press The East off him but The East keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The East landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The East throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The East is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Otsuka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Otsuka regains half guard.

The East is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Otsuka sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otsuka tries to get to full guard but The East has control of the leg.
The East trying to mount his opponent but Otsuka defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otsuka is trying to get back to full guard.
The East working over Otsuka with some ground and pound. Otsuka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Otsuka gets full guard.
The East postures up.
The East looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The East passes Otsuka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The East drops an elbow to the side of Otsuka's head.
Otsuka is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from The East there.

Otsuka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The East pulls his head out easily.

Otsuka is defending against the submission attempts here by The East.
The East thows a huge punch but Otsuka dodges it nicely.
Otsuka trying to control from the bottom.
The East missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The East is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Otsuka gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The East wants to pass the guard but Otsuka is keeping the position.

Otsuka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The East throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otsuka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The East.
The East pushes down on Otsuka's leg and manages to get into half guard.

The East is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Otsuka sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otsuka works his way to full guard. Good work.
The East pushes down on Otsuka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Otsuka trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Otsuka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Otsuka is looking to clinch but The East is avoiding it.
Otsuka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The East at a distance.
Otsuka takes a swing at The East's ribcage but misses.

Otsuka forces The East back against the cage and clinches.
The East throws a knee to the head but misses.
The East with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

The East jumps guard.
The East can't keep his opponent in guard - Otsuka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Otsuka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The East defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The East is refusing to be controlled, as Otsuka sits in half guard.
Otsuka is pressing down on The East's thigh, looking to free his foot. The East is holding on for now.
The East regains full guard. Nicely done.

The East is looking for a triangle but Otsuka pushes his legs off easily.
The East keeping moving, preventing Otsuka from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Otsuka throws a big right hand that misses.
The East is trying to keep Otsuka in close.
Otsuka trying to control the position from guard on top but The East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The East is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The East looking for a sweep. Not yet The East, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Otsuka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The East.
Otsuka misses with a double jab
and The East counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batou Otsuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Otsuka.
The East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beast Of The East is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otsuka throws a series of punches but The East avoids them all with ease.
The East swats away the attempt to clinch by Otsuka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otsuka throws a looping overhand right but The East ducks down to avoid it.
Otsuka throws a jab but it's blocked by The East.
The East has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

The East scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otsuka is trying to control but can't.
The East trying to mount his opponent but Otsuka defends it.
The East thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The East is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Otsuka sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The East not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The East sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Otsuka defending well though.
Otsuka trying to control here.

Otsuka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The East in particular looking to stall.
Otsuka tries to get to full guard but The East has control of the leg.

The East is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Otsuka defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otsuka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Otsuka.
Otsuka is trying to keep The East in close.

The East drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The East jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The East forces his way into half guard.
Otsuka regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The East trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beast Of The East overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Otsuka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Otsuka keeping full guard, as The East tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batou Otsuka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Otsuka tries to clinch there but The East circles away.
Otsuka dodges the punch combination from The East.
The East tries to clinch there but Otsuka circles away.

The East takes the fight into the clinch.

Otsuka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Otsuka.
Otsuka lands with a nice body punch.
The East scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

The East looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Otsuka working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The East trying to control but Otsuka is working from the bottom.

Otsuka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The East is in close to Otsuka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Otsuka keeping full guard, as The East tries to pass.

Otsuka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The East can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Otsuka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Otsuka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The East trying to control but Otsuka is working from the bottom.

Otsuka is looking for a triangle but The East pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The East landing with the ground and pound.
The East trying to control but Otsuka is working from the bottom.
The East lands a couple of digs.
Otsuka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The East trying to control the position from guard on top but Otsuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Otsuka is looking for a triangle but The East pushes his legs off easily.
Otsuka keeping moving, preventing The East from controlling successfully.
The East in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The East missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The East advances position into side control!
Otsuka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

The East looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Otsuka works his way into full mount!
Otsuka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The East is trying to escape the mount.
The East tries to hold on but Otsuka postures up.
The East is squirming around, avoiding Otsuka's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Otsuka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Otsuka wants to control the pace but The East is squirming around nicely.
The East is in all sorts of trouble here.
The East is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otsuka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The East bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The East wants to control from the top but Otsuka keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otsuka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Otsuka doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Beast Of The East.
I think The East has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Beast Of The East!
An out of breath and clearly excited Beast Of The East thanked Fearless Systems Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).