PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between R J MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiguro Kamoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamoko has chosen Cathedral - Voodoo Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jiguro Kamoko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

J MacReady
vs
Kamoko

186 cm
29
210 lbs
23 - 19 - 0

180 cm
25
216 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, R J MacReady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jiguro Kamoko!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamoko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacReady stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacReady looks for the body kick but Kamoko saw that one coming.
MacReady walks into a stiff left hand from Kamoko.
Kamoko slips under a jab from MacReady.
MacReady scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacReady missing with a left hand there. Kamoko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacReady.
MacReady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamoko lands with an overhand left.
Kamoko avoids the head kick by MacReady.
Kamoko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kamoko scores with a nice head shot.
Kamoko tests MacReady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacReady jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacReady fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamoko lands with an overhand left.
MacReady takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
R J MacReady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamoko. MacReady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamoko misses with an uppercut
and MacReady counters with a series of strikes. Kamoko will be more careful next time no doubt.
MacReady takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamoko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacReady.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from MacReady.
MacReady misses with the combination.
Kamoko misses with a left hand
and MacReady counters with a lovely straight right hand!
R J MacReady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamoko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamoko misses the shot to the body.
MacReady smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Kamoko.
Nice takedown defense from MacReady. No joy for Kamoko on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamoko. MacReady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamoko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
MacReady misses with a two punch combination.
Kamoko needs to keep his hands up - MacReady had a free shot at his head there.
MacReady misses the shot to the body.
MacReady takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacReady leaves Kamoko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
R J MacReady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiguro Kamoko.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacReady.
MacReady moves out of range as Kamoko strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko tries to move into range but MacReady moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacReady looks to land a combination but Kamoko avoids it well.
Kamoko dives in and grabs MacReady's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacReady pushes down on Kamoko's head and hops out.
Kamoko throws a lazy right hand but MacReady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacReady throws an overhand right that lands on Kamoko's shoulder, as Kamoko tries to avoid the shot.
MacReady looks to land a combination. Kamoko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from MacReady. Those never looked like landing.

MacReady drops Kamoko with a beautiful combination! Kamoko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - MacReady is looking for the KO!

It looks like Jiguro Kamoko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamoko throws a big shot that misses.
Kamoko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacReady had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
MacReady scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamoko takes one to the chin there.
MacReady lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamoko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamoko.
Kamoko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacReady.
Kamoko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacReady.
Kamoko looks to land a right hand but MacReady moved out of range.
MacReady showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamoko.
Kamoko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamoko misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamoko connects with a crisp jab.
MacReady throws a leg kick
and Kamoko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacReady misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

R J MacReady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jiguro Kamoko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A solid leg kick lands there for MacReady.
Kamoko lands with an overhand left.
MacReady scores with a leg kick.
Kamoko motions for MacReady to come forward. Kamoko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamoko checks a leg kick.
Kamoko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacReady throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
MacReady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacReady misses with the combination.
MacReady swinging wildly here.
MacReady thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamoko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacReady looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamoko is just out of range.
MacReady throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kamoko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamoko throws a hook but MacReady blocks it.
Kamoko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamoko moves out of range as MacReady strikes.
MacReady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamoko.
MacReady throws an off balance right hand
and Kamoko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacReady throws a nice looking combination but Kamoko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamoko. That snapped MacReady's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacReady.
Kamoko tests MacReady's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacReady.
MacReady looks for the body kick but Kamoko saw that one coming.
R J MacReady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamoko misses with an uppercut. MacReady saw that one coming.
MacReady misses with a body shot.
MacReady thows a body shot but no joy.
Kamoko dodges the punch combination from MacReady.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacReady scores with a hook to the body. Kamoko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacReady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamoko connects with a crisp jab.
MacReady slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamoko.
MacReady swinging wildly here.
MacReady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamoko.
MacReady looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab by MacReady.
MacReady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamoko.
Kamoko misses with a series of wild punches.
MacReady misses with a wild body shot.
Kamoko scores with a jab.
Kamoko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamoko misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamoko is just out of range.
Kamoko lands a body shot.
Kamoko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacReady.
Kamoko lands with an uppercut that bounces MacReady off the cage and back into range.
MacReady misses with a wild combination.
Kamoko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacReady.
Kamoko throws a leg kick
and MacReady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kamoko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
MacReady is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
MacReady is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kamoko connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jiguro Kamoko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jiguro Kamoko's cut.
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. 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.

Kamoko throws a leg kick but MacReady sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
MacReady ducks under a wild hook from Kamoko.
Nice uppercut there from MacReady.
Kamoko throws a looping overhand right but MacReady ducks down to avoid it.
MacReady throws a hook to the side of Kamoko's head but Kamoko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacReady throws a right and a left that Kamoko avoids nicely.
MacReady misses with a body shot.
MacReady walks into a stiff left hand from Kamoko.
MacReady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamoko tries to move into range but MacReady moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacReady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamoko.
Kamoko throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacReady throws the left hand but Kamoko avoids the punch easily.
R J MacReady is winning the standup battle so far.
MacReady fails to land with a series of punches.
MacReady misses the shot to the body.
Kamoko just misses with a punch to the body.
MacReady throws a series of punches but Kamoko moves out of range.
MacReady misses with a body shot.
MacReady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacReady avoids the body shot from Kamoko.
MacReady misses with a jab to the body

and Kamoko counters with a shoot takedown. MacReady fights it but they end up in guard.
MacReady keeping full guard, as Kamoko tries to pass.
Kamoko with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kamoko with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacReady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamoko is one step ahead there.
Kamoko throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacReady avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacReady wants to sweep but no luck.
MacReady is working hard here to advance position.
Kamoko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamoko is looking to work some ground and pound but MacReady has wrist control.
Kamoko trying to control the position from guard on top but MacReady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamoko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko won't allow MacReady to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamoko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacReady has momentary wrist control but Kamoko slips an elbow through the middle.
Kamoko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Kamoko has gone for a leg lock! MacReady slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kamoko's guard.

Kamoko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamoko is on top in guard.
MacReady keeping moving, preventing Kamoko from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko throwing strikes from guard but MacReady blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamoko is looking to work some ground and pound but MacReady has wrist control.
Kamoko wants to control from the top but MacReady keeps moving.
Kamoko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamoko wants to pass the guard but MacReady is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamoko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacReady wants to sweep here but Kamoko controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiguro Kamoko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kamoko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiguro Kamoko!
An intense looking Jiguro Kamoko took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night! ALL DAY!'.