PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox has chosen Sanford and Son as his entrance music. 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.

Higashikuni
vs
Fox

162 cm
25
146 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

150 cm
29
140 lbs
27 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brute

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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsu Higashikuni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Red Fox!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox throws a leg kick but Higashikuni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fox swings for the body but Higashikuni moves out of range.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Fox throws out a loose jab but Higashikuni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fox swings for the body but Higashikuni moves out of range.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higashikuni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fox lands a nice shot to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Higashikuni.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Higashikuni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fox regains half guard, as Higashikuni was trying to land strikes.
Fox is trying to maintain the position but Higashikuni is very close to passing his half guard.
Higashikuni is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni wants to free his trapped foot but Fox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Higashikuni is working hard here to advance position.
Fox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Higashikuni is pressing down on Fox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fox is holding on for now.
Higashikuni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Higashikuni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Higashikuni's back!
Fox doesn't have the hooks in and Higashikuni manages to turn into his guard.
Fox 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.
Higashikuni wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Fox will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Higashikuni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fox is on top in guard.

Higashikuni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higashikuni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fox is one step ahead there.
Higashikuni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Higashikuni looking for a sweep. Not yet Higashikuni, not yet.
Fox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Higashikuni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fox chips away with some ground and pound.
Fox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fox preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox looking to pass the guard.
Higashikuni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fox wants to pass the guard but Higashikuni is keeping the position.
Higashikuni 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.
Higashikuni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Higashikuni landing strikes from the mount.
Fox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Higashikuni is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Higashikuni lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fox hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox is squirming around, avoiding Higashikuni's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni scoring with strikes but Fox is staying in there.
Higashikuni throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Higashikuni tries to control but Fox wriggling away.
Higashikuni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fox wants to hold on but Higashikuni pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Higashikuni controlling from mount.
Fox manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fox is trying to get back to full guard.

Fox pushes Higashikuni off and gets back to his feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands a slapping body shot.
Fox takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Higashikuni.
Fox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fox trying to hold on to Higashikuni's head to control him but Higashikuni postures up.

Fox is defending against the submission attempts here by Higashikuni.
Fox trying to hold on to Higashikuni's head to control him but Higashikuni postures up.
Higashikuni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fox!
Fox is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Higashikuni cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox is working to get back to half guard.
Higashikuni lands a big elbow.
Higashikuni landing shots from mount.
Higashikuni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fox is looking to get to half guard.
Fox gets back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Higashikuni.
Fox is in trouble now - Higashikuni has advanced to mount!
Higashikuni trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Higashikuni lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fox tries to hold on but Higashikuni postures up.
Higashikuni has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fox's face.
Fox tries to reverse the position but Higashikuni maintains control.
Higashikuni wants to control the pace but Fox is squirming around nicely.
Higashikuni landing strikes from the mount and Fox is in trouble!
Higashikuni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fox is looking to escape.
Fox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox tries to buck Higashikuni off but he can't manage it.
Fox is looking to improve his position but Higashikuni isn't that keen on the idea.
Higashikuni punishing his opponent with strikes.
Higashikuni looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fox is looking to get to half guard.
Higashikuni tries to control but Fox wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Higashikuni cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Higashikuni connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Higashikuni lands a big shot there that rocks Fox but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni with good strikes from the mount here!
Higashikuni fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Higashikuni landing shots from mount.
Fox is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Fox that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Higashikuni has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fox's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox is in a horrible position here. Higashikuni smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Higashikuni lands a nice shot to the head.
Higashikuni raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox can't escape the position.
BOOM! Higashikuni connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fox is in a horrible position here. Higashikuni smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsu Higashikuni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

An inside leg kick lands from Higashikuni.
Fox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fox throws a low kick, looking for Higashikuni's leg but Higashikuni calmly moves out of range.
Higashikuni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fox slips under a jab.
Fox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Higashikuni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fox throws a leg kick
and Higashikuni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fox leaves Higashikuni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Higashikuni looks to throw the jab but Fox is out of range.
Higashikuni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higashikuni with a nice cross.
Higashikuni ducks under a wild hook from Fox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Higashikuni misses with a looping right.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higashikuni.
Fox avoids the body shot from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Higashikuni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fox throws a leg kick but Higashikuni moved away.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higashikuni.
Fox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Higashikuni tries for a takedown but Fox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Higashikuni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higashikuni.
Jab from Higashikuni.
Katsu Higashikuni is winning the standup battle so far.
Fox misses with a looping left.
Fox throws a series of punches but Higashikuni avoids them all with ease.
Higashikuni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Fox.
Fox throws a series of punches but Higashikuni moves out of range.
Fox throws a shot from downtown. Higashikuni moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Higashikuni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Higashikuni is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Higashikuni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fox misses with a left hand
and Higashikuni counters with a left to the body.
Higashikuni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higashikuni moves away.
Fox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Higashikuni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Higashikuni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higashikuni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Higashikuni misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Higashikuni with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Fox throws a jab when Higashikuni was well out of range.
Higashikuni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Fox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higashikuni ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Fox throws a jab but it's blocked by Higashikuni.
Higashikuni takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Fox.
Fox throws out a loose jab but Higashikuni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fox misses with a hook to the body
and Higashikuni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fox thinking.
Higashikuni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fox.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to slow Higashikuni down by chopping away at his legs.
Red Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Higashikuni clobbers Fox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Higashikuni.
Higashikuni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Higashikuni's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higashikuni dips to his left and cracks Fox with an uppercut!
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higashikuni moves away.
Higashikuni throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Higashikuni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Fox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higashikuni manages to avoid it.
Fox throws a poor cross that misses
and Higashikuni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fox misses with a looping right.
Higashikuni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fox.
Higashikuni throws a hook to the side of Fox's head but Fox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni moves out of range as Fox throws a body kick.
Fox throws a hook to the side of Higashikuni's head but Higashikuni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higashikuni scores with a nice strike.
Higashikuni ducks right into an uppercut from Fox.
Higashikuni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fox's hands.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Higashikuni circles away.
Fox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Higashikuni fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox swings for the body but Higashikuni moves out of range.
Fox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higashikuni connects with a single shot there.
Higashikuni is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.
Fox throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Higashikuni 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to bum rush Higashikuni with a series of wild strikes but Higashikuni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Higashikuni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fox was well out of range. Poor timing from Higashikuni.
Fox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Higashikuni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fox has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higashikuni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fox to score with a decent uppercut.
Higashikuni throws a one two combo.
Higashikuni throws a lazy right hand but Fox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fox misses with a straight left.
Fox blocks a jab.
Higashikuni moves out of range as Fox strikes.
Fox tries for a takedown but Higashikuni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fox misses with a wild body shot.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Higashikuni lands a jab.
Higashikuni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fox pinned against the cage. Fox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Higashikuni walks into a left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Higashikuni. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Higashikuni throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Fox counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Higashikuni!
Higashikuni working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a big shot there that rocks Higashikuni but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fox with good strikes from the mount here!

Higashikuni is rocked!
Fox looking to finish Higashikuni with some ground and pound. This is bad for Higashikuni!
Oh Higashikuni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fox lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Higashikuni! Fox sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Higashikuni and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Red Fox!
Red Fox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.