PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jt Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shirahama comes to the cage accompanied by Fade To Black. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shirahama
vs
Colossus

202 cm
28
240 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

194 cm
34
264 lbs
31 - 20 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear
Brute

Brute

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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenichi Shirahama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jt Colossus!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colossus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shirahama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Colossus.

Colossus has closed the distance and engaged Shirahama in a clinch.
Colossus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shirahama's elbow.
Colossus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shirahama blocks an uppercut.
Colossus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Colossus.
Colossus misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colossus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colossus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shirahama blocking some punches.
Colossus tries a body shot but Shirahama blocks it.
Shirahama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Shirahama jumps guard and drags Colossus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Colossus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shirahama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Colossus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shirahama tries to get to full guard but Colossus has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirahama is working hard here to advance position.

Shirahama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shirahama wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is trying to control but can't.
Shirahama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shirahama tries to roll over but Colossus keeps him under control.

Colossus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shirahama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shirahama tries to roll over but Colossus keeps him under control.
Colossus is looking to take a break and control but Shirahama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Shirahama looking for a kimura from the bottom but Colossus passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama regains half guard.
Shirahama is looking for a sweep. Colossus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shirahama is looking to get back to full guard here but Colossus has managed to pass to side control instead.
Colossus trying to control the action but Shirahama is working from the bottom.
Colossus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shirahama haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Colossus's best efforts.
Shirahama wants to control but Colossus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shirahama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Colossus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Colossus's back!
A lull in the action here.
Colossus tries to roll but Shirahama sticks to his back.
Colossus breaks Shirahama's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Colossus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirahama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colossus manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shirahama wants to pass the guard but Colossus is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jt Colossus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shirahama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Colossus is out of range and Shirahama settles back down.
Colossus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Oooooh!!! Colossus has knocked Shirahama down with a huge combo! Colossus steps away and waves a wobbly Shirahama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Shirahama is rocked!

It looks like Kenichi Shirahama has been cut.
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!
Colossus moves in close and cracks Shirahama with a massive right hand! Shirahama, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Colossus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jt Colossus!
Jt Colossus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.