PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Misuaksual Lutuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Freitas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lutuka
vs
Freitas

182 cm
24
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Misuaksual Lutuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joao Freitas!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freitas is looking to clinch but Lutuka is avoiding it.
Freitas misses with a takedown attempt - Lutuka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lutuka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lutuka shoots in for a takedown but Freitas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lutuka looks for a takedown but Freitas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuaksual Lutuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutuka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lutuka.
Lutuka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Freitas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Lutuka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Freitas's half guard.

Lutuka is working for a submission of some sort.
Lutuka is breathing heavily.
Lutuka is pressing down on Freitas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Freitas is holding on for now.

Lutuka is working for a kimura but Freitas is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutuka is thwarting Freitas's attempts to control the position.
Freitas wants to improve his position but Lutuka is controlling well.

Lutuka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Freitas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lutuka.

Lutuka is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freitas is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freitas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Freitas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freitas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lutuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freitas is keeping the position for now.
Freitas trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Freitas working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joao Freitas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Freitas throws a nice looking combination but Lutuka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lutuka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Freitas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Lutuka has gone for a leg lock! Freitas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lutuka's guard.
Lutuka keeping moving, preventing Freitas from controlling successfully.

Lutuka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Freitas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Freitas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Lutuka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Freitas uses it to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Freitas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lutuka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lutuka regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freitas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Freitas wants to control but Lutuka is keeping him busy.
Lutuka wants to get back to full guard but Freitas has passed into side control.
Lutuka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freitas trying to control the position but Lutuka is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Misuaksual Lutuka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Freitas stuffs the takedown.
Lutuka looks for a takedown but Freitas sprawls well.
Misuaksual Lutuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lutuka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuaksual Lutuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutuka shoots for a double leg takedown but Freitas sprawls well. He's pushed Lutuka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Freitas shoots in but Lutuka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freitas shoots for a takedown but Lutuka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lutuka moves out of range of the body kick from Freitas.
Lutuka shoots in looking for a takedown but Freitas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lutuka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lutuka slaps away a takedown attempt from Freitas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freitas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lutuka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lutuka tries for a takedown but Freitas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas moves in looking to clinch but Lutuka pushes him off.
Lutuka stuffs the takedown attempt from Freitas. Freitas gets slowly back to his feet.
Lutuka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freitas pinned against the cage. Freitas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lutuka leaves Freitas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Freitas gets caught flat footed, as Lutuka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Freitas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lutuka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freitas is on top in guard.

Lutuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freitas defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lutuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freitas defends it easily.
Lutuka wants to improve his position but instead Freitas has moved into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freitas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lutuka is not content to let Freitas control the position.
Lutuka is trying to stand up here but Freitas is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lutuka has hold of Freitas's hands but Freitas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Freitas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lutuka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Freitas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lutuka's head.

Lutuka actively working from the bottom here.
Lutuka is trying to get back to full guard.

Lutuka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freitas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lutuka defending well though.
Lutuka pushes Freitas off looking to stand but Freitas dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freitas drops an elbow to the side of Lutuka's head.
Freitas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lutuka keeps working.
Freitas wants to get back to his feet.
Lutuka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Freitas trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lutuka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Freitas stacks Lutuka on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Freitas!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lutuka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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!

Lutuka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Misuaksual Lutuka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lutuka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lutuka showed some decent athleticism there.

Lutuka is looking for a kimura here.

Lutuka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freitas is just riding it out for now. Lutuka eventually gives up the hold.

Lutuka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Freitas defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lutuka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Freitas has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freitas is defending against the submission attempts here by Lutuka.
Freitas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Freitas 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.
Lutuka postures up.

Freitas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lutuka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Freitas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Freitas has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lutuka working for submissions but it's allowed Freitas to get to half guard.
Lutuka wants to get back to full guard.
Lutuka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Freitas trying to control the pace.
Freitas wants to stand up but Lutuka has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lutuka is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Freitas is working for a submission of some sort.
Lutuka is trying to get back to full guard.

Lutuka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lutuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Freitas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lutuka to the mat! Lutuka manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lutuka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Lutuka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Freitas wanted to stand there but Lutuka had control of the position.

Freitas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lutuka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Freitas has managed to get both his arms back between Lutuka's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freitas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lutuka swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lutuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freitas defends it easily.
Misuaksual Lutuka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lutuka is looking for a triangle but Freitas pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Misuaksual Lutuka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lutuka 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Misuaksual Lutuka!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Misuaksual Lutuka!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Misuaksual Lutuka!

Misuaksual Lutuka wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Misuaksual Lutuka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.