PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Game
vs
Mutou

180 cm
26
217 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
213 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear
Hellbent

Meet the Future

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Game!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Game shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mutou doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Game counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Game.
Game misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutou stalling against the cage.
Game tries to throw a body punch but Mutou avoids it by throwing Game back against the cage.
Game lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mutou tries for a takedown but Game manages to get underhooks.
Game is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Game tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutou's elbow.
Game stalling in the clinch but Mutou improves position.
Game working aggressively here.
Mutou wants a takedown but no success here.
Nick Game has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Game gets underhooks to prevent Mutou's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Game lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mutou backwards.
Game lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mutou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mutou is pushing Game up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Game lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mutou or not.
Game lands a shoulder strike.
Mutou is looking for a takedown.
Mutou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mutou looking to slow down the pace here.
Mutou tries for a takedown. No joy.
Game throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mutous head.
Game misses with a body punch.
Game lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutou tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Game fails to land.
Game tries to throw a body punch but Mutou avoids it by throwing Game back against the cage.
Game scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mutou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Game after a bit of a struggle.
Game struggles to land a body shot inside as Mutou controls his hands.
Game fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Game tries to throw a body punch but Mutou avoids it by throwing Game back against the cage.
Game lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Game is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mutou is keeping busy.
Game swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Game lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Game cracks Mutou with a nice body shot.
Game goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Game pushes Mutou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Game can't find room to land a body shot as Mutou controls the action.
Game tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutou's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mutou tightens his grip and picks Game up, before dumping him to the ground. Game manages to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Game blocks nicely.
Game working a defensive guard here.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Game is trying to keep Mutou in close.
Game wants to sweep here but Mutou controlling him for the moment.
Game is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mutou tries to roll over but Game keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Game throwing shots but Mutou is blocking nicely.
Mutou wants to get back to full guard.
Game is looking to take a break and control but Mutou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Game stalling.
Game wants to free his trapped foot but Mutou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Game dominated that round.
That's time! Game's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mutou shoots in but no luck this time.
Game throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Game lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Game as he avoids it easily.
We've been told by Game's head coaches at Miyagi Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mutou blocks the body kick.
Game throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mutou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Game moves into the clinch.
Nick Game has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Game misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mutou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Game is keeping busy.
Nick Game has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Game misses with some punches.
Game prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Game misses with a hook to the ribs.
Game misses with a punch to the body.
Game misses with the head strike.
Game is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mutou blocks a body shot from Game.
Mutou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Game prevents it.
Game throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutou.
Game tries to throw a body punch but Mutou avoids it by throwing Game back against the cage.
Game lands a shoulder strike.
Mutou is looking to control Game's arms but Game gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mutou has his back to the cage.
Game stops a takedown attempt from Mutou.
Nice body punch from Game.
Mutou blocks an uppercut.
Game lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Game tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutou blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Game as the two fighters clinch.
Mutou blocking some punches.
Game misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Game fails to land.
Mutou is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Game scores with a nice short uppercut.
Game tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Game lands a shoulder strike.
Mutou just leaning against Game, taking a breather.
Game working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mutou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Game is keeping busy.

Mutou is trying to trip Game. He has hold of a leg but Game is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mutou persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Game blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Game working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Game uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Game!
Game wants to control from the top but Mutou keeps moving.
Mutou looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutou, not yet.
Game has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mutou lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Game!
Game manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Game wants to improve his position but Mutou is controlling well.
Game tries to kick Mutou off but Mutou keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mutou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Game gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Game looking for a sweep. Not yet Game, not yet.
Game has momentary wrist control but Mutou slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mutou trying to control but Game is working from the bottom.
Mutou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Game dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Game misses with a wild combination.
Game lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Game.
Mutou blocks a jab.
Game throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Game sprawls well. Game wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mutou gets slowly back to his feet.
Nick Game seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Game displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mutou.
Game throws a lazy head kick

and Mutou counters with a single leg into guard. Game didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou postures up.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Game is pulling down on Mutou's head to control his posture.
Mutou connects with a couple of short punches.
Mutou looking to pass the guard.
Game controls Mutou momentarily but Mutou frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mutou tries to free his leg and advance position but Game is retaining full guard.
Keiji Mutou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mutou connects with a couple of short punches.
Mutou postures up in Game's guard and throws a big left but Game blocks it.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mutou working his ground and pound in the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Game trying to keep a closed guard but Mutou is proving a slippery customer.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mutou won't allow Game to sweep him here.
Mutou wants to pass the guard but Game is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou won't allow Game to sweep him here.
Game wants to improve his position but instead Mutou has moved into half guard.
Game makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou is in close to Game's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mutou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mutou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nick Game is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Game is pulling down on Mutou's head. It's preventing any offense from Mutou, at least for the moment.
Mutou throws a strike but Game rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mutou looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutou, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Game controls the pace.
Mutou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mutou wants to hit a switch here but Game passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mutou there!
Game looking to control but Mutou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keiji Mutou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Game is really struggling to control Mutou but he's trying to hold on to the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Mutou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Game 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Game!
A very excited looking Nick Game made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.