PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kakashi Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nes Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kakashi Hatake has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hatake
vs
Quick

200 cm
25
280 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

190 cm
27
255 lbs
11 - 15 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakashi Hatake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nes Quick!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hatake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Quick's half guard.
Quick is controlling Hatake's trapped leg to prevent Hatake from advancing to side control.
Quick wants to control but Hatake is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Hatake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Quick is pressing down on Hatake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hatake postures up.
Hatake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quick's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatake wants to control from the top but Quick keeps moving.
Quick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hatake is controlling him.

Hatake drops back looking for a leg! Quick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quick manages to kick Hatake off! Hatake jumps back into Quick's guard.
Hatake trying to control the position from guard on top but Quick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatake looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick 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.
Hatake pushing down on Quick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Quick is looking for a sweep. Hatake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hatake seems to be working for a kimura but Quick defends the submission attempt.

Hatake seems to be working for a kimura but Quick defends the submission attempt.
Quick is refusing to be controlled, as Hatake sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quick is trying to get back to full guard.

Hatake wants to work for an arm triangle but Quick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Hatake is looking for a kimura but Quick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hatake to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hatake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quick defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quick gets full guard.
Hatake preventing the sweep.
Hatake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quick's head.
Hatake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Hatake wants to control from the top but Quick keeps moving.

Quick is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Quick tries for a takedown but Hatake manages to get underhooks.
Quick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hatake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Quick can't get the takedown.
Kakashi Hatake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nes Quick.
Quick looks winded!

Hatake pulls guard successfully.
Hatake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Hatake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quick defends it easily.

Hatake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quick is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hatake has his foot on Quick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quick works his way back into a safe position though.

Hatake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quick defends well.

Quick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hatake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quick wants to control from the top but Hatake keeps moving.
Hatake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quick.

Hatake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quick defends well.
Quick scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hatake is looking for a triangle but Quick pushes his legs off easily.
Quick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hatake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatake trying to strike off his back.

Hatake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quick defends it easily.

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

Hatake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Quick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hatake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quick has managed to get both his arms back between Hatake's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Quick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quick shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatake tries to sprawl out of it but Quick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kakashi Hatake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Quick drives through with a takedown into Hatake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Quick should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Quick with a nice head shot there.
Kakashi Hatake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatake swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hatake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quick is aware though and is defending well.
Quick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Hatake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Hatake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hatake has his foot on Quick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quick works his way back into a safe position though.
Hatake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quick trying to control but Hatake is working from the bottom.

Hatake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quick defends it easily.

Hatake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Quick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hatake has his foot on Quick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quick works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hatake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quick scoring with some ground and pound.
Hatake 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.
Quick connects with a couple of short punches.
Quick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Quick connects with a couple of short punches.

Hatake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Quick throwing strikes from guard but Hatake blocks nicely.

Hatake has his foot on Quick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quick works his way back into a safe position though.
Quick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Quick scoring with some ground and pound.

Hatake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Quick wants to pass the guard but Hatake is keeping the position.

Quick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatake keeping moving, preventing Quick from controlling successfully.
Quick scoring with punches to the head and body.

Hatake is looking for a triangle but Quick pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Hatake looking for a guillotine here but Quick defends easily.

Hatake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Quick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 Kakashi Hatake will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Quick throws a jab when Hatake was well out of range.
Quick misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quick is defended easily by Hatake.
Horrible takedown by Hatake or perhaps it was just good defense by Quick which made him look bad.
Hatake shoots in and drives through. Quick sprawls well.
Quick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatake tries for a takedown but Quick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hatake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Quick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Quick winds up and cracks Hatake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Quick working over Hatake with some ground and pound. Hatake looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hatake regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hatake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Hatake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quick stands up over Hatake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Quick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Hatake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hatake has momentary wrist control but Quick slips an elbow through the middle.
Quick scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hatake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quick throwing strikes from guard but Hatake blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatake wants to get back to his feet but Quick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hatake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quick working some strikes from top position.
Quick tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatake is retaining full guard.
Hatake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hatake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quick is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick wants to control from the top but Hatake keeps moving.

Hatake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quick defends it easily.
Quick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Quick cracks Hatake with a solid left hand.

Hatake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kakashi Hatake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Quick postures up in Hatake's guard and throws a big left but Hatake blocks it.

Hatake is looking for a triangle but Quick pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick is working Hatake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hatake keeping moving, preventing Quick from controlling successfully.

Hatake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quick is aware though and is defending well.
Quick is looking to work some ground and pound but Hatake has wrist control.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quick working some strikes from top position.
Hatake working a defensive guard here.
Hatake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quick controls from within his opponent's guard.

Hatake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nes Quick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hatake 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kakashi Hatake!