PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boss of All Bosses . Hashimoto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version). This should be fireworks!

Idea
vs
Hashimoto

172 cm
29
146 lbs
23 - 10 - 1

172 cm
38
151 lbs
37 - 16 - 4

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Perkele!

Conviction
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 16 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keiji Hashimoto!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashimoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Idea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hashimoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashimoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Idea sprawls well. He's pushed Hashimoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hashimoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hashimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Idea.
Idea throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Hashimoto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hashimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idea.
Hashimoto scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Idea misses.

Idea scores with a takedown into Hashimoto's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Idea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Idea stopping the sweep attempt from Hashimoto.
Idea wants to control from the top but Hashimoto keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Idea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Idea is looking to work some ground and pound but Hashimoto has wrist control.
Idea looking to pass the guard.
Hashimoto trying to control the position.

Hashimoto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Idea uses it to pass to side control.
Hashimoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea wants to control but Hashimoto is keeping him busy.
Hashimoto is trying to get back to half guard.
Idea trying to control the position but Hashimoto is working away.
Hashimoto tries to bench press Idea off him but Idea keeps the position.
We've been hearing that Idea has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hashimoto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Idea is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hashimoto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Idea lands a couple of good shots and Hashimoto has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is in bad spot here.
Will Idea go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hashimoto trying to control the hands but Idea won't let him.
Idea has good solid back control here.
Hashimoto is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idea missing with strikes from the back.
Idea is looking to control Hashimoto but Hashimoto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hashimoto tries to roll but Idea sticks to his back.
Idea missing with punches from the back.
Idea trying to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Idea has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hashimoto's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Idea dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Hashimoto.
Idea scores with a jab to the head.
Hashimoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hashimoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Hashimoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hashimoto.
Hashimoto lands an overhand right.
Idea scores with a nice strike.
Idea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Idea throws a hook but Hashimoto avoids it easily.
Hashimoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Idea's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hashimoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Idea, pushing him back against the cage.
Idea tries to throw a body punch but Hashimoto avoids it by throwing Idea back against the cage.
Idea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Idea works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Idea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Idea working aggressively here.
Idea swings wildly with an uppercut but Hashimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idea is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hashimoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Idea misses with a punch on the inside.
Idea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Idea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Idea.
Idea misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hashimoto.
Idea wants to break free but Hashimoto has control.
Hashimoto lands with a light punch inside.
Idea is trying to maintain a safe position but Hashimoto gets an underhook and turns Idea into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hashimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Idea misses with the head strike.
Idea prevents a body shot from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto can't get the takedown.
Bad Idea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Hashimoto.
Idea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Idea misses with the head strike.
Idea is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Idea prevents a body shot from Hashimoto.
Idea is leaning against Hashimoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Idea.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Idea swings wildly with an uppercut but Hashimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idea misses with the head strike.
Idea trying to stall but Hashimoto improves his position.
Hashimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Idea uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Idea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hashimoto blocks a body shot from Idea.
Hashimoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hashimoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hashimoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Idea controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hashimoto blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Idea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Idea throws a punch but it's blocked by Hashimoto.
A head punch on the inside from Hashimoto fails to land.
Hashimoto has a couple of punches blocked by Idea.
A right hand to the body from Idea.
Hashimoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Hashimoto blocking some punches.
Idea scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Idea has a couple of punches blocked by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hashimoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Hashimoto can't find room to land a body shot as Idea controls the action.
Idea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hashimoto lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Idea dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Idea misses.
Idea scores with a nice body kick.
Hashimoto thuds his right hand into Idea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Idea crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hashimoto - the referee stops the clock and Idea gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hashimoto. Idea manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hashimoto tries to score with a low kick but Idea moves his leg out of the way.
Hashimoto lands the left hand.
Hashimoto avoids the head kick by Idea.
Hashimoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hashimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Idea looks to throw the jab but Hashimoto is out of range.
Idea looks to score with a jab to the body but Hashimoto is just out of range.

Hashimoto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Idea to the ground. Hashimoto is now in Idea's guard.
Idea seems keen to control Hashimoto's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea keeping full guard, as Hashimoto tries to pass.
Hashimoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Idea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto trying to control but Idea is working from the bottom.
Hashimoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Idea is trying to keep Hashimoto in close.
Hashimoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idea is keeping the position for now.
Hashimoto trying to control but Idea is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Idea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hashimoto.
Idea is pulling down on Hashimoto's head to control his posture.
Idea keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Idea keeping full guard, as Hashimoto tries to pass.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hashimoto tests Idea's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hashimoto looks to throw the jab but Idea is out of range.

Hashimoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Hashimoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keiji Hashimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hashimoto lands an uppercut.

Idea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hashimoto cracks Idea with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hashimoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Idea moves into the clinch.
Hashimoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Idea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Idea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Idea controls his hands.
Hashimoto tries to work over Idea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Idea prevents a body shot from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Idea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hashimoto backwards.
Bad Idea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Idea pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hashimoto working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Hashimoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Idea 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 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bad Idea!
After winning the bout, Bad Idea thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.