PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kota Kamiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamiya comes into the arena with Muse - Supremacy blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kamiya
vs
Moribe

171 cm
34
148 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

165 cm
25
135 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q
Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kota Kamiya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamiya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moribe throws a right hand that misses

and Kamiya counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moribe won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moribe parries the strikes from Kamiya easily there. Kamiya is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moribe to escape.
Moribe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moribe is trying to control Kamiya's posture but Kamiya avoids it.
Kamiya scores with a couple of short elbows.
Moribe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kamiya.
Kamiya tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kamiya lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Kamiya.

Kamiya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kamiya in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Moribe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moribe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kamiya misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kamiya misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kamiya is looking to take a break and control but Moribe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamiya in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kamiya has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kamiya working away.
Moribe parries the strikes from Kamiya easily there. Kamiya is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moribe to escape.
Kamiya scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamiya working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kamiya landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moribe dodges the ground and pound from Kamiya.
Kamiya creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kamiya tries to score with some ground and pound. Moribe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kamiya tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kamiya throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Kamiya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moribe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kamiya scoring with punches and elbows.
Moribe is looking to regain half guard here but Kamiya keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moribe manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kamiya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kamiya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moribe keeps working.
Kamiya not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamiya thows a huge punch but Moribe dodges it nicely.
Kamiya slips a nice elbow through Moribe's hands, connecting with Moribe's forehead.

Kamiya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kamiya looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kamiya is looking to advance position but Moribe won't allow it.
Moribe wants to control but Kamiya is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kamiya is working for a kimura but Moribe is defending it quite comfortably.

Kamiya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kota Kamiya 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.

Moribe throws the left hand but Kamiya avoids the punch easily.
Moribe clobbers Kamiya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kamiya misses with a wild combination.
Kamiya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moribe misses with a looping left.
Kamiya throws a hook but Moribe blocks it.
Moribe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe throws an off balance right hand

so Kamiya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kamiya with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamiya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamiya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kamiya preventing the sweep.
Kamiya prevents Moribe from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamiya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamiya connects with a couple of short punches.
Kota Kamiya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moribe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamiya postures up in Moribe's guard and throws a big left but Moribe blocks it.
Moribe 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.
Kamiya with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moribe is keeping the position for now.
Kamiya throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamiya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moribe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamiya throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamiya looking to pass the guard.
Kamiya lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamiya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamiya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kamiya with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moribe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kamiya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moribe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moribe trying to control the position.
Kamiya wants to control from the top but Moribe keeps moving.
Kamiya scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moribe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamiya.
Moribe looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kamiya!
Moribe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kamiya bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kamiya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moribe can do to turn this around?
Moribe wants to sweep here but Kamiya controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamiya trying to control the position from guard on top but Moribe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamiya is looking to work some ground and pound but Moribe has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kota Kamiya dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Moribe misses with a hook. Kamiya ducked under it nicely.
Kamiya misses with a double jab.
Kamiya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamiya delivers a nice body kick.
Kamiya misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamiya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moribe throws a hook but Kamiya blocks it.
Moribe misses with a hook.
Kota Kamiya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya throws the kick towards the body but Moribe avoids it.
Kamiya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kamiya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Moribe misses

and Kamiya counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kamiya seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moribe is looking to control Kamiya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moribe avoid being mounted?

Kamiya looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Kamiya is working for a kimura but Moribe is defending it quite comfortably.
Azusa Moribe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kota Kamiya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kamiya wants to pass the guard but Moribe is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moribe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamiya.
Kamiya thows a huge punch but Moribe dodges it nicely.

Kamiya is working for a kimura but Moribe is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kamiya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moribe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moribe wants to control but Kamiya is keeping busy.
Kamiya is looking to take a break and control but Moribe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moribe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamiya.
Moribe is holding on to half guard well.
Kamiya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya is trying to control. Moribe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kamiya working the head and body with strikes.
Moribe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamiya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moribe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamiya.
Kamiya trying to control the action but Moribe is working from the bottom.
Moribe trying to control but Kamiya postures up.
Moribe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moribe is staying active underneath Kamiya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamiya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Kamiya maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moribe could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kamiya has cracked it and Moribe is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kamiya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kota Kamiya!
Kota Kamiya took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Namunamu Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.