PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Ikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruffuss Passat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Passat is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by looser by Beck. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ruffuss Passat was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ikari
vs
Passat

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
168 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Ikari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ruffuss Passat!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ikari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Passat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Passat slips under a jab from Ikari.
Ikari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Passat checks it well.
Ikari lands with a nice body kick.
Passat takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Ruffuss Passat has been cut.
Ikari looks to score with a jab to the body but Passat is just out of range.
Passat blocks a head kick by Ikari.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ikari.
Ikari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ikari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ikari throws a series of punches but Passat avoids them all with ease.
Ikari throws a low kick, looking for Passat's leg but Passat calmly moves out of range.
Ikari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ikari connects with a high kick.
Passat moves out of range as Ikari throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikari wants to clinch up but Passat keeps it at a distance.
Ikari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ikari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Passat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ikari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ikari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shinji Ikari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ikari moves in looking to clinch but Passat pushes him off.

Passat rushes Ikari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Passat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ikari uses from the top position.
Ikari has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Passat is proving hard to escape from.
Ikari trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Passat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Ikari gets to his feet. Passat looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Passat tries to clinch but Ikari moves out of range.
Ikari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikari tries to clinch
and Passat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ikari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ikari scores with a one two! Passat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Passat clinches up with Ikari and pushes him back against the cage.
Passat is trying to maintain a safe position but Ikari gets an underhook and turns Passat into the cage.
Passat avoiding damage as Ikari throws knees to the body.
Ikari is breathing heavily.
Ikari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Passat.

Passat pulls guard successfully.
Ikari preventing the sweep.
Passat trying to control the position.
Passat wants to sweep here but Ikari controlling him for the moment.
Passat controls Ikari momentarily but Ikari frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikari is looking to stand up but Passat won't let him.
Passat pulls Ikari in close to prevent any damage.
Ikari wants to stand and escape but instead Passat has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ikari being controlled here, momentarily.
Ikari wants to stand and escape but Passat is having none of it.
Passat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Passat prevents Ikari from getting back to his feet.
Ikari wants to get back to his feet but Passat passes into half guard.
Passat is taking a breather. Ikari says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ikari wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Passat is working for a submission of some sort.
Passat trying to mount his opponent but Ikari defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinji Ikari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruffuss Passat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ikari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Passat.
Ikari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ikari looks to land a left hand but Passat moved out of range nicely.
Ikari tries to clinch

and Passat counters with a single leg into guard. Ikari didn't expect that.
Passat controlling from the top position.
Ikari wants to get back to his feet but Passat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Passat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Passat prevents Ikari from getting back to his feet.
Passat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ikari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ikari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Passat is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Passat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ikari wants to clinch

and Passat counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ikari!

Passat stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Passat misses with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ikari!
A slow jab from Ikari misses its intended target.
Passat shoots for a takedown but Ikari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Passat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ikari.
A cross from Ikari lands.
Ikari misses with a combination
and Passat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ikari wants to clinch

and Passat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Passat is pressing down on Ikari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ikari is holding on for now.
Passat prevents Ikari from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ikari closes the distance but Passat moves to the side
and Passat counters with a nice uppercut.
Ikari misses with a hook.
Shinji Ikari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No joy there for Ikari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Passat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ikari.
Ikari throws a head kick that misses.
Passat doesn't manage to clinch there - Ikari circles away.
Ikari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Passat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ikari can't break the clinch.

Passat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ikari uses from the top position.
Passat trying to keep a closed guard but Ikari is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Passat holds on and takes a little breather.
Ruffuss Passat has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ikari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ikari is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ikari's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Passat circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Passat counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruffuss Passat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruffuss Passat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ikari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Ikari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ikari throws a lazy head kick

and Passat counters by clinching up.
A knee to the head by Ikari.
Ikari looking to throw knees to the head but Passat is blocking nicely.
Passat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Passat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Passat has a closed guard, preventing Ikari from standing up.

Passat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ikari is looking to stand up but Passat won't let him.
Ikari is fighting to break Passat's control of his arms but Passat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ikari gets to his feet. Passat looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ikari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Passat moves into the clinch.
Ikari misses with a knee strike.
Ikari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ikari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Passat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Passat takes a knee right on the jaw!

Ikari manages to break the clinch.
Passat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ikari.
Passat checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikari looks to land a left hand but Passat moved out of range nicely.
Ikari closes the distance but Passat moves to the side

and Passat counters by moving into the clinch.
Ikari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Passat.
Passat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Passat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ikari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shinji Ikari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruffuss Passat.
Ikari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Passat keeps control of Ikari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ikari throws an elbow that misses.
Passat blocks an elbow strike from Ikari.
Ikari throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Passat pulls guard.

Ikari gets to his feet - Passat follows without any prompting.
No joy there for Ikari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ikari tries to clinch up

and Passat counters with a single leg into guard. Ikari didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikari wants to get back to his feet but Passat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Passat forces his way into half guard.
Passat is controlling the pace.

Ikari makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ikari tries to clinch

and Passat counters with a single leg into guard. Ikari didn't expect that.
Passat wants to control from the top but Ikari keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ikari pushes Passat off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ikari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ikari throws a head kick that misses

and Passat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ikari misses with a knee strike.
Ikari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Passat misses with an elbow over the top.
Ikari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Passat has him pressed against the cage.
Ikari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Passat blocks it with crossed arms.
Ikari wants to get back to striking at distance but Passat won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Passat turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Passat manages to end up in side control.
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!
Passat throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ikari works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Passat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ikari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruffuss Passat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Passat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruffuss Passat!