PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fahad Al Ketbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naya Shinoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Ketbi's entrance music is Bill Conti - Redemption. A fine choice. Shinoki has chosen wadiako as his entrance music. Naya Shinoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Al Ketbi
vs
Shinoki

174 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
169 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fahad Al Ketbi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naya Shinoki !
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shinoki has Al Ketbi up against the ropes in a clinch.

Shinoki pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

Shinoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shinoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Ketbi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shinoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Ketbi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shinoki wants to improve his position but Al Ketbi is controlling well.

Shinoki makes his way to full guard, as Al Ketbi worked for a kimura.

Shinoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Ketbi defends it easily.
Al Ketbi stopping the sweep attempt from Shinoki .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ketbi is looking to advance position but Shinoki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Al Ketbi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Al Ketbi wants to control but Shinoki is keeping busy.

Al Ketbi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shinoki stalling.

Shinoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Ketbi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Ketbi's coaches at Soco na mãe - Stand Up Striking have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Al Ketbi actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Shinoki .
Al Ketbi is looking for a sweep. Shinoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Al Ketbi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Ketbi is breathing heavily.

Shinoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shinoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Ketbi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shinoki slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Ketbi trying to control from the bottom.
Shinoki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shinoki is taking a breather. Al Ketbi 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.

Shinoki is looking for a kimura here.
Shinoki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Shinoki is looking for a kimura but Al Ketbi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shinoki to get the leverage.
Shinoki wants to control but Al Ketbi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Shinoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shinoki passes to side control.
Al Ketbi is trying to improve his position.
Shinoki cracks Al Ketbi with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinoki takes a little break here. Al Ketbi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shinoki is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Al Ketbi is trying to escape and Shinoki transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Al Ketbi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Shinoki ! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Naya Shinoki !
Naya Shinoki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, into his post fight interview.