PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ren Hitogoroshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitogoroshi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crooked by Bassbin Twins. Mason Storm will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hitogoroshi
vs
Storm

186 cm
19
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

205 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ren Hitogoroshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Storm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitogoroshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.

Hitogoroshi moves into range and clinches up with Storm.
Storm blocks an elbow strike.
Hitogoroshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hitogoroshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Storm won't allow it.
Storm keeps control of Hitogoroshi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitogoroshi.
Storm stalling in the clinch.
Hitogoroshi misses with some punches.
Storm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitogoroshis head.
Hitogoroshi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Storm.
A frustrated look appears on Hitogoroshi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hitogoroshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi stalling the fight.
Storm tries to work over Hitogoroshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hitogoroshi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hitogoroshi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hitogoroshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Hitogoroshi's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitogoroshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Storm has double underhooks.
Storm has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hitogoroshi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Storm can turn it around.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Storm blocking some punches.
Storm pushes Hitogoroshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hitogoroshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitogoroshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hitogoroshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitogoroshi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hitogoroshi misses with some punches.
Storm prevents Hitogoroshi from breaking the clinch.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hitogoroshi's elbow.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hitogoroshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hitogoroshi wants to break free but Storm has control.
Storm stalling.
Hitogoroshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitogoroshi uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries a body shot but Hitogoroshi blocks it.
Hitogoroshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike.
Hitogoroshi misses with a body punch.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Storm prevents a body shot from Hitogoroshi.
Storm trying to stall but Hitogoroshi improves his position.
A short right from Hitogoroshi.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Hitogoroshi misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Storm.
Hitogoroshi blocks a body shot from Storm.
Hitogoroshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitogoroshi throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hitogoroshi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hitogoroshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Hitogoroshi misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitogoroshi.
Storm working aggressively here.
Hitogoroshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hitogoroshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hitogoroshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Storm gets through Hitogoroshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Hitogoroshi controls the action.
Hitogoroshi taking a breather.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Hitogoroshi is blocking nicely.
Storm effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Hitogoroshi can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Storm has Hitogoroshi pushed against the cage.
Hitogoroshi has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Hitogoroshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
Hitogoroshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Storm tries to stall but Hitogoroshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Storm blocks a body shot from Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm misses with some punches.
Hitogoroshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Storm - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hitogoroshi controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Storm 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.

A decent looking cross lands there for Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Storm misses with a hook.
Hitogoroshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Hitogoroshi clinches with his opponent.
Storm avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitogoroshi.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Mason Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitogoroshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm lands a damaging elbow.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but Hitogoroshi blocks with his arms.
Hitogoroshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitogoroshi prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Storm as the two fighters clinch.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Hitogoroshi misses with the head strike.
Hitogoroshi misses with a punch to the body.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi has had enough of the clinch but Storm keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi blocking some punches.
Storm is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Storm in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hitogoroshi tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Hitogoroshi wants to break free but Storm has control.
Hitogoroshi looking to stall.
Hitogoroshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hitogoroshi throws a head punch that misses.
Hitogoroshi working aggressively here.
Hitogoroshi throws a head punch that misses.
Hitogoroshi misses with the head strike.
Storm is looking to control Hitogoroshi's arms but Hitogoroshi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Storm has his back to the cage.
Storm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hitogoroshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitogoroshi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Storm up against the cage.
Hitogoroshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitogoroshi has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitogoroshi.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hitogoroshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hitogoroshi taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hitogoroshi.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitogoroshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitogoroshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Hitogoroshi tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Hitogoroshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Storm has double underhooks.
Hitogoroshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hitogoroshi.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hitogoroshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Hitogoroshi works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Hitogoroshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Hitogoroshi trying to control the position but instead, Storm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hitogoroshi into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hitogoroshi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hitogoroshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Hitogoroshi scores with a nice short uppercut.

Hitogoroshi manages to break the clinch.

Hitogoroshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Storm, pushing him back against the cage.
Hitogoroshi trying to stall but Storm improves his position.
Storm lands a shot to the body.
Hitogoroshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Storm has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitogoroshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hitogoroshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitogoroshi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.

Hitogoroshi breaks from the clinch.
Hitogoroshi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Hitogoroshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ren Hitogoroshi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hitogoroshi stuns Storm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Storm takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Storm misses.

Hitogoroshi drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
Hitogoroshi taking a breather.
Hitogoroshi tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hitogoroshi cracks Storm with a nice body shot.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitogoroshi.
Storm misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hitogoroshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Hitogoroshi clinches with his opponent.
Hitogoroshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitogoroshi misses with a punch to the body.
Hitogoroshi lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hitogoroshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitogoroshis head.
Hitogoroshi tries to circle away but Storm has him pinned against the cage.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitogoroshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hitogoroshi.

Storm is rocked!
Storm is struggling to control the position.
Storm is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitogoroshi finish him?
A short left from Storm.
Hitogoroshi has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm seems to have recovered his senses.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm pushes Hitogoroshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hitogoroshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Hitogoroshi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm blocks a body shot from Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi is trying to break free.
Hitogoroshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hitogoroshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitogoroshi working hard to break the clinch.
Hitogoroshi wants to stall.
Hitogoroshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitogoroshi throws a head punch that misses.

Hitogoroshi drops Storm onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Storm is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hitogoroshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Storm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hitogoroshi trying to control the position but instead, Storm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hitogoroshi into the cage.
Storm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hitogoroshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm is trying to stall.
Hitogoroshi blocks a body shot from Storm.
Hitogoroshi blocking some punches.
Storm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hitogoroshi taking a breather.
Hitogoroshi prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm blocks a body shot from Hitogoroshi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitogoroshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hitogoroshi blocking some punches.
Hitogoroshi blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Storm.
Hitogoroshi blocking some punches.
Storm looking to slow down the pace here.
Hitogoroshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Hitogoroshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hitogoroshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hitogoroshi tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Hitogoroshi back against the cage.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hitogoroshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Hitogoroshi working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitogoroshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hitogoroshi tries to circle away but Storm has him pinned against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ren Hitogoroshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hitogoroshi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Hitogoroshi!
Our winner, Ren Hitogoroshi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.