PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between I Know Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakbar Shamuli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Know Wrestling
vs
Shamuli

150 cm
26
130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

158 cm
27
140 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, I Know Wrestling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hakbar Shamuli!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamuli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shamuli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wrestling sprawls well. Wrestling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shamuli gets slowly back to his feet.
Shamuli with a poor takedown
and Wrestling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
I Know Wrestling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakbar Shamuli.
Shamuli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wrestling as he jumps to the side.
Shamuli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wrestling sprawls well. Wrestling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shamuli gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamuli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wrestling counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamuli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wrestling is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Wrestling finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamuli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamuli shoots in for a takedown but Wrestling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wrestling misses with a two punch combination.
Wrestling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamuli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wrestling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamuli misses with a takedown
and Wrestling counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Wrestling has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shamuli with a poor takedown
and Wrestling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamuli looks winded!
Wrestling cracks a nice hook into Shamuli's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Wrestling as Shamuli shoots in.
Wrestling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wrestling wants it to stay on the feet.
Wrestling closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wrestling connects with a body shot that sends Shamuli's belly button to the back.
Shamuli fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrestling went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wrestling takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shamuli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wrestling circles away.

Wrestling closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wrestling prevents Shamuli from standing back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wrestling controlling the action here.
Wrestling tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shamuli.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling controlling the action here.
Shamuli is trying to stand up here but Wrestling is controlling him well.
Wrestling looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shamuli has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shamuli is trying to stand back up but Wrestling is controlling him
Wrestling is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shamuli misses with a takedown attempt
and Wrestling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wrestling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shamuli.
Wrestling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wrestling cracks Shamuli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamuli shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wrestling changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shamuli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.
Shamuli is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wrestling is controlling him well.
Wrestling tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wrestling taking a breather here.
Wrestling lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shamuli down.
Wrestling tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wrestling trying to control the position but Shamuli is working away.
Wrestling prevents Shamuli from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Know Wrestling dominated that round.
That's time! Wrestling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wrestling closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shamuli has his takedown stuffed
and Wrestling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shamuli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wrestling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shamuli misses with a takedown
and Wrestling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
I Know Wrestling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakbar Shamuli.
Wrestling stuns Shamuli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Wrestling dives in and scores a takedown into Shamuli's guard.
Wrestling wants to get up but he can't break Shamuli's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wrestling trying to control but Shamuli is working from the bottom.
Shamuli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wrestling is controlling him.
Wrestling tries to stand but Shamuli is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shamuli wants to stand up but Wrestling is controlling him.
Wrestling would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Wrestling stands up and waves to Shamuli to follow him.
Shamuli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wrestling's waist but Wrestling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shamuli off to one side.
Wrestling half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wrestling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shamuli shoots in but no luck this time.
Wrestling lands a nice looking body shot.
Hakbar Shamuli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamuli is breathing heavily.
Shamuli closes the distance and clinches up with Wrestling, looking for a takedown. Shamuli pushes Wrestling against the cage but Wrestling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wrestling tests Shamuli's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamuli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wrestling finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamuli's head.
Wrestling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamuli can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Wrestling.
Shamuli shoots and misses
and Wrestling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hakbar Shamuli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrestling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shamuli.
Wrestling attempts a counter takedown but Shamuli avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrestling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wrestling throws a shot to the body.
Wrestling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamuli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamuli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wrestling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
I Know Wrestling is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrestling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamuli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shamuli shoots in for a takedown but Wrestling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamuli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wrestling sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shamuli somewhat.
Wrestling shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shamuli eats them both and turns towards Wrestling to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Shamuli is rocked!
Shamuli shoots and misses
and Wrestling counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamuli is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrestling finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shamuli's head backwards.
Wrestling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wrestling works Shamuli's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Shamuli gets caught napping as Wrestling dives in and scores a takedown. Shamuli manages to retain guard.
Wrestling is looking to stand up but Shamuli won't let him.
Wrestling seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wrestling has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shamuli is proving hard to escape from.
Wrestling stays in close to Shamuli's body and controls the position.
Wrestling has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wrestling wanted to stand there but Shamuli had control of the position.
Shamuli wants to get back to his feet but Wrestling is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Know Wrestling dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wrestling throws a right hand that Shamuli ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamuli also avoids with ease.
Shamuli seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice takedown defense from Wrestling. No joy for Shamuli on that attempt.
Shamuli with a poor takedown
and Wrestling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wrestling lands with a nice body punch.
Wrestling scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wrestling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamuli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamuli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wrestling tries to avoid it but Shamuli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wrestling to the ground. Wrestling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
I Know Wrestling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakbar Shamuli.
Shamuli tries for a takedown but Wrestling circles away easily
and Wrestling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling throws a monster overhand right that drops Shamuli! Wrestling follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Know Wrestling!
Hakbar Shamuli spoke after the fight, saying 'Needa Practice More'.