PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nasakoto Qkata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Australian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Qkata
vs
Australian

188 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nasakoto Qkata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Australian!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qkata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Australian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Qkata as he avoids it easily.

Qkata shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Australian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Qkata prevents Australian from escaping the position.
Australian struggling a bit here.
Qkata wants to stand but Australian has his arm trapped.
Qkata is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qkata wants to control but Australian is keeping him busy.
Qkata grinds an elbow into Australian's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qkata moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Australian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Australian manages to get back to half guard.
Australian is looking to control Qkata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Australian avoid being mounted?
Australian is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Qkata is staying active.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Australian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qkata pulls his head out easily.
Australian tries to roll over but Qkata keeps him under control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Qkata shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Australian is trying to defend but Qkata finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Qkata wants to free his trapped foot but Australian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Qkata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Australian tries to get to full guard but Qkata has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Qkata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Australian keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Qkata in particular looking to stall.
Australian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Qkata.
Qkata prevents Australian from improving his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Qkata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Australian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Qkata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Australian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Australian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Qkata defends well and Australian ends up having to push Qkata into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nasakoto Qkata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Australian.
Australian looks to clinch

and Qkata counters with a shoot takedown. Australian fights it but they end up in guard.
Qkata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Australian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Qkata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Australian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Australian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasakoto Qkata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Australian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Qkata instigates a clinch.

Qkata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Qkata shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Australian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Qkata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Australian on the ground.
Australian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Australian is on top in guard.

Qkata wants to get back to his feet but Australian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qkata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qkata trying to control but Australian is working from the bottom.
Australian wants to get back to his feet but Qkata passes into half guard.
Australian is trying to stand up here but Qkata is controlling him well.
Australian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Australian trying to keep a closed guard but Qkata is proving a slippery customer.
Qkata trying to stand up but can't free himself from Australian's guard.

That's two 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.

Australian has his foot on Qkata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Qkata works his way back into a safe position though.
Qkata is looking to advance position but Australian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Qkata is looking to get to half guard.
Qkata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Qkata tries to get out of the position.
Qkata wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Australian.
Australian manages to capitalize on a mistake by Qkata to take his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qkata is trying to get back to his feet but Australian has full control of the position and if anything, Qkata has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Australian looking for the choke but no joy.
Australian misses with an elbow to the head.
Well, with Australian on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Qkata is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Australian is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Australian's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Qkata is trying to get back to his feet but Australian has full control of the position and if anything, Qkata has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Australian is trying to control but Qkata is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Australian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Qkata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Australian can do to turn this around?
Qkata holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Australian tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Australian wants to control the pace but Qkata is squirming around nicely.
Australian with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qkata wants to control but Australian is having none of it.
Australian wants to control the pace but Qkata is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Australian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Qkata shoots in but no luck this time.
Qkata tries to clinch but Australian moves out of range.
Australian darts in trying to clinch
and Qkata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Australian.
Qkata throws a sloppy head kick and Australian moves out of range easily.
Qkata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Australian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qkata blocks a head kick by Australian.
Australian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Qkata's waist but Qkata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Australian off to one side.
Qkata blocks a head kick by Australian.
Australian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Qkata's waist but Qkata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Australian off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Qkata misses its target.
Nasakoto Qkata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Australian.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Australian swats away the attempt to clinch by Qkata.
Qkata sets himself, and Australian steps forward looking for the clinch! Qkata avoids it this time.

Qkata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Qkata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Qkata is trying to control the action in half guard but Australian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Australian is pressing down on Qkata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Australian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Australian is looking to stand up but Qkata isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Australian controls Qkata momentarily but Qkata frees himself.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Australian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Australian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Australian! But no joy.
Australian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Australian closes the distance and clinches up with Qkata, looking for a takedown. Australian pushes Qkata against the cage but Qkata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Qkata is looking to clinch.
Qkata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Australian keeps the fight on the outside.
Australian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Australian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Qkata swivels and escapes.
Australian fails with the takedown.
Qkata seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Qkata tries to land a leg kick but Australian saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Qkata is defended easily by Australian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Australian staying out of range there.
Australian misses with a two punch combination.
Qkata wants to slow Australian down by chopping away at his legs.
Australian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Qkata defends it well.

Qkata gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Australian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Australian with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Australian is looking to stand up but Qkata won't let him.
Nasakoto Qkata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Australian wants to control from the top but Qkata keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nasakoto Qkata.
Well Qkata 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasakoto Qkata!