PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabrici Gorfal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahwaah Jeeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gorfal
vs
Jeeri

175 cm
30
160 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

170 cm
25
168 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabrici Gorfal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kahwaah Jeeri!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeeri catches Gorfal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jeeri misses with a body shot.
Gorfal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jeeri avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeeri. Gorfal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeeri throws a nice inside leg kick.

Gorfal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jeeri's half guard.
Gorfal trying to control from half guard but Jeeri is working away.
Jeeri pushes Gorfal off looking to stand but Gorfal dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing that Gorfal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gorfal controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jeeri kicks off Gorfal and gets to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jeeri. That's going to slow Gorfal down.
Jeeri misses with the combination.
Jeeri throws a good cross that connects.
Jeeri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gorfal shoots in but Jeeri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeeri has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gorfal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jeeri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jeeri.
Gorfal shoots in for a double leg but Jeeri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jeeri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabrici Gorfal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeeri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorfal.
Gorfal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jeeri sprawls and moves away.

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!
Gorfal dives in for a single leg takedown but Jeeri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jeeri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gorfal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeeri throws a low kick but Gorfal avoids it.
Gorfal moves out of range as Jeeri strikes.
Gorfal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeeri.
Jeeri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorfal.
Gorfal shoots in but Jeeri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jeeri! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Jeeri.
Jeeri connects with a leg kick. Gorfal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jeeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jeeri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gorfal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri fails to land with a series of punches.
Jeeri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jeeri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gorfal misses with a takedown attempt
and Jeeri counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeeri misses with an uppercut.
Jeeri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorfal.
Jeeri scores with a body shot.
Gorfal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jeeri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeeri misses with a straight left.
Jeeri lands with a good body shot.
Jeeri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gorfal is out of range.
Gorfal is looking for a counter combo.
Jeeri stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorfal. Gorfal gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri takes a swing at Gorfal's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Jeeri.
Jeeri loads up on a big right hand but Gorfal slips the punch.
Gorfal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorfal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Gorfal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jeeri is trying to defend but Gorfal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gorfal controlling the action here.
Jeeri tries to kick Gorfal off but Gorfal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kahwaah Jeeri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jeeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorfal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jeeri manages to circle out of the way.
Gorfal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jeeri throws a low kick, looking for Gorfal's leg but Gorfal calmly moves out of range.
Jeeri throws out a loose jab but Gorfal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorfal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeeri tries a head kick but it misses.
Gorfal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jeeri as he avoids it easily.
Jeeri is looking to slow Gorfal down with leg kicks.
Jeeri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gorfal is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorfal was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeeri.
Jeeri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeeri. Gorfal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kahwaah Jeeri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Jeeri as Gorfal shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Jeeri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabrici Gorfal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Gorfal.
Jeeri throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeeri cracks a nice hook into Gorfal's ribs.
Jeeri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jeeri throws a leg kick but Gorfal checks it.
Gorfal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jeeri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorfal.
Jeeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorfal manages to avoid it.
Gorfal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jeeri unleashes a big counter combination but Gorfal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jeeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorfal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gorfal fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeeri misses with an uppercut. Gorfal saw that one coming.
Jeeri misses with a hook. Gorfal ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Gorfal with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri looks to land a left hand but Gorfal moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Gorfal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gorfal shoots for a takedown but Jeeri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gorfal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeeri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gorfal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jeeri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gorfal doesn't seem bothered though.
Jeeri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jeeri looks for the body kick but Gorfal saw that one coming.
Jeeri misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeeri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gorfal circles away quickly and effectively.
Kahwaah Jeeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorfal shoots in looking for a takedown. Jeeri tries to sprawl out of it but Gorfal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jeeri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri throws a series of punches but Gorfal moves out of range.
Gorfal shoots in for a takedown but Jeeri shows good takedown defense.
Jeeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorfal manages to avoid it.
Gorfal feinted with a counter takedown.
Jeeri looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorfal is just out of range.
Jeeri throws a body punch but Gorfal moves out of range.
Gorfal misses with a takedown attempt - Jeeri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gorfal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeeri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gorfal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jeeri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeeri misses with a hook. Gorfal ducked under it nicely.
Gorfal thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal walks into a stiff left hand from Jeeri.
No luck for Gorfal with that takedown attempt.
Jeeri tries to bum rush Gorfal with a series of wild strikes but Gorfal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jeeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorfal was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeeri.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorfal.
Gorfal dives in and grabs Jeeri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jeeri pushes down on Gorfal's head and hops out.
Gorfal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeeri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorfal somewhat.
Gorfal fails with the takedown.
Jeeri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorfal goes for a double leg but Jeeri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jeeri continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kahwaah Jeeri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jeeri throws a shot from downtown. Gorfal moves away and avoids it.
Gorfal misses with a takedown
and Jeeri counters with a left and a right that stings Gorfal.
Jeeri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jeeri scores with a leg kick.
Jeeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorfal shoots in but Jeeri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeeri scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorfal manages to avoid it.
Gorfal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Jeeri. Those never looked like landing.
Gorfal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jeeri tries to avoid it but Gorfal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jeeri to the ground. Jeeri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabrici Gorfal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Gorfal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorfal tries for a takedown but Jeeri circles away easily
enabling Jeeri to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeeri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gorfal avoids the head kick by Jeeri.
Jeeri thuds his right hand into Gorfal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jeeri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jeeri wants to land a leg kick but Gorfal is out of range.
Fabrici Gorfal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gorfal shoots and misses
and Jeeri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeeri throws a body punch but Gorfal moves out of range.
Jeeri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorfal.
Gorfal tries to counter by clinching up but Jeeri breaks away and moves out of range.
Jeeri fails to land with a series of punches.
Jeeri misses with a right hand
and Gorfal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeeri throws a hook but Gorfal blocks it.
Kahwaah Jeeri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jeeri looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorfal is just out of range.
Gorfal is looking for a counter combo.
Gorfal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Jeeri. Those never looked like landing.
Gorfal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kahwaah Jeeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeeri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jeeri connects with a leg kick. Gorfal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gorfal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeeri. Gorfal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gorfal checks a leg kick.
Jeeri cracks a nice hook into Gorfal's ribs.
Jeeri lands with a nice body punch.
Gorfal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gorfal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gorfal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gorfal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jeeri throws a sloppy head kick and Gorfal moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jeeri. No joy for Gorfal on that attempt.
Gorfal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeeri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jeeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Gorfal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jeeri is trying to defend but Gorfal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gorfal stops Jeeri from getting back to his feet.
Gorfal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jeeri wants to get back to his feet.
Gorfal not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kahwaah Jeeri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jeeri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kahwaah Jeeri!
Post fight, Kahwaah Jeeri stared into the camera and said 'One down, five to go. I want Hiyato Nakamura now!'.