PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayabusa's entrance music is Bombs Away by Bob. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hayabusa
vs
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz

167 cm
34
158 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

182 cm
30
159 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akira Hayabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayabusa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Hayabusa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a leg kick that knocks Hayabusa off balance momentarily.
Hayabusa tests Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hayabusa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayabusa.
That kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tenderised Hayabusa's leg. Hayabusa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a hook.
Hayabusa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hayabusa.
Hayabusa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Washengtoneo Bandairrezz at a distance.
Hayabusa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Hayabusa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hayabusa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sprawls well. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hayabusa gets slowly back to his feet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws an off balance right hand
and Hayabusa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swings for the body but Hayabusa moves out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a nice cross.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hayabusa blocks the leg kick.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws the left hand but Hayabusa avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayabusa throws a wild body kick that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sees coming a mile off.
Hayabusa throws a body kick that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to land a right hand but Hayabusa moved out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swings for the body but Hayabusa moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thows a leg kick but Hayabusa checks it
and Hayabusa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.

Hayabusa looking to score a takedown here. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is defending well but Hayabusa drives through and ends up in Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's guard.
Hayabusa is looking to advance position but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Hayabusa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is working hard here to advance position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to control but Hayabusa wriggling away.
Hayabusa regains half guard.
Hayabusa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hayabusa wants to sweep here but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz controlling him for the moment.

That's four 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.
Hayabusa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to get himself to full guard.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayabusa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stalks Hayabusa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hayabusa's face. Hayabusa staggers backwards, shaken.
Hayabusa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defends it nicely.
No joy there for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayabusa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a left hand
and Hayabusa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hayabusa doesn't seem phased though.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayabusa moves away.
Hayabusa throws a head kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washengtoneo Bandairrezz as he avoids it easily.

Hayabusa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Hayabusa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hayabusa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayabusa looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.
Hayabusa tries to free his leg and advance position but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayabusa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hayabusa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hayabusa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body punch
and Hayabusa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hayabusa dives in for a single leg takedown but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Hayabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a nice hook to Hayabusa's body. Hayabusa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Hayabusa drives through with a takedown into Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hayabusa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Hayabusa trying to keep a closed guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is proving a slippery customer.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayabusa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hayabusa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hayabusa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Washengtoneo Bandairrezz passes into half guard.
Hayabusa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.

Hayabusa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hayabusa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can pounce on him.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hayabusa is out of range.
It looked like Hayabusa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slaps away a takedown attempt from Hayabusa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Hayabusa.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa slips a jab and a cross from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Hayabusa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hayabusa takes one to the side of the head.
Hayabusa takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tenderised Hayabusa's leg. Hayabusa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hayabusa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayabusa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defends it nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a leg kick. Hayabusa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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.
Hayabusa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a solid leg kick.
Hayabusa misses with a takedown
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Hayabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayabusa lands with a shot to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayabusa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz finds it's target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayabusa throws a head kick that misses
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a three punch combo that has Hayabusa backing up. Hayabusa nods at Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to acknowledge the strikes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hayabusa's head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayabusa lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayabusa manages to avoid it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hayabusa checks a leg kick.
Hayabusa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a nice shot to the body.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks Hayabusa with a good jab.
Hayabusa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz works Hayabusa's body with a nice hook.
Hayabusa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks a nice hook into Hayabusa's ribs.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a leg kick.
Hayabusa takes a swing at Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's ribcage but misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akira Hayabusa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a front kick aimed at Hayabusa's knee but Hayabusa avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
In his post fight interview, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gave a big smile as he said 'Dis guy wuz former champion, and well rounded fighter! But I have so much to prove! I have had my ups and a downs ! But I keep pushing forward man, and look at me now! I'm a choken chickens out in da cage or knockin dem out! Thank you to the guys from Broken Halo!'.
The defeated Akira Hayabusa had this to say: 'Full credit to my opponent for bringing his A-game. Much respect - later down the line, I wanna re-match.'.