PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ty Hackney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morimoto Kazasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morimoto Kazasaki has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hackney
vs
Kazasaki

183 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ty Hackney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morimoto Kazasaki!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackney is looking to clinch but Kazasaki is avoiding it.
Hackney throws a right hand that Kazasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazasaki also avoids with ease.
Hackney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hackney misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Hackney.
Hackney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hackney tries to clinch up.
Hackney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Hackney misses.
Kazasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackney.
Hackney misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackney misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Hackney.
Hackney throws a series of punches but Kazasaki moves out of range.
Kazasaki slips a jab and a cross from Hackney.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackney swinging wilding here.
Hackney tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kazasaki fails with the takedown.
Hackney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Hackney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kazasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hackney.
A combination from Hackney does no damage.
Kazasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hackney.
Hackney throws a sloppy head kick and Kazasaki moves out of range easily.
Hackney fails with the takedown.

That's two 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.
No joy there for Hackney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hackney misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hackney.
Hackney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hackney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kazasaki dodges the punch combination from Hackney.
Kazasaki throws a front kick aimed at Hackney's knee but Hackney avoids it well.
Hackney tries to bum rush Kazasaki with a series of wild strikes but Kazasaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hackney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kazasaki's waist but Kazasaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hackney off to one side.
Hackney throws a nice looking combination but Kazasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kazasaki misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackney fails to land with a series of punches.
Ty Hackney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Hackney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Kazasaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Hackney which made him look bad.
Hackney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hackney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kazasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kazasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Hackney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazasaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hackney swivels and escapes.
Kazasaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hackney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hackney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kazasaki looks for a takedown but Hackney sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hackney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hackney.
Hackney tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kazasaki dodges the punch combination from Hackney.
Hackney misses with a two punch combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hackney.
A leg kick checked by Hackney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazasaki.
Hackney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Hackney.
Hackney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kazasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hackney.
The crowd cheers as Hackney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kazasaki doesn't seem phased though.
Hackney misses with a few strikes there.
Hackney pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kazasaki is out of range and Hackney settles back down.
Hackney throws a series of punches but Kazasaki moves out of range.
Kazasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hackney wants to clinch up but Kazasaki keeps it at a distance.
Hackney throws a series of strikes that have Kazasaki backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hackney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kazasaki closes the distance and clinches up with Hackney, looking for a takedown. Kazasaki pushes Hackney against the cage but Hackney circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hackney misses the jab.
Hackney wants to clinch.
Hackney tries to bum rush Kazasaki with a series of wild strikes but Kazasaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hackney throws a series of punches but Kazasaki avoids them all with ease.

Kazasaki instigates a clinch.
Hackney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kazasaki has him pressed against the cage.

Hackney has picked Kazasaki up - he's going for a ride! Hackney dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hackney seems to be working for a kimura but Kazasaki defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazasaki wants to improve his position but Hackney is controlling well.
Kazasaki controlling the position for now.
Kazasaki trying to control from the bottom.
Kazasaki wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazasaki trying to control here.
Hackney wants to get back to his feet.
Hackney wants to free his trapped foot but Kazasaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kazasaki can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hackney misses with the combination.
Kazasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Ty Hackney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morimoto Kazasaki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hackney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hackney lands a really nice looking cross but Kazasaki seems unphased.
Hackney misses with a wild combination.
Hackney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kazasaki momentarily.
Kazasaki has a takedown stuffed.
Kazasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hackney.
Ty Hackney is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hackney misses with a takedown attempt - Kazasaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hackney lands a glancing blow to the side of Kazasaki's head.
Kazasaki slips under a jab.
Hackney misses with a double jab.
A combination from Hackney does no damage.
Kazasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hackney.
Kazasaki shoots in for a takedown but Hackney shows good takedown defense.
Hackney tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kazasaki counters by clinching up.
Kazasaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hackney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kazasaki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hackney is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kazasaki.
Kazasaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hackney smiles and moves away.
Ty Hackney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morimoto Kazasaki.
Hackney lands a slapping body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackney lands a glancing blow to the side of Kazasaki's head.
Hackney misses with a double jab

and Kazasaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hackney's guard.
Hackney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazasaki manages to get himself to full guard.
Kazasaki is trying to control the position but Hackney postures up.
Kazasaki working a defensive guard but Hackney passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackney tries to stand and escape but Kazasaki is controlling the position.
Kazasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hackney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hackney is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hackney is keen to just control but Kazasaki is a slippery customer.
Hackney seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kazasaki is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackney is keen to just control but Kazasaki is a slippery customer.
Kazasaki trying to control here.
Ty Hackney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Hackney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hackney closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hackney falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kazasaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kazasaki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazasaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kazasaki wants to control from the top but Hackney keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazasaki stops Hackney from standing up.
Hackney trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Morimoto Kazasaki.
I think Hackney has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Hackney!