PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piranha Chonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renji Abarai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abarai has chosen Before I Forget as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Chonan
vs
Abarai

176 cm
23
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

183 cm
27
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piranha Chonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renji Abarai!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chonan forces Abarai back against the ropes and clinches.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chonan pushes Abarai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Abarai is trying to pull guard but Chonan has him pressed against the ropes.
Chonan works on Abarai's body with a couple of short punches.
Abarai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chonan walks away with a smile on his face. Abarai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Chonan closes the distance and clinches.
Chonan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Piranha Chonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Chonan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Chonan effectively controlling the action here.
Abarai takes a shot to the head.
Abarai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chonan fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chonan is fending him off so far but Abarai persists. Nope, Chonan circles away and we're back to standing.
Chonan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abarai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chonan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Chonan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abarai, pushing him back against the ropes.
Abarai is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chonan lands with a left to the head.
Chonan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chonan lands a body shot.
Chonan lands a nice uppercut.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chonan stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chonan lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan effectively controlling the action here.
Abarai is trying to pull guard but Chonan turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Chonan scores with a shot to the side of Abarai's head.
Chonan lands with a right to the head.
Abarai tries to break the clinch but Chonan is controlling the position.
Abarai jumps guard but Chonan turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Abarai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chonan walks away with a smile on his face. Abarai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Chonan darts in and clinches Abarai up against the ropes.
Abarai is trying to drag Chonan to the mat but Chonan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chonan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Chonan slowing the pace effectively.

Abarai decides to pull guard.
Abarai has a closed guard, preventing Chonan from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abarai holds on and takes a little breather.
Abarai trying to control the position.
Chonan wants to stand but Abarai is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Abarai is working an open guard so Chonan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Chonan clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Chonan.
Chonan misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Chonan.
Abarai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abarai tries to pull guard but Chonan holds him up against the ropes and eventually Abarai drops back down to his feet.
Chonan pushes Abarai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chonan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piranha Chonan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chonan rushes Abarai and presses him up against the ropes.
Chonan stops a takedown attempt from Abarai.
Abarai fails to pull guard.
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Chonan.
Chonan tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Chonan.
Chonan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abarai can do to turn this around?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chonan.
Abarai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piranha Chonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Chonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Chonan.
Chonan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Chonan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Chonan.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chonan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chonan lands a left hand.
Chonan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chonan presses Abarai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chonan pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Chonan prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chonan smiles and moves away.

Chonan closes the distance and clinches.
Chonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abarais head.
A short left from Chonan.
Chonan scores with a shoulder strike.
Chonan blocks the elbow strike.
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!
Chonan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chonan has Abarai pressed against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chonan.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chonan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abarai fails to pull guard.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Chonan tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Chonan back against the ropes.
Piranha Chonan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Chonan.
Abarai goes for a takedown attempt but Chonan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Chonan pushes Abarai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chonan lands a left hand.
Abarai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chonan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Abarai is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai jumps guard but Chonan turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Chonan scores with a hook to the body.
Chonan has Abarai pressed against the ropes.
Abarai being controlled against the ropes.
Chonan just leaning against Abarai, taking a breather.
Chonan stalling in the clinch.
Chonan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Abarai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Chonan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chonan is leaning against Abarai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Abarai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Chonan clinches up with Abarai and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piranha Chonan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Abarai tries to keep at a distance but Chonan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chonan misses with a punch to the body.
Chonan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chonan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Chonan slowing the pace effectively.
Abarai has had enough of the clinch but Chonan keeps him there for the moment.
Chonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Chonan.
A short left from Chonan.

Abarai is rocked!
Chonan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abarai is still on wobbly legs! Can Chonan finish him?
Chonan presses Abarai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chonan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Abarai seems to have recovered his senses.
Abarai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chonan lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chonan.
Abarai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Chonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chonan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Chonan on the inside.
Chonan slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonan lands with a short shot to the head.
Abarai jumps guard but Chonan stands there with Abarai around his waist. Abarai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chonan is pushing Abarai up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chonan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chonan stalling.
Chonan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chonan lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Chonan.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abarai jumps guard but Chonan stands there with Abarai around his waist. Abarai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Piranha Chonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Chonan leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Chonan.
Chonan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abarai up against the ropes.
Abarai letting Chonan take a breather here.
Chonan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai tries to pull guard but Chonan forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Chonan lands a left hand.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Chonan tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Chonan lands a hook that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai is trying to pull guard but Chonan turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan lands an uppercut.
Chonan lands with a short shot to the head.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piranha Chonan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Come on Chonan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Abarai tries to pull guard but Chonan won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piranha Chonan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chonan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piranha Chonan!
Piranha Chonan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.