PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akio Hideaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pootie Tang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Hideaki
vs
Tang

167 cm
22
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akio Hideaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pootie Tang!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hideaki.
Pootie Tang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hideaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Tang throws a nice looking combination but Hideaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tang tries to bum rush Hideaki with a series of wild strikes but Hideaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Hideaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tang sprawls well initially but Hideaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tang is looking for a sweep. Hideaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hideaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hideaki.

Hideaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hideaki.
Tang wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hideaki is looking for a kimura here.
Tang is refusing to be controlled, as Hideaki sits in half guard.

Hideaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Tang is trying to control but can't.

Hideaki is looking for a kimura here.

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

Hideaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Tang is controlling Hideaki's trapped leg to prevent Hideaki from advancing to side control.
Tang is looking to control Hideaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tang avoid being mounted?

Hideaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tang sees it coming and defends easily.
Tang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hideaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hideaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Hideaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tang wants to improve his position but Hideaki is controlling well.

Hideaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Tang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Hideaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tang is just riding it out for now. Hideaki eventually gives up the hold.

Hideaki is working for a kimura but Tang is defending it quite comfortably.
Hideaki is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Hideaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tang wants to control but Hideaki is keeping busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hideaki moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Tang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hideaki doesn't seem phased though.
Tang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tang punishes Hideaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Tang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hideaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Tang lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akio Hideaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hideaki.
Tang lands a lovely overhand right.
Tang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tang throws a shot from downtown. Hideaki moves away and avoids it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hideaki breaks from the clinch.
Tang misses with the combination.
Hideaki defending well as Tang loads up on a big left hand.
Hideaki moves away from the strike by Tang.
Tang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hideaki jabs at Tang's body.

Hideaki scores a takedown into full mount!

Hideaki working for a guillotine from mount but Tang is in no mood to give up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hideaki looking to secure an arm triangle but Tang defends it well.
Tang wants to try and get back to his feet.

Tang defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hideaki.

Hideaki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tang is surviving well by controlling Hideaki's body position as best he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hideaki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

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.

Hideaki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tang turns into him and now he's in Hideaki's guard.

Hideaki working for a triangle but Tang defends it easily.
Tang trying to control but Hideaki is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hideaki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tang is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hideaki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tang's back instead.
Tang is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Tang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hideaki's arms.

Hideaki working for a choke but Tang is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Tang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

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.

Tang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hideaki gets his way!

Hideaki working for a choke but Tang is defending well.
Tang trying to control the hands but Hideaki breaks the grip.

Hideaki is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Tang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hideaki's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akio Hideaki dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tang lands with an uppercut that bounces Hideaki off the cage and back into rage.
The fighters circling - Tang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tang might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tang throws a hook but Hideaki avoids it easily.
Hideaki throws a series of punches but Tang avoids them all with ease.
Tang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hideaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Hideaki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tang regains guard immediately.
Hideaki wants to pass the guard but Tang is keeping the position.

Hideaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Hideaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hideaki, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tang is looking to stand up but Hideaki won't let him.
Hideaki keeping moving, preventing Tang from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hideaki is on top in guard.
Tang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hideaki looking to pass the guard.

Hideaki drops back looking for a leg! Tang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tang manages to kick Hideaki off! Hideaki jumps back into Tang's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hideaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Hideaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hideaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hideaki drops back looking for a leg! Tang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tang manages to kick Hideaki off! Hideaki jumps back into Tang's guard.

Hideaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hideaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tang wants to stand and escape but Hideaki is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hideaki on the side of the head.
Tang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hideaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hideaki moves into the clinch.
Akio Hideaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tang is trying to break free.
Tang is trying to break the clinch but Hideaki has him pressed against the cage.

Hideaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tang throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hideaki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tang!
Hideaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Hideaki is working for a guillotine from mount but Tang frees his head quite easily.
Hideaki controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hideaki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tang is looking to improve his position but Hideaki isn't that keen on the idea.

Hideaki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Hideaki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tang is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Hideaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hideaki 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Hideaki!