PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazuhiro Ryohida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidetoshi Zubaziakua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuhiro Ryohida looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Ryohida
vs
Zubaziakua

180 cm
21
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuhiro Ryohida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hidetoshi Zubaziakua!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Zubaziakua finds it's target.
Ryohida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zubaziakua's waist but Zubaziakua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryohida off to one side.
Ryohida looks for a takedown but Zubaziakua sprawls well.
Zubaziakua scores with a three punch combo!
Zubaziakua moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ryohida goes down! Can Zubaziakua finish him!?

Ryohida is rocked!
Zubaziakua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oh Ryohida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zubaziakua looking to pass the guard.
Zubaziakua wants to control from the top but Ryohida keeps moving.
Ryohida seems to have got his legs back now.

Ryohida has his foot on Zubaziakua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zubaziakua works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryohida is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zubaziakua looking to pass the guard.
Ryohida trying to keep a closed guard but Zubaziakua is proving a slippery customer.
Zubaziakua throws a big right hand that misses.
Zubaziakua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zubaziakua cracks Ryohida with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryohida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryohida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zubaziakua's waist but Zubaziakua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryohida off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuhiro Ryohida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zubaziakua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryohida's waist but Ryohida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zubaziakua off to one side.
Zubaziakua shoots for a takedown but Ryohida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zubaziakua plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zubaziakua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ryohida. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zubaziakua throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ryohida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zubaziakua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zubaziakua lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Zubaziakua.
Zubaziakua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ryohida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zubaziakua scores with a nice body kick.
Zubaziakua lands a jab-cross combination.
Zubaziakua closes the distance and clinches up with Ryohida, looking for a takedown. Zubaziakua pushes Ryohida against the cage but Ryohida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zubaziakua is looking to slow Ryohida down with leg kicks.
Zubaziakua throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryohida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zubaziakua connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Zubaziakua.
Zubaziakua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zubaziakua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryohida as he avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zubaziakua.
Hidetoshi Zubaziakua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zubaziakua throws a right hand that Ryohida ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryohida also avoids with ease.

Ryohida drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ryohida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryohida perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ryohida trying to control from half guard but Zubaziakua is working away.
Zubaziakua gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryohida trying to control but Zubaziakua is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryohida stopping the sweep attempt from Zubaziakua.
Ryohida controlling from the top position.
Zubaziakua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zubaziakua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Zubaziakua looking for subs off his back but Ryohida has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ryohida is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zubaziakua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryohida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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.
Ryohida tries to pass to full mount but Zubaziakua defends it.

Ryohida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zubaziakua is just riding it out for now. Ryohida eventually gives up the hold.
Ryohida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zubaziakua tries to roll over but Ryohida keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zubaziakua with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ryohida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryohida.
Zubaziakua wants to sweep but no luck.
Zubaziakua being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryohida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zubaziakua's head.
Ryohida controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zubaziakua lands a decent punch to the body there.
Ryohida trying to control but Zubaziakua is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryohida is really struggling to control Zubaziakua but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ryohida stopping the sweep attempt from Zubaziakua.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zubaziakua lands a high kick!
No luck for Zubaziakua with that takedown attempt.
Ryohida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ryohida looks for a takedown but Zubaziakua sprawls well.
Zubaziakua throws a nice head kick!

That's two 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.
Ryohida misses with a takedown attempt - Zubaziakua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zubaziakua scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ryohida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zubaziakua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zubaziakua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zubaziakua misses with a body kick.

Ryohida looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zubaziakua wants to improve his position but Ryohida is controlling well.
Ryohida is looking to advance position but Zubaziakua won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ryohida is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Zubaziakua has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zubaziakua wants to get back to full guard.
Zubaziakua has a hand on Ryohida's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ryohida takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Zubaziakua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zubaziakua regains half guard.
Ryohida controlling the pace.
Zubaziakua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubaziakua wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryohida trying to control but Zubaziakua is working from the bottom.
Zubaziakua keeping full guard, as Ryohida tries to pass.
Zubaziakua keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.

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

Zubaziakua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryohida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuhiro Ryohida dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No luck for Ryohida with that takedown attempt.
Zubaziakua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zubaziakua cracks Ryohida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zubaziakua.
Ryohida has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zubaziakua.
Ryohida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zubaziakua shoots in but Ryohida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zubaziakua lunges at Ryohida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryohida's hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zubaziakua!
Zubaziakua lands a head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zubaziakua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zubaziakua, as that shot connected.
Ryohida steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zubaziakua. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubaziakua lands a nice looking body shot.
Zubaziakua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zubaziakua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zubaziakua clobbers Ryohida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ryohida will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zubaziakua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zubaziakua closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zubaziakua connects with a crisp jab.
Zubaziakua throws a sloppy head kick and Ryohida moves out of range easily.
Zubaziakua scores with a one two! Ryohida had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Ryohida is predictable there
and Zubaziakua counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zubaziakua lands with a slapping head kick.
Ryohida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zubaziakua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuhiro Ryohida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zubaziakua lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubaziakua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryohida doesn't seem bothered though.
Zubaziakua just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryohida closes the distance and clinches up with Zubaziakua, looking for a takedown. Ryohida pushes Zubaziakua against the cage but Zubaziakua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zubaziakua stalks Ryohida and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ryohida's face. Ryohida staggers backwards, shaken.
Zubaziakua throws a head kick that misses.
Zubaziakua scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice sprawl there from Zubaziakua as Ryohida shoots in.

Ryohida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ryohida showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Ryohida is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ryohida trying to control the action but Zubaziakua is working from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubaziakua wants to get back to full guard.
Zubaziakua is staying active underneath Ryohida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zubaziakua works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zubaziakua is trying to control the position but Ryohida postures up.
Zubaziakua 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryohida wants to control from the top but Zubaziakua keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ryohida fails with the takedown.

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.
Zubaziakua shoots in for a takedown but Ryohida shows good takedown defense.
Zubaziakua throws a shot from downtown. Ryohida moves away and avoids it.
Zubaziakua looks for the body kick but Ryohida saw that one coming.
Ryohida fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryohida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zubaziakua sizes up Ryohida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Ryohida feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zubaziakua wants to sweep here but Ryohida controlling him for the moment.
Ryohida wants to control from the top but Zubaziakua keeps moving.
Ryohida tries to free his leg and advance position but Zubaziakua is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hidetoshi Zubaziakua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zubaziakua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hidetoshi Zubaziakua!