PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Da Wrestler Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piranha Chonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Wrestler Killa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wrestler Killa
vs
Chonan

190 cm
23
197 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

176 cm
26
195 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Da Wrestler Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piranha Chonan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Killa.
No joy there for Killa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Chonan gets a clinch.
Chonan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chonan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chonan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chonan lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa tries to pull guard but Chonan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chonan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chonan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Chonan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonan has Killa pressed against the cage, preventing Killa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chonan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chonan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Killa.
Chonan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chonan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chonan stalling the fight.
Killa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chonan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chonan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chonan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Killa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chonan can turn it around.
Chonan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Piranha Chonan.
Killa misses with a lunging right hand

and Chonan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chonan.
Killa is trying to break the clinch but Chonan has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa is trying to pull guard but Chonan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Wrestler Killa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Killa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chonan has him pressed against the cage.
Chonan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chonan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chonan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chonan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chonan has Killa pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Chonan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Killa tries to pull guard but Chonan won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chonan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chonan can't find room to land a body shot as Killa controls the action.
Chonan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Killa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Chonan drives through and clinches with Killa against the cage.
Killa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Killa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killa goes for a takedown attempt but Chonan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Chonan instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killa.
A short right from Chonan on the inside.

Killa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Chonan closes the distance and pushes Killa back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chonan digs a right hand underneath Killa's ribcage. Killa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chonan lands an uppercut.
Killa jumps guard but Chonan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chonan has Killa pressed against the cage.

Killa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chonan uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa is looking to stand up but Chonan isn't so interested in that idea.

Chonan stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Chonan moves into range and clinches up with Killa.
Chonan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Killa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Killa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piranha Chonan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Chonan rushes Killa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Killa is trying to force a seperation but Chonan has the dominant position.
Chonan pushes Killa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chonan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killa backwards.

Killa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killa throws a solid leg kick but Chonan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Killa.
Killa misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa throws a head kick but Chonan moves out of range.

Chonan clinches.
Chonan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killa is trying to break the clinch but Chonan is controlling him.
Killa is working for takedown but Chonan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Killa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chonan.
Chonan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Killa.
Chonan pushes Killa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Killa is rocked!
Chonan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oh Killa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chonan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Wrestler Killa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chonan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Killa with a big uppercut! Killa tries to clinch up but Chonan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Killa to the mat! Killa covers up and Chonan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Piranha Chonan!
After winning the bout, Piranha Chonan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.