PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buntaro Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Paralag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Katsumoto
vs
Paralag

175 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

167 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buntaro Katsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emil Paralag!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsumoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Buntaro Katsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paralag lands a glancing blow to the side of Katsumoto's head.
Paralag fails with a takedown attempt.
Paralag throws a good cross that connects.
Paralag misses with a wild combination.

Katsumoto has closed the distance and engaged Paralag in a clinch.
Paralag wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Katsumoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katsumoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paralag is trying to push Katsumoto away but Katsumoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Katsumoto misses with a body punch.
Katsumoto has Paralag pressed against the cage, preventing Paralag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paralag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paralag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Katsumoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Katsumoto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Katsumoto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Katsumoto.
Paralag looks winded!
Paralag tries to pull guard but Katsumoto won't allow it.
Buntaro Katsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Paralag.
A short body shot lands from Katsumoto as the two fighters clinch.
Katsumoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Katsumoto is working Paralag over against the cage.
Paralag blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto digs a right hand into Paralag's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paralag's gas tank.

Katsumoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katsumoto throws a leg kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Katsumoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katsumoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Katsumoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsumoto lands a right hand.
Katsumoto cracks Paralag with a nice body shot.

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

Katsumoto moves into the clinch.
Katsumoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Katsumoto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Paralag can't fight it off and eventually Katsumoto manages to take the fight to the floor. Paralag looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Katsumoto throwing strikes but missing.
Paralag avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katsumoto throwing strikes but missing.
Katsumoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Katsumoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paralag wants to stand and escape but Katsumoto is having none of it.
Katsumoto postures up in Paralag's guard and throws a big left but Paralag blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto postures up in Paralag's guard and throws a big left but Paralag blocks it.
Katsumoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katsumoto throwing strikes from guard but Paralag blocks nicely.
Paralag preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katsumoto won't allow Paralag to get back to his feet.
Katsumoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paralag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katsumoto throwing strikes from guard but Paralag blocks nicely.
Paralag avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paralag avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katsumoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katsumoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katsumoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Katsumoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Katsumoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paralag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katsumoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto postures up in Paralag's guard and throws a big left but Paralag blocks it.
Paralag preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katsumoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Katsumoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Katsumoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Katsumoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katsumoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katsumoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katsumoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Paralag has wrist control.
Paralag avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katsumoto throwing strikes but missing.
Katsumoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paralag avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katsumoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katsumoto postures up in Paralag's guard and throws a big left but Paralag blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buntaro Katsumoto dominated that 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.

Katsumoto drives through and clinches with Paralag against the cage.

Katsumoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Katsumoto closes the distance and clinches.
Katsumoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto tries a body shot but Paralag blocks it.
Katsumoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paralag's elbow.
Katsumoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paralag can do to turn this around?
Paralag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paralag wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Katsumoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Paralag is rocked!
Paralag tries to pull guard but Katsumoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Paralag drops back down to his feet.
Paralag is still on wobbly legs! Can Katsumoto finish him?
Paralag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katsumoto has him pressed against the cage.
Paralag seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paralag is looking to break free of the clinch but Katsumoto has double underhooks.
Paralag is breathing heavily.
Katsumoto keeps control of Paralag as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paralag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katsumoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paralag or not.

Katsumoto pulls Paralag into guard.
Katsumoto is looking to stand up but Paralag isn't so interested in that idea.
Paralag trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsumoto wants to get back to his feet but Paralag passes into half guard.
Katsumoto tries to kick Paralag off but Paralag keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buntaro Katsumoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paralag tries to stand and escape but Katsumoto is controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Katsumoto closes the distance and clinches.

Katsumoto pulls guard successfully.

Paralag stands and steps away. Katsumoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Katsumoto throws a leg kick but Paralag moved away.

Katsumoto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paralag's guard.
Katsumoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Katsumoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Katsumoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paralag is looking to stand up but Katsumoto isn't so interested in that idea.
Paralag is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Katsumoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paralag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paralag wants to get back to his feet but Katsumoto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paralag trying to strike off his back.
Katsumoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Katsumoto throwing strikes but missing.
Katsumoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paralag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paralag is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Katsumoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Paralag has wrist control.
Paralag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paralag is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Katsumoto is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Katsumoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Katsumoto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paralag tries to stand but Katsumoto is controlling from the bottom.
Paralag trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Katsumoto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Katsumoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paralag controls Katsumoto momentarily but Katsumoto frees himself.
Katsumoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katsumoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paralag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katsumoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paralag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paralag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paralag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Katsumoto moves into the clinch.
Katsumoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katsumoto digs a right hand into Paralag's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paralag's gas tank.
Paralag looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Katsumoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paralag or not.
Katsumoto is working Paralag over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Katsumoto.

Katsumoto gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Paralag regains guard.
Paralag is looking to stand up but Katsumoto isn't so interested in that idea.
Katsumoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paralag controls Katsumoto momentarily but Katsumoto frees himself.
Katsumoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paralag 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.
Paralag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paralag avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto throwing strikes from guard but Paralag blocks nicely.
Katsumoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Paralag has wrist control.
Paralag thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Katsumoto preventing the sweep.
Paralag preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paralag wants to sweep but no luck.
Paralag is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Katsumoto is controlling him.
Paralag preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paralag is trying to keep Katsumoto in close.
Paralag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paralag is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paralag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katsumoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Katsumoto 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.
Paralag is looking to stand up but Katsumoto isn't so interested in that idea.
Katsumoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paralag striking off his back but it's not causing Katsumoto any problems.
Paralag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katsumoto.
Paralag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto prevents Paralag from getting back to his feet.
Katsumoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Paralag has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paralag can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paralag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katsumoto is one step ahead there.
Katsumoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katsumoto lands a couple of digs.
Katsumoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katsumoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto postures up in Paralag's guard and throws a big left but Paralag blocks it.
Katsumoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Paralag has wrist control.
Katsumoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paralag looking for a sweep. Not yet Paralag, not yet.
Katsumoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paralag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paralag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katsumoto.
Paralag controlling the position.
Paralag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Katsumoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paralag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katsumoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paralag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katsumoto won't allow Paralag to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Katsumoto looking to score a takedown here. Paralag is defending well but Katsumoto drives through and ends up in Paralag's guard.
Paralag thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paralag uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Paralag looks for a takedown but Katsumoto sprawls well.
Katsumoto lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paralag.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsumoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Katsumoto pushes Paralag up against the cage in a clinch.
Paralag tries to pull guard but Katsumoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Paralag drops back down to his feet.
Katsumoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paralag.

Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Katsumoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emil Paralag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katsumoto prevents the takedown attempt.
Buntaro Katsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Paralag.
Katsumoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paralags head.
Katsumoto lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buntaro Katsumoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katsumoto 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buntaro Katsumoto!