PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Perkins (ranked 5926 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biji Kiri (ranked 6127 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Perkins
vs
Kiri

200 cm
24
151 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robbie Perkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Biji Kiri!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Perkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kiri manages to pull guard.
Perkins stays in close to Kiri's body and controls the position.
Kiri trying to keep a closed guard but Perkins is proving a slippery customer.
Kiri throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Perkins is stalling in the full guard.
Kiri pulls Perkins in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins won't allow Kiri to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perkins drops back looking for a leg! Kiri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kiri manages to kick Perkins off! Perkins jumps back into Kiri's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kiri looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Kiri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Perkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Perkins's guard now, I'm sure.
Perkins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Perkins pulls Kiri in close to prevent any damage.
Kiri trying to control but Perkins is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins pulls Kiri in close to prevent any damage.
Kiri looking to sit in guard and control but Perkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Perkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kiri 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins stops Kiri from standing up.
Kiri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Perkins 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.

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.
Kiri 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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Kiri is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Perkins's half guard.
Perkins is pressing down on Kiri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiri stopping the sweep attempt from Perkins.
Kiri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perkins is looking to stand up but Kiri isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Robbie Perkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kiri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Perkins to the mat! Perkins manages to get full guard.
Perkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perkins is trying to control the position but Kiri postures up.
Kiri wants to control from the top but Perkins keeps moving.
Kiri is stalling in the full guard.
Kiri wants to control from the top but Perkins keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiri preventing the sweep.
Kiri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Perkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins wants to sweep here but Kiri controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Perkins working a defensive guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kiri fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kiri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Perkins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perkins backwards.
Kiri prevents the takedown attempt.
Perkins tries to pull guard but Kiri won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins is trying to pull guard but Kiri has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Perkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Perkins taking a breather.

Kiri decides to pull guard.
Kiri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kiri wants to control the position but Perkins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiri wants to improve his position but Perkins is controlling well.
Perkins is trying to control. Kiri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kiri trying to control but Perkins postures up.
Kiri tries to roll over but Perkins keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins controlling the action here.
Kiri tries to roll over but Perkins keeps him under control.
Perkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Kiri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kiri showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkins is trying to maintain the position but Kiri is very close to passing his half guard.
Kiri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Perkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kiri controlling the action here.
Kiri is thwarting Perkins's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkins tries to roll over but Kiri keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Biji Kiri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kiri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Perkins wants to improve his position but Kiri is controlling well.
Perkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiri postures up.
Perkins controlling Kiri's posture.
Kiri trying to control but Perkins is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kiri 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.
Perkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kiri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkins is one step ahead there.

That's two 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.
Kiri keeping moving, preventing Perkins from controlling successfully.
Perkins controls from within his opponent's guard.

Kiri throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Perkins escapes and throws Kiri's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Robbie Perkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiri tries to bench press Perkins off him but Perkins keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiri is trying to work for a sweep but Perkins has mounted him!
Kiri reaches up to try and control the position but Perkins seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kiri rolls and tries to escape and now Perkins has his back!
Kiri tries to escape but Perkins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kiri trying to control the hands but Perkins breaks the grip.
Kiri can't escape the position.
Kiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiri is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kiri's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kiri wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Perkins.
Perkins punishes Kiri with strikes from the back mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Kiri right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Perkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Perkins!