PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazy Bastard (ranked 1240 p4p, 153 weight class) and Rokuya Date (ranked 335 p4p, 45 weight class). Lazy Bastard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rokuya Date's chin.

Bastard
vs
Date

190 cm
21
162 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

177 cm
28
165 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rokuya Date!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard misses the body punch
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Bastard.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bastard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Date moves into range and clinches up with Bastard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastard.
Date tries to work over Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Date has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.

Date escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard lands with a cross.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bastard, as that shot connected.
Bastard misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bastard doesn't seem bothered though.
Bastard lunges at Date with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Date's hand.
Bastard throws a series of strikes that have Date backpedaling.

Date is rocked!
Bastard misses with a hook
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Bastard misses with a shot to the body
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Bastard is rocked!
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Date digs a good hook to Bastard's body.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Bastard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bastard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
A big right from Bastard misses.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bastard counter with a right hand.
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws a lazy uppercut
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bastard looks to land a combination. Date sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bastard throws a combination that misses

and Bastard is countered with a crisp right hand from Date that sends him to the canvas! Date follows him to the mat into side control.
Date controlling the position.
Bastard is looking for a sweep.
Bastard seems a little lost for a moment, as Date dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bastard pushes Date off looking to stand but Date dives back in and keeps control.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Date is taking a breather. Bastard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bastard is trying to escape back to his feet but Date uses the scramble to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bastard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Date is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bastard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Date asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bastard sneaks back into half guard.
Date wants to pass to mount but Bastard is defending the position.
Bastard pushes Date off looking to stand but Date dives back in and keeps control.
Bastard is trying to get back to full guard.
Bastard wants to control but Date is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bastard throws a nice looking combination but Date bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Date misses with a body shot.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date 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.

Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Date takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Date.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Date looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rokuya Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Date walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Date.
Date shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Date counters with a big uppercut that knocks Bastard off his feet! Date dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard is looking to regain half guard here but Date keeps moving and retains side control.
Bastard is trying to buck Date off.
We've been hearing good reports from Bastard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bastard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bastard wants to control but Date is keeping busy.
Date prevents Bastard from standing back up.
Bastard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Date stops Bastard from getting back to his feet.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastard trying to control here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard.
Date controlling the action here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Bastard throws a lazy uppercut
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard misses with a shot to the body
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Bastard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Bastard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Bastard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Bastard ducks straight into an uppercut from Date and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Bastard manages to regain guard straight away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard is trying to control the position but Date postures up.
Bastard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Date controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date won't allow Bastard to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Date sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decent striking displayed by Bastard there.
Bastard throws a combination that misses
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Date misses.
Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bastard throws a lazy uppercut

and Date counters with a left hand that sends Bastard to the canvas!
Date pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now.
Bastard pulls Date in to control the position.
Bastard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Date dives into side control.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet but Date drags him back down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bastard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bastard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Date's best efforts.
Date stops Bastard from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bastard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Date is controlling him.
Date 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.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet but Date passes into half guard.
Bastard trying to get back to full guard but Date takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Date won't let Bastard get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bastard tries to reverse the position but Date maintains control.
Lazy Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date controlling from mount.
Bastard can't escape the position.
Bastard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Bastard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Date.
Bastard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Date moves forwards but Bastard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date lands a lovely overhand right.
A right-left combo lands from Bastard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bastard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard misses the body punch

and Bastard is countered with a crisp right hand from Date that sends him to the canvas! Date follows him to the mat into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Bastard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bastard tries to bench press Date off him but Date keeps the position.
Rokuya Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bastard struggling a bit here.
Bastard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Date has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Date happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Date decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bastard to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bastard.
Bastard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A shot to the body from Bastard misses
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date dodges the punch combination from Bastard.
Date cracks a nice hook into Bastard's ribs.
Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Date takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokuya Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Date has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokuya Date!