PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Har Ambe (ranked 682 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Kawanabe (ranked 1256 p4p, 0 weight class). Ambe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boosie - Set it Off. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ambe
vs
Kawanabe

169 cm
26
142 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

172 cm
27
145 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Har Ambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hiroshi Kawanabe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambe misses with a body shot.
Ambe throws a lazy right hand but Kawanabe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ambe misses with a hook. Kawanabe ducked under it nicely.
Ambe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ambe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawanabe! But no joy.
Kawanabe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ambe is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Ambe shoots in and bounces Kawanabe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kawanabe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Kawanabe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambe misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawanabe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Ambe is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Ambe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kawanabe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ambe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiroshi Kawanabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawanabe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ambe moves away from the strike by Kawanabe.
Kawanabe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ambe.
Ambe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ambe fails with the takedown.
Ambe lands a nice shot that snaps Kawanabe's head back.

Ambe clinches up against the cage.
Kawanabe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kawanabe content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe misses with the head strike.

Ambe has picked Kawanabe up - he's going for a ride! Ambe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ambe controlling the action here.
Ambe throwing shots but Kawanabe is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ambe is thwarting Kawanabe's attempts to control the position.
Ambe wants to pass the guard but Kawanabe is defending well.
Kawanabe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ambe.
Ambe slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ambe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kawanabe is trying to maintain the position but Ambe is very close to passing his half guard.
Kawanabe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kawanabe has momentary wrist control but Ambe slips an elbow through the middle.
Ambe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Ambe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ambe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kawanabe has control of Ambe's left arm, preventing Ambe from doing any damage.
Ambe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kawanabe's head.
Ambe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawanabe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Har Ambe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kawanabe counter with a right hand.

Ambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kawanabe, pushing him back against the cage.

Kawanabe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ambe misses with a wild body shot.

Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Ambe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kawanabe is trying to keep an underhook but Ambe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kawanabe trying to control but Ambe postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe slows the pace down in half guard.
Kawanabe is trying to stand up here but Ambe is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kawanabe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambe.
Ambe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ambe not doing much here.
Ambe trying to control from half guard but Kawanabe is working away.
Ambe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe is pressing down on Kawanabe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kawanabe is holding on for now.

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

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.

Ambe rushes Kawanabe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawanabe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ambe is trying to drag Kawanabe to the mat but Kawanabe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ambe has Kawanabe pressed against the cage, preventing Kawanabe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe taking a breather.
Kawanabe is struggling to control the position.
Ambe is trying to maintain a safe position but Kawanabe gets an underhook and turns Ambe into the cage.
Kawanabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawanabes head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawanabe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ambe as Kawanabe tries to tie him up.
Kawanabe is struggling to control the position.
Kawanabe can't break the clinch.
Kawanabe gets underhooks to prevent Ambe's takedown attempt.
Ambe stalling against the cage.

Ambe has clasped his hands together around Kawanabe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kawanabe struggling a bit here.
Ambe scoring with punches and elbows.
An elbow from Ambe crashes against the mat.
Kawanabe wants to control but Ambe postures up.
Har Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe scoring with punches from side control.
Ambe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kawanabe tries to improve position but can't.
Ambe throws a strike aimed at the side of Kawanabe's head but Kawanabe avoids it well.
Kawanabe sneaks back into half guard.
Kawanabe is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe trying to mount his opponent but Kawanabe defends it.
Ambe content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Har Ambe 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. This is the final round!

Ambe takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Ambe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kawanabe to the mat! Kawanabe manages to get full guard.
Ambe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ambe pushes down on Kawanabe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawanabe trying to control here.
Ambe controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawanabe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ambe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ambe breaks from Kawanabe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ambe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ambe is landing with some decent strikes but Kawanabe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kawanabe tries to hold on but Ambe postures up.
Ambe lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawanabe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ambe looking to ground and pound but Kawanabe is blocking nicely.
Har Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawanabe tries to reverse the position but Ambe maintains control.
Ambe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawanabe can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawanabe wants to hold on but Ambe pushes him away.

Ambe working for a guillotine from mount but Kawanabe is in no mood to give up.
Kawanabe tries to lock up and control but Ambe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ambe controlling the position easily from mount.
Ambe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kawanabe regains half guard.
Hiroshi Kawanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kawanabe defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe not doing much here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ambe.
Ambe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawanabe is desperately trying to improve his position but Ambe has a good base and remains in mount.
Ambe controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Har Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ambe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Har Ambe!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Har Ambe!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Har Ambe!

Har Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
Har Ambe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.