PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 1624 p4p, 71 weight class) and Hiroaki Hidaka (ranked 1972 p4p, 94 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

BySubtraction
vs
Hidaka

169 cm
20
135 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiroaki Hidaka!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hidaka tries to bum rush BySubtraction with a series of wild strikes but BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for BySubtraction. That snapped Hidaka's head back.
BySubtraction looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction scores with a nice head shot.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Hidaka blocks it.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Hidaka blocks it.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up
and Hidaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Hidaka saw that one coming.

BySubtraction closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hidaka lands a shoulder strike.
BySubtraction pushes Hidaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Hidaka avoids the damage to the body.
BySubtraction is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hidaka to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction prevents Hidaka from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hidaka as the two fighters clinch.

Hidaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BySubtraction moves in looking to clinch but Hidaka pushes him off.
BySubtraction connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Hidaka does no damage.
Hidaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BySubtraction was well out of range. Poor timing from Hidaka.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

BySubtraction shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hidaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with BySubtraction. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hidaka is defending against the submission attempts here by BySubtraction.
Hidaka tries to kick BySubtraction off but BySubtraction keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

BySubtraction is working for a submission of some sort.
BySubtraction takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hidaka is refusing to be controlled, as BySubtraction sits in half guard.

BySubtraction is working for an americana but Hidaka has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst BySubtraction was thinking about the submission.
Hidaka wants to stand but BySubtraction is controlling the position.
BySubtraction looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction with a flurry of punches that miss.
BySubtraction postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hidaka keeping full guard, as BySubtraction tries to pass.

BySubtraction is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hidaka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hidaka has escaped and now he's on top!

BySubtraction is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hidaka is looking to stand up but BySubtraction won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

BySubtraction looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

BySubtraction working for a triangle but Hidaka defends it easily.
Hidaka tries to stand but BySubtraction is controlling from the bottom.

BySubtraction looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

BySubtraction looking for a triangle here. Hidaka is fighting it but it looks tight! BySubtraction pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hidaka is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.