PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyung Yeon Kang (ranked 7122 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Hazuki (ranked 7071 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyung Yeon Kang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daisuke Hazuki's chin.

Yeon Kang
vs
Hazuki

175 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

173 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kyung Yeon Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daisuke Hazuki!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazuki fails to land the takedown.
Kang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Kang gets a double leg takedown into Hazuki's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Hazuki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hazuki 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hazuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Hazuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kang is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hazuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Hazuki, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hazuki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hazuki on the ground.
Kang trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazuki is trying to control. Kang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hazuki is looking to take a break and control but Kang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki is looking to advance position but Kang won't allow it.
Hazuki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hazuki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hazuki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kang has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hazuki wants to work for an arm triangle but Kang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kang but Kang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kyung Yeon Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kang attempts a counter takedown but Hazuki avoids it well and moves away.

Kang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hazuki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hazuki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kang is breathing heavily.

Kang gets control of Hazuki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hazuki advances to half guard.

Hazuki seems to be looking for submissions.
Hazuki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hazuki thows a huge punch but Kang dodges it nicely.
Hazuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kang defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hazuki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hazuki works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kang is desperately trying to improve his position but Hazuki has a good base and remains in mount.
Kang is squirming around, avoiding Hazuki's attempts to control the action.
Hazuki throws a wild left hand from mount and Kang manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Hazuki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hazuki tries a head kick but it misses.

Kang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hazuki's guard.

Hazuki has his foot on Kang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kang works his way back into a safe position though.
Hazuki looking to control.
Hazuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kang is one step ahead there.
Kang trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang preventing the sweep.
Hazuki is trying to control the position but Kang postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hazuki dives in and grabs Kang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kang pushes down on Hazuki's head and hops out.
Kyung Yeon Kang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kang lands a head kick!
Hazuki misses with a head kick.

Hazuki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Hazuki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kang is trying to keep an underhook but Hazuki manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hazuki is trying to control. Kang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hazuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kang defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazuki prevents Kang from improving his position.
Hazuki trying to mount his opponent but Kang defends it.
Hazuki uses his free foot to push down on Kang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hazuki has control of Kang's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kang regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hazuki tries to control but Kang wriggling away.
Kang wants to control but Hazuki is having none of it.
Hazuki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kang because Hazuki loaded up on that one.
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!

Hazuki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kang is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hazuki looking for a guillotine here but Kang defends easily.
Kang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hazuki wants to sweep here but Kang controlling him for the moment.
Kang wants to control from the top but Hazuki keeps moving.

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.
Hazuki pulls Kang in close to prevent any damage.
Kang trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hazuki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daisuke Hazuki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kang as he avoids it easily.
Hazuki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kang defends it nicely.
Kang avoids the body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki darts in looking for a takedown but Kang gets double underhooks and turns Hazuki into the cage.
Kyung Yeon Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
Hazuki has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hazuki closes the distance and clinches.

Kang breaks the clinch.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Kang counters with a low kick, right behind Hazuki 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hazuki pushes Kang up against the cage in a clinch.

Kang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hazuki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazuki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hazuki tries to hold on but Kang pushes him away.
Hazuki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kang thows a huge punch but Hazuki dodges it nicely.
Hazuki manages to get to full guard.
Hazuki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hazuki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hazuki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hazuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daisuke Hazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hazuki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hazuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kang gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hazuki can't get the takedown.
Hazuki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kang tries to clinch but Hazuki is having none of it.
Hazuki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kang defends it nicely.
No luck for Hazuki with that takedown attempt.

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.
Kang throws a head kick that misses.

Hazuki pushes Kang up against the cage in a clinch.

Kang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kang tries to close the distance and clinch but Hazuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hazuki moves into the clinch.

Kang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hazuki wants to control from the top but Kang keeps moving.
Hazuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kang is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazuki trying to control but Kang is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyung Yeon Kang.
I think Hazuki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisuke Hazuki!