PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Araki Kenjiro (ranked 2046 p4p, 264 weight class) and Teeth Ferret (ranked 1094 p4p, 148 weight class). Teeth Ferret will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kenjiro
vs
Ferret

176 cm
25
181 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

187 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Kore Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Araki Kenjiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teeth Ferret!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenjiro throws a lazy body kick

and Ferret counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferret is nestled in close to Kenjiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferret controlling the action here.
Kenjiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferret missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret is nestled in close to Kenjiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferret controlling the action here.
Kenjiro's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ferret thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kenjiro's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferret throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kenjiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kenjiro is looking to improve his position.
Ferret throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferret content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferret working the head and body with strikes.
Ferret drops an elbow to the side of Kenjiro's head.

That's two 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.
Ferret is controlling the pace.
Kenjiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenjiro tries to get out of the position.
Ground and pound from Ferret.
Kenjiro wants to get back to full guard.
Ferret is nestled in close to Kenjiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferret content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Ferret might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ferret circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ferret counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferret.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferret stands and throws Kenjiro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kenjiro defending against the ground and pound.
Ferret is staying tight to Kenjiro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Ferret crashes against the mat.
Kenjiro pushes Ferret away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ferret gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kenjiro is being controlled here.
Ferret moves into full mount!
Ferret has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kenjiro's face.
Ferret controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenjiro is bucking up trying to escape but Ferret cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ferret dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kenjiro looks to throw a body kick

and Ferret counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferret is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kenjiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferret on the ground.
Ferret is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ferret is continuing to stall.
Kenjiro tries to get to full guard but Ferret has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kenjiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferret sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferret's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ferret throwing shots but Kenjiro is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ferret lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferret controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferret takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferret lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferret looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferret lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Ferret there.
Ferret perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ferret there.
Ferret 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.
Ferret blocks a head kick by Kenjiro.
And Ferret tries to counter it with a takedown but Kenjiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.

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.
Kenjiro misses with a leg kick

and Ferret counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferret working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferret prevents Kenjiro from getting back to his feet.
Kenjiro has momentary wrist control but Ferret slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferret sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferret working some strikes from top position.
Ferret passes Kenjiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Teeth Ferret has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferret controlling the action here.
Ferret has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferret is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teeth Ferret showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kenjiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A solid leg kick lands there for Kenjiro.
Araki Kenjiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenjiro tries to land a body kick

and Ferret counters with a single leg into guard. Kenjiro didn't expect that.
Ferret has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferret scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferret passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ferret lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ferret working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ferret controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferret lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kenjiro down.
Ferret staying calm.
Ferret scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ferret happy to just control the position for now.
Kenjiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ferret is staying tight to Kenjiro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kenjiro taking a bit of punishment here - Ferret scoring with strikes.
Teeth Ferret is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferret moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ferret has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kenjiro!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferret controlling his opponent.
Ferret looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ferret working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ferret controlling the pace for now.
Kenjiro is in a horrible position here. Ferret smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ferret punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ferret lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferret lands a big elbow.
Ferret controlling from the full mount.
Kenjiro trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ferret with shots to the head and body - Kenjiro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ferret tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferret working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferret is landing with some decent strikes but Kenjiro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teeth Ferret comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferret winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teeth Ferret!
Our winner, Teeth Ferret, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.