PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ka Kashi (ranked 3137 p4p, 3698 weight class) and David Friedman (ranked 198 p4p, 230 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kashi
vs
Friedman

150 cm
25
140
1 - 0 - 0

164 cm
25
142
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ka Kashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Friedman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Friedman thinking.
Friedman with a poor takedown
and Kashi counters with a straight right hand.
Friedman tries for a takedown but Kashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ka Kashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Friedman.
Friedman shoots in looking for a takedown. Kashi tries to sprawl out of it but Friedman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Friedman fails with a takedown attempt.
Friedman slips a jab from Kashi.
A punch combination from Kashi misses.
Kashi connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Friedman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kashi.
Friedman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kashi throwing a counter right hand but Friedman manages to avoid it.
Friedman goes for a double leg but Kashi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kashi continues to drive forward.
Kashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Friedman tries for a takedown but Kashi circles away easily
and Kashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman tries for a takedown but Kashi circles away easily
and Friedman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like David Friedman has been cut.
Friedman looks winded!
Kashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Friedman. Friedman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Friedman is rocked!

Friedman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Friedman being controlled here momentarily.
Kashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Friedman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kashi wants to sweep here but Friedman controlling him for the moment.
Friedman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Friedman advances position into side control!

Friedman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kashi, who protects the arm well.
Kashi is trying to improve his position.
Friedman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kashi keeps working.

Friedman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Friedman is trying to get an arm triangle but Kashi is defending well.
Friedman wants to control but Kashi is keeping him busy.

Friedman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Friedman trying to control the action but Kashi is working from the bottom.
Friedman moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Friedman looking for a guillotine from mount but Kashi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ka Kashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Friedman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Friedman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kashi.
David Friedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Friedman. Friedman gets slowly back to his feet.
Friedman has his takedown stuffed
and Kashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Kashi does it's job there.
Kashi throws a hook but Friedman blocks it.
Kashi stuns Friedman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Friedman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ka Kashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Friedman.
Kashi misses with a looping right.
Friedman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kashi throws a shot from downtown. Friedman moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Kashi.
Friedman takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Kashi as Friedman shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Friedman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kashi connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Friedman tumbling to the canvas! Kashi pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Friedman was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ka Kashi!