|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raig Si Zhiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raig Si Zhiro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frodo Baggins's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 168 cm
22
152 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raig Si Zhiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frodo Baggins!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Si Zhiro throws out a loose jab but Baggins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Si Zhiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baggins gets a takedown into half guard.
Baggins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baggins lands strikes from half guard.
Baggins seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Si Zhiro tries to get to full guard but Baggins has control of the leg.
Baggins trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Si Zhiro gets back to full guard.
Si Zhiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baggins manages to get himself to full guard.
Baggins controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Baggins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Baggins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Si Zhiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Si Zhiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baggins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Si Zhiro looking to control.
Baggins stands and steps away. Si Zhiro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Si Zhiro wants to clinch.
Si Zhiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins controlling the position.
Baggins looks gassed!
Si Zhiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Baggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baggins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Si Zhiro wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
Baggins working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Si Zhiro misses with a takedown
and Baggins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baggins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Si Zhiro is trying to break free.
Baggins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Si Zhiro has him pressed against the cage.
Baggins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baggins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Si Zhiro regains guard.
Si Zhiro has his foot on Baggins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baggins works his way back into a safe position though.
Baggins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Si Zhiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baggins is one step ahead there.
Si Zhiro keeping moving, preventing Baggins from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Si Zhiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baggins stopping the sweep attempt from Si Zhiro.
Baggins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Si Zhiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Si Zhiro is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frodo Baggins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Si Zhiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Si Zhiro darts in trying to clinch
and Baggins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baggins trying to control but Si Zhiro is working from the bottom.
Si Zhiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baggins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Si Zhiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baggins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baggins looking to sit in guard and control but Si Zhiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Si Zhiro won't allow Baggins to sweep him here.
Baggins is breathing heavily.
Baggins controls Si Zhiro momentarily but Si Zhiro frees himself.
Si Zhiro wants to pass the guard but Baggins is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Si Zhiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A right-left combo lands from Si Zhiro.
Baggins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Si Zhiro pinned against the cage. Si Zhiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Si Zhiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Baggins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Si Zhiro leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Si Zhiro looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Si Zhiro breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Si Zhiro tries to clinch but Baggins moves out of range.
Si Zhiro misses with a low kick.
Si Zhiro tries to clinch up but Baggins circles away and keeps his distance.
Baggins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baggins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Si Zhiro.
Si Zhiro tries to clinch but Baggins is having none of it.
Baggins avoids the head kick by Si Zhiro.
Si Zhiro stalks Baggins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baggins's face. Baggins staggers backwards, shaken.
Baggins checks a low kick from Si Zhiro.
Baggins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raig Si Zhiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frodo Baggins.
Si Zhiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baggins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins passes Si Zhiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Baggins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Si Zhiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Si Zhiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baggins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baggins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baggins stands up from Si Zhiro's guard - Baggins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Si Zhiro tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baggins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Si Zhiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baggins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Si Zhiro tries to roll over but Baggins keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baggins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frodo Baggins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Si Zhiro has his takedown stuffed
and Baggins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Si Zhiro won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Baggins works to advance to full mount. Si Zhiro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Si Zhiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baggins content just to control the position here.
Baggins prevents Si Zhiro from getting the reversal.
Baggins landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Si Zhiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins working for a guillotine from mount but Si Zhiro is in no mood to give up.
Baggins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baggins tries to control but Si Zhiro wriggling away.
Si Zhiro avoids a series of strikes thrown by Baggins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baggins looking to secure an arm triangle but Si Zhiro defends it well.
Si Zhiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Si Zhiro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Si Zhiro wants to control but Baggins is keeping busy.
Si Zhiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frodo Baggins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Si Zhiro gets full guard.
Si Zhiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baggins manages to get himself to full guard.
Baggins keeping moving, preventing Si Zhiro from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Si Zhiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baggins is keeping the position for now.
Baggins looking for a guillotine here but Si Zhiro defends easily.
Baggins pushes Si Zhiro off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Si Zhiro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baggins gets to his feet. Si Zhiro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Si Zhiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baggins.
Baggins controlling the action here.
Si Zhiro wants to get back to full guard.
Baggins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Raig Si Zhiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frodo Baggins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Si Zhiro is not content to let Baggins control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frodo Baggins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baggins 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frodo Baggins!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
