PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Destro Vonstein (ranked 3546 p4p, 2001 weight class) and Dokuro Kunimatsu (ranked 386 p4p, 230 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vonstein
vs
Kunimatsu

165 cm
26
165
3 - 4 - 0

170 cm
26
158
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Destro Vonstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dokuro Kunimatsu!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonstein ducks under a wild hook from Kunimatsu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kunimatsu. Vonstein does a little dance to reset his feet.

Kunimatsu gets caught napping as Vonstein dives in and scores a takedown. Kunimatsu manages to retain guard.
Vonstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Kunimatsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kunimatsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vonstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vonstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kunimatsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vonstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vonstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kunimatsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kunimatsu looking for a guillotine here but Vonstein defends easily.
Vonstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Kunimatsu has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kunimatsu looking for a guillotine here but Vonstein defends easily.
Vonstein throws a big right hand that misses.

Kunimatsu looking for a guillotine here but Vonstein defends easily.

Kunimatsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kunimatsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kunimatsu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two 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.

Vonstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vonstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kunimatsu working a defensive guard here.

Kunimatsu has an active guard here but Vonstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Vonstein seems content to control.

Vonstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vonstein is looking to take a break and control but Kunimatsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunimatsu is trying to control but can't.
Vonstein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kunimatsu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kunimatsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vonstein wants to control from the top but Kunimatsu keeps moving.
Vonstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vonstein seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vonstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kunimatsu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

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.
Kunimatsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

Kunimatsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vonstein defends well.
Vonstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kunimatsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vonstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kunimatsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vonstein throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Destro Vonstein dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Vonstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kunimatsu is trying to defend but Vonstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vonstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vonstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Vonstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kunimatsu is just riding it out for now. Vonstein eventually gives up the hold.

Kunimatsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kunimatsu looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunimatsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Kunimatsu trying to control here.

Kunimatsu looking for subs from the bottom but Vonstein mounts him!
Kunimatsu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vonstein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Vonstein throwing strikes from guard but Kunimatsu blocks nicely.
Kunimatsu looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein postures up in Kunimatsu's guard and throws a big left but Kunimatsu blocks it.

Kunimatsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Vonstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kunimatsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vonstein.

Kunimatsu working for a triangle but Vonstein defends it easily.
Kunimatsu keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully.
Destro Vonstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vonstein throwing strikes from guard but Kunimatsu blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunimatsu trying to control the position.
Vonstein forces his way into half guard.
Vonstein stalling.
Kunimatsu trying to control but Vonstein postures up.

Vonstein is looking for a kimura here.

Vonstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kunimatsu sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Vonstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Kunimatsu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vonstein.

Kunimatsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vonstein defends well.
Vonstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vonstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Kunimatsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vonstein defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Destro Vonstein dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kunimatsu forces Vonstein back against the cage and clinches.
Kunimatsu jumps guard but Vonstein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Kunimatsu successfully pulls guard.
Kunimatsu keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully.

Kunimatsu working for a triangle but Vonstein defends it easily.

Kunimatsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vonstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vonstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vonstein throws a sloppy strike and Kunimatsu has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Vonstein is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kunimatsu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dokuro Kunimatsu!