PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daiboru Kyokusei (ranked 4133 p4p, 4181 weight class) and Theadore Gill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kyokusei
vs
Gill

169 cm
22
143
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
130
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daiboru Kyokusei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Theadore Gill!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyokusei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Gill moves into range and clinches up with Kyokusei.
Gill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gill wants to get back to striking at distance but Kyokusei won't allow it.
Kyokusei is trying to break the clinch but Gill has him pressed against the cage.
Kyokusei wants to get back to striking at distance but Gill won't allow it.

Kyokusei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyokusei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kyokusei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gill counters with a three punch combo that has Kyokusei backing up. Kyokusei nods at Gill to acknowledge the strikes.
Gill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyokusei throws a head kick but Gill moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Kyokusei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Gill.
Kyokusei misses with a body shot.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gill keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyokusei misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyokusei looks for the body kick but Gill saw that one coming.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses
and Gill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gill shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyokusei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kyokusei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kyokusei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gill's head.
Kyokusei blocks a head kick by Gill.
Kyokusei is looking to counter the offense by Gill and move into the clinch.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick
and Gill counters with a nice body shot.
Kyokusei is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Kyokusei. No joy for Gill on that attempt.
Gill slips a jab from Kyokusei.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daiboru Kyokusei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theadore Gill.
Gill keeps the fight on the outside.
Gill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Gill moves into range and clinches up with Kyokusei.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyokusei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Gill jumps into guard, dragging Kyokusei to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyokusei wanted to stand there but Gill had control of the position.
Gill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Gill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kyokusei stands up and waves to Gill to follow him.
Gill blocks a head kick by Kyokusei.
Kyokusei pushes Gill away with a front kick.
Kyokusei misses the shot to the body.

Gill forces Kyokusei back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kyokusei smiles and moves away.
Kyokusei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyokusei tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyokusei fakes the leg kick and cracks Gill in the body.
Kyokusei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gill's sensitive parts.

Gill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyokusei wants to break free but Gill has control.
Gill is trying to force a seperation but Kyokusei has the dominant position.
Gill is trying to drag Kyokusei to the mat but Kyokusei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Kyokusei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyokusei misses the shot to the body.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyokusei throws the kick towards the body but Gill avoids it.
Gill blocks a head kick by Kyokusei.
Gill moves away from the strike by Kyokusei.
Kyokusei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Kyokusei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Gill pulls guard.
Gill 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyokusei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kyokusei stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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 Daiboru Kyokusei will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Daiboru Kyokusei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gill misses with a series of wild punches.
Daiboru Kyokusei is winning the standup battle so far.
Gill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kyokusei swivels and escapes.
Gill just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKyokusei.
Kyokusei misses with a body kick.
Gill wants to counter the offense by Kyokusei and move into the clinch position.
Gill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gill avoids the head kick by Kyokusei.
Gill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyokusei doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Gill.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyokusei has Gill pressed against the cage, preventing Gill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gill tries to pull guard but Kyokusei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Daiboru Kyokusei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theadore Gill.

Kyokusei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyokusei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gill is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kyokusei misses.
Kyokusei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daiboru Kyokusei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gill with the counter takedown but Kyokusei avoids it easily.

Gill closes the distance and clinches.
Kyokusei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gill jumps guard but Kyokusei stands there with Gill around his waist. Gill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kyokusei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Kyokusei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyokusei moves in looking to clinch but Gill pushes him off.
Kyokusei moves in looking to clinch but Gill pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Kyokusei.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyokusei scores with a shot to the body.
Kyokusei throws a head kick but Gill moves out of range.
Kyokusei throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gill.
Kyokusei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyokusei looks for the body kick but Gill saw that one coming.
Gill throws a wild body kick that Kyokusei sees coming a mile off.
As Gill looks to move away, Kyokusei throws a big counter combo but Gill just gets out of the way.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Gill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kyokusei defends it well.
Gill shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyokusei throws a lazy head kick
and Gill counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Gill clinches with his opponent.
Kyokusei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kyokusei wants to break free but Gill has control.
Kyokusei can't break the clinch.
Gill is trying to break the clinch but Kyokusei has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill avoiding damage.
Kyokusei is trying to force a seperation but Gill has the dominant position.
Gill prevents Kyokusei from breaking the clinch.
Gill tries to pull guard but Kyokusei holds him up against the cage and eventually Gill drops back down to his feet.
Kyokusei is trying to break free.
Gill wants to get back to striking at distance but Kyokusei won't allow it.
Gill leaning against his opponent.
Kyokusei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyokusei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

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.

Gill clinches up with Kyokusei and pushes him back against the cage.
Gill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kyokusei gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Kyokusei breaks from the clinch.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyokusei lands with a slapping head kick.
Gill throws a head kick that misses.
Kyokusei stuffs the takedown.
Kyokusei is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Gill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kyokusei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyokusei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daiboru Kyokusei dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyokusei tries to avoid it but Gill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyokusei to the ground. Kyokusei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyokusei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyokusei is looking to wear down Gill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kyokusei lands a nice looking body kick.
Kyokusei thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gill if he has to take too many more of those.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gill wants to counter with a clinch but Kyokusei pushes him away.
Gill misses with a takedown attempt - Kyokusei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gill blocks a head kick by Kyokusei.
Gill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daiboru Kyokusei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theadore Gill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses
and Gill counters with a three punch combo that has Kyokusei backing up. Kyokusei nods at Gill to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kyokusei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyokusei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyokusei defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gill.
A jab from Kyokusei misses.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Gill with the counter takedown but Kyokusei avoids it easily.

Gill takes the fight into the clinch.
Gill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyokusei avoids it.
Kyokusei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kyokusei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyokusei is trying to break the clinch but Gill is controlling him.
Kyokusei tries to stall but Gill uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Kyokusei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyokusei wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kyokusei tries a head kick but it misses.
Gill changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyokusei throws a head kick but Gill moves out of range.
And Gill tries to counter it with a takedown but Kyokusei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gill has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kyokusei.
Kyokusei leaves Gill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Kyokusei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gill can do to turn this around?
Kyokusei throws a sloppy head kick and Gill moves out of range easily.
Gill shoots in for a double leg but Kyokusei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyokusei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kyokusei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gill swings for the body but Kyokusei moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gill has closed the distance and engaged Kyokusei in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kyokusei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyokusei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kyokusei wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gill prevents Kyokusei from breaking the clinch.
Kyokusei wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gill tries to pull guard but Kyokusei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A frustrated look appears on Kyokusei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kyokusei blocks a body shot from Gill.

That's four 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.
Gill wants a takedown.

Kyokusei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Kyokusei.
Gill feints the counter takedown.
Kyokusei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Kyokusei.
Kyokusei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kyokusei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gill somewhat.
Kyokusei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Theadore Gill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daiboru Kyokusei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kyokusei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daiboru Kyokusei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kyokusei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daiboru Kyokusei!
A very excited looking Daiboru Kyokusei rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.