PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Oscar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raykwan Windtalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raykwan Windtalker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Oscar
vs
Windtalker

200 cm
23
220 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

180 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Oscar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raykwan Windtalker!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Windtalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oscar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Windtalker walks away with a smile on his face. Oscar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oscar wants to clinch but Windtalker slips to the side

and Windtalker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oscar controls Windtalker momentarily but Windtalker frees himself.
Windtalker being controlled here momentarily.
Windtalker wants to control from the top but Oscar keeps moving.
Oscar wants to improve his position but instead Windtalker has moved into half guard.

Oscar pushes Windtalker off and gets back to his feet.
Windtalker looks to clinch

and Oscar counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscar lands a knee to the body.
Oscar managing to block the knees to the body from Windtalker.
Windtalker pushes off an throws an elbow but Oscar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Windtalker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Windtalker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oscar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oscar trying to land knees to the body.
Oscar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oscar trying to land knees to the body.
Oscar has Windtalker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Windtalker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Windtalker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oscar's brow.
Oscar slows down the pace here.
Oscar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oscar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Windtalker.
Oscar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Windtalker avoids it.
Oscar is breathing heavily.
Oscar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Windtalker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Oscar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oscar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Windtalker blocks it with crossed arms.
Oscar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Windtalker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Windtalker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Windtalker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oscar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Windtalker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oscar throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Windtalker.
Oscar takes an elbow to the temple.
Windtalker wants to get back to striking at distance but Oscar won't allow it.

Windtalker manages to break the clinch.

Oscar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Windtalker to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Windtalker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Windtalker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oscar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Windtalker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oscar tries to avoid it but Windtalker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oscar to the ground. Oscar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Windtalker tries to clinch up

and Oscar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windtalker managing to block the knees to the body from Oscar.
Oscar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Windtalker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Windtalker tries a knee to the head but Oscar blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oscar throws an elbow but misses.
Windtalker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oscar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Windtalker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Windtalker with a knee to the head.
Windtalker scores with a shot to the side of Oscar's head.
Windtalker working Oscar over with knees to the body.
Windtalker looking to throw knees to the head but Oscar is blocking nicely.
Oscar misses with a knee to the head.
Windtalker has had enough of the clinch but Oscar keeps him there for the moment.

Windtalker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Windtalker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Windtalker counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Windtalker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oscar is pushing Windtalker's head away, looking to escape. Windtalker manages to hold on to the position though.
Windtalker trying to control the position but Oscar is working away.
Windtalker slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Oscar.
Windtalker cracks Oscar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Windtalker.
Windtalker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Oscar's face.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Windtalker looking to control but Oscar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oscar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Windtalker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raykwan Windtalker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Windtalker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Windtalker throws a head kick but Oscar moves out of range.
Windtalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Oscar circles away.
Windtalker darts in trying to clinch

and Oscar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Windtalker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oscar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Windtalker up against the cage.
Oscar is working for takedown but Windtalker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Windtalker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Windtalker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oscar blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Windtalker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Windtalker stalling the fight.
Windtalker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Oscar manages to break the clinch.
Windtalker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oscar circles away.

Windtalker closes the distance and pushes Oscar back into the cage.
Oscar lands a good knee to the midsection. Windtalker won't want to take too many of those.
Windtalker lands an elbow that stopped Oscar in his tracks for a moment.

Windtalker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Windtalker scores with a leg kick.
Windtalker shoots and misses

and Oscar moves into the clinch.
Oscar blocks an elbow strike.
Windtalker looking to stall.
Oscar prevents a body shot from Windtalker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oscar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Windtalker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Windtalker.
Oscar tries to land knees in the clinch but Windtalker avoids the damage to the body.
Windtalker trying to land knees to the body.
Oscar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Windtalker's efforts to push away.
Windtalker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oscar is defending well for now.
Oscar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Windtalker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Windtalker.
Oscar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Windtalker throws an elbow but misses.
Oscar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Windtalker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Oscar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Windtalker is trying to force a seperation but Oscar has the dominant position.
Windtalker lands an elbow inside.
Windtalker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Windtalker.
Oscar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Windtalker prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windtalker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oscar blocks an elbow strike.
Windtalker connects with a knee to the head.
Windtalker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oscar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Windtalker is keeping busy.
Windtalker wants to get back to striking at distance but Oscar won't allow it.
Windtalker is trying to maintain a safe position but Oscar gets an underhook and turns Windtalker into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Windtalker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Windtalker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Windtalker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Windtalker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Oscar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Windtalker both land. Nice combination.
Windtalker darts in trying to clinch

and Oscar counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windtalker working hard to break the clinch.
Windtalker misses with an elbow strike.
Oscar trying to land knees to the body.
Oscar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Windtalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Windtalker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Windtalker trying to stall but Oscar improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Windtalker.
Oscar trying to control the position but instead, Windtalker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oscar into the cage.

Windtalker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oscar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Windtalker connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raykwan Windtalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Oscar keeps the fight on the outside.
Windtalker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oscar pinned against the cage. Oscar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Oscar has closed the distance and engaged Windtalker in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Windtalker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oscar pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscar tries to stall but Windtalker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oscar trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Windtalker misses with a knee strike.
Windtalker wants to break free but Oscar has control.
Oscar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Windtalker looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Windtalker managing to block the knees to the body from Oscar.
Oscar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Windtalker taking a breather.
Oscar lands a good knee to the midsection. Windtalker won't want to take too many of those.
Oscar scores with a knee to the head.
Windtalker tries a knee to the head but Oscar blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Windtalker.
A head punch on the inside from Windtalker fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Windtalker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oscar's brow.
Windtalker lands a knee to the head.
Windtalker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Windtalker is trying to break the clinch but Oscar is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
George Oscar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Windtalker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice elbow from Windtalker.
Windtalker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Windtalker breaks from the clinch.
Windtalker tries to clinch up

and Oscar counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oscar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Windtalker is defending well for now.
Windtalker lands a left hand.
Windtalker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Windtalker with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Windtalker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oscar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Windtalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Windtalker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oscar sprawls well. Oscar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Windtalker gets slowly back to his feet.

Oscar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oscar lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oscar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Windtalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Windtalker is on top in guard.

Oscar wriggles free and stands up.
Windtalker closes the distance but Oscar moves to the side

and Oscar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hand to the body from Windtalker.
Windtalker gets underhooks to prevent Oscar's takedown attempt.
Windtalker lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windtalker can't break the clinch.
Windtalker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oscar avoids it.
Windtalker lands an elbow inside.
Windtalker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oscar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Windtalker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oscar is keeping busy.
Oscar prevents Windtalker from breaking the clinch.
Oscar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Windtalker trying to stall but Oscar improves his position.
Windtalker is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Oscar has denied him.
Windtalker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oscar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Windtalker working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Windtalker.
Oscar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Windtalker avoids it.
Windtalker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Windtalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Windtalker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Windtalker throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Oscar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Windtalker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Raykwan Windtalker!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Raykwan Windtalker!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Raykwan Windtalker!

Raykwan Windtalker wins by unanimous decision!