PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nishi Amake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agile Like Weasel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amake comes to the cage accompanied by Galvanize. Nishi Amake has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Amake
vs
Like Weasel

184 cm
21
167 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nishi Amake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Agile Like Weasel!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like Weasel is looking to clinch.
Amake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Like Weasel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Like Weasel tries to clinch there but Amake circles away.

Amake closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Like Weasel to the mat! Like Weasel manages to get full guard.
Amake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Like Weasel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Amake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Like Weasel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Amake has Like Weasel in his guard.

Amake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Amake has his foot on Like Weasel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Like Weasel works his way back into a safe position though.
Like Weasel is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Like Weasel is aware though and is defending well.

Amake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Like Weasel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Like Weasel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Like Weasel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Like Weasel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Amake's guard.

Amake looking for a guillotine here but Like Weasel defends easily.

That's two 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.
Amake manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Like Weasel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amake thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Amake there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Amake throws some wild stikes that Like Weasel manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like Weasel blocking the ground and pound.

Amake goes for an armbar but Like Weasel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Like Weasel.

Amake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Amake is looking for a triangle but Like Weasel pushes his legs off easily.

Amake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Like Weasel is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Amake tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Amake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Like Weasel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Like Weasel wants to get up but he can't break Amake's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Amake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Like Weasel wants to stand but Amake has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Like Weasel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like Weasel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amake shoots in for a double leg but Like Weasel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nishi Amake dominated that 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.

Like Weasel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Like Weasel pinned against the cage. Like Weasel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Like Weasel tries to clinch but Amake moves out of range.
Like Weasel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like Weasel moves in looking to clinch but Amake pushes him off.

Amake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Amake lands in his opponent's guard.
Amake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Like Weasel is keeping the position for now.
Like Weasel wants to get back to his feet but Amake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like Weasel keeping moving, preventing Amake from controlling successfully.

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.

Amake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Amake seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amake trying to mount his opponent but Like Weasel defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Amake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Like Weasel is fending him off so far but Amake persists. Nope, Like Weasel circles away and we're back to standing.
Like Weasel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amake keeps the fight on the outside.

Amake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Amake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Like Weasel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Amake, into his guard.
Amake has his hands on Like Weasel's head, controlling the position.
Amake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Like Weasel manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amake drops back looking for a leg! Like Weasel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Like Weasel manages to kick Amake off! Amake jumps back into Like Weasel's guard.
Like Weasel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nishi Amake dominated that second round.
That's time! Amake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Like Weasel tries to clinch there but Amake circles away.
Amake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amake has a takedown stuffed.
Like Weasel tries to close the distance and clinch but Amake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Like Weasel leaves Amake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nishi Amake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amake fails with the takedown.

Amake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Amake is looking for a kimura but Like Weasel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amake to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like Weasel is trying to stand up here but Amake is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Like Weasel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Like Weasel scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Amake manages to mount him!

Amake swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Like Weasel is now in Amake's guard. A big mistake from Amake there, giving up the dominant position!
Amake looking to control.

Amake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Agile Like Weasel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amake trying to keep a closed guard but Like Weasel is proving a slippery customer.
Like Weasel wanted to stand there but Amake had control of the position.

Amake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Like Weasel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Like Weasel trying to control but Amake is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Like Weasel misses with a head kick.
Like Weasel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Agile Like Weasel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Amake or perhaps it was just good defense by Like Weasel which made him look bad.
Amake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Like Weasel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amake somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amake.

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.
Amake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like Weasel tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Like Weasel.
Like Weasel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Like Weasel tries to clinch but Amake moves out of range.
Like Weasel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like Weasel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Like Weasel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Like Weasel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Like Weasel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amake slips a jab and a cross from Like Weasel.
Some wild striking there from Like Weasel.
Like Weasel fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agile Like Weasel.
I think Amake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nishi Amake!