PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kida Masaomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masaomi has chosen Complication - ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kawajiri
vs
Masaomi

180 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyo Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kida Masaomi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajiri looks to land a combination but Masaomi avoids it well.
Kawajiri misses with a double jab.
Kawajiri misses with a double jab.
Masaomi takes a swing at Kawajiri's ribcage but misses.
Kawajiri tries to bum rush Masaomi with a series of wild strikes but Masaomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawajiri throws a chopping leg kick but Masaomi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Masaomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Masaomi.
No luck for Masaomi with that takedown attempt.
Kyo Kawajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri is looking to chop away at Masaomi's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri lands with a straight right. Masaomi didn't see that one coming.
Masaomi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri tries to bum rush Masaomi with a series of wild strikes but Masaomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawajiri motions for Masaomi to come forward. Kawajiri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masaomi loads up on a big right hand but Kawajiri slips the punch.
Kawajiri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masaomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawajiri moves away.
Masaomi lands with a good body shot.
Kawajiri misses with a low kick as Masaomi jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaomi shoots in for a double leg but Kawajiri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kawajiri wants to slow Masaomi down by chopping away at his legs.
Kawajiri misses with a series of wild punches.
Masaomi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawajiri defends it nicely.
Kyo Kawajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kida Masaomi.
Kawajiri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Kida Masaomi has been cut.
Masaomi thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Kawajiri catches Masaomi right on the button with a cross.
Kawajiri tries to land a leg kick but Masaomi saw it coming and moves away.
Masaomi dives in and grabs Kawajiri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kawajiri pushes down on Masaomi's head and hops out.
Masaomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Masaomi tries to clinch there but Kawajiri circles away.
Kawajiri misses with a double jab.
Masaomi shoots in and drives through. Kawajiri sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaomi misses the body punch
and Kawajiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawajiri throws out a leg kick but Masaomi moves out of range and Kawajiri only half commits.
Kawajiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masaomi slips a jab and a cross from Kawajiri.
Masaomi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kawajiri throws a big shot that misses.
Kawajiri misses the body punch
and Masaomi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kawajiri throws a right hand that Masaomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Masaomi also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyo Kawajiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kida Masaomi's cut.
That's time! Kawajiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Masaomi misses with a body shot.
Masaomi throws a big shot that misses.
Kawajiri throws a right and a left that Masaomi avoids nicely.
A combination from Kawajiri does no damage.
Kawajiri throws a right hand that Masaomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Masaomi also avoids with ease.
Kawajiri lands a jab-cross combination.
Kawajiri slips a jab from Masaomi.
Kawajiri throws a leg kick that misses.
Kawajiri throws a combination that misses

and Masaomi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Masaomi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawajiri has managed to free his arm - good work.

Masaomi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kawajiri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masaomi.
Masaomi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kawajiri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kawajiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masaomi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Masaomi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawajiri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Masaomi is keen to just control but Kawajiri is a slippery customer.
Kawajiri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kawajiri tries to get out of the position.

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.
Kawajiri tries to get to full guard but Masaomi has control of the leg.
Masaomi trying to mount his opponent but Kawajiri defends it.

Masaomi is looking for a kimura here.
Kawajiri is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masaomi.
Masaomi takes a swing at Kawajiri's ribcage but misses.
Kawajiri's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kawajiri duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaomi with a poor takedown
and Kawajiri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Masaomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masaomi is breathing heavily.
A combination from Kawajiri does no damage.
Kawajiri throws a one two combo.
A leg kick checked by Masaomi.
Kawajiri keeps the fight on the outside.
Kawajiri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masaomi. Masaomi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the side of Masaomi's head but Masaomi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masaomi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawajiri thows a leg kick but Masaomi checks it

and Masaomi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Masaomi seems to be looking for submissions.
Kawajiri wants to improve his position but Masaomi is controlling well.
Kawajiri gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masaomi advances position into side control!

Masaomi is trying to get an arm triangle but Kawajiri is defending well.
Kawajiri is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kyo Kawajiri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kida Masaomi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masaomi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kawajiri takes a swing at Masaomi's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Masaomi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masaomi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kawajiri's guard.

Masaomi is working for a kimura but Kawajiri is defending it quite comfortably.
Masaomi is pressing down on Kawajiri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kawajiri is holding on for now.
Kawajiri is looking for a sweep. Masaomi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Masaomi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawajiri has managed to free his arm - good work.

Masaomi wants to work for an arm triangle but Kawajiri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Masaomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawajiri missing with punches from the bottom.
Masaomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawajiri keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kawajiri is looking for a sweep. Masaomi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Masaomi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawajiri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kawajiri is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Masaomi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kawajiri defends it well.

Masaomi seems to be looking for submissions.
Kawajiri is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri keeping control of the position.
Kawajiri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masaomi on the ground.

Masaomi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masaomi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kawajiri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kawajiri is trying to control but can't.
Masaomi is stalling here. Kawajiri is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Masaomi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kawajiri has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Masaomi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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.
A lull in the action here.
Masaomi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyo Kawajiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawajiri tries to get to his feet but Masaomi is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Kawajiri in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masaomi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kawajiri's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kida Masaomi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kawajiri 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyo Kawajiri!