PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minato Hayanusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel LaRusso (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.

Hayanusa
vs
LaRusso

173 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Minato Hayanusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRusso tries to clinch but Hayanusa moves out of range.
A jab from LaRusso misses.
LaRusso slaps away a takedown attempt from Hayanusa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hayanusa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LaRusso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hayanusa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LaRusso misses with a head kick.
LaRusso throws a low kick but Hayanusa avoids it.
LaRusso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hayanusa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minato Hayanusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayanusa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LaRusso sprawls well. LaRusso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hayanusa gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRusso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hayanusa closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaRusso circles away.
Hayanusa tries for a takedown but LaRusso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hayanusa fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Hayanusa with that takedown attempt.
LaRusso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
LaRusso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hayanusa fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for LaRusso.
Hayanusa shoots in but LaRusso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LaRusso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayanusa.
LaRusso throws a hook but Hayanusa avoids it easily.
LaRusso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayanusa staying out of range there.
Hayanusa is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaRusso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaRusso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hayanusa shoots in and drives through. LaRusso sprawls well.
Hayanusa is breathing heavily.

That's two 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.
LaRusso throws a low kick but Hayanusa avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from LaRusso. No joy for Hayanusa on that attempt.
Hayanusa doesn't manage to clinch there - LaRusso circles away.
A good leg kick by LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
LaRusso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Minato Hayanusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayanusa checks a leg kick nicely.
Hayanusa shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso shows good takedown defense.
LaRusso keeps the fight on the outside.
LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaRusso throws a chopping leg kick but Hayanusa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hayanusa misses with a wild body shot.
Hayanusa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LaRusso as he jumps to the side.
Hayanusa checks a low kick from LaRusso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hayanusa.
Hayanusa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LaRusso misses with the combination.
LaRusso is looking to score with low kicks.
LaRusso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayanusa ducks under a wild hook from LaRusso.
LaRusso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayanusa.
Hayanusa tries to score a power double leg takedown but LaRusso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayanusa somewhat.
Hayanusa blocks a low kick nicely.
Hayanusa slips under a jab from LaRusso.

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.
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayanusa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaRusso misses with a low kick.
Hayanusa fails with the takedown.
Hayanusa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso avoids it really well and circles away.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut. Hayanusa saw that one coming.
LaRusso throws a big shot that misses.
LaRusso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaRusso throws out a leg kick but Hayanusa moves out of range and LaRusso only half commits.
LaRusso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by LaRusso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel LaRusso dominated that round.
That's time! Hayanusa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

LaRusso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayanusa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaRusso missing with a left hand there. Hayanusa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayanusa moves out of range of the body kick from LaRusso.
Hayanusa blocks a leg kick.
Daniel LaRusso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayanusa tries to close the distance and clinch but LaRusso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayanusa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hayanusa fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minato Hayanusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaRusso misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRusso misses with a two punch combination.
LaRusso throws a chopping leg kick but Hayanusa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hayanusa shoots in for a double leg but LaRusso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hayanusa misses with a double jab
and LaRusso counters with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from LaRusso misses.
Hayanusa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hayanusa checks a leg kick.
Hayanusa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LaRusso counters with a head kick. That will keep Hayanusa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
LaRusso lands with a slapping head kick.
Hayanusa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LaRusso as he avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a leg kick but Hayanusa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hayanusa shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayanusa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hayanusa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hayanusa fails with the takedown
and LaRusso counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hayanusa tries to keep at a distance but LaRusso has taken the fight into the clinch.
LaRusso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hayanusa has him pressed against the cage.
LaRusso with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

LaRusso manages to break the clinch.
Hayanusa fails with a takedown attempt.
LaRusso scores with a nice head shot.
Hayanusa throws a low kick but it's checked well by LaRusso.
A punch combination from LaRusso misses.
LaRusso throws a hook but Hayanusa blocks it.
No luck for Hayanusa with that takedown attempt.
LaRusso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaRusso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayanusa shoots for a takedown but LaRusso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LaRusso missing with a left hand there. Hayanusa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaRusso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayanusa.
LaRusso throws a hook to the side of Hayanusa's head but Hayanusa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hayanusa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaRusso throws a leg kick that misses.
LaRusso swinging wildly here.
Hayanusa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LaRusso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayanusa fails with the takedown

and LaRusso counters by clinching up.
LaRusso scores a nice knee to the body.
LaRusso looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayanusa wants a takedown.
LaRusso is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayanusa has double underhooks.
LaRusso is trying to maintain a safe position but Hayanusa gets an underhook and turns LaRusso into the cage.
Hayanusa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LaRusso walks away with a smile on his face. Hayanusa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
LaRusso throws a solid leg kick but Hayanusa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LaRusso.
Hayanusa blocks a leg kick.
Hayanusa throws out a leg kick but LaRusso moves out of range and Hayanusa only half commits.
The fighters circling - LaRusso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayanusa tries for a takedown but LaRusso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniel LaRusso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaRusso connects with a solid leg kick.
Hayanusa moves out of range of the leg kick from LaRusso.
Hayanusa misses with a takedown attempt
and LaRusso counters with a slapping leg kick.
LaRusso misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel LaRusso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hayanusa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hayanusa shoots in but LaRusso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LaRusso.
LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hayanusa fails with a takedown attempt.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayanusa blocks a jab.
Hayanusa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minato Hayanusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hayanusa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayanusa prevents LaRusso from standing back up.
Hayanusa drops an elbow to the side of LaRusso's head.
Hayanusa controlling the action here.
Hayanusa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hayanusa trying to control the action but LaRusso is working from the bottom.
Hayanusa thows a huge punch but LaRusso dodges it nicely.
Hayanusa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LaRusso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LaRusso fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hayanusa feints and as LaRusso raises his hands in defense, Hayanusa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hayanusa trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaRusso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hayanusa is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayanusa pushes down on LaRusso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hayanusa thows a huge punch but LaRusso dodges it nicely.
Hayanusa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Hayanusa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LaRusso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hayanusa.
Hayanusa trying to control the action but LaRusso is working from the bottom.
LaRusso is trying to stand back up but Hayanusa is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayanusa not doing much here.
Hayanusa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

LaRusso gets caught flat footed, as Hayanusa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
LaRusso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayanusa wants to control from the top but LaRusso keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso wants to stand but Hayanusa is controlling the position.

Hayanusa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hayanusa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! LaRusso screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hayanusa! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Minato Hayanusa!