PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Percival Pickervance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuma Kotaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotaro has chosen Bang Bang as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pickervance
vs
Kotaro

184 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

173 cm
21
177 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Percival Pickervance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fuma Kotaro!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kotaro instigates a clinch.
Pickervance wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pickervance gets underhooks to prevent Kotaro's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Pickervance.
Pickervance scores with a nice hook to the head.

It looks like Fuma Kotaro has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pickervance.
Pickervance gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kotaro.
A knee to the head by Kotaro.

It looks like Percival Pickervance has been cut.
Pickervance lands a body shot.
Kotaro looks gassed!
Kotaro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pickervance smiles and moves away.
Percival Pickervance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fuma Kotaro.
Pickervance checks a low kick from Kotaro.
Pickervance ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pickervance throws a hook but Kotaro avoids it easily.

Pickervance takes the fight into the clinch.
Pickervance lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pickervance lands a body punch in the clinch.

Pickervance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickervance throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kotaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kotaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pickervance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kotaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kotaro walks into a stiff left hand from Pickervance.
Kotaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kotaro wants to clinch but Pickervance slips to the side
and Pickervance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kotaro has his takedown stuffed
and Pickervance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kotaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kotaro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pickervance sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pickervance swats away the attempt to clinch by Kotaro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickervance throws a series of punches but Kotaro avoids them all with ease.
Kotaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pickervance.
Kotaro thows a leg kick but Pickervance checks it
and Pickervance counters with a straight right hand.
Pickervance lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pickervance cracks Kotaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kotaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pickervance if he has to take too many more of those.
Kotaro tries to land a front kick but Pickervance steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kotaro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pickervance blocks a head kick by Kotaro.
Percival Pickervance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kotaro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotaro fails with the takedown
and Pickervance connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Pickervance does it's job there.
Kotaro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pickervance throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Pickervance fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kotaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Pickervance swings wildly with an uppercut but Kotaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pickervance lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Kotaro pulls guard successfully.
Pickervance's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kotaro looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kotaro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kotaro is controlling Pickervance's posture.

Kotaro has an active guard here but Pickervance has managed to pass into half guard.
Pickervance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kotaro wants to control but Pickervance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kotaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pickervance pulls his head out easily.
Kotaro is pressing down on Pickervance's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Percival Pickervance dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pickervance throws a hook to the side of Kotaro's head but Kotaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kotaro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pickervance counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Pickervance.
Kotaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Pickervance swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kotaro rushes Pickervance and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kotaro misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickervance lands with a light punch inside.
Kotaro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kotaro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pickervance prevents it.
Pickervance can't break the clinch.
Pickervance tries to throw a body punch but Kotaro avoids it by throwing Pickervance back against the cage.
Kotaro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pickervance lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kotaro unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickervance has a couple of punches blocked by Kotaro.
Pickervance misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kotaro misses with a knee to the head.
Kotaro tries to pull guard but Pickervance won't allow it.
Pickervance lands a body punch.
Pickervance lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kotaro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pickervance pulls his leg out and moves away.
Percival Pickervance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fuma Kotaro.
Kotaro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pickervance counters with a nice uppercut.
Pickervance is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kotaro dives in and grabs Pickervance's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pickervance pushes down on Kotaro's head and hops out.
Kotaro tries for a takedown but Pickervance circles away easily
and Pickervance counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Percival Pickervance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pickervance bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kotaro's head.

Kotaro rushes Pickervance and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Pickervance on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickervance blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Kotaro.
Pickervance lands a nice uppercut.
Pickervance lands a body shot.
Kotaro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pickervance.
Pickervance lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pickervance works on Kotaro's body with a couple of short punches.
Pickervance lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pickervance is working Kotaro over against the cage.
Pickervance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kotaro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pickervance pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pickervance is working Kotaro over against the cage.
Pickervance digs a right hand underneath Kotaro's ribcage. Kotaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pickervance cracks Kotaro with a nice body shot.
Pickervance is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pickervance is working Kotaro over against the cage.
Pickervance lands with a light punch inside.
Percival Pickervance has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pickervance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kotaro backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pickervance.
Kotaro missing with knees to the body.

Pickervance pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kotaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kotaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for Pickervance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Pickervance drives through and clinches with Kotaro against the cage.
Kotaro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kotaro lands an elbow inside.
Kotaro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pickervance.
Good body shot from Pickervance.
Pickervance cracks Kotaro with a nice body shot.

Pickervance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kotaro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pickervance counters with a nice uppercut.
Pickervance lands a nice shot to the body.
Kotaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pickervance lands a nice hook to Kotaro's body. Kotaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pickervance jabs at Kotaro's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pickervance fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pickervance.
Pickervance lands with an uppercut that bounces Kotaro off the cage and back into rage.
Kotaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Kotaro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pickervance slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kotaro darts in trying to clinch
and Pickervance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Percival Pickervance dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pickervance works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kotaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Kotaro sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Pickervance to the ground! Kotaro dives into full mount looking to finish!

Pickervance is rocked!

Kotaro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pickervance is now in Kotaro's guard. A big mistake from Kotaro there, giving up the dominant position!

Kotaro is looking for a triangle here but Pickervance uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kotaro is letting Pickervance control him for a moment.
Kotaro tries to control but Pickervance manages to take his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotaro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kotaro is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
Pickervance is not going to allow Kotaro to sit and survive in this position.
Pickervance is looking to control Kotaro but Kotaro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pickervance gets his hands free as Kotaro looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pickervance is hanging on to Kotaro's back as he tries to escape.
Pickervance just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pickervance not allowing Kotaro to control his hands.
Kotaro turns into Pickervance and is now in his guard.
Pickervance 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A leg kick checked by Pickervance.
Pickervance circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotaro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kotaro tries to clinch but Pickervance moves away
and Pickervance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kotaro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pickervance counters with a stiff right hand.
Pickervance lands a jab to Kotaro's midsection.
Pickervance takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kotaro fails with the takedown.
Kotaro tries for a takedown but Pickervance sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fuma Kotaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pickervance connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kotaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kotaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pickervance.
Pickervance takes a swing at Kotaro's ribcage but misses.
Kotaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pickervance.
Kotaro looks to land a body kick but Pickervance moved away.
Kotaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pickervance throws a lazy right hand but Kotaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pickervance checks a low kick from Kotaro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fuma Kotaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pickervance has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percival Pickervance!