PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose RIzal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kitsune
vs
RIzal

160 cm
19
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Momoshiro Kitsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose RIzal!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RIzal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kitsune as he avoids it easily.
Kitsune displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from RIzal.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as RIzal checks a leg kick.
Kitsune tries a head kick but it misses.
RIzal misses with a takedown

and Kitsune counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Momoshiro Kitsune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose RIzal.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but RIzal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitsune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. RIzal is keeping the position for now.
Kitsune could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
RIzal is trying to control the position from the bottom.

RIzal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kitsune lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but RIzal keeps moving.

Kitsune drops back looking for a leg! RIzal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and RIzal manages to kick Kitsune off! Kitsune jumps back into RIzal's guard.
RIzal is trying to keep Kitsune in close.
Kitsune looking to pass the guard.
RIzal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

RIzal working for a triangle but Kitsune defends it easily.

RIzal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kitsune drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kitsune jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kitsune stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. RIzal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

RIzal has his foot on Kitsune's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kitsune works his way back into a safe position though.

Kitsune drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kitsune jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
RIzal keeping moving, preventing Kitsune from controlling successfully.
Kitsune is pushing down on RIzal's leg trying to pass to half guard. RIzal is fighting to maintain full guard but Kitsune has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kitsune is sneakily working for an arm triangle but RIzal sees it coming and defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

RIzal kicks off Kitsune and gets to his feet.
RIzal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kitsune swivels and escapes.
RIzal looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kitsune keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown but RIzal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Kitsune or perhaps it was just good defense by RIzal which made him look bad.
RIzal shoots in looking for a takedown. Kitsune tries to sprawl out of it but RIzal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kitsune manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
RIzal misses with a takedown

and Kitsune counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in RIzal's guard now.
Kitsune trying to control but RIzal is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune looking to pass the guard.

RIzal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kitsune doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kitsune manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kitsune loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but RIzal keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kitsune trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
RIzal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kitsune controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Momoshiro Kitsune dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kitsune tries a head kick but it misses.
RIzal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
RIzal misses with a takedown attempt
and Kitsune counters with a series of strikes. RIzal will be more careful next time no doubt.
RIzal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kitsune pinned against the cage. Kitsune gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Momoshiro Kitsune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose RIzal.
Kitsune shoots in but RIzal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kitsune swats away the attempt to clinch by RIzal.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kitsune shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kitsune showed some decent athleticism there.

Kitsune is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kitsune is sneakily working for an arm triangle but RIzal sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Kitsune is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
RIzal is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kitsune is trying to work for a kimura but RIzal is defending well.
Momoshiro Kitsune overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
RIzal is pressing down on Kitsune's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

RIzal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kitsune is aware though and is defending well.
Kitsune looking to pass the guard.

RIzal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsune loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but RIzal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kitsune drops back looking for a leg! RIzal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and RIzal manages to kick Kitsune off! Kitsune jumps back into RIzal's guard.
RIzal keeping moving, preventing Kitsune from controlling successfully.
RIzal lands with a heel strike from the guard.
RIzal keeping moving, preventing Kitsune from controlling successfully.

RIzal has his foot on Kitsune's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kitsune works his way back into a safe position though.
Kitsune looking to pass the guard.

RIzal looking for a guillotine here but Kitsune defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but RIzal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kitsune thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kitsune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kitsune looking to pass the guard.
Kitsune postures up in RIzal's guard and throws a big left but RIzal blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RIzal is trying to control the position but Kitsune postures up.
Kitsune trying to control but RIzal is working from the bottom.
RIzal pulls Kitsune in close to prevent any damage.
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 Momoshiro Kitsune will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

RIzal doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kitsune counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kitsune.

RIzal looking for a guillotine here but Kitsune defends easily.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but RIzal keeps moving.
Kitsune wants to pass the guard but RIzal is keeping the position.
Kitsune slips nicely into half guard.
RIzal tries to get to full guard but Kitsune has control of the leg.
RIzal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kitsune looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RIzal is trying to get back to full guard.

Kitsune is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so RIzal is just riding it out for now. Kitsune eventually gives up the hold.
RIzal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for RIzal.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but RIzal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
RIzal keeping full guard, as Kitsune tries to pass.

RIzal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
RIzal controls Kitsune momentarily but Kitsune frees himself.
Kitsune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. RIzal is keeping the position for now.

Kitsune got a little sloppy there for a moment and RIzal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kitsune has managed to get both his arms back between RIzal's legs - danger averted.
RIzal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune is stalling in the full guard.
Kitsune stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. RIzal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kitsune trying to control but RIzal is working from the bottom.
RIzal keeping full guard, as Kitsune tries to pass.
RIzal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kitsune is controlling him.
RIzal throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but RIzal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitsune sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune with a flurry of punches that miss.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Momoshiro Kitsune wasn't doing enough on the ground.
RIzal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kitsune circles away.
Kitsune misses with a low kick.
RIzal with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kitsune counter with a right hand.
Jose RIzal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Momoshiro Kitsune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose RIzal.

Kitsune scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kitsune is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but RIzal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
RIzal struggling a bit here.
Momoshiro Kitsune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Kitsune tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Momoshiro Kitsune showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kitsune 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Momoshiro Kitsune!