PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Squirtle Blastoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyo Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blastoise comes to the cage accompanied by The Rolling Stones: Sympathy For The Devil. Kurosaki has chosen Machiavellism - Dir En Grey as his entrance music. Squirtle Blastoise has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blastoise
vs
Kurosaki

192 cm
28
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
203 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Squirtle Blastoise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyo Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Blastoise ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blastoise!
Kurosaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blastoise throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blastoise thumps Kurosaki with a low kick.
Blastoise takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blastoise shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurosaki tries to sprawl out of it but Blastoise keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurosaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blastoise has a takedown stuffed.
Blastoise with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurosaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Squirtle Blastoise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Blastoise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blastoise will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kyo Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blastoise shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kurosaki defends it nicely.
Blastoise tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kurosaki is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blastoise ducks right into an uppercut from Kurosaki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blastoise keeps Kurosaki at a distance using the push kick.
Blastoise fails with the takedown.
Blastoise needs to keep his hands up - Kurosaki had a free shot at his head there.
Kurosaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kurosaki lands with a good body shot.
Blastoise uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
A clash of legs there as Kurosaki blocks the low kick.
Kurosaki lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki throws out a loose jab but Blastoise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blastoise will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Blastoise closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kurosaki is trying to stand.
Kurosaki is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Blastoise is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurosaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blastoise is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kurosaki is just riding it out for now. Blastoise eventually gives up the hold.
Kurosaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blastoise. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurosaki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blastoise thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Kurosaki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kurosaki lands the left hand.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Blastoise takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurosaki scores with a jab.
Kurosaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blastoise takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise throws a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blastoise.
Blastoise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Blastoise was well out of range.

Blastoise feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kurosaki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Blastoise jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kurosaki walks away with a smile on his face. Blastoise gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kurosaki tries to bum rush Blastoise with a series of wild strikes but Blastoise uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurosaki throws a nice looking combination but Blastoise bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurosaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurosaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blastoise had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blastoise lands a nice looking body kick.
Kurosaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blastoise moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurosaki throws a series of punches but Blastoise avoids them all with ease.
Blastoise lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurosaki's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blastoise.
Kurosaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blastoise shoots in but no luck this time.
Kurosaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blastoise ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Blastoise throws a leg kick
and Kurosaki counters with a two punch combo.
Kurosaki throws a series of punches but Blastoise avoids them all with ease.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Blastoise moves out of range.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Blastoise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kurosaki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Blastoise tries to land a leg kick but Kurosaki saw it coming and moves away.
Blastoise blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyo Kurosaki 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.

Horrible takedown by Blastoise or perhaps it was just good defense by Kurosaki which made him look bad.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Blastoise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blastoise avoids a punch combination nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Blastoise.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blastoise creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kurosaki sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Blastoise wants to control but Kurosaki is keeping him busy.
Blastoise throws a strike aimed at the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki avoids it well.
Kurosaki is trying to get back to his feet.
Blastoise is looking to take a break and control but Kurosaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurosaki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blastoise has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki is not content to let Blastoise control the position.
Blastoise landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee asks Blastoise politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Blastoise prefers to stall for the moment though.
An elbow from Blastoise crashes against the mat.
Kurosaki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kurosaki is not content to let Blastoise control the position.
Kurosaki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kurosaki is trying to get back to his feet.

Blastoise thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Blastoise wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurosaki keeps working.
Blastoise laying and praying for a moment but Kurosaki takes advantage and regains half guard.
Blastoise lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blastoise trying to pass the guard but Kurosaki defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blastoise looks to land a strike but Kurosaki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blastoise is controlling him.
Kurosaki has momentary wrist control but Blastoise slips an elbow through the middle.
Kurosaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Squirtle Blastoise overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kurosaki kicks Blastoise off and gets to his feet.
Blastoise tries for a takedown but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kyo Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blastoise fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Squirtle Blastoise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blastoise.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blastoise's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurosaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blastoise scrambles back to his feet.
Kurosaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Blastoise saw that one coming.
Blastoise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blastoise buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blastoise bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Blastoise saw that one coming.
Blastoise fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blastoise swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Blastoise shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurosaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blastoise's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blastoise misses with a low kick.
A cross from Kurosaki lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blastoise walks into a jab.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Blastoise saw that one coming.
Kurosaki blocks the body kick.
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 Squirtle Blastoise will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kurosaki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blastoise slips a jab and a cross from Kurosaki.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Blastoise.
Blastoise in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blastoise misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blastoise wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurosaki keeps working.
Blastoise prevents Kurosaki from escaping the position.
Kurosaki is not content to let Blastoise control the position.
Kurosaki bucks up and tries to throw Blastoise off but instead Blastoise has got his back!
Kurosaki controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kurosaki is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Kurosaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurosaki misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blastoise moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blastoise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blastoise.
Blastoise slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blastoise.
Blastoise shoots in for a double leg but Kurosaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blastoise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Blastoise blocks it.

Blastoise fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kurosaki sprawls well initially but Blastoise persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blastoise prevents Kurosaki from standing back up.
Blastoise is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kurosaki is trying to stand back up but Blastoise is controlling him
Blastoise trying to control the action but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Blastoise scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blastoise works his way into full mount!
Kurosaki's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blastoise looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blastoise pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Blastoise working for a submission but Kurosaki is keeping him at bay.
Blastoise unloading with bombs!
Blastoise landing strikes from the mount and Kurosaki is in trouble!
Blastoise won't let Kurosaki get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Blastoise lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blastoise with good strikes from the mount here!
Blastoise landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blastoise cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blastoise has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kurosaki is trying to stand.
Blastoise punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kurosaki wants to try and get back to his feet.
Blastoise working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kurosaki squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Blastoise looking to control but Kurosaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Kurosaki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Blastoise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blastoise landing strikes from the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Squirtle Blastoise showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blastoise 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squirtle Blastoise!
Our winner, Squirtle Blastoise, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.