PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

OmicronPerseiEight
vs
Destroyer

177 cm
25
186 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hades Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OmicronPerseiEight fails with a takedown attempt.
OmicronPerseiEight moves in looking to clinch but Destroyer pushes him off.
OmicronPerseiEight tries to clinch but Destroyer is having none of it.
OmicronPerseiEight is looking to clinch but Destroyer is avoiding it.
OmicronPerseiEight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Destroyer as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OmicronPerseiEight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OmicronPerseiEight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Destroyer pinned against the cage. Destroyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
OmicronPerseiEight dives in and grabs Destroyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Destroyer pushes down on OmicronPerseiEight's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OmicronPerseiEight gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Destroyer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OmicronPerseiEight staying calm.
Destroyer is trying to get back to half guard.
OmicronPerseiEight grinds an elbow into Destroyer's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Destroyer is trying to escape the position but OmicronPerseiEight is controlling the position.

OmicronPerseiEight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
OmicronPerseiEight wants to control but Destroyer is keeping him busy.

OmicronPerseiEight is trying to get an arm triangle but Destroyer is defending well.
OmicronPerseiEight is trying to ground and pound but Destroyer uses the momentary lack of control by OmicronPerseiEight to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight tries to pass to full mount but Destroyer defends it.
OmicronPerseiEight trying to advance position but Destroyer counters by regaining guard.
OmicronPerseiEight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Destroyer working a defensive guard here.
OmicronPerseiEight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OmicronPerseiEight is in close to Destroyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Destroyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OmicronPerseiEight wanted to stand there but Destroyer had control of the position.
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing OmicronPerseiEight from controlling successfully.
Destroyer trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destroyer keeping full guard, as OmicronPerseiEight tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

OmicronPerseiEight throws a head kick but Destroyer moves out of range.
OmicronPerseiEight tries to clinch up.
OmicronPerseiEight fails with a takedown attempt.

OmicronPerseiEight looking to score a takedown here. Destroyer is defending well but OmicronPerseiEight drives through and ends up in Destroyer's guard.
Destroyer is trying to keep OmicronPerseiEight in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
OmicronPerseiEight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OmicronPerseiEight controls from within his opponent's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Destroyer stuffs the takedown.

OmicronPerseiEight 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.
OmicronPerseiEight tries to stand but Destroyer is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
OmicronPerseiEight looking to pass the guard.
OmicronPerseiEight trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OmicronPerseiEight looking to pass the guard.
OmicronPerseiEight is working hard here to advance position.

We're going to have a standup here because OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

OmicronPerseiEight scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight working away.
Destroyer regains half guard, as OmicronPerseiEight was trying to land strikes.

OmicronPerseiEight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
OmicronPerseiEight is stalling here. Destroyer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! OmicronPerseiEight seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Destroyer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Destroyer throws a strike aimed at the side of OmicronPerseiEight's head but OmicronPerseiEight avoids it well.
OmicronPerseiEight is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Destroyer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight works his way to full guard. Good work.
OmicronPerseiEight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Destroyer is one step ahead there.

OmicronPerseiEight looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Destroyer passes into half guard.
OmicronPerseiEight tries to get to full guard but Destroyer has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

OmicronPerseiEight shoots in and drives through. Destroyer sprawls well.
OmicronPerseiEight tries to land a front kick but Destroyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

OmicronPerseiEight has Destroyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Destroyer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OmicronPerseiEight to keep the fight standing.
OmicronPerseiEight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Destroyer stops a takedown attempt from OmicronPerseiEight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but OmicronPerseiEight is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Destroyer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

OmicronPerseiEight has picked Destroyer up - he's going for a ride! OmicronPerseiEight dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Destroyer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Destroyer is trying to control but can't.

OmicronPerseiEight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Destroyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OmicronPerseiEight.
OmicronPerseiEight is trying to control. Destroyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Destroyer is concentrating on defense, preventing OmicronPerseiEight from advancing position.
Destroyer trying to hold on to OmicronPerseiEight's head to control him but OmicronPerseiEight postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hades Destroyer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Destroyer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Destroyer. No joy for OmicronPerseiEight on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OmicronPerseiEight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Destroyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight fails to land the takedown.
OmicronPerseiEight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OmicronPerseiEight with a poor takedown

and Destroyer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

OmicronPerseiEight throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Destroyer escapes and throws OmicronPerseiEight's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OmicronPerseiEight is not content to let Destroyer control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OmicronPerseiEight trying his best to control but Destroyer has mounted him.
OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Destroyer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but OmicronPerseiEight is holding on tight.
OmicronPerseiEight is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OmicronPerseiEight wants to hold on but Destroyer pushes him away.
Hades Destroyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OmicronPerseiEight regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight.
Well OmicronPerseiEight 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OmicronPerseiEight OmicronPerseiEight!