PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Musaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musaki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Apache. Chris Reaper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Musaki
vs
Reaper

150 cm
19
130 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

Pin Up
Bunny Clothing

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Musaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musaki tries to clinch up

and Reaper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reaper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reaper stopping the sweep attempt from Musaki.

Musaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reaper preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reaper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper won't allow Musaki to sweep him here.
Musaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Musaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Musaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Reaper wants to stand but Musaki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Musaki is trying to keep Reaper in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Reaper was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Reaper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reaper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Musaki!
Musaki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Musaki gets full guard.

Reaper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Musaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reaper has managed to get both his arms back between Musaki's legs - danger averted.

Musaki is looking for a triangle but Reaper pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Musaki working a defensive guard here.
Reaper controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Reaper might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Musaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Musaki working for a triangle but Reaper defends it easily.
Musaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reaper's guard.
Reaper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reaper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reaper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Reaper.
Musaki tries to clinch

and Reaper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Musaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reaper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Musaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reaper is one step ahead there.
Reaper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Musaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reaper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musaki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Musaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reaper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reaper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Musaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reaper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musaki is breathing heavily.
Musaki striking from his own guard.
Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Musaki is keeping the position for now.

Reaper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Musaki keeping full guard, as Reaper tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Musaki wants to sweep here but Reaper controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Musaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Musaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reaper, pushing him back against the cage.
Musaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Musaki wants a takedown.

Reaper has clasped his hands together around Musaki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Reaper controlling the position from side mount.
Musaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Musaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reaper pulls his head out easily.
Reaper wants to pass the guard but Musaki is defending well.
Musaki gets back to full guard.
Reaper content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Musaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reaper is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Musaki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reaper manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Reaper is trying is best to control the position here.
Musaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Musaki trying to work for an americana but Reaper has managed to regain full guard.
Reaper controls Musaki momentarily but Musaki frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Musaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Musaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Reaper is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Musaki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reaper is pressed up against the cage. Musaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reaper down to the mat. Reaper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Musaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Musaki wants to clinch but Reaper slips to the side

and Reaper counters with a shoot takedown. Musaki fights it but they end up in guard.

Musaki has his foot on Reaper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reaper works his way back into a safe position though.
Reaper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Musaki is looking for a triangle but Reaper pushes his legs off easily.
Musaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reaper controls the pace.

Chris Reaper has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Reaper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Musaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kenji Musaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Musaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reaper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reaper looking to sit in guard and control but Musaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Musaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Reaper is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reaper pulls Musaki in to control the position.
Reaper looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Reaper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Musaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Musaki looks to clinch

and Reaper counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Musaki!
Musaki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reaper off and has taken his back!

Reaper is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Musaki gets his way!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reaper trying to control the action but Musaki just sinks the hooks in.

Musaki is looking for the choke from the back position but Reaper is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Musaki keeps control of the position as Reaper tries to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reaper trying to control the position but Musaki manages to sink in the hooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Musaki is persistently looking for the submission but Reaper is defending it well.

Reaper preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Musaki.
Reaper covering up well and avoiding damage.

Musaki working for a choke but Reaper is defending well.
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!
Musaki is throwing shots to the body but Reaper manages to wriggle free. Musaki pounces on him again and ends up in Reaper's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Musaki from controlling successfully.
Reaper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Musaki wants to pass the guard but Reaper is keeping the position.
Musaki is looking to advance position but Reaper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Musaki is looking to escape.
Musaki tries to reverse the position but Reaper maintains control.
Reaper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper is looking to stand but Reaper has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Musaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reaper is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Reaper wasn't active enough on the ground.
Musaki moves to clinch but Reaper breaks away

and Reaper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reaper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Musaki keeping moving, preventing Reaper from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reaper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Musaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Musaki 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Musaki!
Kenji Musaki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pin Up logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.