PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaddie Defensor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shrab Kabovik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Defensor
vs
Kabovik

170 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaddie Defensor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shrab Kabovik!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Defensor clinches up against the ropes.
Kabovik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Defensor pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Defensor breaks the clinch.
Defensor doesn't manage to clinch there - Kabovik circles away.
Kabovik blocks a head kick by Defensor.
Kabovik thuds his right hand into Defensor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Defensor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kabovik fails with a takedown attempt.
Defensor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Defensor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kabovik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Defensor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defensor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Defensor scores with a nice right hand.
Kabovik goes for a double leg but Defensor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Defensor continues to drive forward.
Jaddie Defensor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shrab Kabovik.
Defensor is pressed up against the ropes. Kabovik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Defensor down to the mat. Defensor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Defensor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kabovik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Defensor throws the kick towards the body but Kabovik avoids it.
Jaddie Defensor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Defensor drops Kabovik with a beautiful combination! Kabovik stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Defensor is looking for the KO!

Kabovik is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defensor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kabovik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kabovik is still on wobbly legs! Can Defensor finish him?
Defensor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaboviks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Defensor tries to clinch but Kabovik is having none of it.
Defensor is looking to clinch.
Kabovik seems to have recovered his senses.
Defensor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Defensor swinging wildly here.
Defensor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kabovik tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Defensor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Defensor clinches with his opponent.
Kabovik is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Defensor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kabovik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Defensor is defending well.
Defensor stalling in the clinch but Kabovik improves position.
Defensor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabovik tries for a takedown but Defensor manages to get underhooks.
Kabovik is trying to drag Defensor to the mat but Defensor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kabovik is looking for a takedown.
Kabovik tries to break the clinch but Defensor is controlling the position.
Kabovik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Defensor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Kabovik has Defensor pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kabovik pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Defensor tumbling to the mat - Kabovik dives into Defensor's guard.
Defensor trying to keep a closed guard but Kabovik is proving a slippery customer.
Defensor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabovik wants to pass the guard but Defensor is keeping the position.
Defensor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kabovik is controlling him.
Kabovik is working Defensor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kabovik wants to pass the guard but Defensor is keeping the position.
Defensor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kabovik is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabovik throws a big elbow that misses.
Defensor wants to sweep but no luck.
Kabovik wants to control from the top but Defensor keeps moving.
Kabovik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kabovik trying to control but Defensor is working from the bottom.
Kabovik looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Defensor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kabovik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Defensor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kabovik.

Kabovik takes the fight into the clinch.
Kabovik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Defensor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Defensor.
Defensor gets underhooks to prevent Kabovik's takedown attempt.
Jaddie Defensor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shrab Kabovik.
Defensor can't break the clinch.
Kabovik can't get the takedown.
Defensor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kabovik wants a takedown but no success here.
Kabovik wants a takedown.
Defensor has Kabovik pressed against the ropes, preventing Kabovik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kabovik is looking for a takedown.
Kabovik is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabovik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kabovik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Defensor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kabovik working hard to break the clinch.

Defensor breaks from the clinch.
Jaddie Defensor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Defensor throws a head kick that misses.
Kabovik has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Defensor lands a big right hook! Kabovik looks hurt but is still standing! Defensor lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Kabovik falls down and Defensor dives in with a huge hammer fist! Kabovik's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Defensor runs up the ropes to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaddie Defensor!