PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moritsune Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Lester will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Musashi
vs
Lester

170 cm
21
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
165 lbs
8 - 18 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]
No Contest Clothing

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moritsune Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Lester!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Musashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lester to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lester must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Musashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Musashi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Musashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Musashi trying to keep a closed guard but Lester is proving a slippery customer.
Lester trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Musashi is controlling Lester's posture.

Musashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Musashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lester trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Musashi looking to control.
Lester trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Musashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lester is aware though and is defending well.
Musashi trying to keep a closed guard but Lester is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi keeping full guard, as Lester tries to pass.
Musashi working a defensive guard here.
Musashi pulls Lester in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musashi is trying to keep Lester in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Moritsune Musashi just wasn't active enough.

Lester dives in and scores a takedown into Musashi's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi pulls Lester in close to prevent any damage.
Lester is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Musashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Musashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester postures up.

Musashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Lester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Musashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lester has managed to get both his arms back between Musashi's legs - danger averted.
Lester is looking to stand up but Musashi won't let him.
Lester passes Musashi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lester trying to control the action but Musashi is working from the bottom.
Musashi gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Musashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lester is aware though and is defending well.

Musashi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lester is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Musashi.
Musashi wants to control but Lester postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester wants to stand but Musashi has his arm trapped.
Musashi seems a little lost for a moment, as Lester dominates the positioning.
Musashi is looking to regain half guard here but Lester keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lester tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Musashi tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moritsune Musashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lester misses with a low kick as Musashi jumps back.
Moritsune Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Musashi looking to score a takedown here. Lester is defending well but Musashi drives through and ends up in Lester's guard.
Musashi trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Musashi wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
Musashi stopping the sweep attempt from Lester.
Musashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Musashi is really struggling to control Lester but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Moritsune Musashi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Musashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Musashi feints and as Lester raises his hands in defense, Musashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Lester is looking for a triangle but Musashi pushes his legs off easily.
Musashi stands up over Lester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Musashi forces his way into half guard.
Lester wants to get back to full guard.
Lester keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lester has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Musashi is working away from the top position though.
Musashi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lester!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester has given up his back here. Will Musashi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Musashi has got one arm under Lester's chin. This could be trouble... Lester trying to control the other hand but Musashi gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lester has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moritsune Musashi!
Moritsune Musashi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.