PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ardel Ariola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toyoki Kawamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ardel Ariola has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ariola
vs
Kawamura

189 cm
25
223 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
212 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ardel Ariola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toyoki Kawamura!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ariola keeps the fight on the outside.
Kawamura looks to land a combination but Ariola avoids it well.
Kawamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ariola is out of range and Kawamura settles back down.
Kawamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawamura misses with a low kick.

Ariola looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kawamura!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
You can see the frustration on Kawamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ariola throws an elbow but Kawamura slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ariola working the ground and pound from side control.
Kawamura is not content to let Ariola control the position.
Ariola sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kawamura is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Ariola seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kawamura felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kawamura taking a bit of punishment here - Ariola scoring with strikes.
Kawamura is looking for a sweep.
Ariola creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ariola creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ariola in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ariola controlling from side mount.
Kawamura regains half guard.
Ariola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Ariola is thwarting Kawamura's attempts to control the position.
Ariola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ariola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ariola connects with a nice short shot to Kawamura's temple.
Kawamura trying to control here.
Kawamura wants to improve his position but Ariola is controlling well.
Kawamura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ariola.
Ariola stops Kawamura from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ariola is trying to control. Kawamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kawamura is trying to get back to full guard.
Ariola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ariola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kawamura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kawamura is trying to maintain the position but Ariola is very close to passing his half guard.
Ariola is stalling here. Kawamura is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ariola seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kawamura has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kawamura gets to mount! Ariola was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kawamura lands a nice shot to the head.
Ariola tries to hold on but Kawamura pushes him away.
Kawamura landing strikes from the mount and Ariola is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kawamura swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ariola is now in Kawamura's guard. A big mistake from Kawamura there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura trying to keep a closed guard but Ariola is proving a slippery customer.
Ariola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ariola throws a big right hand that misses.
Ariola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kawamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ariola landing with the ground and pound.
Ariola scoring with some ground and pound.
Kawamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ariola is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kawamura trying to keep a closed guard but Ariola is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ardel Ariola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kawamura tries to clinch but Ariola is having none of it.
Kawamura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Ariola looking to score a takedown here. Kawamura is defending well but Ariola drives through and ends up in Kawamura's guard.
Kawamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ariola manages to get himself to full guard.
Kawamura pushing down on Ariola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Kawamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ariola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ariola tries to get to full guard but Kawamura has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kawamura seems content to control.
Let's hope that Kawamura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kawamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kawamura trying to control the action but Ariola is working from the bottom.
Ardel Ariola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kawamura prevents Ariola from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura stalling away here and it's allowed Ariola to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kawamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Ariola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Toyoki Kawamura has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A big left from Kawamura misses.
Kawamura looks to clinch
and Ariola counters with a left and a right that stings Kawamura.
Kawamura lands a leg kick that knocks Ariola off balance momentarily.

Kawamura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ariola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Ariola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ariola controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kawamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ariola's guard.
Kawamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Ariola has wrist control.
Ariola wants to sweep but no luck.
Ariola trying to control the position here.
Kawamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kawamura is pushing down on Ariola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ariola is fighting to maintain full guard but Kawamura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ariola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ariola tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura is stalling here. Ariola is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kawamura seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ariola has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ariola laying and praying for a moment but Kawamura takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kawamura wants to improve his position but Ariola is controlling well.
Kawamura tries to kick Ariola off but Ariola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ariola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kawamura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kawamura is trying to stand up here but Ariola is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawamura has hold of Ariola's hands but Ariola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ariola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toyoki Kawamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kawamura wants to clinch up but Ariola keeps it at a distance.
Kawamura throws a solid leg kick but Ariola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kawamura.

Ariola shoots in and bounces Kawamura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ariola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ariola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ariola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kawamura trying to keep a closed guard but Ariola is proving a slippery customer.
Ariola wants to control from the top but Kawamura keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kawamura has his foot on Ariola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ariola works his way back into a safe position though.
Ariola lands a couple of elbows.
Kawamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ariola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ariola postures up and lands a big shot to Kawamura's brow.
Kawamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ariola is one step ahead there.
Kawamura has momentary wrist control but Ariola slips an elbow through the middle.
Kawamura is trying to keep Ariola in close.
Ariola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ariola scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ariola stopping the sweep attempt from Kawamura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kawamura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ariola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ariola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ariola stops Kawamura from standing up.
Kawamura working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ariola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kawamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ariola distracts Kawamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kawamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ariola working some strikes from top position.
Ariola looking to pass the guard.
Ariola postures up.
Kawamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kawamura manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ariola wants to hold on but Kawamura pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ariola can't escape the position.
Ariola wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kawamura.
Ariola wants to hold on but Kawamura pushes him away.
Ariola is looking to improve his position but Kawamura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kawamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poor strikes thrown by Kawamura there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ardel Ariola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ariola 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardel Ariola!
During a confident post fight interview, Ardel Ariola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Toyoki Kawamura was interviewed post fight and said 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - OMG They Clinched Kenny - FNPFC'.