PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tisoaka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Festivo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bungradidoa
vs
Tisoaka

178 cm
31
250 lbs
19 - 21 - 0

169 cm
30
184 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bungradidoa darts in and clinches Tisoaka up against the ropes.

Tisoaka manages to break the clinch.

Bungradidoa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Tisoaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bungradidoa is keeping busy.

Bungradidoa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tisoaka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bungradidoa to the mat. Bungradidoa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bungradidoa wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
Bungradidoa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tisoaka wants to control from the top but Bungradidoa keeps moving.
Bungradidoa working a defensive guard but Tisoaka manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa is looking for a sweep.
Tisoaka in the domination position with Bungradidoa hanging on.
Bungradidoa tries to bench press Tisoaka off him but Tisoaka keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling the position from side mount.
Tisoaka trying to control the position but Bungradidoa is working away.
Bungradidoa is looking to regain half guard here but Tisoaka keeps moving and retains side control.
Bungradidoa is working hard here to advance position.
Tisoaka controls the position from side control.
A control attempt from Bungradidoa but he's now mounted!
Bungradidoa tries to lock up and control but Tisoaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bungradidoa is looking to improve his position but Tisoaka isn't that keen on the idea.
Tisoaka looking to control but Bungradidoa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bungradidoa tries to improve his position but instead Tisoaka has taken his back!
Bungradidoa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bungradidoa is in bad spot here.
Tisoaka not allowing Bungradidoa to control his hands.
Tisoaka has the hooks in. Bungradidoa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Bungradidoa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bungradidoa is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Bungradidoa right now.
Tisoaka controls the position.
Bungradidoa wants to escape the position.
Bungradidoa just trying to survive but Tisoaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bungradidoa is in bad spot here.
Bungradidoa trying to control the hands but Tisoaka breaks the grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa breaks Tisoaka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tisoaka pushes Bungradidoa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up.

Tisoaka gets caught napping as Bungradidoa dives in and scores a takedown. Tisoaka manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tisoaka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bungradidoa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bungradidoa shoots and misses
and Tisoaka counters with a three punch combo that has Bungradidoa backing up. Bungradidoa nods at Tisoaka to acknowledge the strikes.

Tisoaka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bungradidoa quickly recovers to half guard.
Tisoaka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tisoaka prevents Bungradidoa from improving his position.
Bungradidoa is doing well to control the position and prevent Tisoaka from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bungradidoa tries for a takedown but Tisoaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tisoaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bungradidoa.

Bungradidoa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Tisoaka gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bungradidoa is staying active underneath Tisoaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bungradidoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Bungradidoa trying to control here.
Tisoaka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tisoaka is working away from the top position though.
Bungradidoa wants to improve his position but Tisoaka is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa controlling the position well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bungradidoa is staying active underneath Tisoaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Katuro Tisoaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tisoaka trying to pass the guard but Bungradidoa defending well.
Bungradidoa tries to roll over but Tisoaka keeps him under control.
Bungradidoa is trying to maintain the position but Tisoaka is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bungradidoa is looking for a sweep. Tisoaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tisoaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Tisoaka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tisoaka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tisoaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bungradidoa keeps working.
Bungradidoa stops Tisoaka from passing to mount.
Bungradidoa wants to control but Tisoaka postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controls the position.
Bungradidoa is trying to control Tisoaka's posture but Tisoaka avoids it.
Bungradidoa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bungradidoa is looking for a sweep. Tisoaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bungradidoa is positioning himself well to prevent Tisoaka advancing to mount.
Bungradidoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Tisoaka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bungradidoa is staying active underneath Tisoaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tisoaka is thwarting Bungradidoa's attempts to control the position.
Bungradidoa is staying active underneath Tisoaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bungradidoa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tisoaka postures up.
Bungradidoa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tisoaka manages to get himself to full guard.

Tisoaka wants to get back to his feet but Bungradidoa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bungradidoa throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bungradidoa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katuro Tisoaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bungradidoa shoots in looking for a takedown. Tisoaka tries to sprawl out of it but Bungradidoa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tisoaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tisoaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Bungradidoa, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Tisoaka clinches up against the ropes.

Tisoaka is trying to trip Bungradidoa. He has hold of a leg but Bungradidoa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tisoaka persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tisoaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bungradidoa is adopting a defensive guard.
Tisoaka advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa trying to control but Tisoaka postures up.
Well, if Tisoaka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tisoaka prevents Bungradidoa from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bungradidoa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bungradidoa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bungradidoa wants to improve his position but Tisoaka is controlling well.
Bungradidoa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bungradidoa wants to control the action here but instead Tisoaka manages to pass to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tisoaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bungradidoa tries to lock up and control but Tisoaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bungradidoa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Bungradidoa just trying to survive but Tisoaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bungradidoa wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bungradidoa tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa staying busy and making it hard for Tisoaka to control.
Tisoaka has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bungradidoa's body.
Bungradidoa just trying to survive but Tisoaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bungradidoa rolls, trying to escape but Tisoaka keeps control of the position.
Bungradidoa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Tisoaka.
Bungradidoa is keeping busy.
Tisoaka gets his hands free as Bungradidoa looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bungradidoa just trying to survive but Tisoaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bungradidoa is in bad spot here.
Our spies down at at Bonsai Club MMA inform us that Tisoaka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka biding his time, controlling Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katuro Tisoaka really dominated that round.
That's time! Bungradidoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bungradidoa tries for a takedown but Tisoaka circles away easily
letting Tisoaka counter with a right hand.

Tisoaka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bungradidoa prevents Tisoaka from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Bungradidoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bungradidoa tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa wants to control but Tisoaka postures up.
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Tisoaka is looking to take a break and control but Bungradidoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tisoaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tisoaka wants to control but Bungradidoa is keeping him busy.
Bungradidoa tries to buck Tisoaka off but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Tisoaka trying to control the position but Bungradidoa is working away.
Bungradidoa is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bungradidoa struggling a bit here.
Bungradidoa is looking to regain half guard here but Tisoaka keeps moving and retains side control.
Bungradidoa wants to control but Tisoaka postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tisoaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bungradidoa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mophaf Bungradidoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tisoaka clinches up against the ropes.
Bungradidoa tries to work over Tisoaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Tisoaka controls the action.
Tisoaka prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa works on Tisoaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Tisoaka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Tisoaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Bungradidoa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bungradidoa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tisoaka wants to stand and escape but Bungradidoa is having none of it.
Bungradidoa landing with the ground and pound.
Bungradidoa won't allow Tisoaka to get back to his feet.
Bungradidoa controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa wants to control from the top but Tisoaka keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bungradidoa throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Bungradidoa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tisoaka wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tisoaka tries to kick Bungradidoa off in order to stand up. Bungradidoa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bungradidoa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bungradidoa lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Katuro Tisoaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Tisoaka closes the distance and clinches.

Tisoaka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bungradidoa wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bungradidoa is on top in guard.

Tisoaka wants to stand and escape but Bungradidoa is having none of it.
Bungradidoa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tisoaka's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa cracks Tisoaka with a solid left hand.
Bungradidoa throwing strikes from guard but Tisoaka blocks nicely.
Tisoaka keeping moving, preventing Bungradidoa from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bungradidoa.
Tisoaka keeping moving, preventing Bungradidoa from controlling successfully.
Bungradidoa prevents Tisoaka from getting back to his feet.

Tisoaka has his feet on Bungradidoa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bungradidoa with a poor takedown
and Tisoaka counters with a straight right hand.

Tisoaka rushes Bungradidoa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Tisoaka blocks it.
Tisoaka trying to land knees to the body.
Tisoaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Tisoaka breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bungradidoa gets tackled into the ropes by Tisoaka. Tisoaka maintains the clinch.
Bungradidoa working Tisoaka over with knees to the body.
Tisoaka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body punch from Bungradidoa - that landed with a thud.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tisoaka is defending well for now.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tisoaka is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tisoaka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bungradidoa pulls Tisoaka in close to prevent any damage.
Bungradidoa looking for a sweep. Not yet Bungradidoa, not yet.
Bungradidoa working a defensive guard here.
Bungradidoa tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bungradidoa wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
Tisoaka trying to control but Bungradidoa is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Tisoaka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bungradidoa working a defensive guard here.
Tisoaka being controlled here momentarily.
Katuro Tisoaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mophaf Bungradidoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bungradidoa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tisoaka is one step ahead there.
Bungradidoa pulls Tisoaka in to control the position.
Tisoaka postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tisoaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bungradidoa lands with a slapping head kick.
Bungradidoa misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katuro Tisoaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tisoaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Katuro Tisoaka!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Katuro Tisoaka!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Katuro Tisoaka!

Katuro Tisoaka wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Katuro Tisoaka thanked Mizuko for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).