PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masa Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Bondurant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masa Hattori has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hattori
vs
Bondurant

175 cm
28
155 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

175 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masa Hattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Forrest Bondurant!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondurant shoots in and drives through. Hattori sprawls well.

Hattori moves into the clinch.

Bondurant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hattori is wriggling around but Bondurant manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori wants to get back to his feet.
Bondurant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bondurant prevents Hattori from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Pride inform me that Bondurant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Hattori has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bondurant is on him like a limpet, forcing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori pushes Bondurant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hattori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Hattori.
Hattori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bondurant wants a takedown but no success here.
Bondurant is looking for a takedown.
Masa Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Bondurant.
Bondurant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hattori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bondurant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bondurant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hattori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hattori.
Bondurant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hattori avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Bondurant avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori pushes Bondurant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hattori lands with a short shot to the head.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bondurant.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Bondurant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hattori pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bondurant gets tackled into the cage by Hattori. Hattori maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bondurant has Hattori pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hattori manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bondurant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hattori prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hattori pushes Bondurant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Bondurant avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bondurant is looking for a takedown.
Bondurant tries to score a body lock takedown but Hattori shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hattori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bondurant.
Bondurant has Hattori pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hattori manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bondurant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hattori is defending well.
Nice body punch from Hattori - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hattori.
Bondurant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bondurant looks winded!
Bondurant tries for a takedown but Hattori manages to get underhooks.
Bondurant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hattori gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards.
Nice body punch from Hattori - that landed with a thud.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Bondurant avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Bondurant has Hattori pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hattori manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Hattori on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hattori.
Bondurant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hattori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hattori.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike.
Hattori presses Bondurant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hattori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bondurant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hattori 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!
Hattori lands a body shot.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Bondurant avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hattori - that landed with a thud.
Hattori lands a hook that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bondurant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hattori gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hattori gets through Bondurant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hattori lands a hook that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori is pressed up against the cage. Bondurant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hattori down to the mat. Hattori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hattori lands the left hand.

Hattori clinches up with Bondurant and pushes him back against the cage.
Hattori lands a right hand.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards.
Bondurant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bondurant blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hattori.

Bondurant is rocked!
Hattori lands a nice uppercut.
Bondurant is still on wobbly legs! Can Hattori finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hattori.
Hattori dips a shoulder and cracks Bondurant with a mighty uppercut! Bondurant falls back against the cage and Hattori unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bondurant is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hattori screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellraiser FightGear, into his post fight interview.