PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Minoshi Kawajari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Remington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Remington's choice of entrance music: Kymani Marley - Warriors. The key to victory for Minoshi Kawajari has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kawajari
vs
Remington

165 cm
24
136 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

176 cm
23
135 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minoshi Kawajari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Remington!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kawajari.
Kawajari thows a left - swing and a miss!

Kawajari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Kawajari goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Remington is on top in guard.

Kawajari looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Remington passes into half guard.
Remington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kawajari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kawajari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kawajari is looking to stand up but Remington isn't so interested in that idea.

Kawajari looking for subs off his back but Remington has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kawajari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Kawajari has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Remington escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Remington!
Kawajari manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Kawajari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kawajari regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kawajari had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Remington is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kawajari Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Remington's back instead.
Remington controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Kawajari looking to break Remington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Remington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kawajari will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Kawajari is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Remington is defending well though. Kawajari let's go of the attempt for now.

Remington is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Remington is trying to stand back up.
Kawajari throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kawajari has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minoshi Kawajari dominated that round.
That's time! Kawajari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Remington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawajari has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Remington. No joy for Kawajari on that attempt.
Remington stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoshi Kawajari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Remington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Remington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari avoids the head kick by Remington.
Minoshi Kawajari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Remington is looking to land body kicks.
Remington throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kawajari.
Remington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington stuffs the takedown.
Kawajari tries for a takedown but Remington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Remington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawajari's hands.
Remington throws a head kick that misses.

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.
Kawajari shoots in but no luck this time.
Remington misses with a looping left.
Remington missing with a left hand there. Kawajari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Remington does no damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawajari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Remington as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Remington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kawajari has a takedown stuffed.
Kawajari tries for a takedown but Remington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remington throws a head kick that misses.
Kawajari throws a right hand that Remington ducks under and follows up with a left that Remington also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Remington.
Kawajari shoots in for a double leg but Remington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoshi Kawajari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawajari avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Remington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mike Remington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawajari tries to clinch there but Remington circles away.

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.
Kawajari looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kawajari fails to land the takedown.

Kawajari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington wants to get back to his feet.
Kawajari wants to advance to full mount but Remington doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Kawajari drops back, looking for a kneebar! Remington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Remington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Remington!

Remington decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kawajari tries for a takedown but Remington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kawajari shoots in for a takedown but Remington shows good takedown defense.
Kawajari fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Remington does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Remington really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kawajari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kawajari shoots in but Remington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Remington throws a sloppy head kick and Kawajari moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajari avoids the head kick by Remington.
Kawajari misses with a takedown attempt - Remington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoshi Kawajari. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Remington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawajari connects with a right hand. Remington shakes it off.
Kawajari shoots for a takedown but Remington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Remington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Remington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kawajari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kawajari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Remington swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari forces his way into half guard.
Remington is looking to escape.
Kawajari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Remington defending well though.
Kawajari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kawajari wants to pass to mount but Remington is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kawajari.

Kawajari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Remington has escaped the position, nice work there.

Kawajari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minoshi Kawajari had his way with Mike Remington in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Remington throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Remington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawajari shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajari has a takedown stuffed.
Remington stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoshi Kawajari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawajari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Remington circles away.
Remington throws a head kick but Kawajari moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Remington - that will leave a mark!
Remington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawajari moves out of range of the body kick.
Kawajari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Remington is fending him off so far but Kawajari persists. Nope, Remington circles away and we're back to standing.
Remington throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington misses with a two punch combination.
Kawajari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kawajari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Remington's head.
Kawajari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Remington but Remington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Remington tries to land a front kick but Kawajari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four 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.
Kawajari shoots for a takedown but Remington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Remington throws a head kick but Kawajari moves out of range.
Kawajari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Remington is fending him off so far but Kawajari persists. Nope, Remington circles away and we're back to standing.
Kawajari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Remington pinned against the cage. Remington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Remington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Remington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Remington!
Mike Remington is the new bantamweight champion!