PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damir Stojnic (ranked 7520 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaname Wakamatsu (ranked 4891 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stojnic
vs
Wakamatsu

175 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

173 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damir Stojnic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaname Wakamatsu!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wakamatsu throws a head kick but Stojnic moves out of range.
Stojnic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wakamatsu.

Stojnic drives through with a takedown into Wakamatsu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wakamatsu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Our spies down at at Big Price MMA inform us that Wakamatsu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wakamatsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stojnic is one step ahead there.

Stojnic stands and steps away. Wakamatsu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wakamatsu looks winded!

Stojnic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stojnic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wakamatsu is looking for a sweep.
Wakamatsu is not content to let Stojnic control the position.
Wakamatsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Stojnic tries for a kimura but Wakamatsu is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakamatsu is looking to regain half guard here but Stojnic keeps moving and retains side control.
Wakamatsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stojnic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stojnic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wakamatsu pushes Stojnic off looking to stand but Stojnic dives back in and keeps control.
Stojnic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stojnic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wakamatsu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stojnic is keen to just control but Wakamatsu is a slippery customer.
Wakamatsu wants to get back to full guard but Stojnic has passed into side control.
Wakamatsu pushes Stojnic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stojnic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stojnic stands up and beckons Wakamatsu to his feet.

Wakamatsu shoots in and bounces Stojnic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Stojnic pushes Wakamatsu off and scrambles back to his feet.

Stojnic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wakamatsu tries to buck Stojnic off but Stojnic is having none of it.
Stojnic wants to control but Wakamatsu is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wakamatsu misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Stojnic working the ground and pound.
Stojnic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stojnic landing a few strikes.
Wakamatsu seems a little lost for a moment, as Stojnic dominates the positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stojnic stands up and beckons Wakamatsu to his feet.
Stojnic throws a sloppy head kick and Wakamatsu moves out of range easily.
Wakamatsu misses with a takedown

so Stojnic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damir Stojnic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stojnic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wakamatsu tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Wakamatsu is in all sorts of trouble here.

Stojnic get's back to his feet.
Wakamatsu shoots for a double leg takedown but Stojnic sprawls well. He's pushed Wakamatsu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Stojnic shoots in and bounces Wakamatsu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wakamatsu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stojnic manages to pass to side control.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wakamatsu missing with punches from the bottom.
Wakamatsu is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakamatsu pushes Stojnic off looking to stand but Stojnic dives back in and keeps control.

Stojnic is looking for a kimura but Wakamatsu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stojnic to get the leverage.
Wakamatsu is looking to get back to full guard here but Stojnic has managed to pass to side control instead.
Wakamatsu is not content to let Stojnic control the position.
Stojnic scoring with punches from side control.

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.

Stojnic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stojnic is putting a hurting on Wakamatsu here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wakamatsu's face as Stojnic controls the position.
Wakamatsu tries to buck Stojnic off but Stojnic is having none of it.
Wakamatsu is trying to work for a sweep but Stojnic has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic with good strikes from the mount here!
Stojnic fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stojnic wants to control the pace but Wakamatsu is squirming around nicely.
Stojnic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wakamatsu can do to turn this around?
Wakamatsu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stojnic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stojnic controlling from mount.
Wakamatsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic controlling the pace for now.
Stojnic wants to control the pace but Wakamatsu is squirming around nicely.
Stojnic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stojnic moves to back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wakamatsu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stojnic gets his way!
Stojnic is punishing Wakamatsu with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damir Stojnic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Wakamatsu fails to land with a series of punches.
Stojnic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wakamatsu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stojnic somewhat.
Kaname Wakamatsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wakamatsu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stojnic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stojnic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stojnic stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Stojnic has closed the distance and engaged Wakamatsu in a clinch.
Wakamatsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stojnic wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakamatsu has had enough of the clinch but Stojnic keeps him there for the moment.

Stojnic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stojnic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Stojnic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wakamatsu is trying to defend but Stojnic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wakamatsu is looking to get back to is feet but Stojnic passes into side control.
Wakamatsu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Stojnic decides to stand back up. Stojnic steps back and let's Wakamatsu get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stojnic rushes Wakamatsu and presses him up against the cage.
Stojnic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wakamatsu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damir Stojnic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wakamatsu jumps guard but Stojnic stands there with Wakamatsu around his waist. Wakamatsu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Stojnic pulls guard effortlessly.
Stojnic is trying to control the position but Wakamatsu postures up.
Wakamatsu wants to stand but Stojnic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakamatsu throws a big elbow that misses.
Stojnic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Wakamatsu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stojnic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stojnic has escaped and now he's on top!

Wakamatsu keeping moving, preventing Stojnic from controlling successfully.

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.
Wakamatsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stojnic is one step ahead there.
Wakamatsu keeping moving, preventing Stojnic from controlling successfully.
Kaname Wakamatsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damir Stojnic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Wakamatsu is working an open guard so Stojnic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damir Stojnic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stojnic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damir Stojnic!