PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Deadmarsh (ranked 852 p4p, 104 weight class) and Toshi Hijikata (ranked 1098 p4p, 139 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Toshi Hijikata enters the cage!

Deadmarsh
vs
Hijikata

173 cm
34
165 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

178 cm
28
159 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Freebok (85% Laundry)
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Deadmarsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Deadmarsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Deadmarsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deadmarsh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Deadmarsh misses with an uppercut
and Hijikata counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A clash of legs there as Hijikata blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Deadmarsh down.
Deadmarsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deadmarsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deadmarsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh misses with a looping right.
Deadmarsh misses with a low kick.
Hijikata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deadmarsh lands a jab.
Deadmarsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deadmarsh backing away here, and Hijikata unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Deadmarsh avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deadmarsh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hijikata wants to land a leg kick but Deadmarsh is out of range.
Hijikata lands with a shot to the body.
Deadmarsh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Hijikata.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Deadmarsh's knee but Deadmarsh avoids it well.
Hijikata pushes Deadmarsh away with a front kick.
Deadmarsh throws a shot from downtown. Hijikata moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Hijikata releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hijikata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deadmarsh finds it's way round the side to connect with Hijikata's head.
Hijikata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deadmarsh.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deadmarsh avoids the head kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to move into range but Deadmarsh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deadmarsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toshi Hijikata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deadmarsh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hijikata circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hijikata counters with a leg kick.
Deadmarsh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It appears Deadmarsh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hijikata throws a sloppy body shot
and Hijikata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hijikata.
A shot to the body from Hijikata misses

and Deadmarsh counters with a shoot takedown. Hijikata fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hijikata is trying to keep Deadmarsh in close.
Deadmarsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Hijikata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hijikata is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Deadmarsh lands a couple of digs.
Deadmarsh throws a big elbow that misses.
Deadmarsh throwing strikes from guard but Hijikata blocks nicely.
Hijikata has Deadmarsh pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deadmarsh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hijikata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Deadmarsh from controlling successfully.
Hijikata has control of Deadmarsh's left arm, preventing Deadmarsh from doing any damage.
Hijikata is trying to keep Deadmarsh in close.
Deadmarsh throwing strikes from guard but Hijikata blocks nicely.
Hijikata controlling Deadmarsh's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deadmarsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deadmarsh working some strikes from top position.
Hijikata is pulling down on Deadmarsh's head. It's preventing any offense from Deadmarsh, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deadmarsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Hijikata is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deadmarsh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deadmarsh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hijikata trying to strike off his back.
Deadmarsh postures up.
Deadmarsh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deadmarsh wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
Deadmarsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Hijikata has wrist control.
Hijikata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Deadmarsh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Deadmarsh checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata is looking to land body kicks.
Hijikata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Hijikata is predictable there
and Deadmarsh counters with a thumping low kick.
Deadmarsh scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Deadmarsh.
Hijikata dips to his left and cracks Deadmarsh with an uppercut!
Hijikata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deadmarsh rather than just go for the knockout.
Hijikata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Deadmarsh.
Hijikata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Deadmarsh finds it's way through Hijikata's defenses.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deadmarsh takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Deadmarsh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hijikata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Hijikata misses

and Deadmarsh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hijikata's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deadmarsh won't allow Hijikata to get back to his feet.
Deadmarsh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadmarsh wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
Deadmarsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deadmarsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hijikata pulls Deadmarsh in close to his closed guard and prevents Deadmarsh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hijikata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hijikata being controlled here, momentarily.
Deadmarsh stops Hijikata from standing up.
Hijikata has Deadmarsh pulled in close to control his posture.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hijikata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Deadmarsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hijikata can do to turn this around?
A big right from Deadmarsh misses.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deadmarsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Deadmarsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hijikata slips a straight right by Deadmarsh.
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Deadmarsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deadmarsh throws a leg kick but Hijikata sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Deadmarsh down.
Deadmarsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Deadmarsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Deadmarsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deadmarsh down.
Hijikata slips a jab from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Hijikata.
Deadmarsh wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Deadmarsh avoids it.
Deadmarsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deadmarsh.
Hijikata throws a nice head kick!
Deadmarsh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Deadmarsh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Deadmarsh throws an off balance right hand
and Hijikata counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Hijikata is predictable there
letting Deadmarsh counter with a right hand.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Hijikata blocks the leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Deadmarsh checks it well.
Deadmarsh throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hijikata avoids it.
Deadmarsh blocks a leg kick.
Hijikata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deadmarsh moves away from the strike by Hijikata.
Deadmarsh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hijikata just manages to avoid it.
Deadmarsh connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deadmarsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Deadmarsh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata thumps Deadmarsh with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deadmarsh, as that shot connected.
Deadmarsh scores with a hook to the body. Hijikata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hijikata crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Deadmarsh - the referee stops the clock and Hijikata gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Deadmarsh. Hijikata manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and Deadmarsh counters with a straight right hand.

Deadmarsh has managed to clinch.
Hijikata is trying to force a seperation but Deadmarsh has the dominant position.
Hijikata working hard to break the clinch.
Deadmarsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.

Hijikata breaks from the clinch.
Hijikata is looking to score with low kicks.
Deadmarsh is looking to clinch but Hijikata is avoiding it.
Deadmarsh misses the shot to the body.
Deadmarsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata swats away the attempt to clinch by Deadmarsh.
Hijikata tries a quick counter leg kick but Deadmarsh is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Deadmarsh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Deadmarsh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hijikata is looking for a sweep. Deadmarsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deadmarsh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deadmarsh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hijikata is not content to let Deadmarsh control the position.
Deadmarsh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata trying to control from the bottom.
Adam Deadmarsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deadmarsh is trying to control. Hijikata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deadmarsh is nestled in close to Hijikata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Deadmarsh working over Hijikata with some ground and pound. Hijikata looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hijikata is refusing to be controlled, as Deadmarsh sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata wants to control but Deadmarsh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deadmarsh slips a nice elbow through Hijikata's hands, connecting with Hijikata's forehead.
Deadmarsh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Deadmarsh stops Hijikata from getting back to his feet.
Deadmarsh working Hijikata over with strikes.
Deadmarsh is thwarting Hijikata's attempts to control the position.
Hijikata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hijikata with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hijikata is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Deadmarsh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata is looking for a sweep. Deadmarsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deadmarsh trying to pass the guard but Hijikata defending well.
Hijikata trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hijikata is looking to improve his position.
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. Deadmarsh connects with a nice short shot to Hijikata's temple.
Hijikata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh is thwarting Hijikata's attempts to control the position.
Deadmarsh throwing shots but Hijikata is blocking nicely.
Deadmarsh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hijikata with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Deadmarsh working Hijikata over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hijikata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Toshi Hijikata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata controls Deadmarsh momentarily but Deadmarsh frees himself.
Deadmarsh landing some decent shots from guard.
Hijikata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deadmarsh throwing strikes from guard but Hijikata blocks nicely.
Hijikata seems keen to control Deadmarsh's posture.

Hijikata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deadmarsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deadmarsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hijikata working a defensive guard here.
Deadmarsh postures up and lands a big shot to Hijikata's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deadmarsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deadmarsh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deadmarsh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hijikata is keeping the position for now.
Deadmarsh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deadmarsh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hijikata is adopting a defensive guard.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Deadmarsh from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Deadmarsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deadmarsh, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Deadmarsh!
Adam Deadmarsh thanked the fans post fight for their support.