PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trin Morales (ranked 5132 p4p, 238 weight class) and Hideo Hazuki (ranked 25128 p4p, 277 weight class). Trin Morales has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Morales
vs
Hazuki

170 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
20
134 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trin Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideo Hazuki !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales throws a right hand that Hazuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazuki also avoids with ease.
Morales looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Hazuki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.

Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.

Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.

Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morales working a defensive guard here.

Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.
Morales wants to sweep but no luck.
Morales is trying to control the position but Hazuki postures up.

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.

Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.

Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morales is trying to keep Hazuki in close.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hazuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Hazuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales wants to control but Hazuki postures up.

Hazuki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morales, who protects the arm well.
Morales is trying to control Hazuki 's posture but Hazuki avoids it.

Hazuki tries for a kimura but Morales is defending well.
Hazuki working away.

Hazuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morales is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hazuki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hazuki is trying to get an arm triangle but Morales is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hazuki tries for a kimura but Morales is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Morales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Hazuki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hazuki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Morales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hazuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morales is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morales wants to control but Hazuki postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideo Hazuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Morales lands a nice shot that snaps Hazuki 's head back.
Morales misses with a double jab

and Hazuki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.

Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.

Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.
Morales trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.

Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morales looking to control.

Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morales looking for a sweep. Not yet Morales, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.
Morales trying to keep a closed guard but Hazuki is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trin Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morales misses with the combination.

Hazuki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morales!

Hazuki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morales knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Morales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hazuki moves into full mount!
Morales tries to hold on but Hazuki pushes him away.

Hazuki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Hazuki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morales is surviving well by controlling Hazuki 's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales wants to hold on but Hazuki pushes him away.

Hazuki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Hazuki is working for a guillotine from mount but Morales frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki avoids the attempt from Morales to control.

Hazuki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morales is surviving well by controlling Hazuki 's body position as best he can.

Hazuki working for a submission but Morales is keeping him at bay.

Hazuki looking for a guillotine from mount but Morales is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales tries to hold on but Hazuki postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideo Hazuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hazuki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morales's half guard.

Hazuki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morales has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hazuki is looking for a kimura here.

Hazuki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morales defends it well.
Morales works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales controls Hazuki momentarily but Hazuki frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales is trying to control the position but Hazuki postures up.

Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.

Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Morales's guard.
Morales looking to control.
Hideo Hazuki has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morales controls Hazuki momentarily but Hazuki frees himself.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morales looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Hazuki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morales to the mat! Morales manages to get full guard.

Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki won't allow Morales to sweep him here.

Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morales is trying to control the position but Hazuki postures up.
Hazuki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morales is really struggling to control Hazuki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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

Hazuki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hazuki showed some decent athleticism there.

Hazuki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hazuki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morales defends it well.
Trin Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hideo Hazuki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hideo Hazuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hazuki 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Hazuki !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

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