PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hatoy Gnung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borsalino Kizaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gnung comes to the cage accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends?. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Gnung
vs
Kizaru

175 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
201 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hatoy Gnung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Borsalino Kizaru!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kizaru throws a head kick that misses.
Kizaru misses with a head kick.
Kizaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kizaru.
Gnung tries for a takedown but Kizaru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gnung shoots in for a takedown but Kizaru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kizaru misses with a head kick.
Kizaru slaps away a takedown attempt from Gnung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hatoy Gnung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gnung wants to clinch up but Kizaru keeps it at a distance.
Gnung wants to clinch.
Gnung fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kizaru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gnung tries to close the distance and clinch but Kizaru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kizaru throws a sloppy head kick and Gnung moves out of range easily.
Kizaru goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Borsalino Kizaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gnung takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Hatoy Gnung has been cut.
Kizaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kizaru misses with a straight right.
Kizaru throws a head kick that misses.
Kizaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kizaru.
Gnung looks for a takedown but Kizaru sprawls well.
Gnung is breathing heavily.
Kizaru throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kizaru swings for the body but Gnung moves out of range.
Kizaru throws a head kick but Gnung moves out of range.
Gnung avoids the head kick by Kizaru.
Horrible takedown by Gnung or perhaps it was just good defense by Kizaru which made him look bad.
Gnung avoids the head kick by Kizaru.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kizaru plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kizaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gnung.
Gnung takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kizaru throws a head kick but Gnung moves out of range.
Kizaru throws a head kick that misses.
Gnung avoids the head kick by Kizaru.
Gnung tries to close the distance and clinch but Kizaru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gnung shoots in but no luck this time.
Kizaru is looking to slow Gnung down with leg kicks.
Kizaru goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gnung avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Kizaru lands but Gnung takes it in his stride.
Gnung blocks a head kick by Kizaru.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kizaru.
Gnung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kizaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Kizaru lands but Gnung takes it in his stride.
Kizaru moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kizaru throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kizaru with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Borsalino Kizaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kizaru throws a head kick but Gnung moves out of range.
Gnung shoots in but Kizaru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kizaru throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gnung.
Kizaru throws a head kick that half lands.
Gnung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kizaru.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gnung. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kizaru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kizaru lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kizaru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kizaru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gnung takes a step back to recover.
Kizaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Kizaru lands a head kick!
Kizaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gnung fails with a takedown attempt.
Gnung blocks a head kick by Kizaru.
A head kick from Kizaru lands but Gnung takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kizaru goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kizaru throws a head kick that half lands.
Kizaru stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borsalino Kizaru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hatoy Gnung's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kizaru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gnung will feel that in the morning.
Gnung shoots in but no luck this time.
Kizaru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kizaru scores with a head kick.
Gnung blocks a head kick by Kizaru.
Kizaru misses with a head kick.
Kizaru misses with a straight right.
Kizaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatoy Gnung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kizaru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kizaru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kizaru throws a sloppy head kick and Gnung moves out of range easily.
Kizaru throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gnung.
Kizaru displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gnung.
Kizaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kizaru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kizaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kizaru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Gnung or perhaps it was just good defense by Kizaru which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hatoy Gnung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kizaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kizaru misses with a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gnung might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gnung takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kizaru goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kizaru lands a head kick. Gnung smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kizaru scores with a push kick.
Borsalino Kizaru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kizaru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kizaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gnung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kizaru throws out the jab.
Kizaru throws a sloppy head kick and Gnung moves out of range easily.
Gnung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kizaru.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kizaru scores with a leg kick.
Kizaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kizaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Gnung blocks a head kick by Kizaru.
Kizaru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gnung circles away quickly and effectively.
Kizaru throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gnung shoots in for a takedown but Kizaru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gnung takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gnung is defended easily by Kizaru.
Kizaru lands with a slapping head kick.
Kizaru misses with a head kick.
Kizaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kizaru misses with a head kick.
Kizaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kizaru throws an overhand right that lands on Gnung's shoulder, as Gnung tries to avoid the shot.
Gnung moves away from the strike by Kizaru.
Gnung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kizaru as he jumps to the side.
Kizaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gnung blocks a head kick by Kizaru.
Gnung shoots in for a takedown but Kizaru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kizaru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kizaru wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Kizaru.
Gnung avoids the head kick by Kizaru.
Gnung walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kizaru.
Gnung takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kizaru misses with a head kick.
Kizaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kizaru fakes the leg kick and cracks Gnung in the body.
Kizaru throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gnung's head.
Kizaru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kizaru is looking to slow Gnung down with leg kicks.
Kizaru digs a good hook to Gnung's body.
Kizaru misses with a head kick.
Gnung avoids the head kick by Kizaru.
Kizaru scores with a kick to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kizaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Kizaru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kizaru throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Kizaru misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borsalino Kizaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hatoy Gnung's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kizaru throws a hook but Gnung blocks it.
Gnung takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kizaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Gnung takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Kizaru.
Gnung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head kick misses from Kizaru.
Kizaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kizaru throws a sloppy head kick and Gnung moves out of range easily.
Gnung blocks a head kick by Kizaru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kizaru leaves Gnung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gnung takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gnung tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kizaru throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kizaru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gnung takes a step back to recover.
Gnung blocks a head kick by Kizaru.
Kizaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kizaru throws a head kick that misses.
Gnung will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Kizaru.
Kizaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kizaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kizaru scores with a spinning back kick!
Gnung avoids the head kick by Kizaru.
Gnung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kizaru pushes Gnung away with a front kick.
Kizaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gnung takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kizaru thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gnung if he has to take too many more of those.
Kizaru lands a high kick!
Kizaru lands a head kick!
Gnung avoids the head kick by Kizaru.
Kizaru misses with a wild body shot.
Gnung takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kizaru lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gnung blocks a head kick by Kizaru.
Kizaru scores with a head kick.
Kizaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gnung blocks a head kick by Kizaru.
Gnung blocks a head kick by Kizaru.
A head kick from Kizaru lands but Gnung takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kizaru sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gnung somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hatoy Gnung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kizaru slaps away a takedown attempt from Gnung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kizaru lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kizaru slaps away a takedown attempt from Gnung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kizaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Kizaru misses its intended target.
Kizaru throws a head kick but Gnung moves out of range.
Kizaru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kizaru lands a high kick!
Kizaru lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kizaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kizaru throws a head kick but Gnung moves out of range.
Gnung blocks a head kick by Kizaru.
Gnung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kizaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gnung avoids the head kick by Kizaru.
Kizaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatoy Gnung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kizaru misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Kizaru.
Kizaru connects with a high kick.
Borsalino Kizaru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kizaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kizaru throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gnung.
Gnung throws a lazy head kick
and Kizaru counters with a head kick.
Gnung avoids the head kick by Kizaru.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borsalino Kizaru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kizaru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borsalino Kizaru!