PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toshihiro Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noryuki Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toshihiro Kai had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kai
vs
Takahashi

215 cm
23
157 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

177 cm
26
155 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toshihiro Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noryuki Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Kai lands a nice looking body kick.
Toshihiro Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.

Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Kai lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Kai on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kai.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi looks gassed!
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kai lands a body punch.
Kai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Kai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai lands a body shot.
Kai lands a body punch.
Takahashi takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kai.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi takes a shot to the head.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kai.
Kai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kai.
Kai lands a shoulder strike.
Kai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kai pushes Takahashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kai lands a body punch.
Kai lands a body punch.
Kai lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Kai.
Kai digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kai digs a right hand into Takahashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takahashi's gas tank.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
Kai cracks Takahashi with a nice body shot.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
Kai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
Kai presses Takahashi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kai lands with a light punch inside.
Kai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Kai.
Kai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Kai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kai lands a shot to the body.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kai.
Kai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Kai on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kai lands a right hand.
A short right from Kai.
Kai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kai is leaning against Takahashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Kai gets an underhook and turns Takahashi into the cage.
Kai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kai pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Kai scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kai.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Kai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Kai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kai lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Kai.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Kai.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Kai.
Kai lands an uppercut.
Kai digs a right hand into Takahashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takahashi's gas tank.
Kai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.

Takahashi breaks the clinch.
Kai scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kai.
Kai cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
Kai wants to clinch.
No luck for Takahashi with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai wants to clinch.
Kai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahashi moves forwards but Kai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshihiro Kai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A jab from Kai misses.
Kai tries to clinch there but Takahashi circles away.
Kai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Kai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kai.
Kai gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kai is working Takahashi over against the cage.
Kai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to circle away but Kai has him pinned against the cage.
Kai digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kai lands a body shot.
Kai digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kai scores with a shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Kai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Kai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kai.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Kai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai scores with a hook to the body.
Kai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kai gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Kai as the two fighters clinch.
Kai lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kai.
Kai digs a right hand into Takahashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takahashi's gas tank.
Kai lands a shot to the body.
Kai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kai gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kai as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takahashi is trying to force a seperation but Kai has the dominant position.
Kai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takahashi.
Kai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kai.
Kai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kai gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
Kai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Kai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takahashi.
Kai lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Toshihiro Kai has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands a shoulder strike.
Kai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takahashi or not.
Kai lands a hook that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Kai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Kai lands with a left to the head.
Kai scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kai won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Kai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kai.
Kai scores with a hook to the body.
Kai lands a nice uppercut.
Kai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kai digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takahashi wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Kai scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Kai.
Kai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kai gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kai lands a left hand.
Takahashi is trying to break free.
Takahashi is trying to break the clinch but Kai has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kai.
Kai gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to push Kai away but Kai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Takahashi jumps into guard, dragging Kai to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Kai stands and steps away. Takahashi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Kai closes the distance and pushes Takahashi back into the cage.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kai lands a shoulder strike.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kai lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Kai.
Takahashi is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Kai.
Takahashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kai.
Nice body punch from Kai - that landed with a thud.
Kai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Kai.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
Takahashi tries to break free but Kai pushes him back against the cage.
Kai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kai scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Kai pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Kai.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kai has double underhooks.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi is trying to break free.

Takahashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kai looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kai.
Kai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takahashi in his tracks.
Kai staying out of range there.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshihiro Kai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kai stuns Takahashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kai scores with a hook to the body. Takahashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kai misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kai wants to land a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi throws a nice head kick!
Takahashi slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kai, pushing him back against the cage.
Takahashi is trying to push Kai away but Kai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Kai.
Kai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to break the clinch but Kai is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Kai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kai lands a shot to the body.
Kai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kai lands a hook that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Kai pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Kai.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kai.
Kai pushes Takahashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kai presses Takahashi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kai lands with a left to the head.
Kai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takahashi.
Kai is leaning against Takahashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
A short left from Kai.
Kai lands a shoulder strike.
Kai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Kai.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kai lands a body punch.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kai prevents Takahashi from breaking the clinch.
Kai lands a left hand.
Kai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takahashi or not.
Toshihiro Kai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takahashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Kai - that landed with a thud.
Takahashi working hard to break the clinch.
Kai stops a takedown attempt from Takahashi.
Kai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai scores with a shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Toshihiro Kai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noryuki Takahashi.
Takahashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kai lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kai.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Kai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Kai holds him up against the cage and eventually Takahashi drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Kai.
Takahashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kai digs a right hand into Takahashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takahashi's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kai.
Kai is working Takahashi over against the cage.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai prevents Takahashi from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kai.

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.
Kai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kai tries to clinch up.
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kai tries to clinch but Takahashi is having none of it.
Noryuki Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takahashi walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshihiro Kai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshihiro Kai!