PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Leohanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kyoraku
vs
Leohanes

191 cm
25
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shunsui Kyoraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Achilles Leohanes!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leohanes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kyoraku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leohanes somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Kyoraku or perhaps it was just good defense by Leohanes which made him look bad.
Leohanes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leohanes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kyoraku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leohanes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kyoraku counters with a two punch combo.
Leohanes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kyoraku avoids it really well and circles away.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achilles Leohanes.

Leohanes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kyoraku sprawls well initially but Leohanes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kyoraku is trying to stand back up but Leohanes is controlling him
Leohanes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku is refusing to be controlled, as Leohanes sits in half guard.
Leohanes is just content to waste time from the top position. Kyoraku takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leohanes wants to pass the guard but Kyoraku is keeping the position.
Kyoraku wants to get back to his feet but Leohanes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyoraku is wriggling around but Leohanes manages to pass to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kyoraku tries to kick Leohanes off but Leohanes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leohanes trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.

Kyoraku kicks Leohanes off and gets back to his feet.

Leohanes darts in and clinches Kyoraku up against the cage.
Kyoraku wants to get back to striking at distance but Leohanes won't allow it.
Kyoraku is pressed up against the cage. Leohanes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyoraku down to the mat. Kyoraku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leohanes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kyoraku is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leohanes.
Kyoraku misses with a two punch combination.
Leohanes is looking to clinch but Kyoraku is avoiding it.
Leohanes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyoraku as he jumps to the side.

Kyoraku instigates a clinch.
Leohanes has Kyoraku pressed against the cage.
Kyoraku drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyoraku is trying to break the clinch but Leohanes is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kyoraku wants a takedown.
Leohanes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Leohanes.
Leohanes just leaning against Kyoraku, taking a breather.
Leohanes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyoraku walks away with a smile on his face. Leohanes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leohanes throws a head kick that Kyoraku semi-blocks.
Leohanes blocks a head kick by Kyoraku.
A solid body kick from Kyoraku.
Leohanes looks gassed!
Leohanes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kyoraku counters with a three punch combo that has Leohanes backing up. Leohanes nods at Kyoraku to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leohanes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kyoraku as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shunsui Kyoraku 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.

Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leohanes is looking to clinch but Kyoraku is avoiding it.
Leohanes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kyoraku counters with a low kick, right behind Leohanes 's knee.
Leohanes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kyoraku sprawls well. Kyoraku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leohanes gets slowly back to his feet.
Shunsui Kyoraku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Kyoraku.
Leohanes dodges the punch combination from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku leaves Leohanes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Kyoraku misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku slaps away a takedown attempt from Leohanes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achilles Leohanes.
Leohanes is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leohanes is defended easily by Kyoraku.
Leohanes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kyoraku finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kyoraku throws a series of punches but Leohanes avoids them all with ease.
Kyoraku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leohanes's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyoraku fails to land the takedown.
Leohanes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kyoraku as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leohanes looks to throw a body kick
and Kyoraku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leohanes thinking.
Leohanes connects with a crisp jab.

Kyoraku moves into the clinch.
Leohanes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leohanes jumps guard but Kyoraku stands there with Leohanes around his waist. Leohanes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kyoraku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leohanes is working for takedown but Kyoraku is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leohanes tries to pull guard but Kyoraku won't allow it.
Leohanes has Kyoraku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kyoraku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leohanes looking to slow down the pace here.
Kyoraku gets underhooks to prevent Leohanes's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kyoraku manages to break the clinch.
Leohanes shoots for a takedown but Kyoraku saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leohanes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kyoraku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kyoraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Achilles Leohanes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyoraku tries to clinch but Leohanes is having none of it.
Shunsui Kyoraku is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyoraku looks for a takedown but Leohanes sprawls well.
Leohanes blocks a low kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leohanes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyoraku is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leohanes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leohanes is looking to clinch.
Leohanes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kyoraku throws a left and a right that both miss

and Leohanes moves into the clinch.

Kyoraku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Leohanes clinches up with Kyoraku and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leohanes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyoraku walks away with a smile on his face. Leohanes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kyoraku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Leohanes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Leohanes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shunsui Kyoraku dominated that second round.
That's time! Kyoraku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Leohanes avoids the head kick by Kyoraku.
Leohanes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyoraku circles away.
Kyoraku throws a lazy head kick

and Leohanes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kyoraku's guard now.

Leohanes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kyoraku, up you get!
Kyoraku scores with a push kick.
Kyoraku looks to land a combination but Leohanes avoids it well.
Kyoraku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leohanes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leohanes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leohanes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leohanes throws a head kick that half lands.
Leohanes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leohanes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leohanes tries to clinch there but Kyoraku circles away.
Kyoraku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leohanes swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Leohanes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kyoraku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leohanes is controlling him.
Leohanes throws a big right hand that misses.
Kyoraku wants to get back to his feet but Leohanes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leohanes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kyoraku wants to get back to his feet but Leohanes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leohanes trying to control but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Leohanes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leohanes wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leohanes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing Leohanes from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Achilles Leohanes was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Leohanes feints and as Kyoraku raises his hands in defense, Leohanes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leohanes wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
Leohanes prevents Kyoraku from getting back to his feet.

Kyoraku kicks Leohanes off and gets to his feet.

Leohanes closes the distance and clinches.

Leohanes drags the fight down to the ground.

Kyoraku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Achilles Leohanes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shunsui Kyoraku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leohanes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Achilles Leohanes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kyoraku has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunsui Kyoraku!