PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tokugawa Kazunari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Walsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kazunari might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Seeker. Brian Walsh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tokugawa Kazunari's chin.

Kazunari
vs
Walsh

160 cm
21
143 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

150 cm
26
145 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tokugawa Kazunari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Walsh!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kazunari's hands.
Walsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Kazunari counters with an outside leg kick.
Walsh misses with a right hand
and Kazunari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Walsh thinking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kazunari, right into the meat.
Walsh throws a series of punches but Kazunari avoids them all with ease.
Walsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Kazunari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Walsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walsh misses with a hook
and Kazunari counters with an inside leg kick.
Walsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kazunari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walsh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazunari throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazunari slips a jab and a cross from Walsh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kazunari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kazunari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walsh.
Kazunari thuds a left hand into Walsh's body.
Brian Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh throws a poor cross that misses

and Kazunari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kazunari.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kazunari lands a couple of elbows.
Walsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Kazunari drops back looking for a leg! Walsh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walsh manages to kick Kazunari off! Kazunari jumps back into Walsh's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazunari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari postures up in Walsh's guard and throws a big left but Walsh blocks it.
Walsh keeping full guard, as Kazunari tries to pass.
Kazunari has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kazunari throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kazunari wants to pass the guard but Walsh is keeping the position.
Kazunari throwing strikes but missing.
Kazunari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazunari trying to control the position from guard on top but Walsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kazunari controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walsh can do anything to dispel that myth.

We're going to have a standup here because Tokugawa Kazunari wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kazunari misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Kazunari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kazunari throws a right hand that Walsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Walsh also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazunari blocks a jab.
Kazunari throws a front kick that sends Walsh stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tokugawa Kazunari dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kazunari bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walsh misses with an uppercut
and Kazunari counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kazunari shoots in but no luck this time.
Walsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kazunari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walsh checks it well.
Walsh throws a lazy uppercut
and Kazunari counters with a thumping low kick.
Walsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walsh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kazunari.
Kazunari dodges the punch combination from Walsh.
Walsh misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Walsh.
Walsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazunari was well out of range. Poor timing from Walsh.
Walsh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walsh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kazunari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kazunari slips a straight right by Walsh.
Walsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazunari was well out of range. Poor timing from Walsh.
Brian Walsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazunari lands a leg kick that knocks Walsh off balance momentarily.
Walsh is breathing heavily.
Kazunari is looking to slow Walsh down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walsh tries to bum rush Kazunari with a series of wild strikes but Kazunari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walsh misses with a left hand
and Kazunari counters with an outside leg kick.
Kazunari lands a right hook to the body.
Kazunari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kazunari punishes Walsh's body with a nice straight punch.
Kazunari is looking to wear down Walsh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kazunari throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh misses with a looping right.
Kazunari scores with a jab to the head.
Kazunari scores with a jab. Walsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Kazunari drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Walsh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kazunari taking a breather here.
Kazunari scores with a couple of short elbows.
Walsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazunari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kazunari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walsh, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Kazunari crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazunari is looking to take a break and control but Walsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walsh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kazunari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tokugawa Kazunari dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kazunari takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tokugawa Kazunari is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Kazunari. That snapped Walsh's head back.
Walsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazunari is just out of range.
Kazunari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walsh throws a combination that misses
and Kazunari counters with a big head kick but Walsh shrugs it off.
Kazunari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kazunari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walsh wants to control the position but Kazunari says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Walsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kazunari wants to work for an arm triangle but Walsh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walsh wants to control the action here but instead Kazunari manages to pass to full mount!

Walsh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kazunari.
Kazunari dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Kazunari.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Walsh is squirming around, avoiding Kazunari's attempts to control the action.
Kazunari landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazunari lands a nice shot to the head.
Kazunari is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kazunari scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Walsh?

Walsh is rocked!
Kazunari with a couple of short strikes.
Walsh is still in real trouble! Can Kazunari finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari trying to control but Walsh is having none of it.
Kazunari lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kazunari fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kazunari landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kazunari lands a nice shot to the head.
Walsh is bucking up trying to escape but Kazunari cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Walsh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari controlling the position easily from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kazunari has control of Walsh's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walsh regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kazunari is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Walsh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kazunari working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tokugawa Kazunari clearly takes 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.

Kazunari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Kazunari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kazunari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazunari makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kazunari trying to control the position from guard on top but Walsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazunari postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Walsh seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari trying to control the position from guard on top but Walsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazunari is looking to work some ground and pound but Walsh has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kazunari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walsh being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Walsh is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tokugawa Kazunari has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Walsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kazunari throws a looping overhand right but Walsh ducks down to avoid it.
Kazunari throws a right hand that misses
and Walsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kazunari.
Walsh defending well as Kazunari loads up on a big left hand.
Walsh misses with a shot to the body
and Kazunari counters with a leg kick.
Kazunari fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh misses with a hook.
Walsh throws a good cross that connects.
Walsh throws a jab when Kazunari was well out of range.
Kazunari shoots for a takedown but Walsh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walsh misses the body punch
and Walsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kazunari throws a series of strikes that have Walsh backpedaling.
Kazunari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walsh.
Walsh misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh swings widly with a right hand
and Kazunari counters with a good, hard body kick but Walsh shrugs it off.
Kazunari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walsh's head backwards.
Walsh misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Walsh misses
and Kazunari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Walsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kazunari scores with a nice strike.
Kazunari moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazunari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walsh throws an off balance right hand
and Kazunari counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tokugawa Kazunari had his way with Brian Walsh in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kazunari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kazunari moves out of range as Walsh strikes.
Kazunari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kazunari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kazunari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Walsh misses the target.
Kazunari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Walsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Kazunari tenderised Walsh's leg. Walsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Walsh misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kazunari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walsh misses with a shot to the body
and Kazunari counters with a nice body kick.
Walsh is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kazunari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazunari somewhat.
Walsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walsh misses with a left hand
and Kazunari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kazunari lands with a good body shot.
Brian Walsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari connects with a right hand. Walsh shakes it off.
Kazunari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazunari moves away from the strike by Walsh.
A slow jab from Walsh misses its intended target.
Walsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kazunari.
Kazunari lands a nice shot that snaps Walsh's head back.
Walsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh throws a lazy uppercut
and Kazunari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kazunari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kazunari lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Walsh misses.
Walsh swings widly with a right hand
and Kazunari counters with a nice uppercut.
Kazunari lands a leg kick that knocks Walsh off balance momentarily.
Walsh misses with a left hand
and Kazunari counters with a thumping low kick.
Walsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kazunari can pounce on him.
Walsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Walsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kazunari can pounce on him.
Kazunari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walsh can do to turn this around?
Walsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walsh takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazunari defending well as Walsh loads up on a big left hand.
Walsh throws a big shot that misses.
Walsh is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Walsh.
Walsh misses with a left hand
letting Kazunari counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tokugawa Kazunari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazunari 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tokugawa Kazunari!
Tokugawa Kazunari retains his bantamweight title!