PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janek Kochanowski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Atsushi
vs
Kochanowski

170 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
27
165 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

:: Happy Pills ::

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski moves in looking to clinch but Atsushi pushes him off.

Kochanowski gets tackled into the cage by Atsushi. Atsushi maintains the clinch.
Kochanowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kochanowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi.
Atsushi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kochanowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Atsushi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kochanowski's guard.
Atsushi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kochanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atsushi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kochanowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kochanowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Atsushi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kochanowski is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi is working hard here to advance position.
Atsushi looking to sit in guard and control but Kochanowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Atsushi wants to sweep here but Kochanowski controlling him for the moment.
Atsushi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kochanowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Atsushi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Atsushi has momentary wrist control but Kochanowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Atsushi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kuroda Atsushi.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Atsushi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Atsushi lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Atsushi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kochanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atsushi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atsushi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kochanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atsushi is looking to work some ground and pound but Kochanowski has wrist control.
Kochanowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atsushi.
Kochanowski wants to stand but Atsushi is controlling the position.
Kochanowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kochanowski keeping full guard, as Atsushi tries to pass.
Atsushi cracks Kochanowski with a solid left hand.
Atsushi stopping the sweep attempt from Kochanowski.
Atsushi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atsushi connects with a couple of short punches.
Kochanowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kochanowski wants to stand but Atsushi is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kochanowski is retaining full guard.
Atsushi stops Kochanowski from standing up.
Atsushi is pushing down on Kochanowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kochanowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Atsushi has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atsushi prevents Kochanowski from standing back up.
Kochanowski looks gassed!

Atsushi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atsushi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Atsushi is pressing down on Kochanowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kochanowski is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochanowski is refusing to be controlled, as Atsushi sits in half guard.
Kochanowski is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuroda Atsushi 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.

Kochanowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atsushi swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Atsushi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Atsushi cracks Kochanowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochanowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Atsushi there.
Atsushi thows a huge punch but Kochanowski dodges it nicely.
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working.
Atsushi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atsushi trying to control from half guard but Kochanowski is working away.
Atsushi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kochanowski is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Atsushi lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Atsushi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atsushi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Atsushi.
Atsushi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kochanowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kochanowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atsushi slips a nice elbow through Kochanowski's hands, connecting with Kochanowski's forehead.
Atsushi is looking to advance position but Kochanowski won't allow it.
Atsushi working over Kochanowski with some ground and pound. Kochanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kochanowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atsushi.
Atsushi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kochanowski is staying active underneath Atsushi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atsushi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Atsushi working over Kochanowski with some ground and pound. Kochanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Atsushi wants to free his trapped foot but Kochanowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kochanowski is trying to stand back up but Atsushi is controlling him
Atsushi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Atsushi is trying to control. Kochanowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atsushi trying to control the pace.
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working.
Kochanowski is trying to stand.

Atsushi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kochanowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Atsushi.
Kochanowski looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is trying to maintain the position but Atsushi is very close to passing his half guard.
Atsushi working over Kochanowski with some ground and pound. Kochanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kochanowski is looking to control Atsushi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kochanowski avoid being mounted?
Atsushi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Atsushi stops Kochanowski from getting back to his feet.
Kochanowski is breathing heavily.
Kochanowski taking some punishment here, with Atsushi in his half guard.
Atsushi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Atsushi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Atsushi prevents Kochanowski from standing back up.
Atsushi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Atsushi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kochanowski is trying to maintain the position but Atsushi is very close to passing his half guard.
Atsushi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atsushi is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atsushi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atsushi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Atsushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kochanowski can do to turn this around?
Atsushi throwing shots but Kochanowski is blocking nicely.
Atsushi working Kochanowski over with strikes.
Atsushi lands strikes from half guard.

Kochanowski is rocked!

Atsushi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kochanowski defends it well.
Atsushi wants to pass the guard but Kochanowski is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kochanowski tries to kick Atsushi off but Atsushi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Atsushi 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuroda Atsushi dominated that second round.
That's time! Atsushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Atsushi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Atsushi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Atsushi shoots in and bounces Kochanowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Atsushi with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi trying to control but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Atsushi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kochanowski working a defensive guard here.
Atsushi lands a couple of elbows.
Atsushi postures up and lands a big shot to Kochanowski's brow.
Atsushi cracks Kochanowski with a solid left hand.
Kochanowski wants to sweep here but Atsushi controlling him for the moment.
Atsushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kochanowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Atsushi looking to pass the guard.
Atsushi landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi connects with a couple of short punches.
Atsushi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kochanowski is keeping the position for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kochanowski wants to stand but Atsushi is controlling the position.
Atsushi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kochanowski is still in real trouble! Can Atsushi finish him?
Kochanowski is looking to stand up but Atsushi isn't so interested in that idea.
Kochanowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Kochanowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atsushi looking to pass the guard.
Atsushi throwing strikes but missing.
Kochanowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Atsushi is controlling him.
Kochanowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Atsushi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atsushi thows a big elbow that misses.
Atsushi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kochanowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Atsushi is controlling him.
Atsushi pushes down on Kochanowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Atsushi trying to pass the guard but Kochanowski defending well.
Atsushi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Atsushi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kochanowski wants to get back to full guard.
Kochanowski has hold of Atsushi's hands but Atsushi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Atsushi is working for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuroda Atsushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep. Atsushi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atsushi not doing much here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kochanowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atsushi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kuroda Atsushi.
Atsushi keeps the fight on the outside.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Janek Kochanowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kochanowski blocks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuroda Atsushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atsushi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuroda Atsushi!