PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosawa comes to the cage accompanied by War drums. Infamous has chosen Maino - All The Above as his entrance music. Chris Infamous will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kurosawa
vs
Infamous

173 cm
18
181 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

210 cm
23
179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kurosawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infamous connects with a single shot there.
Infamous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosawa.
Infamous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurosawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Infamous stuffs the takedown.
Infamous is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kurosawa misses with a takedown attempt - Infamous sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous throws a right hand that Kurosawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurosawa also avoids with ease.
Infamous misses with an uppercut. Kurosawa saw that one coming.
Infamous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Infamous keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Infamous throws a looping overhand right but Kurosawa ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosawa ducks under a wild hook from Infamous.
Kurosawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Infamous tries to sprawl out of it but Kurosawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Infamous manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurosawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Infamous misses with an uppercut.
Infamous loads up on a big right hand but Kurosawa slips the punch.
Infamous lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosawa's head.
Infamous with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Infamous.
Kurosawa has a takedown stuffed.
Infamous cracks Kurosawa with a good jab.
Kurosawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Infamous.
Kurosawa moves out of range as Infamous strikes.
No luck for Kurosawa with that takedown attempt.
Infamous uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kurosawa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Infamous tries to get to full guard but Kurosawa has control of the leg.

Kurosawa 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.
Kurosawa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Infamous!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa avoids the attempt from Infamous to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosawa fails to take his opponent's back.
Kurosawa scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Infamous is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Kurosawa has taken his back!
Kurosawa controlling the position well here. Infamous rolled but Kurosawa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Infamous trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Kurosawa cracks Infamous with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Infamous from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

Kurosawa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Infamous is defending well though. Kurosawa let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Infamous will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Infamous misses with a jab, cross combination.
Infamous might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Infamous, as that shot connected.
Kurosawa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kurosawa defending well as Infamous loads up on a big left hand.
Infamous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Infamous.
Kurosawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Infamous throws a right and a left that Kurosawa avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown but Infamous shows good takedown defense.
Infamous is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Infamous looks to land a left hand but Kurosawa moved out of range nicely.
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Infamous as he avoids it easily.
Kurosawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Infamous missing with a left hand there. Kurosawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kurosawa has time to react.
Nice takedown defense from Infamous. No joy for Kurosawa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Infamous misses.
Kurosawa moves away from the strike by Infamous.
Kurosawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Infamous throws out the jab.
A big right from Infamous misses.
Donk. Infamous catches Kurosawa right on the button with a cross.
Chris Infamous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chris Infamous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurosawa dodges the punch combination from Infamous.
Infamous keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurosawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Infamous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Infamous slow jab from Kurosawa misses its intended target.
A jab from Infamous misses.
Infamous scores with a three punch combo!
Infamous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurosawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurosawa staying out of range there.
Infamous misses with a looping right.
Infamous lands a two punch combo.
Infamous throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosawa's shoulder, as Kurosawa tries to avoid the shot.
Infamous moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurosawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Infamous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous throws a series of punches but Kurosawa moves out of range.
Infamous throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosawa.
Infamous scores with the left hand. Kurosawa knows he should have avoided that one.

Kurosawa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kurosawa looking to pass the guard.
Infamous wants to get back to his feet but Kurosawa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kurosawa scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous seems keen to control Kurosawa's posture.
Kurosawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kurosawa looking to pass the guard.
Kurosawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Infamous works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Infamous seems keen to control Kurosawa's posture.
Let's hope that Infamous has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Infamous has his feet on Kurosawa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Infamous showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kurosawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosawa walks into a left hand.
A combination from Infamous does no damage.
Infamous misses with a looping left.
Kurosawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Infamous sprawls well. He's pushed Kurosawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kurosawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Infamous swivels and escapes.
A combination from Infamous does no damage.
Infamous throws a hook to the side of Kurosawa's head but Kurosawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Infamous lands with an overhand left.
Kurosawa shoots in for a double leg but Infamous sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosawa fails to land the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Infamous.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosawa.
The fighters circling - Infamous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Kurosawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Infamous looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kurosawa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Kurosawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Infamous, who protects the arm well.
Infamous is pushing Kurosawa's head away, looking to escape. Kurosawa manages to hold on to the position though.
Kurosawa in side control, throwing shots but Infamous defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kurosawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Infamous desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Infamous is pressing down on Kurosawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Infamous wants to stand and escape but Kurosawa is having none of it.
Kurosawa postures up.
Kurosawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Infamous is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Infamous controls Kurosawa momentarily but Kurosawa frees himself.
Infamous being controlled here, momentarily.
Infamous wants to get back to his feet but Kurosawa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Infamous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Infamous keeping moving, preventing Kurosawa from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurosawa pushing down on Infamous's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kurosawa wants to free his trapped foot but Infamous is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kurosawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Infamous does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurosawa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Infamous!
Infamous wants to hold on but Kurosawa pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Chris Infamous just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kurosawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Infamous.
Kurosawa slips a jab from Infamous.
Kurosawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Infamous.

Kurosawa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Kurosawa crashes against the mat.

Kurosawa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Infamous rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kurosawa's guard! Nice work there by Infamous!

Kurosawa is looking for a triangle here but Infamous uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kurosawa is not content to let Infamous control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kurosawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Infamous takes a little break here. Kurosawa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Infamous has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two 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.
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown but Infamous shows good takedown defense.
Infamous connects with a jab.
Kurosawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Infamous pinned against the cage. Infamous gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akira Kurosawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Infamous connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Infamous lands with a cross.
Kurosawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Infamous as Kurosawa shoots in.
Infamous misses with a two punch combination.
Infamous throws a series of punches but Kurosawa avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous misses with a straight right.
Infamous throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosawa's shoulder, as Kurosawa tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Kurosawa with that takedown attempt.
Kurosawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Infamous.
Kurosawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Infamous tries to avoid it but Kurosawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Infamous to the ground. Infamous escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Infamous throws the left hand but Kurosawa avoids the punch easily.
Kurosawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Infamous.
Infamous getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kurosawa ducks right into an uppercut from Infamous.
Kurosawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Infamous tries to avoid it but Kurosawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Infamous to the ground. Infamous escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Kurosawa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kurosawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Infamous works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous trying to strike off his back.
Kurosawa looking to pass the guard.
Akira Kurosawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Infamous is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurosawa is controlling him.
Kurosawa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Infamous dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Kurosawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Infamous throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Infamous but Infamous pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Kurosawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Infamous which made him look bad.
Infamous connects with a nice looking jab.
Kurosawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Infamous.
Kurosawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous lands with a nice combination. Kurosawa backs away looking to recover.
Infamous throws the left hand but Kurosawa avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Infamous misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Infamous darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Infamous's waist but Infamous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kurosawa off to one side.
Kurosawa slips under a jab.
Infamous misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurosawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Infamous stuffs the takedown.
Chris Infamous seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Infamous fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurosawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Infamous smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Infamous lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kurosawa backs up against the cage.

Kurosawa is rocked!
Infamous getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Kurosawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurosawa slips a straight right by Infamous.
Kurosawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Infamous scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Infamous throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa shoots in but Infamous avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Infamous as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Infamous.
Infamous throws out a loose jab but Kurosawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosawa avoids a kick to the body.
Infamous cracks Kurosawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Infamous but Infamous pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Infamous lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Infamous throws a right and a left that both miss.
Infamous lunges at Kurosawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurosawa's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous has his takedown stuffed

and Kurosawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Infamous's guard.
Kurosawa pushing down on Infamous's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Infamous wants to get back to his feet.

Kurosawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Infamous is trying to stand back up but Kurosawa is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous is not content to let Kurosawa control the position.

Infamous is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa is tying to control. Infamous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Infamous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Infamous winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Infamous!
Chris Infamous is the new welterweight champion!