PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichigo Kurosaki (ranked 4099 p4p, 4210 weight class) and Hunk Stephen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kurosaki
vs
Stephen

194 cm
24
215
3 - 0 - 0

220 cm
22
200
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ichigo Kurosaki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunk Stephen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Stephen moves out of range.
Stephen fails with the takedown.

Kurosaki darts in and clinches Stephen up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosaki .
Kurosaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurosaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stephen goes for a takedown attempt but Kurosaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Stephen avoids it easily.
Stephen shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurosaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stephen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ichigo Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunk Stephen.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stephen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kurosaki tries to avoid it but Stephen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kurosaki to the ground. Kurosaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stephen shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurosaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stephen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kurosaki with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephen.
Ichigo Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephen looks winded!
Stephen leaves his chin hanging out and Kurosaki seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Stephen crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichigo Kurosaki !
A less than humble Ichigo Kurosaki misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.