PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tokugawa Kazunari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tunjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazunari comes to the cage accompanied by The Seeker. Tunjic has chosen More then a Feeling as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kazunari
vs
Tunjic

160 cm
24
143 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

177 cm
24
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tokugawa Kazunari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Tunjic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazunari misses with a body shot.
Tunjic misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kazunari to counter with a crisp jab.
Tunjic takes a swing at Kazunari's ribcage but misses.
Tunjic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tunjic missing with a left hand there. Kazunari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tunjic lands the left hand.

Kazunari tries to sprawl but Tunjic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kazunari is trying to maintain the position but Tunjic is very close to passing his half guard.
Tunjic is looking to advance position but Kazunari won't allow it.
Tunjic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tunjic thows a huge punch but Kazunari dodges it nicely.
Tunjic stalling away here and it's allowed Kazunari to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kazunari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tunjic is one step ahead there.
Tunjic throwing strikes from guard but Kazunari blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tunjic postures up in Kazunari's guard and throws a big left but Kazunari blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari keeping full guard, as Tunjic tries to pass.
Tunjic trying to control but Kazunari is working from the bottom.
Tunjic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazunari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tunjic is looking to work some ground and pound but Kazunari has wrist control.
Tunjic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazunari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tunjic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tunjic stopping the sweep attempt from Kazunari.
Kazunari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tunjic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kazunari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tunjic defends it easily.
Kazunari can't keep his opponent in guard - Tunjic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tunjic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tunjic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tunjic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kazunari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Tunjic is trying to work for a kimura but Kazunari is defending well.
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!
Tunjic working over Kazunari with some ground and pound. Kazunari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kazunari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kazunari is trying to control but can't.
Tunjic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tunjic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kazunari manages to get to full guard.

Kazunari looking for a guillotine here but Tunjic defends easily.
Tunjic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazunari is keeping the position for now.

Kazunari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tunjic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kazunari is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tunjic stops Kazunari from standing up.
Kazunari keeping moving, preventing Tunjic from controlling successfully.
Kazunari trying to keep a closed guard but Tunjic is proving a slippery customer.

Kazunari is looking for a triangle but Tunjic pushes his legs off easily.

Kazunari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tunjic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tunjic trying to mount his opponent but Kazunari defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tunjic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kazunari gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tunjic shoots in for a takedown but Kazunari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tunjic looks to land a left hand but Kazunari moved out of range nicely.
Tunjic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tunjic lands an overhand right.
Ivan Tunjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazunari throws a body punch but Tunjic moves out of range.
Kazunari punishes Tunjic's body with a nice straight punch.
Tunjic lands with an uppercut that bounces Kazunari off the cage and back into range.
Tunjic shoots in for a takedown but Kazunari shows good takedown defense.
Tunjic throws a jab but it's blocked by Kazunari.
Kazunari swings for the body but Tunjic moves out of range.
Tunjic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tunjic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tunjic checks a low kick from Kazunari.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tunjic.
Tokugawa Kazunari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tunjic.
Tunjic throws a lazy right hand but Kazunari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari drops his hands momentarily and Tunjic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tunjic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kazunari as he avoids it easily.
Tunjic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tunjic cracks the inside of Kazunari's front leg.
Tunjic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazunari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tunjic somewhat.
Tunjic missing with a left hand there. Kazunari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tunjic tries to clinch but Kazunari is having none of it.
Tunjic throws a lazy uppercut
and Kazunari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kazunari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Tunjic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kazunari's guard.

Kazunari is looking for a triangle but Tunjic pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tunjic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari tries to strike from the bottom.
Tunjic landing with the ground and pound.
Ivan Tunjic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tunjic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kazunari can't do much from the bottom here.
Kazunari is looking to regain half guard here but Tunjic keeps moving and retains side control.
Tunjic misses with the ground and pound.
Kazunari takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tunjic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kazunari's legs.
Kazunari tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic cracks Kazunari with a big right hand but Kazunari just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kazunari gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kazunari trying to control from the bottom.
Tunjic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tunjic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kazunari to regain full guard.
Tunjic throws a strike but Kazunari rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tunjic keeping full guard, as Kazunari tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kazunari working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kazunari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tunjic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazunari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tunjic keeping full guard, as Kazunari tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Tunjic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tunjic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tunjic tries to work over Kazunari's front leg with a kick but Kazunari checks it.
Kazunari needs to keep his hands up - Tunjic had a free shot at his head there.
Tunjic throws a body kick that misses.
Tunjic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazunari moves away.
Tunjic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tunjic throws a head kick but Kazunari moves out of range.
Tunjic misses with a body punch
and Kazunari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kazunari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tunjic misses with a straight left.
Tunjic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kazunari throws the kick towards the body but Tunjic avoids it.
Tunjic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kazunari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kazunari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tunjic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Tunjic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Tunjic.
Kazunari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tunjic throws out the jab.
Tunjic lands a jab to the nose.
Tunjic lands with a straight right. Kazunari didn't see that one coming.
Tunjic throws a sloppy head kick and Kazunari moves out of range easily.
Kazunari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tunjic finds it's way round the side to connect with Kazunari's head.
Tunjic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tunjic lands a jab to the head.
Kazunari avoids the body shot from Tunjic.
Kazunari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kazunari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazunari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivan Tunjic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kazunari slips under a jab from Tunjic.
Tokugawa Kazunari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Tunjic misses.
Tunjic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kazunari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kazunari is looking to land body kicks.
Tunjic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kazunari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Kazunari slams his shin into Tunjic's torso.
Tunjic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kazunari momentarily.
No luck for Tunjic with that takedown attempt.

Tunjic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kazunari's guard.

Kazunari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tunjic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazunari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazunari wants to sweep here but Tunjic controlling him for the moment.
Tunjic is working Kazunari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari wants to sweep here but Tunjic controlling him for the moment.
Kazunari trying to keep a closed guard but Tunjic is proving a slippery customer.
Tunjic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazunari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tunjic.
Tunjic looking to sit in guard and control but Kazunari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tunjic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari postures up in Tunjic's guard and throws a big left but Tunjic blocks it.
Kazunari throws a strike but Tunjic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tunjic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tunjic lands a couple of digs.
Tunjic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tunjic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tunjic wants to control from the top but Kazunari keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tunjic is in close to Kazunari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tunjic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kazunari's guard.
Ground and pound from Tunjic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Tunjic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tunjic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Tunjic!
Ivan Tunjic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.