PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kawajiri
vs
Pitbull

172 cm
32
155 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

180 cm
38
152 lbs
37 - 17 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Pitbull !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajiri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kawajiri lands with a hook. Pitbull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pitbull misses the body punch
and Kawajiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitbull lands a lovely overhand right.
Kawajiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pitbull has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kawajiri as he jumps to the side.
Pitbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitbull moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Pitbull misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kawajiri. Pitbull shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitbull walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kawajiri.
We've been told by Kawajiri's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kawajiri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitbull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pitbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitbull .
Pitbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitbull misses with an uppercut. Kawajiri saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Kawajiri misses its target.
Pitbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kawajiri clinches up with Pitbull and pushes him back against the cage.
Pitbull misses with a punch to the body.
Pitbull tries to work over Kawajiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pitbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pitbull 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pitbull has a couple of punches blocked by Kawajiri.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kawajiri blocks a body shot from Pitbull .
Kawajiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitbull misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitbull .
Kawajiri blocks an uppercut.
Pitbull pushes Kawajiri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Pitbull breaks the clinch.
Pitbull connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawajiri's hands.
Pitbull just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a wild body shot.

Kawajiri closes the distance and clinches.
Pitbull can't find room to land a body shot as Kawajiri controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Pitbull .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pitbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kawajiri.
Pitbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pitbull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawajiris head.
Kawajiri lands a left hand.
Kawajiri lands with a left to the head.
Pitbull blocks a body shot from Kawajiri.
Pitbull tries to throw a body punch but Kawajiri avoids it by throwing Pitbull back against the cage.
Kawajiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pitbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawajiri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kawajiri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pitbull is leaning against Kawajiri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawajiri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawajiri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajiri has a couple of punches blocked by Pitbull .
Kawajiri is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kawajiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawajiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawajiri misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri prevents a body shot from Pitbull .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitbull tries to work over Kawajiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawajiri stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawajiri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pitbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pitbull misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri tries to work over Pitbull 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawajiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Kawajiri.
Pitbull lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull working aggressively here.
Kawajiri prevents a body shot from Pitbull .
Pitbull blocks a body shot from Kawajiri.
Pitbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Pitbull - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawajiri misses with a body punch.
Pitbull misses with a body punch.
Kawajiri scores with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajiri just leaning against Pitbull , taking a breather.
Good body shot from Pitbull .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pitbull tries to throw a body punch but Kawajiri avoids it by throwing Pitbull back against the cage.
Pitbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawajiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitbull controls his hands.
Pitbull misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Pitbull .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsuya Kawajiri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pitbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawajiri.
Pitbull swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kawajiri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pitbull 's knee momentarily.
Pitbull stuns Kawajiri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Pitbull closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Kawajiri kicks Pitbull off and gets back to his feet.
Pitbull misses with a takedown
and Kawajiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pitbull is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kawajiri rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitbull scores with a nice head shot.
Pitbull throws an overhand right that lands on Kawajiri's shoulder, as Kawajiri tries to avoid the shot.
Kawajiri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pitbull .
Kawajiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitbull tests Kawajiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawajiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pitbull throws a jab when Kawajiri was well out of range.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Pitbull coming out on top.
Pitbull tries to bum rush Kawajiri with a series of wild strikes but Kawajiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawajiri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitbull misses with a body shot.
Pitbull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pitbull misses with a wild body shot.
Pitbull throws a body shot but no joy.
Roy Pitbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawajiri avoids the body shot from Pitbull .
Kawajiri is looking to counter the offense by Pitbull and move into the clinch.
A big left from Pitbull misses.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kawajiri but Kawajiri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pitbull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pitbull misses with a wild body shot.
Pitbull throws a right hand that misses
and Kawajiri counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri ducks under a wild hook from Pitbull .
Pitbull works Kawajiri's body with a nice hook.
Pitbull misses with an uppercut.
Kawajiri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawajiri throws a lazy right hand but Pitbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitbull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri fakes the leg kick and cracks Pitbull in the body.
Kawajiri misses with a wild body shot.
Kawajiri takes a swing at Pitbull 's ribcage but misses.
Pitbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri lands with a right hand.
Kawajiri cracks Pitbull with an open hand slap.
Pitbull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Pitbull .
Pitbull misses with a series of wild punches.
Pitbull missing with a left hand there. Kawajiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawajiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pitbull misses with an uppercut.
Pitbull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kawajiri thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pitbull if he has to take too many more of those.
Pitbull is breathing heavily.
Pitbull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawajiri lands a jab to Pitbull 's midsection.
Kawajiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pitbull in his tracks.
Kawajiri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pitbull tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kawajiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitbull doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawajiri circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawajiri. Pitbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawajiri thuds his right hand into Pitbull 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawajiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pitbull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kawajiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pitbull .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Kawajiri closes the distance and clinches.
Kawajiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawajiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitbull controls his hands.
Kawajiri tries to throw a body punch but Pitbull avoids it by throwing Kawajiri back against the cage.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Kawajiri to work.
Kawajiri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kawajiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pitbull tries a body shot but Kawajiri blocks it.
Pitbull tries to throw a body punch but Kawajiri avoids it by throwing Pitbull back against the cage.

Pitbull 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Kawajiri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsuya Kawajiri dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pitbull scores with a sloppy right hand. Kawajiri should have avoided that one.
Kawajiri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pitbull 's head.
Roy Pitbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitbull blocks a jab.
Pitbull drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kawajiri defends it well.
Pitbull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawajiri counters with an inside leg kick.
Pitbull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a kick to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Kawajiri dodges the punch combination from Pitbull .
Pitbull misses with an uppercut.
Pitbull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawajiri lands a nice hook to Pitbull 's body. Pitbull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Pitbull . Those never looked like landing.
Kawajiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kawajiri connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull misses with the combination.
Pitbull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kawajiri scores with a nice head shot.
Pitbull misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawajiri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pitbull lands with a nice body punch.
Pitbull scores with a decent looking hook.
Kawajiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitbull can do to turn this around?
Kawajiri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pitbull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kawajiri stuffs the takedown attempt from Pitbull . Pitbull gets slowly back to his feet.
Pitbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitbull takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pitbull looks to land a left hand but Kawajiri moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Pitbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pitbull has his takedown stuffed
and Kawajiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawajiri moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitbull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawajiri throws the kick towards the body but Pitbull avoids it.
Kawajiri scores with a sloppy right hand. Pitbull should have avoided that one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kawajiri holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kawajiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitbull backwards.
Pitbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kawajiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawajiri tries to work over Pitbull 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawajiri trying to stall but Pitbull improves his position.
Kawajiri pushes Pitbull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kawajiri.
Pitbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawajiri stalling in the clinch.
Kawajiri can't find room to land a body shot as Pitbull controls the action.
Kawajiri lands with a left to the head.
Kawajiri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kawajiri misses with a body punch.
Pitbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pitbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawajiri controls his hands.
Kawajiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri blocks a body shot from Pitbull .
Kawajiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kawajiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pitbull backwards.
Roy Pitbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitbull 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pitbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitbull working aggressively here.
Pitbull has a couple of punches blocked by Kawajiri.
Pitbull tries a body shot but Kawajiri blocks it.
Pitbull scores with a shot to the side of Kawajiri's head.
Pitbull wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kawajiri has him pressed against the cage.
Pitbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawajiri keeps control of Pitbull as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pitbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawajiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitbull .
A head punch on the inside from Pitbull fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuya Kawajiri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kawajiri 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Tatsuya Kawajiri managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GREEN!160, into his post fight interview.