PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genji Kamogawa (ranked 2988 p4p, 6009 weight class) and Jay Leno (ranked 368 p4p, 584 weight class). Kamogawa comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - Hungry. Jay Leno 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!

Kamogawa
vs
Leno

188 cm
27
212
4 - 7 - 0

190 cm
26
221
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Genji Kamogawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Leno!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kamogawa instigates a clinch.
Kamogawa has Leno pushed against the cage.
Kamogawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Leno backwards.
Leno prevents a body shot from Kamogawa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leno.
Kamogawa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leno backwards.
Leno is looking for a takedown.
Leno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamogawa gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leno up against the cage.
Leno blocks an uppercut.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Leno controls the action.
Leno blocks an uppercut.
Kamogawa misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamogawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Kamogawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamogawa working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
Leno being controlled against the cage.
Kamogawa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamogawa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Genji Kamogawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Leno.
Kamogawa throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kamogawa is defending well.
Leno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kamogawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kamogawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamogawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamogawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Leno tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamogawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leno tries for a takedown but Kamogawa manages to get underhooks.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leno is working for takedown but Kamogawa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leno backwards.
Leno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leno blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
Leno has Kamogawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamogawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
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.

Kamogawa clinches up with Leno and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamogawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamogawa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kamogawa is leaning against Leno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamogawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leno can do to turn this around?
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Leno's ribcage. Leno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leno is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kamogawa is defending well.
Kamogawa gets underhooks to prevent Leno's takedown attempt.
Genji Kamogawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Leno.
Leno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kamogawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kamogawa as the two fighters clinch.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Leno controls his hands.
Kamogawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
Leno blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa tries to work over Leno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Genji Kamogawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamogawa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Leno blocks an uppercut.
Kamogawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leno has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamogawa after a bit of a struggle.
Leno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamogawa prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamogawa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa tries to throw a body punch but Leno avoids it by throwing Kamogawa back against the cage.
Kamogawa tries a body shot but Leno blocks it.
Kamogawa stalling in the clinch.
Kamogawa working aggressively here.

Leno wants the takedown. Kamogawa is fighting it off but Leno persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kamogawa's guard against the cage.

Leno is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamogawa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamogawa has escaped and now he's on top!

Kamogawa wanted to stand there but Leno had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Leno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamogawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kamogawa stays in close to Leno's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamogawa defends well.

Leno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamogawa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kamogawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Leno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Leno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamogawa defends it easily.

Leno is looking for a triangle here but Kamogawa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kamogawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leno, pushing him back against the cage.
Kamogawa scores with a shot to the side of Leno's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leno.
Leno goes for a takedown attempt but Kamogawa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leno walks into a straight right hand from Kamogawa.

Leno forces Kamogawa back against the cage and clinches.
Kamogawa has Leno pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa is pressed up against the cage. Leno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kamogawa down to the mat. Kamogawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kamogawa has a couple of punches blocked by Leno.
Kamogawa lands with a left to the head.
Leno wants a takedown but no success here.
Genji Kamogawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Leno.
Leno blocking some punches.
Kamogawa is pressed up against the cage. Leno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kamogawa down to the mat. Kamogawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kamogawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamogawa misses with some punches.
Kamogawa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on Kamogawa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kamogawa misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa stalling.
Kamogawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamogawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leno being controlled against the cage.
Kamogawa has Leno pushed against the cage.
Kamogawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Leno controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Leno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamogawa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leno up against the cage.
Kamogawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Leno tries for a takedown but Kamogawa manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leno.
Leno tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamogawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kamogawa is pushing Leno up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Leno blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa misses with a body punch.
Kamogawa gets underhooks to prevent Leno's takedown attempt.
Kamogawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leno's elbow.
Leno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kamogawa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leno can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.

Leno gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jay Leno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamogawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leno.

Leno is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamogawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Leno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamogawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leno.
Genji Kamogawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leno stops Kamogawa from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Genji Kamogawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamogawa, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.