PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akio Kurosaki (ranked 461 p4p, 414 weight class) and Coral Sea (ranked 56 p4p, 52 weight class). Sea is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kurosaki
vs
Sea

176 cm
31
155
8 - 4 - 0

168 cm
34
158
18 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Perkele!

Heavy Metal Drugs
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akio Kurosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Coral Sea!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sea misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Kurosaki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kurosaki slips under a jab.
Kurosaki is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Sea checks it.
Kurosaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sea has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kurosaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sea.
Kurosaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kurosaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kurosaki connects with a crisp jab.
Sea throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kurosaki. Sea shrugs it off though.
Sea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Sea.
A low kick from Kurosaki is predictable there
and Sea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Kurosaki misses
and Sea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sea.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Sea moved away.
Kurosaki keeps Sea at a distance using the push kick.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Sea.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurosaki.
Good shot there by Kurosaki.
Sea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Akio Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurosaki connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Sea finds it's target.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sea checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kurosaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a jab.
Good exchange - Kurosaki coming out on top.
Kurosaki tries to land a leg kick but Sea saw it coming and moves away.
Sea throws out a counter right but Kurosaki avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Kurosaki - just one landing.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurosaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kurosaki tests Sea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sea just misses with a punch to the body.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurosaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick as Sea jumps back.
Sea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kurosaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurosaki defending well as Sea loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kurosaki defends it nicely.
A low kick lands for Kurosaki.
Sea slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki digs a good body shot into Sea's ribs.
Sea closes the distance and clinches up with Kurosaki, looking for a takedown. Sea pushes Kurosaki against the cage but Kurosaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Sea drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kurosaki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sea misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kurosaki is looking for a sweep.
Sea working away.
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!
Kurosaki taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from Sea crashes against the mat.
Kurosaki tries to improve position but can't.
Sea throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Sea is trying to get an arm triangle but Kurosaki is defending well.
Kurosaki is trying to control Sea's posture but Sea avoids it.
Kurosaki is not content to let Sea control the position.
Kurosaki struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akio Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurosaki's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Sea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Kurosaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sea, pushing him back against the cage.
Sea misses with some punches.
Kurosaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Sea pulls guard successfully.
Kurosaki wants to stand but Sea has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosaki pushes down on Sea's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kurosaki prevents Sea from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki is taking a breather. Sea says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sea is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurosaki pulls his head out easily.
Sea is trying to control but can't.
Sea regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kurosaki wants to control from the top but Sea keeps moving.
Kurosaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kurosaki slips nicely into half guard.
Kurosaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Kurosaki is working for a kimura but Sea is defending it quite comfortably.
Kurosaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coral Sea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sea tries to roll over but Kurosaki keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sea gets back to full guard.
Kurosaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sea is still trying to improve position.
Sea trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurosaki is one step ahead there.

Sea working for a triangle but Kurosaki defends it easily.
Sea lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sea throws a big right hand that misses.
Sea throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurosaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurosaki, not yet.
Sea is in close to Kurosaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kurosaki looking to control.
Kurosaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurosaki keeping moving, preventing Sea from controlling successfully.

Sea got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurosaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sea has managed to get both his arms back between Kurosaki's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coral Sea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kurosaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Sea misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kurosaki. That's going to slow Sea down.
Kurosaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kurosaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Sea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Sea is having none of it.
Kurosaki throws a solid leg kick but Sea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kurosaki.
Sea is looking for the big counter here.
Sea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurosaki momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sea looks to land a combination but Kurosaki avoids it well.
Kurosaki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sea moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Sea's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch lands to the side of Sea 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea misses with a right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a straight right hand.
Kurosaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Sea. Those never looked like landing.
Kurosaki closes the distance but Sea moves to the side

and Sea counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kurosaki!
Sea throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kurosaki wants to control but Sea postures up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Kurosaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kurosaki is not content to let Sea control the position.
Sea is putting a hurting on Kurosaki here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki is trying to control Sea's posture but Sea avoids it.
Kurosaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sea misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sea trying to control the position but Kurosaki is working away.
Sea scores with a couple of short elbows.

Sea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurosaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sea trying to control the action but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sea working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sea postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kurosaki can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sea in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sea scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sea scoring with punches from side control.
Kurosaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurosaki tries to bench press Sea off him but Sea keeps the position.
Kurosaki defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Sea stalls from top position.
Sea scoring with punches from side control.
Sea landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sea.
Sea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurosaki keeps working.
Kurosaki is holding Sea down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Kurosaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sea working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sea working the head and body with strikes.
Sea working away.
Sea working the body and head with strikes.
Sea scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kurosaki to see if he's OK.
Sea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurosaki keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coral Sea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coral Sea!
Coral Sea decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.