PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between KT Tourney (ranked 5070 p4p, 5643 weight class) and Akira Kumajin (ranked 93 p4p, 129 weight class). Kumajin has chosen Akira the Wild - Devilman Crybaby OST as his entrance music. KT Tourney has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tourney
vs
Kumajin

210 cm
18
230
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
228
1 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, KT Tourney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Kumajin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumajin connects with a crisp jab.
Kumajin moves in looking to clinch but Tourney pushes him off.
Tourney scores with a jab.
Kumajin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kumajin connects with a right hand. Tourney shakes it off.
Kumajin misses with a body shot.
Tourney thuds his right hand into Kumajin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tourney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kumajin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kumajin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tourney manages to avoid it.
Kumajin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tourney manages to avoid it.
Tourney misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kumajin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tourney just misses with a punch to the body.
Kumajin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Tourney pushes Kumajin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tourney blocking some punches.
Kumajin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Kumajin.
Kumajin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tourney is defending well for now.
Kumajin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kumajin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kumajin blocks a body shot from Tourney.
Tourney has a couple of punches blocked by Kumajin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tourney.
A body shot lands from Kumajin.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tourney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tourney.
Tourney lands a good knee to the midsection. Kumajin won't want to take too many of those.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kumajin.
Tourney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kumajin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kumajin fails to land.
Kumajin blocks an uppercut.
Tourney pushes Kumajin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tourney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
Kumajin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kumajin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Tourney.
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!
Nice body punch from Tourney - that landed with a thud.
Kumajin looks winded!
Tourney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumajin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tourney lands a right hand.
Tourney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kumajin lands with a light punch inside.
Tourney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tourney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kumajin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tourney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kumajin tries to land knees in the clinch but Tourney avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Tourney.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses.

Tourney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tourney avoids the body shot from Kumajin.
Tourney throws a right and a left that Kumajin avoids nicely.
Kumajin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kumajin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kumajin. Tourney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tourney thuds a left hand into Kumajin's body.
Tourney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kumajin moves in looking to clinch but Tourney pushes him off.
Kumajin moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KT Tourney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tourney moves into the clinch successfully.
Tourney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kumajin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kumajin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
KT Tourney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kumajin blocks a body shot from Tourney.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
Tourney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
Tourney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tourney pushes Kumajin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumajin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tourney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourney misses with a knee strike.
Kumajin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kumajin.
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
Tourney blocking some punches.
Tourney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kumajin blocks it with crossed arms.
Tourney swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
Kumajin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tourneys head.
Tourney tries to work over Kumajin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tourney lands with a left to the head.
Tourney trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Tourney.
Tourney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kumajin tries to throw a body punch but Tourney avoids it by throwing Kumajin back against the ropes.
Tourney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tourney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kumajin has him pressed against the ropes.
Kumajin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses.
Kumajin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kumajin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourney.
A head punch on the inside from Kumajin fails to land.
Tourney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tourney.
Kumajin missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tourney lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tourney tries a knee to the head but Kumajin blocks it.
Kumajin blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kumajin.
A head punch on the inside from Kumajin fails to land.
Kumajin lands a nice uppercut.
Kumajin tries a body shot but Tourney blocks it.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tourney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tourney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kumajin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tourney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tourney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tourney blocking some punches.
Tourney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kumajin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney scores with a shoulder strike.
Kumajin lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that KT Tourney will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tourney misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Kumajin misses.
A jab lands there for Tourney.
Tourney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kumajin.
Kumajin swings for the body but Tourney moves out of range.
Kumajin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tourney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Tourney.
Jab, jab by Kumajin - just one landing.
Kumajin misses with a body shot
and Tourney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akira Kumajin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tourney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Tourney tries to keep at a distance but Kumajin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kumajins head.
Kumajin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kumajin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
Tourney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tourney is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kumajin misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tourney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tourney blocks an uppercut.

Tourney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tourney scores with a shot to the body.
Tourney jabs at Kumajin's body.
Tourney tries to bum rush Kumajin with a series of wild strikes but Kumajin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kumajin takes the fight into the clinch.
Kumajin pushes Tourney back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kumajin.
Tourney misses with a knee strike.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kumajin lands with a light punch inside.
Tourney misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kumajin.
Kumajin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Kumajin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tourney.
Tourney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kumajin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tourney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kumajin backwards.
Kumajin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tourney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kumajin.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses.
Tourney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kumajin.
Kumajin trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kumajin fails to land.
KT Tourney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tourney gets through Kumajin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kumajin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tourney controls his hands.
Kumajin gets through Tourney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kumajin lands a good knee to the midsection. Tourney won't want to take too many of those.

Tourney breaks from the clinch.
Kumajin swings for the body but Tourney moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tourney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kumajin. Kumajin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akira Kumajin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tourney lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to KT Tourney.
Well Tourney 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... KT Tourney!