PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koichi Kamei (ranked 386 p4p, 572 weight class) and Harvey Stallion (ranked 47 p4p, 67 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stallion's choice of entrance music: Riding on the horses by Daryl Braithwaite . Harvey Stallion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kamei
vs
Stallion

182 cm
30
159
14 - 9 - 0

173 cm
26
166
15 - 6 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Core Combat
Urban Fighter

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koichi Kamei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei connects with a jab.
Stallion misses the body punch

and Kamei counters by clinching up.
Kamei stalling in the clinch but Stallion improves position.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Stallion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stallion.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Kamei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Stallion controls his hands.
We've been informed that Stallion has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stallions head.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Stallion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei tries to work over Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Stallion controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Stallion avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei gets through Stallion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei lands a hook that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Stallion works on Kamei's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stallion.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Kamei lands a shot to the body.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Stallion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamei content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion lands a shoulder strike.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Stallion.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei is leaning against Stallion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stallion lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Stallion.
A right handed body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Stallion is working Kamei over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion looking for a takedown.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
A short right from Stallion.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei tries to stall but Stallion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei lands an uppercut.
Stallion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stallion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stallion lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harvey Stallion will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stallion takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
Stallion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.
Kamei looks to land a combination but Stallion avoids it well.
Stallion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stallion scores with a hook to the body. Kamei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei lands a jab.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Stallion jabs Kamei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamei moves out of range as Stallion strikes.
Stallion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamei there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stallion manages to avoid it.
Kamei takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stallion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stallion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stallion looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
As Stallion tries to get set, Kamei tries to push him back and clinch up but Stallion manages to avoid the attempt.
Harvey Stallion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stallion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamei lands an overhand right.
Stallion misses the jab.
Stallion misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Kamei moves into the clinch successfully.
Stallion tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Stallion.
Kamei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamei lands a hook that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion blocks a body shot from Kamei.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion scores with a hook to the body.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion lands with a left to the head.
Stallion lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei slowing the pace effectively.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stallion.
A hook to the body from Stallion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stallion's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Kamei's head.
Stallion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stallion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stallion tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Stallion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stallion tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Stallion is looking for a takedown.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Stallion working aggressively here.
Stallion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stallion lands a right hand.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kamei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Harvey Stallion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kamei lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
Stallion lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion cracks Kamei with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stallion.
Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Stallion controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stallion.
Stallion lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion wants a takedown but no success here.
Stallion working aggressively here.
Kamei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kamei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Stallion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stallion tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Stallion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Stallion finds it's target.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kamei rushes Stallion and presses him up against the cage.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamei lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stallion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Stallion.
Stallion blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion lands with a light punch inside.
Stallion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamei or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion lands with a left to the head.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei pushes Stallion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Kamei.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamei pushes Stallion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamei.
Stallion blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallion misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei trying to stall but Stallion improves his position.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion is leaning against Kamei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stallion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Stallion controls the action.
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kamei.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Stallion works on Kamei's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Stallion.
A right handed body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Stallion.
Stallion digs a right hand underneath Kamei's ribcage. Kamei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamei gets underhooks to prevent Stallion's takedown attempt.
Stallion lands a right hand.
Stallion is leaning against Kamei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harvey Stallion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Kamei is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stallion works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Oh Kamei is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei trying to keep a closed guard but Stallion is proving a slippery customer.
Kamei seems to have got his legs back now.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Kamei is keeping the position.
Stallion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamei can't keep his opponent in guard - Stallion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stallion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stallion 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!
Our winner, Harvey Stallion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.