PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mibu Kyoshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyoshiro has chosen You're The Best Around as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mibu Kyoshiro was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Wayne
vs
Kyoshiro

180 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 0 - 1

180 cm
20
181 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mibu Kyoshiro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyoshiro throws a leg kick but Wayne moved away.
Mibu Kyoshiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyoshiro scores with a hook.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Kyoshiro.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kyoshiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Kyoshiro misses.
Kyoshiro throws a right hand that Wayne ducks under and follows up with a left that Wayne also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Wayne finds it's target.

Wayne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wayne won't allow Kyoshiro to sweep him here.

Wayne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wayne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyoshiro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wayne preventing the sweep.
Kyoshiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is trying to control but can't.
Wayne wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wayne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Kyoshiro from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne trying to control the position here.
Wayne controls Kyoshiro momentarily but Kyoshiro frees himself.
Kyoshiro preventing the sweep.
Wayne is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kyoshiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wayne has control of Kyoshiro's left arm, preventing Kyoshiro from doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kyoshiro throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Kyoshiro only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro scores with a spinning back kick!
Kyoshiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kyoshiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne shoots in and drives through. Kyoshiro sprawls well.
Kyoshiro connects with the punch.
Kyoshiro throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
Wayne throws the left hand but Kyoshiro avoids the punch easily.
Wayne thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kyoshiro misses.
Wayne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kyoshiro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wayne somewhat.
Kyoshiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kyoshiro misses.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Kyoshiro.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kyoshiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mibu Kyoshiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne slips a straight right by Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wayne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kyoshiro, right into the meat.
Kyoshiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wayne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kyoshiro throws a nice looking combination but Wayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyoshiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from Kyoshiro misses
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyoshiro misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Kyoshiro misses.
Kyoshiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyoshiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Kyoshiro misses.
Wayne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mibu Kyoshiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyoshiro moves away.
A lazy left from Wayne finds it's target.
Kyoshiro throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Kyoshiro only half commits.
Kyoshiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyoshiro scores with a leg kick.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Kyoshiro is out of range.
A solid body kick from Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mibu Kyoshiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wayne fails with the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kyoshiro. That's going to slow Wayne down.
Kyoshiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne blocks a leg kick.
Kyoshiro throws a leg kick that misses.
Wayne checks a leg kick.
Kyoshiro misses with a head kick.
Kyoshiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Kyoshiro misses with a jab to the body

and Wayne counters with a single leg into guard. Kyoshiro didn't expect that.
Kyoshiro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wayne!
Kyoshiro wants to control the pace but Wayne is squirming around nicely.
Kyoshiro dominating with strikes here.
Wayne tries to hold on but Kyoshiro postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The referee warns Wayne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kyoshiro avoids the attempt from Wayne to control.
Kyoshiro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wayne hang on?
Wayne is bucking up trying to escape but Kyoshiro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kyoshiro controlling the pace for now.
Wayne wants to hold on but Kyoshiro pushes him away.
Wayne working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro unloading with bombs!
Kyoshiro lands a big shot there that rocks Wayne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kyoshiro avoids the attempt from Wayne to control.
Wayne sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kyoshiro trying to mount his opponent but Wayne defends it.
Kyoshiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kyoshiro is keen to just control but Wayne is a slippery customer.
Kyoshiro controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is refusing to be controlled, as Kyoshiro sits in half guard.
Kyoshiro not doing much here.
Kyoshiro trying to mount his opponent but Wayne defends it.
Wayne keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kyoshiro slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mibu Kyoshiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A jab from Kyoshiro misses.
Kyoshiro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoshiro misses with a kick to the body.
Kyoshiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Kyoshiro misses.
Kyoshiro misses the body punch
and Wayne counters with a series of strikes. Kyoshiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kyoshiro tries a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne moves out of range as Kyoshiro throws a body kick.
Wayne scores with a shot to the body.
Kyoshiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyoshiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mibu Kyoshiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyoshiro throws a nice looking combination but Wayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick from Kyoshiro misses.
Kyoshiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kyoshiro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wayne.
Kyoshiro checks a leg kick nicely.
Kyoshiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wayne cracks Kyoshiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Kyoshiro misses
and Wayne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wayne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wayne is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kyoshiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wayne works Kyoshiro's body with a nice hook.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyoshiro moves away.
Wayne digs a good hook to Kyoshiro's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kyoshiro. That's going to slow Wayne down.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro throws and low kick but Wayne moves out of range easily.
Kyoshiro scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne jabs at Kyoshiro's body.
Wayne misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro lands with a kick to the temple. Wayne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoshiro tries to bum rush Wayne with a series of wild strikes but Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wayne is looking to wear down Kyoshiro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Wayne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoshiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne stops Kyoshiro from standing up.
Kyoshiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Wayne drops back looking for a leg! Kyoshiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kyoshiro manages to kick Wayne off! Wayne jumps back into Kyoshiro's guard.

Kyoshiro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Kyoshiro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Kyoshiro misses with a straight left.
Kyoshiro scores with a leg kick.
Kyoshiro misses with a leg kick.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyoshiro is just out of range.
Kyoshiro moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Kyoshiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kyoshiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wayne is able to avoid easily.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyoshiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyoshiro throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne lands a slapping body shot.
Kyoshiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wayne checks a leg kick.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kyoshiro throws out the jab.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyoshiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne moves out of range as Kyoshiro throws a body kick.
Kyoshiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyoshiro looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Wayne lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoshiro lands with a cross.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyoshiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Kyoshiro misses.
Kyoshiro misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kyoshiro counters with a nice body kick.
Wayne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyoshiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wayne checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kyoshiro misses with a leg kick.
Kyoshiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kyoshiro throws a head kick that misses
and Wayne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kyoshiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wayne misses with a shot to the body
and Kyoshiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wayne throws a series of strikes that have Kyoshiro backpedaling.
Kyoshiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne throws a shot to the body.
Wayne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kyoshiro can pounce on him.
Kyoshiro throws a low kick, looking for Wayne's leg but Wayne calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne works Kyoshiro's body with a nice hook.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick.
Wayne stalks Kyoshiro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kyoshiro's face. Kyoshiro staggers backwards, shaken.
Wayne lands with an uppercut that bounces Kyoshiro off the cage and back into rage.
Wayne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kyoshiro counters with a straight right hand.
Kyoshiro tried to score with a low kick but Wayne checks it.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Kyoshiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Kyoshiro.
Wayne jabs at Kyoshiro's body.
Kyoshiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Wayne.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wayne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kyoshiro throws a front kick aimed at Wayne's knee but Wayne avoids it well.
Kyoshiro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wayne to score with a decent uppercut.
Kyoshiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kyoshiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyoshiro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyoshiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kyoshiro throws the kick towards the body but Wayne avoids it.
Kyoshiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyoshiro.
Wayne lands a jab to Kyoshiro's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bruce Wayne will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kyoshiro misses with a straight right.
Wayne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyoshiro wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kyoshiro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wayne misses with a double jab.
Good work by Wayne as he checks the leg kick.
Wayne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Kyoshiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyoshiro tries to land a front kick but Wayne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne fails with the takedown
and Kyoshiro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kyoshiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne checks a leg kick.
Wayne lands a jab to Kyoshiro's midsection.
Kyoshiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wayne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kyoshiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Kyoshiro's ribs.
Wayne blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Wayne.
Kyoshiro throws a leg kick but Wayne checks it.
A head kick by Kyoshiro misses
and Kyoshiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kyoshiro throws a lazy head kick
and Wayne counters with a right hand to the body.
Kyoshiro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kyoshiro throws a head kick that misses
and Wayne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyoshiro as he jumps to the side.
Kyoshiro misses with a low kick as Wayne jumps back.
Wayne misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyoshiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wayne.
Kyoshiro misses with a shot to the body
and Wayne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kyoshiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wayne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kyoshiro throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kyoshiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wayne's sensitive parts.
Wayne works over Kyoshiro's head and body with a nice combination.
Kyoshiro slips under a jab from Wayne.
Kyoshiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mibu Kyoshiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kyoshiro throws a right and a left that Wayne avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne shoots in and drives through. Kyoshiro sprawls well.
Kyoshiro throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
Kyoshiro looks for the body kick but Wayne saw that one coming.
Wayne lands a jab.
Bruce Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick.
Kyoshiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kyoshiro throws a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a right hand to the body.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Kyoshiro.
Wayne slips a jab and a cross from Kyoshiro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mibu Kyoshiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kyoshiro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mibu Kyoshiro!
Mibu Kyoshiro is the new welterweight champion!