PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sthawy Sthowp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sthowp comes into the arena with Blind Guardian - Into the Storn blaring out of the sound system. 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 Akira Kazama was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sthowp
vs
Kazama

180 cm
22
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
177 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Hell's Balls Recovery
BEST NUTRITION,no doping

BEST NUTRITION,no doping

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sthawy Sthowp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sthowp misses with a looping right.
Sthowp looks to land a left hand but Kazama moved out of range nicely.
Kazama throws a jab but it's blocked by Sthowp.
Sthowp throws an overhand right that lands on Kazama's shoulder, as Kazama tries to avoid the shot.
Kazama throws the left hand but Sthowp avoids the punch easily.
Kazama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sthowp throws out the jab.
Sthowp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kazama throws a looping overhand right but Sthowp ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sthowp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kazama.
Sthowp just misses with a punch to the body.
Sthowp misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazama slips a straight right by Sthowp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp shoots for a takedown but Kazama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kazama throws a right hand that Sthowp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sthowp also avoids with ease.
Sthowp throws a looping overhand right but Kazama ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Sthowp misses.
Nice defenses there by Kazama.
Sthowp just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sthowp.
Kazama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kazama lands a nice shot to the body.
Sthowp moves out of range as Kazama strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazama moves away.
Sthowp misses with a looping left.
Sthowp swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazama.
Kazama jabs Sthowp right on the nose. Sthowp blinks but takes it well.
Kazama misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Kazama.
Kazama throws a shot from downtown. Sthowp moves away and avoids it.
Kazama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Sthowp there.
Kazama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sthowp doesn't seem bothered though.
Akira Kazama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama throws a hook to the side of Sthowp's head but Sthowp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sthowp misses with a few strikes there.
Kazama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sthowp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazama.
Kazama moves away from the strike by Sthowp.
Sthowp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sthowp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazama throws out the jab.
Sthowp misses with a shot to the body
and Kazama counters with a nice body shot.
Kazama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sthowp throws out the jab.
Sthowp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sthowp. Sthowp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kazama moves away from the strike by Sthowp.
Sthowp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazama circles away.
Sthowp slips under a jab from Kazama.

Sthowp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Kazama bucks up and throws Sthowp to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Sthowp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kazama fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Kazama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kazama throws out a loose jab but Sthowp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazama misses with a shot to the body

and Sthowp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kazama's guard.
Kazama wants to stand but Sthowp is controlling the position.
Sthowp postures up in Kazama's guard and throws a big left but Kazama blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama keeping full guard, as Sthowp tries to pass.
Kazama wants to stand and escape but Sthowp is having none of it.

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.
Kazama is adopting a defensive guard.
Sthowp with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazama is keeping the position for now.

Kazama kicks Sthowp off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kazama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sthowp.
Kazama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sthowp.
Kazama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sthowp.
Kazama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sthowp was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazama.
Kazama blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kazama.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sthowp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kazama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kazama tries to clinch but Sthowp moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sthawy Sthowp dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Kazama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kazama tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Sthowp counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kazama's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sthowp prevents Kazama from getting back to his feet.

Kazama pushes Sthowp off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp slips under a jab from Kazama.
Kazama lands a nice shot that snaps Sthowp's head back.
Sthowp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazama.
Sthowp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
Kazama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sthowp.
Sthowp moves out of range as Kazama strikes.
Kazama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sthowp throws out the jab.
Sthowp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazama counters with a stiff right hand.
Sthowp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
Sthowp misses with a shot to the body
and Kazama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sthowp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kazama misses with a few strikes there.
Sthowp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazama moves away.
Kazama sizes up Sthowp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Sthowp misses.

Sthowp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kazama's half guard.

Sthowp is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four 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.
Kazama is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sthawy Sthowp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sthowp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sthawy Sthowp!