PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Leopold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kawajiri
vs
Leopold

180 cm
24
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyo Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Leopold!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopold misses the shot to the body.
Kawajiri connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Bryan Leopold has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Leopold misses the target.
Leopold clobbers Kawajiri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kawajiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kawajiri swinging wildly here.
Kawajiri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leopold looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
A jab from Leopold misses.
Kawajiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawajiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leopold manages to avoid it.
Leopold moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawajiri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leopold scores with a decent looking hook.
Leopold misses with a straight right.
Leopold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Leopold.
Leopold misses with a straight left.
Leopold looks to land a left hand but Kawajiri moved out of range nicely.
Leopold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kawajiri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kawajiri connects with a looping right hand.

Leopold is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri throws a solid leg kick but Leopold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kawajiri.
Kyo Kawajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leopold jabs Kawajiri right on the nose. Kawajiri blinks but takes it well.
Leopold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Leopold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawajiri.
Leopold slips under a jab.
Kawajiri tries to bum rush Leopold with a series of wild strikes but Leopold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawajiri misses with a straight right.
Kawajiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Leopold.
Kawajiri moves away from the strike by Leopold.
Kawajiri ducks under a wild hook from Leopold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leopold misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kawajiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Leopold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kawajiri misses with a low kick.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the side of Leopold's head but Leopold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leopold. Kawajiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leopold connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Leopold misses the target.
The fighters circling - Leopold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leopold throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawajiri.
Leopold misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopold misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Leopold lands.
Leopold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawajiri.
Leopold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kawajiri counters with a stiff right hand.

That has opened up Bryan Leopold's cut even more.
A big left from Leopold misses.
Kawajiri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leopold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawajiri.
Leopold scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawajiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leopold.
Kawajiri throws a nice looking combination but Leopold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leopold thows a body shot but no joy.
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 Kyo Kawajiri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryan Leopold's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Leopold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawajiri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leopold misses with a hook to the body
and Kawajiri counters with a straight right hand.
Kawajiri throws a right and a left that Leopold avoids nicely.
Kawajiri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kawajiri misses with a jab to the body
enabling Leopold to counter with a crisp jab.
Leopold looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Kawajiri throws a leg kick but Leopold moved away.
Kawajiri throws out a loose jab but Leopold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leopold throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawajiri.
Leopold misses with a body shot
and Kawajiri counters with a three punch combo that has Leopold backing up. Leopold nods at Kawajiri to acknowledge the strikes.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Kyo Kawajiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawajiri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leopold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab lands there for Leopold.
Leopold scores with a nice strike.
Kawajiri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawajiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kawajiri moves forwards but Leopold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leopold throws a big shot that misses.
Kawajiri moves out of range as Leopold strikes.
A left lands for Leopold.
Leopold throws a shot from downtown. Kawajiri moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopold looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Kawajiri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kawajiri thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Kawajiri misses.
Leopold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawajiri tries to bum rush Leopold with a series of wild strikes but Leopold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Kawajiri misses
and Leopold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leopold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawajiri doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leopold lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawajiri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leopold.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leopold.
Kawajiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawajiri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kawajiri throws a combination that misses
enabling Leopold to counter with a crisp jab.
Leopold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leopold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kawajiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leopold finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawajiri's head.
Leopold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawajiri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawajiri thows a body shot but no joy.
Leopold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leopold punishes Kawajiri's body with a nice straight punch.
Leopold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawajiri moves away.
Leopold lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Leopold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leopold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawajiri moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leopold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leopold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leopold thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kawajiri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leopold.
Leopold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leopold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopold.
Leopold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawajiri swings for the body but Leopold moves out of range.
Kawajiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawajiri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri throws a right hand that Leopold ducks under and follows up with a left that Leopold also avoids with ease.
Leopold throws out a powerful jab.
Kawajiri misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with an uppercut. Leopold saw that one coming.
Bryan Leopold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leopold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leopold connects with a right hand. Kawajiri shakes it off.
Kawajiri tries to bum rush Leopold with a series of wild strikes but Leopold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leopold misses with a body shot.
Leopold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leopold throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
A big right from Kawajiri misses.
Leopold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawajiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leopold looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Leopold scores with a jab. Kawajiri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leopold misses with a body shot
and Kawajiri counters with a left and a right that stings Leopold.
Leopold misses with a hook to the body
and Kawajiri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leopold lands a really nice looking cross but Kawajiri seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopold throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Leopold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri walks into a straight right hand from Leopold.
Leopold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kawajiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopold thows a body shot but no joy.
Kawajiri tries to bum rush Leopold with a series of wild strikes but Leopold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leopold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leopold misses with a looping left.
Leopold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kawajiri throws a chopping leg kick but Leopold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leopold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leopold counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawajiri avoids the body shot from Leopold.
Leopold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopold.
Leopold moves out of range as Kawajiri strikes.
Leopold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leopold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kawajiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leopold looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leopold swings away with a body shot that misses

and Kawajiri counters with a crisp one two that drops Leopold! Kawajiri thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Leopold to his feet! Leopold is in big trouble!
Leopold is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawajiri finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawajiri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leopold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryan Leopold.
Well Leopold 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Leopold!