PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Katsunori Kikuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kikuno
vs
Wonka

173 cm
25
160 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

180 cm
24
168 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Global MMA Gear

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Katsunori Kikuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikuno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wonka.
Kikuno tries to clinch but Wonka moves away
and Wonka counters with a head kick. That will keep Kikuno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kikuno tries to clinch but Wonka moves away
and Wonka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kikuno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wonka counters with a left and a right that stings Kikuno.
Kikuno tries to clinch
and Wonka counters with a good low kick that Kikuno was not able to check.
Wonka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wonka throws an overhand right that lands on Kikuno's shoulder, as Kikuno tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kikuno. Wonka does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wonka. Kikuno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kikuno tries to clinch

so Wonka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wonka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wonka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wonka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kikuno's head.
Wonka lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonka thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikuno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonka trying to move into half guard but instead Kikuno has managed to sweep!
Kikuno wants to get up but he can't break Wonka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kikuno wants to stand and escape but instead Wonka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kikuno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kikuno wants to stand up but Wonka is controlling him.
Wonka looking to pass the guard.
Kikuno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wonka.

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.
Wonka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wonka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wonka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wonka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wonka throws a strike but Kikuno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wonka pushes Kikuno off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kikuno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kikuno moves to clinch but Wonka breaks away

and Wonka counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikuno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wonka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wonka works on Kikuno's body with a couple of short punches.
Wonka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kikuno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wonka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wonka swings wildly with an uppercut but Kikuno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kikuno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kikuno.
Kikuno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Kikuno.
Kikuno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wonka looking for a takedown.
Wonka looks gassed!
Kikuno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kikuno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kikuno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kikuno cracks Wonka with a nice body shot.
Kikuno pushes Wonka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Kikuno.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kikuno.
Kikuno lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kikuno pushes Wonka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kikuno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wonka or not.
Kikuno lands with a right to the head.
Kikuno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kikuno lands with a left to the head.
Kikuno lands with a short shot to the head.
Kikuno lands an uppercut.
Kikuno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kikuno scores with a shot to the side of Wonka's head.
Wonka missing with knees to the body.
Kikuno lands a hook that snaps the head of Wonka backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kikuno.
A right hook to the body lands for Kikuno.
Kikuno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kikuno.
Kikuno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kikuno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wonka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kikuno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kikuno.
Kikuno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kikuno.
Kikuno lands an uppercut.
Kikuno lands a left hand.
Kikuno lands with a short shot to the head.
Kikuno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kikuno lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Kikuno on the inside.
Kikuno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wonka backwards.

Wonka is rocked!
Kikuno lands a left hand.
Wonka is still on wobbly legs! Can Kikuno finish him?
Kikuno lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kikuno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kikuno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kikuno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kikuno.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kikuno scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kikuno.
Wonka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kikuno is working Wonka over against the cage.
Wonka seems to have recovered his senses.
Wonka lands an elbow inside.
Kikuno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wonka backwards.
A short left from Kikuno.
Kikuno lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsunori Kikuno dominated that round.
That's time! Kikuno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kikuno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wonka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kikuno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonka manages to avoid it.
Katsunori Kikuno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kikuno tries to clinch but Wonka moves away
and Wonka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kikuno tries to clinch but Wonka moves away

and Wonka counters with a shoot takedown. Kikuno fights it but they end up in guard.
Wonka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kikuno wants to stand but Wonka is controlling the position.
Wonka throwing strikes but missing.
Wonka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wonka is looking to work some ground and pound but Kikuno has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikuno keeping full guard, as Wonka tries to pass.
Wonka thows a big elbow that misses.
Wonka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wonka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wonka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wonka postures up in Kikuno's guard and throws a big left but Kikuno blocks it.
Wonka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wonka throws a strike but Kikuno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kikuno wants to stand and escape but instead Wonka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wonka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kikuno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wonka.
Wonka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kikuno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wonka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wonka throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wonka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kikuno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kikuno tries to get out of the position.
Wonka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Wonka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kikuno dives on top into guard.
Wonka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kikuno's guard.
Wonka with a flurry of punches that miss.

Wonka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kikuno dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kikuno's guard.
Kikuno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wonka chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka postures up in Kikuno's guard and throws a big left but Kikuno blocks it.
Wonka postures up in Kikuno's guard and throws a big left but Kikuno blocks it.
Kikuno can't keep his opponent in guard - Wonka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Willy Wonka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wonka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wonka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wonka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kikuno defending well though.
Wonka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Wonka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Kikuno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wonka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kikuno throws a body punch but Wonka moves out of range.
Kikuno darts in trying to clinch
and Wonka counters with a solid body kick.
Kikuno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wonka.
Katsunori Kikuno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kikuno wants to clinch but Wonka slips to the side
enabling Wonka to counter with a crisp jab.
Kikuno looks to clinch
and Wonka counters with a head kick. That will keep Kikuno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kikuno tries to clinch up

and Wonka counters with a takedown into side control.
Wonka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wonka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kikuno managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wonka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wonka lands a nice forearm strike.
Kikuno takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kikuno parries the strikes from Wonka easily there. Wonka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kikuno to escape.
Wonka passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kikuno!
Wonka thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wonka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kikuno blocking the ground and pound.
Wonka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kikuno?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka thowing shots but they're missing.
Wonka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wonka looking to finish Kikuno with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kikuno!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wonka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wonka looking to finish Kikuno with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kikuno!
Kikuno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wonka on the ground.
Wonka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kikuno is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kikuno is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Wonka.
Wonka postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kikuno looks a forlorn figure.
Wonka lands a big elbow.
Wonka postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kikuno looks a forlorn figure.
Wonka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wonka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kikuno because Wonka loaded up on that one.
Wonka thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wonka with a couple of short strikes.
Wonka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kikuno?
Wonka misses with a head shot.
Kikuno is in a horrible position here. Wonka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wonka throws some wild stikes that Kikuno manages to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wonka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kikuno is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Wonka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wonka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Wonka!