PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyoshi Kazuhide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Spitfire. Kazuhide has chosen 'Samurai' by Shurik'n as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thunstrom
vs
Kazuhide

160 cm
25
170 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

178 cm
29
180 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Thunstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miyoshi Kazuhide!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuhide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kazuhide moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thunstrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thunstrom digs a good hook to Kazuhide's body.
Decent striking displayed by Kazuhide there.
Kazuhide uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunstrom.
A big left from Kazuhide misses.
Thunstrom looks to throw the jab but Kazuhide is out of range.
Thunstrom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kazuhide moves away from the strike by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kazuhide on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazuhide avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.
Kazuhide avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.
Kazuhide shoots in looking for a takedown but Thunstrom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazuhide's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuhide looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunstrom is just out of range.
Thunstrom slips under a jab.
Kazuhide looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunstrom is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunstrom. Kazuhide does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunstrom misses the shot to the body.
Thunstrom misses with a jab to the body
and Kazuhide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kazuhide avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.
Kazuhide takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kazuhide throws a big shot that misses.
Lars Thunstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazuhide.
Thunstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kazuhide.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom scores with a jab. Kazuhide acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kazuhide lands a jab to the nose.
Kazuhide takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunstrom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thunstrom takes one to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Thunstrom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thunstrom.
Thunstrom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazuhide.
Thunstrom is looking to wear down Kazuhide with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kazuhide moves out of range of the strikes.
Thunstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunstrom throws a right hand that Kazuhide ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazuhide also avoids with ease.
Kazuhide avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazuhide.
Thunstrom walks into a stiff left hand from Kazuhide.
Lars Thunstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazuhide was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom slips under a jab.
Kazuhide throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot.
Kazuhide throws a jab when Thunstrom was well out of range.
Kazuhide uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazuhide was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Thunstrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kazuhide throws a body punch but Thunstrom moves out of range.
Thunstrom throws a jab when Kazuhide was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazuhide. Thunstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kazuhide scores a takedown into full mount!
Thunstrom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kazuhide pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunstrom wants to control but Kazuhide is having none of it.
Thunstrom is trying to escape the mount.
Kazuhide wants to control the pace but Thunstrom is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunstrom regains half guard.
Thunstrom wants to get back to full guard but Kazuhide has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Thunstrom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thunstrom scores with a hook to the body. Kazuhide takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thunstrom ducks under a wild hook from Kazuhide.
Thunstrom lands a nice looking body shot.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunstrom takes a swing at Kazuhide's ribcage but misses.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazuhide throws the left hand but Thunstrom avoids the punch easily.
Kazuhide is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunstrom.
Kazuhide cracks a nice hook into Thunstrom's ribs.
Thunstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Kazuhide.
Kazuhide changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunstrom misses the target.
Thunstrom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kazuhide on the side of the head.
Kazuhide slips under a jab.
Thunstrom throws a series of punches but Kazuhide avoids them all with ease.
Thunstrom works Kazuhide's body with a nice hook.
Kazuhide tries to clinch but Thunstrom moves out of range.
Thunstrom ducks under a wild hook from Kazuhide.
Lars Thunstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom misses with a double jab
letting Kazuhide counter with a right hand.
Thunstrom misses with a two punch combination.
Kazuhide scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kazuhide shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thunstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazuhide is just out of range.
Thunstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunstrom thows a body shot but no joy.
Kazuhide just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazuhide avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunstrom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kazuhide lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thunstrom misses the shot to the body.
Thunstrom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kazuhide doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom blocks a jab.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot.

Thunstrom gets caught napping as Kazuhide dives in and scores a takedown. Thunstrom manages to retain guard.
Thunstrom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazuhide manages to get himself to full guard.
Kazuhide seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kazuhide keeping moving, preventing Thunstrom from controlling successfully.
Thunstrom advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thunstrom is looking for a kimura here.
Kazuhide won't allow Thunstrom to pass to mount.
Thunstrom is working hard here to advance position.

Thunstrom is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Thunstrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kazuhide sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Thunstrom dominated that second round.
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!

A slow jab from Kazuhide misses its intended target.

Kazuhide closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thunstrom quickly recovers to half guard.

Thunstrom looking for submissions off his back.
Thunstrom manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazuhide is pushing down on Thunstrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thunstrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Kazuhide has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thunstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunstrom has hold of Kazuhide's hands but Kazuhide slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thunstrom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miyoshi Kazuhide has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thunstrom manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuhide is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kazuhide is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Thunstrom is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kazuhide has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kazuhide!
Kazuhide working some strikes from top position.
Kazuhide postures up in Thunstrom's guard and throws a big left but Thunstrom blocks it.
Kazuhide must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Thunstrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazuhide defends well.
Kazuhide scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhide with a nice head shot there.
Thunstrom is trying to control the position but Kazuhide postures up.
Miyoshi Kazuhide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Thunstrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazuhide defends it easily.
Kazuhide working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thunstrom's head.
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!
Kazuhide trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazuhide scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thunstrom working for submissions but it's allowed Kazuhide to get to half guard.
Thunstrom is looking to improve his position.
Thunstrom is pressing down on Kazuhide's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Thunstrom has his foot on Kazuhide's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazuhide works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Thunstrom working for submissions but it's allowed Kazuhide to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thunstrom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhide advances position into side control!
Thunstrom is looking for a sweep.
Lars Thunstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kazuhide working away.
Thunstrom tries to bench press Kazuhide off him but Kazuhide keeps the position.
Kazuhide landing a few strikes.
Thunstrom can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazuhide tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thunstrom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kazuhide slips a nice elbow through Thunstrom's hands, connecting with Thunstrom's forehead.
Thunstrom manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miyoshi Kazuhide.
I think Thunstrom 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Thunstrom!