PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kisuke Urahara had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Urahara
vs
Romanov

190 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kisuke Urahara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urahara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urahara digs a good hook to Romanov's body.
Urahara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urahara.
Urahara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urahara jabs Romanov right on the nose. Romanov blinks but takes it well.
Urahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Urahara moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Urahara as the two fighters clinch.
Urahara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Urahara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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!
Urahara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Urahara misses with an elbow strike.
Urahara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urahara.
Urahara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romanov wants to break free but Urahara has control.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Urahara avoiding damage.
Urahara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Urahara.
Urahara swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urahara stalling.
Urahara works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Romanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Urahara has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urahara misses with a body punch.
Urahara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Urahara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Urahara has him pressed against the cage.
Urahara throws an elbow but it misses.
Urahara misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urahara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romanov's face.
Urahara misses with an elbow strike.
Urahara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Urahara connects with a knee to the head.
Romanov avoiding damage as Urahara throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara working Romanov over with knees to the body.
Urahara misses with a body punch.
Romanov is trying to break the clinch but Urahara has him pressed against the cage.
Urahara misses with some punches.
Urahara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Urahara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Urahara stalling.
Urahara lands an elbow inside that Romanov shrugs off.
Urahara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Romanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Romanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Urahara throws a head kick that misses.
Urahara misses with a hook to the body
and Romanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Romanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Urahara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urahara wants to clinch up but Romanov keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romanov.
Urahara misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Urahara.
Urahara looks to land a right hand but Romanov moved out of range.
Urahara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Romanov.
Urahara closes the distance but Romanov moves to the side
and Romanov counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romanov.
Urahara swings for the body but Romanov moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Urahara's calf.
Romanov lands a leg kick that knocks Urahara off balance momentarily.
Urahara motions for Romanov to come forward. Urahara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urahara throws an off balance right hand
and Romanov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kisuke Urahara 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.

Romanov throws a head kick but Urahara moves out of range.
A left lands for Urahara.
Urahara misses with the body kick
and Romanov counters with a big head kick but Urahara shrugs it off.
Romanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Urahara swinging wildly here.
Romanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urahara.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Urahara moves out of range.
Romanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urahara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romanov.
Kisuke Urahara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urahara scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Urahara has closed the distance and engaged Romanov in a clinch.
Urahara misses with an elbow strike.
Urahara stalling against the cage.

Romanov breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romanov checks a leg kick.
Urahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urahara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urahara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urahara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Urahara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Urahara lands a slapping body shot.
Urahara tries to clinch but Romanov moves out of range.
Jab from Urahara.
Urahara misses with a low kick as Romanov jumps back.
Urahara misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Urahara misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Urahara is looking to wear down Romanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov lands with a good body shot.
Romanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Urahara misses with a straight left.
Urahara throws a body punch but Romanov moves out of range.
Romanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Urahara.
Nice straight punches there by Urahara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urahara.
Urahara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romanov. Romanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Romanov avoids the body shot from Urahara.
Romanov scores with a jab to the head.
Urahara avoids the head kick by Romanov.
Urahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanov moves away.
Urahara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Romanov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Urahara - the referee stops the clock and Romanov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Urahara. Romanov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Romanov connects with a looping right hand.
Urahara blocks a head kick by Romanov.
Romanov jabs at Urahara's body.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urahara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urahara throws a front kick aimed at Romanov's knee but Romanov avoids it well.
Romanov moves away from the strike by Urahara.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Romanov lands a head kick!
Romanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urahara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urahara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Urahara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Urahara throws a hook but Romanov blocks it.
Romanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Urahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Urahara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romanov under the eye.
Urahara scores with a hook to the body. Romanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urahara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urahara misses with an uppercut
and Romanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Urahara's knee momentarily.
Urahara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kisuke Urahara is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Urahara misses with a looping right.

Urahara closes the distance and pushes Romanov back into the cage.
Romanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Romanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kisuke Urahara dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Urahara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Romanov slips a jab from Urahara.
Urahara catches Romanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Urahara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romanov.
Romanov tried to score with a low kick but Urahara checks it.
Romanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urahara.
Urahara is looking to chop away at Romanov's legs.
Urahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Urahara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Urahara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Urahara - just one landing.
Urahara moves to clinch but Romanov breaks away
and Romanov counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Urahara.
Urahara blocks a head kick by Romanov.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urahara tries to work over Romanov's front leg with a kick but Romanov checks it.
Urahara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanov.
Urahara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romanov misses with a straight right.
Urahara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Urahara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urahara doesn't manage to clinch there - Romanov circles away.
A lazy left from Urahara finds it's target.
Urahara cracks the inside of Romanov's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara missing with a left hand there. Romanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A right-left combo lands from Urahara.
Urahara tries to clinch there but Romanov circles away.
Urahara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov throws a head kick but Urahara moves out of range.
Romanov throws a sloppy head kick
and Urahara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urahara tries to work over Romanov's front leg with a kick but Romanov checks it.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urahara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urahara swinging wildly here.
Romanov tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Romanov. That snapped Urahara's head back.
Urahara doesn't manage to clinch there - Romanov circles away.
Nice shot by Urahara.
Romanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Urahara.
Urahara punishes Romanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Romanov cracks the inside of Urahara's front leg.
A low kick from Urahara is predictable there
and Romanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Romanov.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Urahara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urahara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Urahara lands a knee to the body.
Romanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urahara scores with a shot to the side of Romanov's head.
Urahara slows down the pace here.
Urahara seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Urahara lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romanov is trying to break free.
Romanov takes a shot to the head.
Romanov avoiding damage as Urahara throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kisuke Urahara clearly takes that 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.

Urahara lands a nice hook to Romanov's body. Romanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urahara throws out the jab.
Urahara misses with a looping right.
Urahara misses the jab.
Urahara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Urahara throws a solid leg kick but Romanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Urahara.
Romanov throws a front kick that sends Urahara stumbling back into the cage.
Urahara cracks Romanov with a good jab.
Romanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Urahara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urahara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romanov.
Urahara throws a low kick, looking for Romanov's leg but Romanov calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara thows a body shot but no joy.
Urahara scores with a push kick.
Urahara wants to clinch.
Urahara connects with an inside leg kick.
Urahara works the jab nicely.

Urahara has closed the distance and engaged Romanov in a clinch.
Kisuke Urahara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Urahara.
Urahara missing with knees to the body.
Urahara misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Urahara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Urahara pushes Romanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara trying to land knees to the body.
Romanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Urahara won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Romanov.
Romanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romanov avoiding damage as Urahara throws knees to the body.
Romanov wants to break the clinch but can't.

Romanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Urahara moves out of range of the leg kick from Romanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Urahara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urahara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Urahara loads up on a big right hand but Romanov slips the punch.

Urahara pushes Romanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Urahara tries to land a knee to the head but Romanov blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara keeps control of Romanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Urahara misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Urahara throws an elbow but misses.
Urahara lands an uppercut.
Urahara tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.

Romanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urahara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romanov. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Romanov.
Urahara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romanov. Romanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Romanov throws a shot from downtown. Urahara moves away and avoids it.
Urahara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urahara scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Urahara moves into the clinch.
Urahara throws an elbow but it misses.
Romanov blocks a body shot from Urahara.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Urahara obliges.
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!
Urahara pushes off an throws an elbow but Romanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Urahara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urahara lands an elbow inside.
Urahara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Urahara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romanov.
Urahara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romanov's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Urahara throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Urahara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kisuke Urahara had his way with Alexandr Romanov in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Urahara ducks under a wild hook from Romanov.
Urahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanov moves away.
Urahara looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
Urahara digs a good body shot into Romanov's ribs.
Urahara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romanov can do to turn this around?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Urahara.
Romanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Urahara misses.
Romanov tries to bum rush Urahara with a series of wild strikes but Urahara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Urahara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanov throws out the jab.
Urahara throws out a loose jab but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urahara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romanov's calf.
Urahara misses with a body punch
and Romanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Urahara looks to land a right hand but Romanov moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov motions for Urahara to come forward. Romanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Urahara there.
Romanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Romanov misses its intended target.
Romanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urahara.
A lazy left from Urahara finds it's target.
Urahara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urahara throws a big shot that misses.
Romanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Romanov blocks the low kick.
Urahara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romanov can pounce on him.
Urahara throws a combination that misses
and Romanov counters with a head kick. That will keep Urahara thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Urahara takes a swing at Romanov's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara lands a leg kick that knocks Romanov off balance momentarily.
Romanov delivers a nice body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urahara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Romanov.
Romanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urahara.
Romanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Urahara.
Both fighters circling a little - Urahara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Urahara.
Nice jab there from Urahara.
Romanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urahara scores with a sloppy right hand. Romanov should have avoided that one.

Romanov is rocked!
Urahara tried to score with a low kick but Romanov checks it.
Romanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Urahara finish him?
Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urahara.
Urahara throws a body punch but Romanov moves out of range.
Romanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Romanov misses with a leg kick
and Urahara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romanov is looking to chop away at Urahara's legs.
Urahara misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alexandr Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urahara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romanov's calf.
Romanov lands with a slapping head kick.
A punch combination from Urahara misses.
Romanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara misses with a low kick.
Romanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urahara.
Urahara swings for the body but Romanov moves out of range.
Good exchange - Urahara coming out on top.
Urahara misses with a hook
and Romanov counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Urahara lands with a hook. Romanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Urahara tries to clinch but Romanov is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romanov misses the jab.
Urahara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kisuke Urahara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kisuke Urahara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urahara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kisuke Urahara!
Kisuke Urahara is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Kisuke Urahara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.