PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pal Secam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawajiri's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Water Pow . Secam has chosen System Of A Down - Chop Suey! as his entrance music. Tatsuya Kawajiri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kawajiri
vs
Secam

171 cm
22
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
29
149 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pal Secam!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajiri shoots for a double leg takedown but Secam sprawls well. He's pushed Kawajiri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kawajiri shoots for a takedown but Secam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kawajiri throws a body punch but Secam moves out of range.
Secam scoring well with a low kick there.
Secam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Secam tries to bum rush Kawajiri with a series of wild strikes but Kawajiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Secam cracks Kawajiri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Secam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawajiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Secam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawajiri shoots in for a double leg but Secam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuya Kawajiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Secam misses with a takedown attempt

and Kawajiri counters with a nice double leg into side control. Secam won't be happy with that.
Kawajiri creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawajiri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Secam keeps working.
Secam is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kawajiri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Secam wants to improve his position but Kawajiri is controlling well.
Secam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kawajiri.

Kawajiri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Secam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kawajiri is thwarting Secam's attempts to control the position.
Secam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Secam is staying active underneath Kawajiri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kawajiri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Secam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kawajiri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Secam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Secam.
Secam keeping moving, preventing Kawajiri from controlling successfully.
Secam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kawajiri.
Secam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Secam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Secam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kawajiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kawajiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Secam throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kawajiri throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri lands a couple of digs.
Kawajiri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kawajiri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kawajiri lands a couple of elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Secam holds on and takes a little breather.
Secam is trying to control the position but Kawajiri postures up.
Kawajiri is in close to Secam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kawajiri is in close to Secam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Secam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawajiri throws a big right hand that misses.
Kawajiri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Secam is trying to keep Kawajiri in close.
Secam keeping moving, preventing Kawajiri from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawajiri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kawajiri works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kawajiri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Secam flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kawajiri trying to control the pace.
Secam is looking to control Kawajiri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Secam avoid being mounted?
Kawajiri misses with a head shot. Secam uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kawajiri distracts Secam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Secam looking for a guillotine here but Kawajiri defends easily.
Kawajiri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsuya Kawajiri dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kawajiri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Secam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kawajiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kawajiri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Secam defends it nicely.

Secam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kawajiri, pushing him back against the cage.
Kawajiri goes for a takedown attempt but Secam pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuya Kawajiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Secam looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Kawajiri checks the leg kick nicely there.

Kawajiri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Secam was covering up waiting for the punch and Kawajiri finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Secam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri connects with a couple of short punches.
Kawajiri landing with the ground and pound.
Kawajiri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kawajiri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawajiri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Secam is keeping the position for now.
Kawajiri with a flurry of punches that miss.

Secam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kawajiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Secam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Secam trying to keep a closed guard but Kawajiri is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Secam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kawajiri defends well.
Kawajiri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Secam working for a triangle but Kawajiri defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawajiri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kawajiri landing some decent shots from guard.

Secam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kawajiri looking to pass the guard.
Kawajiri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secam controls Kawajiri momentarily but Kawajiri frees himself.
Kawajiri lands a couple of elbows.
Secam is trying to keep Kawajiri in close.
Secam might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kawajiri kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kawajiri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Secam is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kawajiri is in close to Secam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Secam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawajiri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kawajiri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kawajiri postures up in Secam's guard and throws a big left but Secam blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Secam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Secam doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Secam looking to control.
Kawajiri looking to pass the guard.
Kawajiri is working Secam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kawajiri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Secam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawajiri prevents Secam from getting back to his feet.
Kawajiri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Secam controls Kawajiri momentarily but Kawajiri frees himself.

Secam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kawajiri defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawajiri controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsuya Kawajiri dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kawajiri shoots in for a double leg but Secam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Secam.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kawajiri.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Secam is defended easily by Kawajiri.
Secam tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kawajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Secam.
Kawajiri keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Secam throws a head kick that misses.
Pal Secam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Secam looks to land a combination but Kawajiri avoids it well.
Kawajiri blocks a jab.
Secam misses with a two punch combination.
Secam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kawajiri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuya Kawajiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Secam tries for a takedown but Kawajiri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kawajiri tries for a takedown but Secam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kawajiri throws an overhand right that lands on Secam's shoulder, as Secam tries to avoid the shot.
Kawajiri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kawajiri moves away from the strike by Secam.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Secam shoots in looking for a takedown. Kawajiri tries to sprawl out of it but Secam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kawajiri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Secam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Secam gets caught flat footed, as Kawajiri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Secam is trying to keep Kawajiri in close.
Kawajiri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Secam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kawajiri won't allow Secam to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawajiri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Secam has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kawajiri off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Kawajiri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Secam was covering up waiting for the punch and Kawajiri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Secam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kawajiri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kawajiri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Secam keeping moving, preventing Kawajiri from controlling successfully.
Kawajiri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Secam's head.
Kawajiri trying to move into half guard but instead Secam has managed to sweep!

Kawajiri is looking for a triangle but Secam pushes his legs off easily.
Secam is working Kawajiri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Secam postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kawajiri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kawajiri being controlled here, momentarily.
Secam passes Kawajiri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pal Secam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Secam is nestled in close to Kawajiri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Secam there.

Kawajiri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Secam lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Secam working over Kawajiri with some ground and pound. Kawajiri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Secam is looking for a kimura but Kawajiri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Secam to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pal Secam.
I think Kawajiri 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuya Kawajiri!
A very excited looking Tatsuya Kawajiri 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.