PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Gon DIas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gon DIas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Before I Forget. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Urahara
vs
Gon DIas

183 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
28
184 lbs
18 - 16 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisuke Urahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Raf Gon DIas!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gon DIas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Urahara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gon DIas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Urahara's face.
Gon DIas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Urahara avoids it.
Urahara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gon DIas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gon DIas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gon DIas tries a knee to the head but Urahara blocks it.
Gon DIas lands a knee to the body.
Gon DIas trying to land knees to the body.
Gon DIas lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gon DIas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Urahara managing to block the knees to the body from Gon DIas.
Gon DIas trying to land knees to the body.
Urahara swings wildly with an uppercut but Gon DIas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urahara misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon DIas lands an elbow inside that Urahara shrugs off.
Urahara tries to throw a body punch but Gon DIas avoids it by throwing Urahara back against the cage.
Gon DIas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gon DIas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Urahara avoids it.
Gon DIas misses with an elbow over the top.
Gon DIas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Urahara.
Urahara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urahara blocks an elbow strike.
Gon DIas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gon DIas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Urahara avoids it.

Urahara breaks from the clinch.
Gon DIas wants to clinch
and Urahara counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urahara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urahara scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gon DIas closes the distance and clinches.
Gon DIas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Urahara is defending well for now.
Gon DIas looking to throw knees to the head but Urahara is blocking nicely.
Urahara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Urahara digs a right hand underneath Gon DIas's ribcage. Gon DIas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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.
Gon DIas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Urahara avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Urahara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gon DIas looking to throw knees to the head but Urahara is blocking nicely.
Gon DIas tries to land knees in the clinch but Urahara avoids the damage to the body.
Gon DIas tries to land knees in the clinch but Urahara avoids the damage to the body.
Gon DIas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Urahara.
Urahara misses with a punch to the body.
Urahara misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Urahara blocks an elbow strike.
Gon DIas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gon DIas misses with a knee strike.
Urahara wants to get back to striking at distance but Gon DIas won't allow it.
Urahara swings wildly with an uppercut but Gon DIas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gon DIas misses with a knee to the head.
Urahara managing to block the knees to the body from Gon DIas.
Urahara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gon DIas backwards.
Urahara misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urahara.
Gon DIas scores a nice knee to the body.
Urahara tries a body shot but Gon DIas blocks it.
Gon DIas pushes off an throws an elbow but Urahara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gon DIas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Urahara blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara effectively controlling the action here.
Urahara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gon DIas 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!
A head punch on the inside from Urahara fails to land.
Gon DIas missing with knees to the body.
Gon DIas throws an elbow that misses.
Gon DIas misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Urahara to work.
Gon DIas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Gon DIas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice elbow from Gon DIas.
Gon DIas lands a knee to the head.
Urahara trying to stall but Gon DIas improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gon DIas throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raf Gon DIas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Urahara rushes Gon DIas and presses him up against the cage.
Gon DIas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Urahara.
Urahara is looking to control Gon DIas's arms but Gon DIas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Urahara has his back to the cage.
Urahara struggles to land a body shot inside as Gon DIas controls his hands.
Urahara lands a hook that snaps the head of Gon DIas backwards.
Gon DIas lands an elbow just above Urahara 's eye.
Urahara avoids the elbow strike from Gon DIas, against the cage.
Gon DIas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Urahara is defending well for now.
Raf Gon DIas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gon DIas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Urahara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Urahara avoids the elbow strike from Gon DIas, against the cage.
Urahara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gon DIas blocks a body shot from Urahara.
Urahara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gon DIas lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gon DIas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Urahara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Urahara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gon DIas obliges.
Gon DIas blocks a body shot from Urahara.
Gon DIas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Urahara managing to block the knees to the body from Gon DIas.
Gon DIas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Urahara avoids it.
Urahara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Urahara digs a right hand into Gon DIas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gon DIas's gas tank.
Gon DIas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gon DIas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urahara.
Gon DIas missing with knees to the body.
Urahara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urahara stalling in the clinch.
Gon DIas lands an elbow inside.
Gon DIas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Urahara blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara cracks Gon DIas with a nice body shot.
Gon DIas is breathing heavily.
Gon DIas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Urahara avoids it.
Urahara dodges an elbow strike from Gon DIas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urahara is trying to stall.
Gon DIas throws an elbow but it misses.
Urahara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gon DIas throws an elbow but misses.
Gon DIas missing with knees to the body.
Urahara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gon DIas landing knees to the head.
Gon DIas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gon DIas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Urahara is struggling to control the position.
Urahara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gon DIas's elbow.
Urahara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gon DIas managing to block the knees to the body from Urahara.
Gon DIas pushes off an throws an elbow but Urahara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Urahara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gon DIas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Urahara blocks an elbow strike.
Urahara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gon DIas backwards.
Gon DIas lands an elbow inside that Urahara shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gon DIas throws an elbow but misses.
Urahara is stalling here.
Urahara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gon DIas obliges.
Urahara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gon DIas.
Urahara stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas throws an elbow but it misses.
Gon DIas lands an elbow just above Urahara 's eye.
Urahara takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urahara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gon DIas backwards.
Urahara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gon DIas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Urahara.
Urahara working aggressively here.
Urahara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urahara lands a left hand.
Gon DIas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Urahara avoids it.
A short right from Urahara on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gon DIas throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Urahara.
Gon DIas trying to land knees to the body.
Urahara scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raf Gon DIas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Urahara scores with a jab.
Gon DIas tries to clinch up
and Urahara counters with a nice uppercut.
Raf Gon DIas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gon DIas wants to clinch but Urahara slips to the side
and Urahara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gon DIas darts in trying to clinch
and Urahara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urahara misses the shot to the body.
Gon DIas wants to clinch up but Urahara keeps it at a distance.
Gon DIas moves to clinch but Urahara breaks away

and Urahara counters with a nice right hand that sends Gon DIas toppling to the canvas! Gon DIas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Urahara finish him?!

Gon DIas is rocked!

It looks like Raf Gon DIas has been cut.
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!
Gon DIas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Urahara.
Gon DIas is still on wobbly legs! Can Urahara finish him?
Gon DIas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gon DIas tries to clinch but Urahara moves away
and Urahara counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Gon DIas out cold! What a finish! Urahara is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kisuke Urahara!