PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Tai Kiki Tangata Kohuru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tangata Kohuru kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ACID TRIP. Vector has chosen Hollywood Undead-Undead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kiki Tangata Kohuru
vs
Vector

188 cm
24
199 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
34
201 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

Excellent MT
Good chin

Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tai Kiki Tangata Kohuru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinnie Vector!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vector moves forwards but Tangata Kohuru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tangata Kohuru jabs Vector right on the nose. Vector blinks but takes it well.
Tangata Kohuru closes the distance but Vector moves to the side

and Vector holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vector gets through Tangata Kohuru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tangata Kohuru lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Vinnie Vector has been cut.
Tangata Kohuru working aggressively here.
Tangata Kohuru pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vector.

It looks like Tai Kiki Tangata Kohuru has been cut.
Vector scores with a shoulder strike.
Tangata Kohuru throws an elbow that misses.
Vector misses with a knee strike.

Vector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vector goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tangata Kohuru lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vector has closed the distance and engaged Tangata Kohuru in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vector avoids the elbow strike from Tangata Kohuru, against the ropes.

Vector breaks the clinch.
Vector looks to score with a jab to the body but Tangata Kohuru is just out of range.
Tangata Kohuru missing with a left hand there. Vector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vector attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tangata Kohuru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tangata Kohuru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Vector clinches.
Vector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tangata Kohuru being controlled against the ropes.
Tangata Kohuru managing to block the knees to the body from Vector.
Vector misses with a knee to the head.
Vector with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vector with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vector takes an elbow to the temple.

Vector breaks the clinch.
Vector moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vinnie Vector will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tangata Kohuru thows a body shot but no joy.
Vector lands with a straight right. Tangata Kohuru didn't see that one coming.
Tangata Kohuru lands a jab to the nose.

Vector moves into the clinch.
Vector throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Vector.
Tangata Kohuru blocks the elbow strike.
Vector misses with a knee to the head.
Tangata Kohuru misses with the head strike.
Vector misses with a knee to the head.
Tangata Kohuru lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vector.
Vector controlling the action here for a moment.
Vector misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tangata Kohuru misses with an uppercut.
Tangata Kohuru lands an overhand right.
Tangata Kohuru throws a poor cross that misses
and Vector counters with a nice body shot.
Vector looks to land a right hand but Tangata Kohuru moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Vector.
Tangata Kohuru smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Tangata Kohuru.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tangata Kohuru is looking to clinch.
Tangata Kohuru tries to clinch but Vector moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vector moves out of range as Tangata Kohuru strikes.
Tangata Kohuru with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vector lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tangata Kohuru has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tangata Kohuru and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tangata Kohuru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tangata Kohuru.
Tangata Kohuru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vector counters with a low kick, right behind Tangata Kohuru 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tai Kiki Tangata Kohuru will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tangata Kohuru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vector.
Vector tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vector uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tangata Kohuru.
Tangata Kohuru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vector's hands.
The fighters circling - Tangata Kohuru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Tangata Kohuru.
Tangata Kohuru misses with a straight right.
Tangata Kohuru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangata Kohuru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tangata Kohuru misses with a right hand
and Vector connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tangata Kohuru misses with a hook
and Vector counters with an outside leg kick.
Tangata Kohuru swings for the body but Vector moves out of range.
Vector moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tangata Kohuru moves to clinch but Vector breaks away
and Vector counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tangata Kohuru looks to land a left hand but Vector moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vector fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tangata Kohuru is out of range.
Tangata Kohuru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vector on the side of the head.
Tai Kiki Tangata Kohuru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vector throws a low kick but Tangata Kohuru moves out of range easily.
Tangata Kohuru wants to clinch.
Tangata Kohuru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tai Kiki Tangata Kohuru clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Tangata Kohuru tries to clinch there but Vector circles away.
Vector ducks under a wild hook from Tangata Kohuru.
A head kick misses from Vector.
Tangata Kohuru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick from Vector lands but Tangata Kohuru takes it in his stride.
Tai Kiki Tangata Kohuru is winning the standup battle so far.
Vector jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tangata Kohuru looks to land a combination but Vector avoids it well.
Tangata Kohuru misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Tangata Kohuru blocks the low kick.
Tangata Kohuru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vector momentarily.
Tangata Kohuru misses with a low kick.
Tangata Kohuru doesn't manage to clinch there - Vector circles away.
Vector circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tangata Kohuru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tangata Kohuru closes the distance but Vector moves to the side
and Vector counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tangata Kohuru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vector manages to avoid it.
Tangata Kohuru throws a jab when Vector was well out of range.
Tangata Kohuru misses with an uppercut
and Vector counters with a low kick, right behind Tangata Kohuru 's knee.
Tangata Kohuru catches Vector with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vector ducks under a wild hook from Tangata Kohuru.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vector moves forwards but Tangata Kohuru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tangata Kohuru throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vector counters with a good low kick that Tangata Kohuru was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tai Kiki Tangata Kohuru will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tangata Kohuru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vector manages to avoid it.
Vinnie Vector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vector throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tangata Kohuru tries to clinch but Vector moves out of range.
Tangata Kohuru tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Vector manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tangata Kohuru tries a low kick but Vector avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vector.
Tangata Kohuru misses with a hook
and Vector counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tangata Kohuru.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangata Kohuru throws a wild body kick that Vector sees coming a mile off.
Vector throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tangata Kohuru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tangata Kohuru misses with a combination
and Vector makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tangata Kohuru throws a poor cross that misses
and Vector counters with a nice body shot.
Vector is looking to chop away at Tangata Kohuru's legs.
Tai Kiki Tangata Kohuru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tangata Kohuru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tangata Kohuru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tangata Kohuru ducks right into an uppercut from Vector.
Tangata Kohuru throws a big shot that misses.
Tangata Kohuru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vector connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vector doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tangata Kohuru checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Vector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tangata Kohuru 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tai Kiki Tangata Kohuru!
An intense looking Tai Kiki Tangata Kohuru took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to thank the little mushroom that took me by the hand and brought me to this place, Sorry another acid flash back. I think I should go and have a smoke an bang some hookers.'.