PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokugawa Kazunari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazunari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Seeker. Ron Burgundy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Burgundy
vs
Kazunari

172 cm
28
155 lbs
16 - 4 - 1

160 cm
27
143 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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[CLOSED] Nothing For Sale!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tokugawa Kazunari!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tokugawa Kazunari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Burgundy.
Burgundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgundy misses with a low kick.
Burgundy lands with a right hand.
Burgundy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burgundy lands with a cross.
Kazunari avoids a kick to the body.
Kazunari walks into a jab.
Burgundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazunari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burgundy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Burgundy wants to clinch.
Kazunari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to clinch but Kazunari moves out of range.
Burgundy throws a head kick but Kazunari moves out of range.
Burgundy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kazunari blocks the body kick.
Kazunari lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy works the jab nicely.
Burgundy checks the leg kick.
Kazunari cracks Burgundy with a good jab.
Burgundy misses with a straight right.
Burgundy throws a hook to the side of Kazunari's head but Kazunari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazunari checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Burgundy.
Burgundy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burgundy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kazunari, as that shot connected.
Kazunari misses with an uppercut.
Kazunari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burgundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kazunari.
Kazunari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Burgundy dodges the punch combination from Kazunari.
Burgundy lands with a straight right. Kazunari didn't see that one coming.
Burgundy blocks the body kick.
Burgundy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kazunari checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burgundy clinches.
Burgundy working aggressively here.
Burgundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazunari can't find room to land a body shot as Burgundy controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy stops a takedown attempt from Kazunari.
Burgundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgundy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kazunari struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgundy controls his hands.
Kazunari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burgundy tries a body shot but Kazunari blocks it.
Burgundy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kazunari tries to land knees in the clinch but Burgundy avoids the damage to the body.
Burgundy lands with a light punch inside.
Kazunari prevents a body shot from Burgundy.
Kazunari tries to throw a body punch but Burgundy avoids it by throwing Kazunari back against the cage.
Burgundy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kazunari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Kazunari gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy is doing well to control the position and prevent Kazunari from advancing to side control.
Kazunari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kazunari throwing shots but Burgundy is blocking nicely.
Kazunari with the ground and pound but Burgundy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kazunari looking to sit in guard and control but Burgundy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kazunari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burgundy manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari throwing strikes but missing.
Kazunari scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Kazunari from controlling successfully.
Kazunari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ron Burgundy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burgundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Burgundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazunari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the liver by Burgundy. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgundy. Kazunari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burgundy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kazunari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burgundy pinned against the cage. Burgundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice cross by Kazunari.
A telegraphed right hand from Burgundy misses the target.
Kazunari misses with a hook.
Ron Burgundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazunari scores with a jab.
Burgundy connects with a body shot that sends Kazunari's belly button to the back.
Kazunari looks for the body kick but Burgundy saw that one coming.
Kazunari lands with a nice body punch.
Kazunari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burgundy at a distance.
Kazunari takes one to the side of the head.
Burgundy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kazunari on the side of the head.
Burgundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari throws a chopping leg kick but Burgundy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burgundy looks to land a right hand but Kazunari moved out of range.
Burgundy wants to clinch.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazunari misses with a body kick.
Kazunari lands with a nice body punch.
Kazunari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kazunari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burgundy under the eye.
Burgundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kazunari.
Burgundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazunari is just out of range.
Kazunari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgundy.
Kazunari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
Kazunari misses with a body shot.
Kazunari moves away from the strike by Burgundy.

Burgundy gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burgundy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kazunari lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazunari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazunari pushes Burgundy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kazunari blocking some punches.
Kazunari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazunari misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazunari lands with a left to the head.
Burgundy working aggressively here.
Burgundy throws a head punch that misses.
Burgundy controlling the action here for a moment.
Burgundy has Kazunari pressed against the cage, preventing Kazunari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kazunari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burgundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burgundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazunari blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kazunari.
Kazunari tries to throw a body punch but Burgundy avoids it by throwing Kazunari back against the cage.
Burgundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazunari's elbow.
Kazunari scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Kazunari works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgundy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burgundy has Kazunari pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ron Burgundy.

Burgundy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kazunari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burgundy misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kazunari.
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!
Burgundy lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgundy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazunari.
Burgundy tries a body shot but Kazunari blocks it.
Burgundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kazunari tries a body shot but Burgundy blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kazunari.

Burgundy breaks from the clinch.
Burgundy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burgundy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kazunari looks to land a body kick but Burgundy moved away.
Kazunari throws an overhand right that lands on Burgundy's shoulder, as Burgundy tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazunari punishes Burgundy's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Burgundy.
Kazunari dips to his left and cracks Burgundy with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tokugawa Kazunari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Burgundy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burgundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Burgundy misses with a straight right.
Burgundy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazunari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burgundy.
Kazunari blocks a leg kick.
Kazunari avoids the body shot from Burgundy.
Burgundy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazunari's head backwards.
Kazunari cracks Burgundy with an open hand slap.
Kazunari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kazunari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kazunari misses with a head kick.
Burgundy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kazunari thows a body shot but no joy.
Burgundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burgundy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazunari circles away.
Kazunari connects with a leg kick. Burgundy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burgundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kazunari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kazunari.

Kazunari gets a takedown into half guard.
Burgundy trying to control but Kazunari postures up.
Burgundy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kazunari thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burgundy's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kazunari trying to work for an americana but Burgundy has managed to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgundy has control of Kazunari's left arm, preventing Kazunari from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Kazunari from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari throws a big right hand that misses.
Kazunari won't allow Burgundy to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ron Burgundy.
Burgundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazunari is just out of range.
Kazunari jabs Burgundy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burgundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazunari.
Kazunari throws a leg kick but Burgundy moved away.
Burgundy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burgundy feints a jab promting Kazunari to slip. Burgundy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kazunari slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kazunari misses with a hook.
Kazunari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari thows a body kick. Burgundy tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Burgundy has managed to clinch.
Kazunari struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgundy controls his hands.
Kazunari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burgundys head.
Kazunari struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgundy controls his hands.
Burgundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazunari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burgundy or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgundy scores with a shoulder strike.
Burgundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burgundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kazunari lands a left hand.
Ron Burgundy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kazunari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burgundy misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Burgundy manages to break the clinch.
Burgundy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kazunari.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgundy. Kazunari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burgundy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tokugawa Kazunari really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Burgundy throws the left hand but Kazunari avoids the punch easily.

Kazunari shoots in and bounces Burgundy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kazunari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burgundy pulls Kazunari in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kazunari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burgundy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kazunari off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Burgundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazunari manages to avoid it.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Kazunari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burgundy.

Burgundy gets caught flat footed, as Kazunari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Burgundy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kazunari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burgundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kazunari misses with a body kick.
Kazunari moves forwards but Burgundy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kazunari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy digs a good hook to Kazunari's body.
Kazunari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burgundy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burgundy moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazunari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
Burgundy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kazunari fails with a takedown attempt.
Burgundy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burgundy tries to clinch but Kazunari is having none of it.
Burgundy thumps Kazunari with a low kick.
Kazunari avoids the body shot from Burgundy.
A good leg kick by Burgundy.
Kazunari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burgundy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burgundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazunari is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Burgundy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burgundy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kazunari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burgundy swings for the body but Kazunari moves out of range.
Burgundy throws a body kick that misses.
Kazunari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burgundy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kazunari just misses with a punch to the body.
Burgundy misses the jab.
Burgundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazunari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kazunari throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kazunari throws a body kick that misses.
Kazunari looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgundy is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy slips under a jab.
Kazunari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kazunari throws a shot from downtown. Burgundy moves away and avoids it.
Burgundy blocks a leg kick.
Kazunari walks into a jab.
Kazunari loads up on a big right hand but Burgundy slips the punch.

Burgundy has Kazunari up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazunari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kazunaris head.
Kazunari lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Burgundy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burgundy.
Burgundy lands a right hand.
Burgundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgundy misses with a body punch.
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 Ron Burgundy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burgundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kazunari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Burgundy misses its intended target.
Kazunari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses.
Kazunari moves out of range of the body kick.
Burgundy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch lands to the side of Burgundy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kazunari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kazunari looks for the body kick but Burgundy saw that one coming.
Burgundy tries to move into range but Kazunari moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burgundy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Kazunari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kazunari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burgundy misses with a wild body shot.
Kazunari slips under a jab.
Burgundy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kazunari misses the shot to the body.
Kazunari shoots in but no luck this time.
Kazunari fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazunari.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokugawa Kazunari.
Kazunari is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Burgundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burgundy throws a sloppy head kick and Kazunari moves out of range easily.
Burgundy misses with a body shot.
Burgundy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Kazunari misses.
Kazunari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Kazunari.
Burgundy digs a good hook to Kazunari's body.
Kazunari misses with a leg kick
and Burgundy counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kazunari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Kazunari lands.
Burgundy connects with an inside leg kick.
Burgundy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burgundy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kazunari dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Kazunari misses with a looping right.
Burgundy scores with a hook to the body. Kazunari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazunari was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgundy.
Kazunari slips under a jab from Burgundy.
Kazunari misses with a lunging right hand
letting Burgundy counter with a right hand.
Kazunari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses.
Kazunari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burgundy's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burgundy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kazunari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burgundy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kazunari misses the jab.
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burgundy moves forwards but Kazunari connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burgundy throws a sloppy body shot
and Kazunari counters with a nice uppercut.
Kazunari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burgundy.
A shot to the body from Burgundy misses
and Kazunari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Burgundy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burgundy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kazunari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kazunari misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Burgundy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari takes one on the button.

Kazunari gets tackled into the cage by Burgundy. Burgundy maintains the clinch.
Burgundy lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy has Kazunari pushed against the cage.
A short right from Kazunari.
Nice body punch from Kazunari - that landed with a thud.
Burgundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kazunari prevents a body shot from Burgundy.
Kazunari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazunari blocking some punches.
Kazunari throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgundy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgundy pushes Kazunari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burgundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazunari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burgundy backwards.
Kazunari prevents a body shot from Burgundy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ron Burgundy.
I think Burgundy 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ron Burgundy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.