PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Budiman Prang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razz Sukuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Prang
vs
Sukuraba

172 cm
27
175 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Granite chin

Das Labor

The Adrenaline Matrix

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Budiman Prang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Razz Sukuraba!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukuraba blocks a jab.
Prang misses with a series of wild punches.
Prang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sukuraba swinging wildly here.
Prang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sukuraba.

It looks like Budiman Prang has been cut.
Sukuraba just misses with a punch to the body.
Prang tries to clinch but Sukuraba is having none of it.
Prang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukuraba.
Sukuraba fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Prang.
Sukuraba stuns Prang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Prang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Prang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukuraba throws a nice looking combination but Prang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prang sizes up Sukuraba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Prang. Those never looked like landing.
Sukuraba feints a jab promting Prang to slip. Sukuraba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Prang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Prang throws a looping overhand right but Sukuraba ducks down to avoid it.
Prang misses with a double jab
and Sukuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Sukuraba gets tackled into the cage by Prang. Prang maintains the clinch.
Prang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sukuraba tries to work over Prang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prang working hard to break the clinch.
Prang is trying to force a seperation but Sukuraba has the dominant position.
Sukuraba misses with a punch to the body.
Sukuraba digs a right hand into Prang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Prang's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukuraba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prang prevents a body shot from Sukuraba.
Sukuraba throws a punch but it's blocked by Prang.
Sukuraba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sukuraba working aggressively here.
Sukuraba tries to throw a body punch but Prang avoids it by throwing Sukuraba back against the cage.
Sukuraba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sukuraba.
Sukuraba misses with some punches.
Prang blocks an uppercut.
Sukuraba tries to work over Prang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prang blocks an uppercut.
Sukuraba tries to throw a body punch but Prang avoids it by throwing Sukuraba back against the cage.
Prang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sukuraba misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razz Sukuraba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Budiman Prang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Prang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sukuraba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Prang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sukuraba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prang.
Prang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Prang moves into the clinch.
Prang blocks an uppercut.
Sukuraba misses with a body punch.
Sukuraba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prang is looking to break free of the clinch but Sukuraba has double underhooks.
Prang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prang.
A head punch on the inside from Sukuraba fails to land.

Prang manages to break the clinch.
Sukuraba scores with a nice strike.
Prang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sukuraba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Sukuraba does no damage.
Sukuraba dodges the punch combination from Prang.
Sukuraba throws a lazy right hand but Prang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sukuraba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prang was well out of range. Poor timing from Sukuraba.
Prang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sukuraba.
Prang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Prang lands.
Prang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Razz Sukuraba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sukuraba. That did some damage!
Prang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Prang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prang avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Sukuraba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Prang misses.
Prang looks to land a combination but Sukuraba avoids it well.

Sukuraba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sukuraba misses with some punches.

Prang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Budiman Prang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukuraba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sukuraba slips a jab and a cross from Prang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sukuraba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sukuraba looks to land a combination but Prang avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Sukuraba.
Prang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razz Sukuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Budiman Prang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Prang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sukuraba.
Sukuraba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prang circles away quickly and effectively.
Prang connects with a leg kick. Sukuraba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sukuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sukuraba throws a right and a left that Prang avoids nicely.
Sukuraba throws an off balance right hand
and Prang counters with a one-two to the body.
Prang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sukuraba counters with a straight right hand.
Sukuraba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prang misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Prang.
Sukuraba fails to land with a series of punches.
Prang scores with a one two! Sukuraba had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Sukuraba does no damage.
Prang throws a right hand that Sukuraba ducks under and follows up with a left that Sukuraba also avoids with ease.
Sukuraba looks to score with a jab to the body but Prang is just out of range.
Prang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Prang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sukuraba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sukuraba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prang misses with a straight right.
Prang throws a nice looking combination but Sukuraba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Prang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sukuraba swinging wildly here.
Prang scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sukuraba does no damage.
Prang throws a lazy right hand but Sukuraba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sukuraba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sukuraba missing with a left hand there. Prang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sukuraba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prang circles away quickly and effectively.

Prang has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sukuraba throws a punch but it's blocked by Prang.
Prang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sukuraba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prang blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sukuraba can't find room to land a body shot as Prang controls the action.

Prang manages to break the clinch.
Prang misses with a few strikes there.
Sukuraba misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Razz Sukuraba just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Budiman Prang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Prang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sukuraba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prang swats away the attempt to clinch by Sukuraba.
Prang moves out of range of the strikes.
Sukuraba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sukuraba misses with a right hand
and Prang counters with a series of strikes. Sukuraba will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Sukuraba does no damage.
Sukuraba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sukuraba slips a jab and a cross from Prang.
Sukuraba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sukuraba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Prang throws a series of punches but Sukuraba moves out of range.
Prang throws a leg kick but Sukuraba moved away.
Prang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sukuraba.
Prang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Prang.
Sukuraba tries to clinch up.
Sukuraba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukuraba blocks a jab.
A combination from Prang does no damage.
Prang blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sukuraba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sukuraba takes a swing at Prang's ribcage but misses.
Sukuraba throws a nice looking combination but Prang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prang throws a combination that misses
and Sukuraba counters with a series of strikes. Prang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Prang scores with a four punch combination!
Sukuraba throws the left hand but Prang avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Sukuraba.
Sukuraba is looking to clinch but Prang is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prang misses with a body shot.
Sukuraba throws a right and a left that Prang avoids nicely.
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!
Sukuraba avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Razz Sukuraba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Budiman Prang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Prang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Budiman Prang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sukuraba misses the jab.
Sukuraba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Razz Sukuraba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sukuraba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prang tries to clinch up but Sukuraba circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Prang!
Sukuraba scores with a nice head shot.
Sukuraba lands with a hook. Prang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sukuraba tries to bum rush Prang with a series of wild strikes but Prang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sukuraba scores with a hook to the body. Prang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sukuraba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prang circles away quickly and effectively.
Prang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukuraba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sukuraba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Sukuraba misses the target.
Prang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sukuraba circles away quickly and effectively.
Sukuraba throws a hook to the side of Prang's head but Prang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sukuraba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Prang.
Sukuraba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukuraba.
Sukuraba throws a right and a left that Prang avoids nicely.
Prang fails to land with a series of punches.
Sukuraba slips a jab and a cross from Prang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukuraba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sukuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prang manages to avoid it.
Sukuraba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sukuraba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sukuraba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prang tried to score with a low kick but Sukuraba checks it.
Budiman Prang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prang throws a series of punches but Sukuraba avoids them all with ease.
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.
Sukuraba doesn't manage to clinch there - Prang circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukuraba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Prang tries to bum rush Sukuraba with a series of wild strikes but Sukuraba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sukuraba stalks Prang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Prang's face. Prang staggers backwards, shaken.
Prang throws a combination that misses
and Sukuraba counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Razz Sukuraba.
Well Sukuraba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razz Sukuraba!