PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twelf Thermandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thermandin has chosen Prelude 12 by Styx as his entrance music. 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.

Kyoraku
vs
Thermandin

190 cm
28
186 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

180 cm
33
202 lbs
27 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Twelf Thermandin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyoraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thermandin moves away.
Thermandin blocks a head kick by Kyoraku.
Crunch! Thermandin slams his shin into Kyoraku's torso.
Kyoraku tries to clinch up but Thermandin circles away and keeps his distance.
Thermandin scores with a spinning back kick!
Kyoraku misses with a lunging right hand

so Thermandin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thermandin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kyoraku seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyoraku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Thermandin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyoraku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyoraku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyoraku!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to control but Thermandin is keeping him busy.
Thermandin tries to bench press Kyoraku off him but Kyoraku keeps the position.
Kyoraku wants to control but Thermandin is keeping him busy.
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Thermandin tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kyoraku decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kyoraku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Kyoraku

and Thermandin counters with a takedown into side control.
Thermandin working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku is looking to regain half guard here but Thermandin keeps moving and retains side control.
Thermandin cracks Kyoraku with a big elbow.
Kyoraku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin is trying to control. Kyoraku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thermandin tries to pass to full mount but Kyoraku defends it.
Kyoraku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyoraku.
Thermandin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyoraku is retaining full guard.
Kyoraku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thermandin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyoraku is keeping the position for now.
Thermandin with a flurry of punches that miss.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kyoraku wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thermandin is looking to land body kicks.
Thermandin works over Kyoraku's head and body with a nice combination.
Shunsui Kyoraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyoraku slaps away a takedown attempt from Thermandin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kyoraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermandin is just out of range.
Thermandin misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Kyoraku.
Thermandin ducks under a wild hook from Kyoraku.
Thermandin blocks a head kick by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twelf Thermandin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick but Thermandin checks it.
The fighters circling - Kyoraku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kyoraku tries to clinch up but Thermandin circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Kyoraku.
Thermandin moves out of range as Kyoraku strikes.
Shunsui Kyoraku is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyoraku moves out of range as Thermandin throws a body kick.
Kyoraku connects with a crisp jab.
Thermandin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermandin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kyoraku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermandin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kyoraku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyoraku moves out of range as Thermandin throws a body kick.
Kyoraku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyoraku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thermandin gets a clinch.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyoraku avoids it.
Thermandin missing with knees to the body.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyoraku avoids it.
Thermandin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thermandin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku taking a breather.
Thermandin tries to work over Kyoraku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thermandin tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Thermandin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kyoraku lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thermandin misses with a knee to the head.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyoraku avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but Kyoraku blocks it.
Thermandin lands a shot to the body.
Kyoraku takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kyoraku just leaning against Thermandin, taking a breather.
Kyoraku trying to stall but Thermandin improves his position.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kyoraku takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermandin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kyoraku's face.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyoraku avoids the damage to the body.
Kyoraku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kyoraku lands a hook that snaps the head of Thermandin backwards.
Thermandin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyoraku blocks it with crossed arms.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermandin's elbow.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermandin controls his hands.
Twelf Thermandin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thermandin looking to throw knees to the head but Kyoraku is blocking nicely.
Thermandin is working Kyoraku over against the cage.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin lands a good knee to the midsection. Kyoraku won't want to take too many of those.
Kyoraku stalling in the clinch.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermandin misses with the head strike.
Thermandin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kyoraku.
Thermandin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kyoraku avoiding damage as Thermandin throws knees to the body.
Thermandin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku working aggressively here.
Kyoraku blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kyoraku lands a shoulder strike.
Kyoraku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kyoraku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thermandin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to stall.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermandin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyoraku.
Thermandin tries to throw a body punch but Kyoraku avoids it by throwing Thermandin back against the cage.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyoraku avoids it.
Kyoraku takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Thermandin trying to land knees to the body.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head.
Kyoraku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but Kyoraku blocks it.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyoraku avoids the damage to the body.
Thermandin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twelf Thermandin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

That kick from Kyoraku tenderised Thermandin's leg. Thermandin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kyoraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyoraku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thermandin on the side of the head.
Thermandin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyoraku tries to land a front kick but Thermandin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kyoraku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kyoraku misses with a straight right.
Kyoraku just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kyoraku swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermandin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses.
Thermandin throws a front kick that sends Kyoraku stumbling back into the cage.

Kyoraku forces Thermandin back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kyoraku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thermandin misses with a knee strike.
Kyoraku taking a breather.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyoraku avoids the damage to the body.
Kyoraku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyoraku avoids the damage to the body.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kyoraku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kyoraku lands with a left to the head.
Thermandin can't get the takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Kyoraku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Twelf Thermandin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thermandin blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku is looking to control Thermandin's arms but Thermandin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kyoraku has his back to the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Thermandin.
Kyoraku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kyoraku tries to stall but Thermandin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thermandin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyoraku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thermandin or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermandin scores with a shot to the side of Kyoraku's head.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyoraku avoids the damage to the body.
Thermandin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thermandin looking to throw knees to the head but Kyoraku is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin misses with some punches.
Thermandin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thermandin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermandin has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
Thermandin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kyoraku working aggressively here.
Thermandin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Kyoraku on the inside.
Thermandin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kyoraku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyoraku avoids the damage to the body.
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Thermandin blocks it.
Nice body punch from Thermandin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thermandin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kyoraku tries to work over Thermandin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermandin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyoraku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyoraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermandin jabs Kyoraku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Kyoraku takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thermandin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyoraku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thermandin slips a straight right by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thermandin lands with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Twelf Thermandin.
I've got Thermandin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twelf Thermandin!
Post fight, Twelf Thermandin took to the microphone: 'Lunar is a real legend, but his acquired immune deficiency syndrome clearly showed today. To all witnesses,stay away from trannies and get tested'.