PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toriyama comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Toriyama
vs
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz

173 cm
33
152 lbs
33 - 14 - 1

182 cm
30
159 lbs
20 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Toriyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses the target.
Toriyama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws out a counter right but Toriyama avoids it with no problem.
Toriyama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (ID245K) in the buildup to the fight.
Toriyama staying out of range there.
We've been informed that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws an overhand right that lands on Toriyama's shoulder, as Toriyama tries to avoid the shot.

Toriyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toriyama controlling the action here for a moment.
Toriyama tries to work over Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toriyama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama misses with a punch to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Toriyama.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks from the clinch.
Toriyama's corner calls for a 1-2. Toriyama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a looping left.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toriyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to score with a jab to the body but Toriyama is just out of range.
Toriyama dodges the punch combination from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to score with low kicks.
Toriyama appears to be looking for a big counter.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a right and a left that Toriyama avoids nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toriyama checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses
enabling Toriyama to counter with a crisp jab.
Toriyama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toriyama throws a body shot but no joy.

Toriyama forces Washengtoneo Bandairrezz back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toriyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's brow.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks an elbow strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Toriyama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Toriyama scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the elbow strike from Toriyama, against the cage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is struggling to control the position.
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toriyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toriyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's brow.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a shoulder strike.
Toriyama slows down the pace here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toriyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to break the clinch.
Toriyama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Toriyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
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!
Toriyama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a lunging right hand
and Toriyama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thinking.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swinging wildly here.
Toriyama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a low kick but Toriyama moves out of range easily.
Toriyama moves out of range as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz strikes.

Toriyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toriyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's brow.
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 Akira Toriyama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a shot to the body
letting Toriyama counter with a right hand.
Toriyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toriyama misses with a low kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks under a wild hook from Toriyama.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz unleashes a big counter combination but Toriyama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Toriyama checks a leg kick.
Toriyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toriyama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Toriyama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama avoids the body shot from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks right into an uppercut from Toriyama.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Toriyama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama scores with a hook.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a nice body punch.
Akira Toriyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Toriyama ducks under a wild hook from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Toriyama half committed to a counter leg kick.

Toriyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toriyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Toriyama tries a body shot but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes an elbow to the temple.
Toriyama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Toriyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a punch to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a left hand.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can't find room to land a body shot as Toriyama controls the action.
Toriyama cracks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a nice body shot.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is keeping busy.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stalling the fight.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama lands a shoulder strike.
Toriyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toriyama lands a shot to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the elbow strike from Toriyama, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Toriyama lands a left hand.
Toriyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Washengtoneo Bandairrezz in his tracks for a moment.
Toriyama trying to stall but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz improves his position.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Toriyama clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toriyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's brow.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Toriyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks the elbow strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Toriyama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz loads up on a big right hand but Toriyama slips the punch.
Toriyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toriyama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a low kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a low kick but Toriyama moves out of range easily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toriyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toriyama avoids the body shot from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to land a left hand but Toriyama moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama checks a leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Toriyama counters with a three punch combo that has Washengtoneo Bandairrezz backing up. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz nods at Toriyama to acknowledge the strikes.

Toriyama has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toriyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toriyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can do to turn this around?
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama letting Washengtoneo Bandairrezz take a breather here.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a body shot from Toriyama.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama tries to land a front kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz digs a good hook to Toriyama's body.
Toriyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
A good leg kick by Toriyama.
Toriyama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks it well.
Toriyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tests Toriyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toriyama moves out of range of the leg kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
A swing and a miss from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toriyama checks it well.
Toriyama scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a leg kick
and Toriyama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's knee momentarily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Toriyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves forwards but Toriyama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toriyama misses the shot to the body.
Akira Toriyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toriyama ducks right into an uppercut from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.

Toriyama clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Toriyama.
Toriyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's efforts to push away.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama blocks a body shot from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Toriyama stalls.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Toriyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toriyama is leaning against Washengtoneo Bandairrezz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toriyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz backwards.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body punch.
Toriyama lands an elbow just above Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 's eye.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands an uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can't find room to land a body shot as Toriyama controls the action.

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 Akira Toriyama.
Well Toriyama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Toriyama!
Akira Toriyama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz spoke after the fight, saying 'To much a chicken choking before da fight.. Time to figure out what to do! Shit man!'.