PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Doyle (ranked 1140 p4p, 127 weight class) and Kuroda Atsushii (ranked 625 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Doyle
vs
Atsushii

171 cm
37
150 lbs
22 - 10 - 1

172 cm
30
144 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuroda Atsushii!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsushii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Doyle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atsushii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doyle.
Doyle throws a hook but Atsushii avoids it easily.
Atsushii tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Atsushii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Doyle misses.
Atsushii scores with a leg kick.
Doyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atsushii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Doyle throws a hook but Atsushii avoids it easily.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atsushii ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Doyle slips a straight right by Atsushii.
Doyle scoring well with a low kick there.
Doyle misses with a hook. Atsushii ducked under it nicely.
Atsushii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Atsushii 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle throws a jab when Atsushii was well out of range.

Atsushii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doyle!
Doyle is being controlled here.
Doyle is looking for a sweep.
Atsushii slows the pace down.
An elbow from Atsushii crashes against the mat.
Doyle is being controlled here.
Doyle regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle tries to roll over but Atsushii keeps him under control.
Atsushii looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Doyle tries to get to full guard but Atsushii has control of the leg.
Doyle trying to get back to full guard but Atsushii takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Doyle is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Atsushii tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Doyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Atsushii has a good base and remains in mount.
Doyle regains half guard.
Atsushii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doyle keeps working.
Atsushii is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Atsushii wants to control but Doyle is keeping him busy.
Atsushii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Atsushii trying to control from half guard but Doyle is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atsushii wants to pass the guard but Doyle is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doyle tries to roll over but Atsushii keeps him under control.
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 Jimmy Doyle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Doyle moves into the clinch.
A short left from Doyle.
Doyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Atsushii.
Atsushii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atsushii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atsushii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle blocks a body shot from Atsushii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Atsushii blocks an uppercut.
Atsushii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Atsushii blocks a body shot from Doyle.
A left hand lands to the body for Atsushii.
Atsushii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atsushii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atsushii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushii lands a hook that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Atsushii.
Atsushii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Atsushii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Atsushii.
Doyle cracks Atsushii with a nice body shot.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Atsushii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Atsushii tries to stall but Doyle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Doyle.
Jimmy Doyle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Atsushii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atsushii backwards.
Atsushii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle lands with a left to the head.
Atsushii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Atsushii lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Atsushii avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atsushii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Atsushii.
Atsushii is trying to drag Doyle to the mat but Doyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jimmy Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuroda Atsushii.
Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Atsushii.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atsushii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atsushii throws a head punch that misses.
Atsushii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atsushii lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Doyle - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doyle.
Good body shot from Doyle.
Atsushii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Atsushii breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atsushii. That's going to slow Doyle down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Atsushii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doyle doesn't seem phased though.
Doyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doyle tries to land a leg kick but Atsushii saw it coming and moves away.

Atsushii gets tackled into the cage by Doyle. Doyle maintains the clinch.
Doyle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atsushii's efforts to push away.
Atsushii blocks a body shot from Doyle.
Atsushii can't find room to land a body shot as Doyle controls the action.
Atsushii slowing the pace effectively.
Atsushii is looking for a takedown.
Atsushii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Doyle tries to work over Atsushii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atsushii has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Doyle after a bit of a struggle.
Doyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atsushii working aggressively here.
Atsushii is working for takedown but Doyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Doyle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Atsushii avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Doyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atsushii has Doyle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doyle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atsushii tries to score a body lock takedown but Doyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Atsushii is breathing heavily.
Atsushii throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atsushii.
Atsushii misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushii.
Atsushii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doyle is defending well.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Doyle.
Nice body punch from Atsushii.
A short right from Doyle.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle misses with a punch to the body.

Doyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Doyle lands.
Atsushii misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Doyle dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Doyle throws a jab when Atsushii was well out of range.
Atsushii staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Atsushii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Atsushii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doyle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atsushii throws a leg kick but Doyle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doyle misses with a hook
and Atsushii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doyle thumps Atsushii with a low kick.
Doyle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Atsushii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii throws a head punch that misses.
Atsushii misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Atsushii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atsushii throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Atsushii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atsushii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushii goes for a takedown attempt but Doyle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Atsushii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doyle works the jab nicely.
Doyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atsushii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doyle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atsushii slips a jab from Doyle.
Doyle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doyle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atsushii.
Doyle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doyle throws a leg kick that misses.
Jimmy Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atsushii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doyle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doyle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atsushii doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuroda Atsushii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atsushii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atsushii is looking for the big counter here.
Doyle avoids the body shot from Atsushii.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atsushii.
Doyle lands with a hook. Atsushii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot by Doyle.
Doyle misses with a straight left.

Doyle pushes Atsushii up against the cage in a clinch.

Atsushii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Doyle slams his shin into Atsushii's torso.
Doyle walks into a jab.
Atsushii throws a head kick but Doyle moves out of range.
Atsushii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doyle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Atsushii is rocked!
Doyle connects with a looping right hand.
Atsushii is still on wobbly legs! Can Doyle finish him?
Doyle is stalking Atsushii. Atsushii circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Doyle, and it's lights out! Atsushii really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Doyle!
Jimmy Doyle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.