PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adils Hallbjornsson (ranked 196 p4p, 152 weight class) and Kento Kawamata (ranked 31 p4p, 22 weight class). Hallbjornsson comes into the arena with Herr Mannelig blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hallbjornsson
vs
Kawamata

190 cm
26
210
16 - 4 - 0

189 cm
35
207
26 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adils Hallbjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kento Kawamata!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawamata moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hallbjornsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kawamata finds it's way round the side to connect with Hallbjornsson's head.
Kawamata throws a head kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kawamata misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hallbjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawamata counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hallbjornsson's knee momentarily.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Hallbjornsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kawamata.
Kawamata closes the distance but Hallbjornsson moves to the side
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick.

Kawamata clinches.
Hallbjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hallbjornsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hallbjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallbjornsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kawamata.
Hallbjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Hallbjornsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hallbjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Kawamata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
Hallbjornsson digs a right hand underneath Kawamata's ribcage. Kawamata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hallbjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallbjornsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawamata.
Hallbjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawamata jumps guard but Hallbjornsson stands there with Kawamata around his waist. Kawamata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Hallbjornsson as the two fighters clinch.
Kawamata is trying to pull guard but Hallbjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Hallbjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Hallbjornsson is leaning against Kawamata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kawamata looks winded!
Hallbjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson pushes Kawamata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hallbjornsson on the inside.
Kawamata blocks an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Hallbjornsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallbjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hallbjornsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adils Hallbjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kento Kawamata.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a nice uppercut.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but Hallbjornsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kawamata drops back down to his feet.
Hallbjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
Hallbjornsson prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawamata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallbjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice uppercut.
Kawamata swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hallbjornsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kawamata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Danga de danga de dang - Hallbjornsson scores with a four punch combination!
Kawamata misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawamata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawamata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kawamata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hallbjornsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawamata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice strike.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kawamata tries to clinch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adils Hallbjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Hallbjornsson misses
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook.
Nice body kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawamata swings for the body but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata throws a push kick but Hallbjornsson slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Hallbjornsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kawamata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kawamata lands with a nice body kick.
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Hallbjornsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKawamata.
Hallbjornsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kawamata.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Hallbjornsson catches Kawamata right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata tries to clinch up but Hallbjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kawamata just manages to avoid it.
Kawamata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a low kick, looking for Kawamata's leg but Kawamata calmly moves out of range.
Kawamata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kawamata. Hallbjornsson shrugs it off though.
Good exchange - Kawamata coming out on top.
Hallbjornsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kawamata. Kawamata obviously looking to wear him down.
Kawamata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Hallbjornsson misses its intended target.
Kawamata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kawamata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawamata.
Hallbjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
Kawamata tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kawamata avoids it.
Kawamata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallbjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawamata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hallbjornsson really felt that one!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawamata's sensitive parts.
Kawamata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hallbjornsson blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Hallbjornsson misses its target.
The fighters circling - Hallbjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallbjornsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kawamata wants to clinch but Hallbjornsson slips to the side
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hallbjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hallbjornsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kawamata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice body kick.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawamata momentarily.
Hallbjornsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Kawamata is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hallbjornsson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kawamata. Hallbjornsson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adils Hallbjornsson!
A very excited looking Adils Hallbjornsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.