PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ikku Kurokawa (ranked 2048 p4p, 2143 weight class) and Shaun Wallace (ranked 288 p4p, 298 weight class). Wallace has chosen Enter The Chaser as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kurokawa
vs
Wallace

178 cm
20
194
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
187
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Kore Fight Nutrition

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ikku Kurokawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurokawa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Kurokawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Wallace wants to counter with a clinch but Kurokawa pushes him away.
Kurokawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Kurokawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurokawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Kurokawa tries to counter with a takedown but Wallace is quick to defend against it.
Wallace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Kurokawa.
Nice defenses there by Kurokawa.
Kurokawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurokawa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurokawa ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Kurokawa throws a lazy head kick
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kurokawa defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurokawa.
Kurokawa throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Kurokawa has been working on his balance at Gym Goroshi London, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wallace.
Kurokawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wallace defends well and Kurokawa ends up having to push Wallace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Wallace breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Wallace.
Nice defenses there by Kurokawa.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurokawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurokawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurokawa thows a leg kick but Wallace checks it
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurokawa.
Kurokawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kurokawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kurokawa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Kurokawa slips the punch.
Kurokawa throws a leg kick
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurokawa slips a jab from Wallace.
Kurokawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Wallace cracks Kurokawa with a good jab.
No joy there for Kurokawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurokawa throws a head kick that misses.
Kurokawa misses with a body shot
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurokawa walks into a left hand.
A clash of legs there as Wallace blocks the low kick.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Kurokawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wallace throws a body punch but Kurokawa moves out of range.
Kurokawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A left lands for Wallace.
Kurokawa misses with a takedown
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wallace.
Kurokawa blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kurokawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Wallace throws a jab when Kurokawa was well out of range.
Wallace throws a hook but Kurokawa blocks it.
Kurokawa throws a big counter combination but Wallace scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurokawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kurokawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wallace has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kurokawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurokawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wallace throws a jab when Kurokawa was well out of range.
Shaun Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurokawa defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Kurokawa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kurokawa takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Kurokawa sets himself, and Wallace steps forward looking for the clinch! Kurokawa avoids it this time.
Kurokawa throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
Wallace tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurokawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Kurokawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wallace finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurokawa's head.
Wallace might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kurokawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurokawa. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shaun Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurokawa misses with a head kick.
Kurokawa staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Wallace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurokawa. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace wants to counter the offense by Kurokawa and move into the clinch position.
Kurokawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kurokawa.
Wallace cracks a nice hook into Kurokawa's ribs.
Kurokawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurokawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kurokawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Kurokawa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Kurokawa is out of range.
Wallace throws a hook but Kurokawa avoids it easily.
Wallace throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Ikku Kurokawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurokawa on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kurokawa moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Kurokawa ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Kurokawa ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Donk. Wallace catches Kurokawa right on the button with a cross.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Kurokawa saw that one coming.
Kurokawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurokawa misses with a takedown
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace throws a hook but Kurokawa blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Wallace.
Wallace smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurokawa walks into a left hand.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
Wallace slips a straight right by Kurokawa.

Kurokawa feints and as Wallace raises his hands in defense, Kurokawa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wallace wants to stand but Kurokawa is controlling the position.
Wallace can't keep his opponent in guard - Kurokawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Kurokawa slips a nice elbow through Wallace's hands, connecting with Wallace's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurokawa prevents Wallace from standing back up.
Kurokawa works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurokawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kurokawa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wallace is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kurokawa landing strikes from the mount and Wallace is in trouble!
Kurokawa controlling his opponent.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurokawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurokawa with a couple of short strikes.
Kurokawa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wallace is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurokawa drops a big elbow. That's hurt Wallace! More shots from Kurokawa and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ikku Kurokawa!