PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 1114 p4p, 1462 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 160 p4p, 205 weight class). WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shunsui Kyoraku's chin.

TheNoseBleeds
vs
Kyoraku

179 cm
27
193
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
195
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheNoseBleeds blocks a jab.
TheNoseBleeds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has been cut.
Kyoraku misses with an uppercut. TheNoseBleeds saw that one coming.
TheNoseBleeds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
TheNoseBleeds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyoraku lunges at TheNoseBleeds with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by TheNoseBleeds's hand.
Kyoraku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

TheNoseBleeds scores with a takedown into Kyoraku's guard.
TheNoseBleeds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
TheNoseBleeds postures up and lands a big shot to Kyoraku's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheNoseBleeds works over Kyoraku with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kyoraku can do anything to dispel that myth.
TheNoseBleeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyoraku doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
TheNoseBleeds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
TheNoseBleeds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheNoseBleeds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kyoraku's head.
TheNoseBleeds scoring with punches to the head and body.
TheNoseBleeds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing TheNoseBleeds from controlling successfully.
Kyoraku doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
TheNoseBleeds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
TheNoseBleeds wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
TheNoseBleeds pushes down on Kyoraku's leg and manages to get into half guard.
TheNoseBleeds working the head and body with strikes.
Kyoraku is trying to stand.
TheNoseBleeds wants to take a breather but Kyoraku is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds passes to side control.

Kyoraku throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
TheNoseBleeds throws a hook but Kyoraku avoids it easily.
Kyoraku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kyoraku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between TheNoseBleeds's hands.
Kyoraku lands an overhand right.
Kyoraku ducks under a wild hook from TheNoseBleeds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheNoseBleeds fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyoraku lands with a shot to the body.
Kyoraku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. TheNoseBleeds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
TheNoseBleeds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyoraku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from TheNoseBleeds.
TheNoseBleeds throws a right hand that misses
and Kyoraku counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds throws an off balance right hand
and Kyoraku counters with a straight that turns TheNoseBleeds's legs to rubber! Kyoraku pushes forward with more strikes and TheNoseBleeds goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shunsui Kyoraku!
A victorious Shunsui Kyoraku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.