PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Bastiat (ranked 2327 p4p, 3674 weight class) and Kenjiro Tokugawa (ranked 275 p4p, 374 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Bastiat
vs
Tokugawa

183 cm
29
168
17 - 18 - 1

178 cm
25
168
7 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederic Bastiat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenjiro Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastiat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bastiat with a poor takedown
and Tokugawa counters with a good low kick that Bastiat was not able to check.
Bastiat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bastiat throws a series of punches but Tokugawa avoids them all with ease.
Bastiat takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Tokugawa looking to score a takedown here. Bastiat is defending well but Tokugawa drives through and ends up in Bastiat's guard.
Bastiat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Bastiat working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
Bastiat is pulling down on Tokugawa's head. It's preventing any offense from Tokugawa, at least for the moment.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Bastiat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bastiat has his hands on Tokugawa's head, controlling the position.
Tokugawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat is adopting a defensive guard.
Bastiat tries to strike from the bottom.
Bastiat seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bastiat is controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Bastiat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bastiat trying to control the position here.
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastiat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tokugawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastiat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tokugawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Bastiat wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tokugawa trying to control but Bastiat is working from the bottom.
Tokugawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tokugawa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tokugawa throwing strikes from guard but Bastiat blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tokugawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bastiat trying to control the position here.
Bastiat trying to control the position.
Tokugawa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bastiat controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Bastiat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tokugawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bastiat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Tokugawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tokugawa won't allow Bastiat to sweep him here.
Bastiat pulls Tokugawa in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tokugawa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bastiat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bastiat working a defensive guard here.
Bastiat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bastiat has momentary wrist control but Tokugawa slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa preventing the sweep.
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bastiat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Bastiat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tokugawa.
Bastiat wants to sweep here but Tokugawa controlling him for the moment.
Bastiat controls Tokugawa momentarily but Tokugawa frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tokugawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bastiat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tokugawa has managed to get both his arms back between Bastiat's legs - danger averted.
Tokugawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bastiat managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenjiro Tokugawa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Bastiat takes one to the chin there.
Tokugawa throws a low kick, looking for Bastiat's leg but Bastiat calmly moves out of range.
Bastiat misses with a double jab
and Tokugawa counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Tokugawa misses.
Tokugawa slips under a jab.
Bastiat closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Kenjiro Tokugawa has been cut.
Tokugawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tokugawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastiat throws a series of punches but Tokugawa avoids them all with ease.
Tokugawa feints a counter leg kick.
Bastiat misses with a hook.
Bastiat with a nice cross.
Tokugawa slips a jab and a cross from Bastiat.
Tokugawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastiat throws a combination that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastiat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tokugawa counters by moving into the clinch.
Bastiat tries to pull guard but Tokugawa won't allow it.
Tokugawa tries to land a knee to the head but Bastiat blocks with his arms.
Tokugawa gets underhooks to prevent Bastiat's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa fails to pull guard.
Bastiat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Bastiat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastiat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tokugawa to keep the fight standing.
Bastiat tries to pull guard but Tokugawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Bastiat drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Tokugawa on the inside.

Bastiat is rocked!
Tokugawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Bastiat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Tokugawa breaks the clinch.
Bastiat looks for a takedown but Tokugawa sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tokugawa moves into the clinch.

Bastiat pulls guard successfully.
Bastiat seems to have got his legs back now.
Tokugawa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bastiat has momentary wrist control but Tokugawa slips an elbow through the middle.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastiat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
Bastiat is trying to control the position but Tokugawa postures up.
Bastiat is really struggling to control Tokugawa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bastiat tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Tokugawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tokugawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bastiat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bastiat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bastiat is on top in guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastiat connects with a couple of short punches.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa is pulling down on Bastiat's head. It's preventing any offense from Bastiat, at least for the moment.
Bastiat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bastiat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tokugawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bastiat manages to get himself to full guard.

Bastiat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
Bastiat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bastiat working a defensive guard here.
Bastiat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tokugawa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Bastiat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bastiat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tokugawa manages to get himself to full guard.

Tokugawa pulls Bastiat in close to prevent any damage.
Bastiat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bastiat preventing the sweep.
Bastiat landing some decent shots from guard.
Bastiat is looking to work some ground and pound but Tokugawa has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenjiro Tokugawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenjiro Tokugawa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tokugawa moves out of range as Bastiat strikes.
Tokugawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokugawa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bastiat scores with a nice strike.
Bastiat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tokugawa momentarily.
Tokugawa slips a jab and a cross from Bastiat.
Tokugawa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Frederic Bastiat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tokugawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frederic Bastiat is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastiat works over Tokugawa's head and body with a nice combination.
Bastiat swinging wildly here.
Tokugawa shoots in for a double leg but Bastiat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses.
Tokugawa throws out a powerful jab.
Bastiat throws a right and a left that Tokugawa avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastiat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tokugawa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tokugawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tokugawa lands a really nice looking cross but Bastiat seems unphased.
Tokugawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bastiat's waist but Bastiat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tokugawa off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Bastiat does no damage.
Tokugawa throws a front kick aimed at Bastiat's knee but Bastiat avoids it well.
Bastiat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frederic Bastiat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tokugawa lands with a straight right. Bastiat didn't see that one coming.
Bastiat throws a hook but Tokugawa blocks it.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bastiat shoots in and drives through. Tokugawa sprawls well.
Bastiat tries for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away easily
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tokugawa.
Bastiat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tokugawa.
Bastiat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastiat throws out a powerful jab.
Bastiat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bastiat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tokugawa tries to avoid it but Bastiat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tokugawa to the ground. Tokugawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Bastiat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tokugawa moves into range and clinches up with Bastiat.
Tokugawa creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bastiat with a big uppercut! Bastiat tries to clinch up but Tokugawa pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bastiat to the mat! Bastiat covers up and Tokugawa unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenjiro Tokugawa!
Frederic Bastiat was interviewed post fight and said 'I am hyping myself'.