PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowen Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sakuragi
vs
Fire

185 cm
19
255 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

222 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Sakuragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowen Fire!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuragi connects with a crisp jab.
Sakuragi connects with a crisp jab.
Fire shoots in but Sakuragi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sakuragi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fire moves to clinch but Sakuragi breaks away
and Sakuragi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sakuragi lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Rowen Fire has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fire misses with a head kick.
Sakuragi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fire misses with a leg kick.
Sakuragi lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi misses with a few strikes there.

Fire drives through with a takedown into Sakuragi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sakuragi has Fire pulled in close to control his posture.
Fire trying to control but Sakuragi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuragi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sakuragi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fire on the ground.
Fire trying to control but Sakuragi is working from the bottom.
Fire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rowen Fire.
Sakuragi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuragi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakuragi blocks a head kick by Fire.
Good standup being displayed there by Sakuragi as he connects with a hook.
Tim Sakuragi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakuragi jabs Fire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fire dives in and grabs Sakuragi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakuragi pushes down on Fire's head and hops out.
Sakuragi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sakuragi scores with a decent looking hook.
Fire looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Sakuragi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sakuragi lands a slapping body shot.
Sakuragi cracks Fire with a good jab.
Sakuragi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Sakuragi. No joy for Fire on that attempt.
Tim Sakuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rowen Fire.
Sakuragi thuds a left hand into Fire's body.
Sakuragi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sakuragi throws a series of punches but Fire avoids them all with ease.
Sakuragi tries to bum rush Fire with a series of wild strikes but Fire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Sakuragi lands a left and a right that send Fire crashing to the mat, dazed. Sakuragi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Fire is rocked!
Fire glances at the clock... BAM! Sakuragi nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Fire crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Fire is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Sakuragi!
Tim Sakuragi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.