PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toyoki Kawamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Toyoki Kawamura has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Toyoki Kawamura seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kawamura
vs
Oliver

178 cm
21
212 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toyoki Kawamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Oliver finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Our sources have told us that Kawamura has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kawamura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kawamura lands a knee to the head.
Oliver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kawamura with a knee to the head.

It looks like Tommy Oliver has been cut.
Oliver trying to stall but Kawamura improves his position.
Kawamura managing to block the knees to the body from Oliver.
Kawamura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kawamura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oliver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oliver tries to stall but Kawamura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kawamura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oliver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kawamura avoiding damage as Oliver throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamura missing with knees to the body.
Oliver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kawamura is breathing heavily.
Oliver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oliver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kawamura.

Oliver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawamura scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver misses with a few strikes there.
Kawamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oliver.

Oliver clinches up against the cage.
Oliver looking to stall.
Kawamura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oliver takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kawamura avoiding damage as Oliver throws knees to the body.
Kawamura managing to block the knees to the body from Oliver.
Oliver tries a knee to the head but Kawamura blocks it.
Kawamura utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oliver missing with knees to the body.
Kawamura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliver.
Oliver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kawamura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oliver obliges.
Kawamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kawamura avoids it.
Kawamura crunches a lovely knee into Oliver's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver trying to control the position but instead, Kawamura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oliver into the cage.
Oliver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawamura is defending well for now.
Kawamura utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oliver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kawamura avoids it.
Kawamura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kawamura connects with a knee to the head.
Oliver tries a knee to the head but Kawamura blocks it.
Kawamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliver is defending well for now.
Oliver avoiding damage as Kawamura throws knees to the body.
Kawamura missing with knees to the body.
Kawamura landing knees to the body.
Kawamura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oliver in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kawamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kawamura lands an elbow inside.
Kawamura crunches a lovely knee into Oliver's ribcage.
Kawamura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliver's face.
Oliver takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kawamura.
Kawamura working Oliver over with knees to the body.
Kawamura utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kawamura unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oliver lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kawamura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oliver's defenses.
Kawamura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Kawamura.
Kawamura connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Kawamura.
Kawamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kawamura lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamura scores a nice knee to the body.
Kawamura landing knees to the body.
Oliver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawamura is defending well for now.
Kawamura landing knees to the head.
Kawamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kawamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kawamura landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura lands an elbow that stopped Oliver in his tracks for a moment.
Kawamura with a knee to the head.
Kawamura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kawamura lands a knee to the head.
Kawamura misses with a knee to the head.
Kawamura avoiding damage as Oliver throws knees to the body.
Oliver trying to land knees to the body.
Oliver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oliver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kawamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kawamura lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kawamura.
Kawamura lands a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kawamura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kawamura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kawamura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliver's face.
Oliver takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toyoki Kawamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Oliver's cut.
That's time! Kawamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kawamura closes the distance and pushes Oliver back into the cage.
Oliver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kawamura crunches a lovely knee into Oliver's ribcage.
Oliver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kawamura avoids it.
Kawamura lands an elbow inside that Oliver shrugs off.
Kawamura avoiding damage as Oliver throws knees to the body.
Kawamura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oliver's defenses.
Kawamura working Oliver over with knees to the body.
Kawamura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliver's face.
Kawamura tries a knee to the head but Oliver blocks it.
Kawamura lands a nice elbow.
Kawamura landing knees to the body.
Kawamura unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oliver lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamura working Oliver over with knees to the body.
Oliver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kawamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kawamura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawamura working Oliver over with knees to the body.
Kawamura landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamura landing knees to the head.
Kawamura utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oliver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kawamura has him pressed against the cage.
Oliver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kawamura.
Kawamura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kawamura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliver blocks it with crossed arms.
Kawamura scores with a knee to the head.
Oliver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kawamura.
Knees to the body from Kawamura.
Kawamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Kawamura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamura utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oliver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kawamura is keeping busy.
Kawamura lands an elbow that stopped Oliver in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliver avoids the damage to the body.
Kawamura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliver.
Kawamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kawamura missing with knees to the body.
Kawamura lands a nice elbow.
Kawamura avoiding damage as Oliver throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kawamura.
Oliver takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kawamura lands an elbow that stopped Oliver in his tracks for a moment.
Kawamura misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kawamura obliges.
Kawamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliver is defending well for now.
Kawamura lands a knee to the head.
Kawamura has Oliver pressed against the cage, preventing Oliver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kawamura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kawamura avoiding damage as Oliver throws knees to the body.
Kawamura working Oliver over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oliver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver lands a knee to the head.
Kawamura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawamura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oliver trying to land knees to the body.
Oliver tries to land knees in the clinch but Kawamura avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oliver.
Oliver stalling in the clinch but Kawamura improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kawamura.
Kawamura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliver blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kawamura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kawamura landing knees to the head.
Kawamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliver avoids the damage to the body.
Kawamura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kawamura lands a knee to the body.
Kawamura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kawamura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oliver misses with a knee to the head.
Kawamura landing knees to the head.
Toyoki Kawamura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oliver avoiding damage as Kawamura throws knees to the body.
Kawamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliver is defending well for now.
Kawamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kawamura lands an elbow inside.
Kawamura scores with a knee to the head.
Oliver lands a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oliver with a knee to the head.
Kawamura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliver blocks it with crossed arms.
Kawamura looking to throw knees to the head but Oliver is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kawamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawamura avoiding damage as Oliver throws knees to the body.
Oliver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kawamura has him pressed against the cage.
Kawamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliver can do to turn this around?

Oliver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawamura looks to land a body kick but Oliver moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toyoki Kawamura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Oliver's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kawamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kawamura instigates a clinch.
Kawamura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliver blocks it with crossed arms.
Kawamura connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kawamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliver avoids it.
Oliver looking to slow down the pace here.
Oliver missing with knees to the body.
Oliver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oliver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oliver can't break the clinch.
Kawamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliver is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver avoiding damage as Kawamura throws knees to the body.
Oliver missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kawamura.
Kawamura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oliver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawamura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliver blocks it with crossed arms.
Kawamura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oliver in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oliver is trying to drag Kawamura to the mat but Kawamura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kawamura managing to block the knees to the body from Oliver.
Kawamura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kawamura scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kawamura obliges.
Kawamura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kawamura has Oliver pressed against the cage, preventing Oliver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kawamura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kawamura lands a knee to the head.
Kawamura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oliver takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oliver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawamura is defending well for now.
Kawamura working Oliver over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kawamura lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kawamura landing knees to the body.
Kawamura lands a good knee to the midsection. Oliver won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kawamura.
Kawamura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliver's face.
Oliver with a knee to the head.
Kawamura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kawamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliver avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Kawamura.
Kawamura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Oliver lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawamura pulls Oliver in close to prevent any damage.
Oliver looking to pass the guard.
Kawamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tommy Oliver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kawamura works over Oliver with some ground and pound from guard.
Kawamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliver controls Kawamura momentarily but Kawamura frees himself.

That's four 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.

Oliver looking for a guillotine here but Kawamura defends easily.
Oliver has a closed guard, preventing Kawamura from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Oliver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliver doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toyoki Kawamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kawamura, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toyoki Kawamura!
An out of breath and clearly excited Toyoki Kawamura thanked Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).