PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seishin Ryoshun (ranked 1793 p4p, 203 weight class) and Franck Kodjia (ranked 1974 p4p, 213 weight class). Ryoshun comes to the cage accompanied by The Strumbellas - Spirits. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ryoshun
vs
Kodjia

225 cm
25
285 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

195 cm
24
275 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seishin Ryoshun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franck Kodjia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryoshun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
Ryoshun tries to clinch but Kodjia moves out of range.
Ryoshun throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ryoshun paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ryoshun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kodjia in his tracks.
Ryoshun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Ryoshun.
Ryoshun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kodjia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Seishin Ryoshun has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kodjia forces Ryoshun back against the cage and clinches.
Ryoshun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kodjia misses with a body punch.

Kodjia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryoshun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kodjia jabs Ryoshun right on the nose. Ryoshun blinks but takes it well.
Good exchange - Ryoshun coming out on top.
Kodjia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kodjia fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kodjia.
Kodjia lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryoshun scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ryoshun checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kodjia looks to land a right hand but Ryoshun moved out of range.
Kodjia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryoshun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kodjia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryoshun throws the left hand but Kodjia avoids the punch easily.
Kodjia pushes Ryoshun away with a front kick.
Ryoshun is breathing heavily.
Kodjia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryoshun avoids the head kick by Kodjia.
Ryoshun is looking to counter punch.
Kodjia wants to clinch up but Ryoshun keeps it at a distance.
Ryoshun avoids the body shot from Kodjia.
Ryoshun misses with a hook.
Kodjia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ryoshun is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ryoshun misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Ryoshun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ryoshun.
Kodjia throws a shot to the body.
Ryoshun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kodjia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryoshun.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kodjia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kodjia misses with a body kick.
Ryoshun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kodjia doesn't seem bothered though.
Kodjia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryoshun is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kodjia tries to clinch but Ryoshun moves out of range.
Kodjia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryoshun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kodjia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ryoshun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kodjia moves away.
Kodjia throws a looping overhand right but Ryoshun ducks down to avoid it.
Ryoshun is looking to counter punch.
Ryoshun is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Ryoshun moves into the clinch.
Kodjia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kodjia tries to throw a body punch but Ryoshun avoids it by throwing Kodjia back against the cage.

Kodjia breaks the clinch.
Ryoshun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryoshun blocks the body kick.
Ryoshun really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kodjia moves in looking to clinch but Ryoshun pushes him off.
Kodjia throws a body punch but Ryoshun moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kodjia misses.
Kodjia lands a nice shot to the body.
Kodjia moves away from the strike by Ryoshun.
Ryoshun throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryoshun throws a body shot but no joy.

Kodjia clinches up with Ryoshun and pushes him back against the cage.
Kodjia lands with a left to the head.
Ryoshun prevents a body shot from Kodjia.

Kodjia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kodjia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Ryoshun rushes Kodjia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kodjia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kodjia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Ryoshun. Beautiful body shot.
Kodjia misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kodjia pushes Ryoshun up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryoshun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia tries to throw a body punch but Ryoshun avoids it by throwing Kodjia back against the cage.
Kodjia blocking some punches.
Ryoshun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kodjia misses with a body punch.
Kodjia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kodjia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryoshun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kodjia lands a nice uppercut.

Ryoshun manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Kodjia coming out on top.

Seishin Ryoshun's cut is getting worse.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ryoshun tries to work over Kodjia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kodjia throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryoshun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kodjia misses with the head strike.
Kodjia lands a body shot.
Kodjia is leaning against Ryoshun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kodjia pushes Ryoshun back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Kodjia on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franck Kodjia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ryoshun is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Kodjia Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Ryoshun is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Franck Kodjia!
A relieved looking Franck Kodjia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Seishin Ryoshun spoke after the fight, saying 'Losing feels worse than winning feels good.'.