PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Genji Kamogawa (ranked 2274 p4p, 121 weight class) and Ichiro Suzuki (ranked 2009 p4p, 105 weight class). Kamogawa comes to the cage accompanied by The Veer Union - Bitter End. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kamogawa
vs
Suzuki

175 cm
29
143 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

175 cm
26
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Kato

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Genji Kamogawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ichiro Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamogawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suzuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamogawa punishes Suzuki's body with a nice straight punch.
Suzuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamogawa.
Suzuki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kamogawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Suzuki's head.
Suzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Kamogawa. Beautiful body shot.
Suzuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa stuns Suzuki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Kamogawa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suzuki.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but Kamogawa shows good takedown defense.
Kamogawa stuffs the takedown attempt from Suzuki. Suzuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Suzuki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been told by Kamogawa's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamogawa cracks Suzuki with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suzuki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamogawa.
A jab from Kamogawa finds it's way through Suzuki's defenses.
No luck for Suzuki with that takedown attempt.
Kamogawa throwing a counter right hand but Suzuki manages to avoid it.
Genji Kamogawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suzuki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamogawa as he avoids it easily.

Suzuki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamogawa is trying to defend but Suzuki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kamogawa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kamogawa works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki is pushing down on Kamogawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamogawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Suzuki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamogawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kamogawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Suzuki.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Suzuki has control of the leg.
Kamogawa is refusing to be controlled, as Suzuki sits in half guard.
Kamogawa tries to roll over but Suzuki keeps him under control.
Kamogawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamogawa tries to get out of the position.
Kamogawa is staying active underneath Suzuki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamogawa moves into full guard.
Kamogawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamogawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suzuki on the ground.
Suzuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki wants to get up but he can't break Kamogawa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamogawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamogawa 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.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suzuki preventing the sweep.
Suzuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamogawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suzuki wanted to stand there but Kamogawa had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Suzuki pushing down on Kamogawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Suzuki has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Suzuki seems content to control.
Suzuki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamogawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Suzuki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamogawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Suzuki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamogawa is just riding it out for now. Suzuki eventually gives up the hold.
Suzuki prevents Kamogawa from improving his position.
Suzuki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Suzuki is looking to work his way around to Kamogawa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Suzuki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kamogawa!
Suzuki controlling the position from side mount.
Kamogawa stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kamogawa is looking to reverse the position.
Suzuki trying to control the action but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.

Suzuki tries for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending well.

Suzuki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kamogawa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ichiro Suzuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Suzuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kamogawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Suzuki trying to control the position but Kamogawa is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kamogawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamogawa holds on to Suzuki's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kamogawa manages to get back to half guard.
Kamogawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kamogawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamogawa looking to control but Suzuki passes into half guard.
Kamogawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suzuki can do to turn this around?

Suzuki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamogawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suzuki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Kamogawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Suzuki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa moves into full guard.
Suzuki trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa has his hands on Suzuki's head, controlling the position.
Suzuki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kamogawa keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Kamogawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamogawa, not yet.
Suzuki controlling from the top position.
Suzuki wants to stand but Kamogawa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamogawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kamogawa wants to sweep here but Suzuki controlling him for the moment.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
Kamogawa is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kamogawa misses with a looping right.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suzuki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Kamogawa drives through and clinches with Suzuki against the cage.
Suzuki goes for a takedown attempt but Kamogawa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kamogawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suzuki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Genji Kamogawa is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Suzuki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kamogawa is trying is best to control the position here.
Suzuki wants to stand up but Kamogawa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Suzuki has control of the leg.
Kamogawa is trying is best to control the position here.
Kamogawa is trying to control but can't.
Suzuki is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamogawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suzuki tries to pass to full mount but Kamogawa defends it.
Kamogawa is looking to improve his position.
Suzuki is looking to advance position but Kamogawa won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suzuki is thwarting Kamogawa's attempts to control the position.
Suzuki is pressing down on Kamogawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamogawa is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichiro Suzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kamogawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Suzuki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamogawa scores with a jab to the body.
Kamogawa slips a straight right by Suzuki.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suzuki is defended easily by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suzuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kamogawa clinches up with Suzuki and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamogawa lands a shot to the body.
Kamogawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suzukis head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa presses Suzuki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamogawa gets through Suzuki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suzuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suzuki.

Kamogawa breaks the clinch.
Kamogawa jabs Suzuki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamogawa cracks Suzuki with a good jab.

Suzuki is rocked!
Suzuki drops his hands momentarily. Kamogawa doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Suzuki staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Suzuki doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa 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.