PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 1561 p4p, 1968 weight class) and Brendon Carrillo-Moreno (ranked 126 p4p, 163 weight class). Fukumitsu comes to the cage accompanied by help_urself. Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fukumitsu
vs
Carrillo-Moreno

160 cm
32
135
18 - 16 - 0

170 cm
29
142
14 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

NARCOS

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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 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping left.
Carrillo-Moreno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukumitsu throws out the jab.
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Carrillo-Moreno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Carrillo-Moreno is predictable there
and Fukumitsu counters with a straight right hand.
Fukumitsu connects with a crisp jab.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fukumitsu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carrillo-Moreno somewhat.
Carrillo-Moreno has his takedown stuffed
and Fukumitsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Carrillo-Moreno avoids the punch easily.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a series of wild punches.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Carrillo-Moreno ducked under it nicely.
Carrillo-Moreno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fukumitsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukumitsu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a lazy uppercut
and Fukumitsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu dips to his left and cracks Carrillo-Moreno with an uppercut!
Carrillo-Moreno throws a right hand that misses
and Carrillo-Moreno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carrillo-Moreno moves away from the strike by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu scores with a decent looking hook.

Carrillo-Moreno gets a double leg takedown into Fukumitsu's guard.

Carrillo-Moreno is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fukumitsu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fukumitsu has escaped and now he's on top!

Fukumitsu wants to stand but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fukumitsu won't allow Carrillo-Moreno to sweep him here.
Carrillo-Moreno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carrillo-Moreno's guard.
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but instead Carrillo-Moreno has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling the position.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carrillo-Moreno stops Fukumitsu from standing up.
Carrillo-Moreno postures up and lands a big shot to Fukumitsu's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully.

Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carrillo-Moreno won't allow Fukumitsu to get back to his feet.

Carrillo-Moreno drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fukumitsu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carrillo-Moreno has Fukumitsu in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fukumitsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrillo-Moreno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fukumitsu has managed to get both his arms back between Carrillo-Moreno's legs - danger averted.
Carrillo-Moreno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fukumitsu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carrillo-Moreno striking off his back but it's not causing Fukumitsu any problems.
Fukumitsu wanted to stand there but Carrillo-Moreno had control of the position.

Carrillo-Moreno looking for a guillotine here but Fukumitsu defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Carrillo-Moreno slips the punch.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to counter with a clinch but Fukumitsu pushes him away.
Fukumitsu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fukumitsu.
Carrillo-Moreno slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a two punch combination.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fukumitsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Carrillo-Moreno feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fukumitsu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fukumitsu stopping the sweep attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu wants to get up but he can't break Carrillo-Moreno's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Carrillo-Moreno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fukumitsu won't allow Carrillo-Moreno to sweep him here.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fukumitsu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carrillo-Moreno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fukumitsu wants to get up but he can't break Carrillo-Moreno's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carrillo-Moreno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fukumitsu sprawls well. Fukumitsu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carrillo-Moreno gets slowly back to his feet.
Fukumitsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrillo-Moreno can do to turn this around?
Fukumitsu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fukumitsu sizes up Carrillo-Moreno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukumitsu throws out the jab.
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fukumitsu tries to avoid it but Carrillo-Moreno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fukumitsu to the ground. Fukumitsu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno drops his hands momentarily and Fukumitsu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carrillo-Moreno staying out of range there.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Carrillo-Moreno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fukumitsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carrillo-Moreno ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. Fukumitsu tries to sprawl out of it but Carrillo-Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fukumitsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range as Fukumitsu strikes.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a right and a left that Fukumitsu avoids nicely.
Fukumitsu throws a shot from downtown. Carrillo-Moreno moves away and avoids it.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukumitsu throws a low kick but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Carrillo-Moreno slips the punch.
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!
Carrillo-Moreno throws a combination that misses
enabling Fukumitsu to counter with a crisp jab.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Fukumitsu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in and drives through. Fukumitsu sprawls well.
Carrillo-Moreno slips a jab and a cross from Fukumitsu.
Carrillo-Moreno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fukumitsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carrillo-Moreno is breathing heavily.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with an uppercut
letting Fukumitsu counter with a right hand.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukumitsu scores with a nice strike.
Fukumitsu connects with a nice looking jab.

Carrillo-Moreno is rocked!
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carrillo-Moreno is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukumitsu finish him?
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno seems to have recovered his senses.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a hook
and Fukumitsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu dominated that second round.
That's time! Fukumitsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Carrillo-Moreno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fukumitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook.

Carrillo-Moreno looking to score a takedown here. Fukumitsu is defending well but Carrillo-Moreno drives through and ends up in Fukumitsu's guard.
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but Carrillo-Moreno is having none of it.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but Fukumitsu is working from the bottom.
Fukumitsu wants to stand up but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him.
Fukumitsu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to advance position but Fukumitsu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Carrillo-Moreno felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno regains half guard.
Fukumitsu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to get back to full guard.
Fukumitsu has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Carrillo-Moreno works to full guard.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fukumitsu won't allow Carrillo-Moreno to sweep him here.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling his posture from full guard.

Carrillo-Moreno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fukumitsu is aware though and is defending well.
Fukumitsu wanted to stand there but Carrillo-Moreno had control of the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fukumitsu cracks Carrillo-Moreno with an open hand slap.

Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet.

Carrillo-Moreno wants to work for an arm triangle but Fukumitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukumitsu is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carrillo-Moreno cracks Fukumitsu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fukumitsu really wants to buck Carrillo-Moreno off and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrillo-Moreno controlling his opponent.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
I think Fukumitsu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!