PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Fukuyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ali Singh was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Fukuyama
vs
Singh

176 cm
23
163 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
156 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryo Fukuyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ali Singh!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuyama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fukuyama throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Singh shoots in and drives through. Fukuyama sprawls well.
Fukuyama lands a slapping body shot.
Fukuyama catches Singh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Singh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fukuyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fukuyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Ali Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama sizes up Singh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Fukuyama drives through and clinches with Singh against the cage.
Fukuyama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fukuyama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Singh.
Singh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fukuyama walks away with a smile on his face. Singh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Singh looks to clinch
and Fukuyama counters with a nice body shot.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Singh.
Fukuyama cracks Singh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fukuyama moves into the clinch.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling the position.
Singh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Fukuyama has double underhooks.
Fukuyama is struggling to control the position.
Singh throws a punch but it's blocked by Fukuyama.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a body shot.
Singh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fukuyama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Singh goes for a takedown attempt but Fukuyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fukuyama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Singh doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryo Fukuyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama cracks Singh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Singh tries to clinch up
letting Fukuyama counter with a right hand.
Singh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh tries to clinch but Fukuyama moves away
and Fukuyama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fukuyama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Singh walks into a left hand.
Singh looks for a takedown but Fukuyama sprawls well.
Fukuyama cracks a nice hook into Singh's ribs.
Singh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fukuyama swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Fukuyama lands.
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!
Singh wants to clinch
and Fukuyama counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Fukuyama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Singh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Singh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Singh tries to clinch but Fukuyama moves away
and Fukuyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh shoots and misses
and Fukuyama counters with a stiff right hand.
Singh fails with the takedown
and Fukuyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Fukuyama tests Singh's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Fukuyama. Beautiful body shot.
Fukuyama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Singh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singh tries to clinch up
and Fukuyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fukuyama, as that shot connected.

Fukuyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Singh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fukuyama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Singh.
Fukuyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fukuyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fukuyama digs a right hand underneath Singh's ribcage. Singh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukuyama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Singh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Fukuyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Fukuyama has double underhooks.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fukuyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Singh working aggressively here.
Singh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fukuyama digs a right hand underneath Singh's ribcage. Singh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fukuyama has Singh pushed against the cage.
Fukuyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fukuyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Singh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fukuyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fukuyama stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a right hand.
Singh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Singh wants to get back to striking at distance but Fukuyama won't allow it.
Fukuyama lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Singh takes a shot to the head.
Fukuyama is pushing Singh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fukuyama gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Fukuyama lands a shot to the body.
Singh tries to pull guard but Fukuyama won't allow it.
A short right from Fukuyama.
Singh is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fukuyama is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Singh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukuyama lands a left hand.
Singh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fukuyama is keeping busy.
Fukuyama is pushing Singh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Fukuyama dominated that second round.
That's time! Fukuyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Singh closes the distance and clinches up with Fukuyama, looking for a takedown. Singh pushes Fukuyama against the cage but Fukuyama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fukuyama with a hook.
Singh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Singh wants to clinch but Fukuyama slips to the side

and Fukuyama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Singh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fukuyama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Singh.
Fukuyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Singh fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama is pressed up against the cage. Singh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fukuyama down to the mat. Fukuyama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fukuyama stuns Singh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fukuyama lands a with a good body shot.
Fukuyama jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryo Fukuyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Fukuyama lands a jab to the head.
Fukuyama scores with a decent looking hook.
Fukuyama lunges at Singh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Singh's hand.
Singh darts in trying to clinch
and Fukuyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh darts in trying to clinch
letting Fukuyama counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Singh doesn't seem bothered though.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot.
Fukuyama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Singh darts in trying to clinch
and Fukuyama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singh thinking.
Singh walks into a stiff left hand from Fukuyama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh closes the distance but Fukuyama moves to the side
and Fukuyama counters with a right hand to the body.
Fukuyama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Singh tries to clinch up
letting Fukuyama counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukuyama lands with an uppercut that bounces Singh off the cage and back into rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Fukuyama clearly takes 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.

Singh tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Fukuyama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fukuyama.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling the position.
Fukuyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Singh's efforts to push away.
Singh slowing the pace effectively.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Singh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Singh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fukuyama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Singh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fukuyama works on Singh's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukuyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukuyama pushes Singh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fukuyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Singh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fukuyama backwards.
A short right from Fukuyama on the inside.
Fukuyama content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh taking a breather.
Singh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fukuyama is defending well for now.
Fukuyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Singh is trying to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling him.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling the position.
Singh being controlled against the cage.
Fukuyama has Singh pressed against the cage, preventing Singh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fukuyama has him pressed against the cage.
Fukuyama gets through Singh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama presses Singh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama - that landed with a thud.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fukuyama has him pressed against the cage.
Fukuyama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Singh up against the cage.
Fukuyama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Singh.

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.
Singh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fukuyama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Singh.
Fukuyama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fukuyama scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Fukuyama to work.
Singh is trying to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling him.
Singh fails to pull guard.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Fukuyama has double underhooks.
Singh wants to get back to striking at distance but Fukuyama won't allow it.
Fukuyama is working Singh over against the cage.
Singh is trying to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Singh can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fukuyama scores with a hook to the body.
Fukuyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Ryo Fukuyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fukuyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Singh has had enough of the clinch but Fukuyama keeps him there for the moment.
Singh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fukuyama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fukuyama lands a nice uppercut.
Singh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fukuyama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fukuyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fukuyama slows down the pace here.
Fukuyama lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukuyama.
Singh is trying to force a seperation but Fukuyama has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fukuyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fukuyama avoiding damage.
Fukuyama lands a shoulder strike.
Singh tries to break free but Fukuyama pushes him back against the cage.
Singh letting Fukuyama take a breather here.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Fukuyama has double underhooks.
A short right from Fukuyama on the inside.
Fukuyama lands a shot to the body.
Fukuyama keeps control of Singh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fukuyama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fukuyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukuyama lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Fukuyama had his way with Ali Singh in that round.
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. This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Singh.
Fukuyama cracks Singh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fukuyama misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh tries to clinch but Fukuyama moves away
letting Fukuyama counter with a right hand.
Singh shoots and misses
and Fukuyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh closes the distance but Fukuyama moves to the side
and Fukuyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama scores with a hook.
Fukuyama misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Fukuyama connects with a crisp jab.

Fukuyama forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Fukuyama has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Fukuyama.
Fukuyama avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fukuyama walks away with a smile on his face. Singh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Singh tries to clinch
and Fukuyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukuyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Singh looks to clinch

and Fukuyama counters by clinching up.
Fukuyama pushes Singh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Singh wants to get back to striking at distance but Fukuyama won't allow it.
Fukuyama has Singh pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Fukuyama.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Fukuyama has double underhooks.
Fukuyama works on Singh's body with a couple of short punches.
Fukuyama lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fukuyama.
Singh wants to get back to striking at distance but Fukuyama won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukuyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fukuyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fukuyama trying to stall but Singh improves his position.
Singh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Singh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama has Singh pressed against the cage, preventing Singh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fukuyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Singh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Singh is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fukuyama has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Singh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singh.
Fukuyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Singh tries to pull guard but Fukuyama holds him up against the cage and eventually Singh drops back down to his feet.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Singh.
Fukuyama lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama digs a right hand underneath Singh's ribcage. Singh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Fukuyama is controlling the position.
Ali Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fukuyama is stalling here.
Singh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fukuyama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fukuyama just leaning against Singh, taking a breather.
Fukuyama prevents Singh from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Singh as Fukuyama tries to tie him up.
Singh wants a takedown but no success here.
Fukuyama lands a body punch.
Singh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fukuyama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Singh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama - that landed with a thud.
Singh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryo Fukuyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fukuyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fukuyama lands a body punch.
Singh misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Fukuyama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fukuyama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:41
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:42
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Fukuyama!
Ryo Fukuyama retains his lightweight title!