PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Munemitsu Fusejima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munemitsu Fusejima told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Wonka
vs
Fusejima

170 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

174 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Control Nutrition

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Willy Wonka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Munemitsu Fusejima!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonka avoids the body shot from Fusejima.
Fusejima tries to clinch there but Wonka circles away.

Wonka gets caught flat footed, as Fusejima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fusejima won't allow Wonka to get back to his feet.
Fusejima controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fusejima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wonka is keeping the position for now.
Fusejima wants to control from the top but Wonka keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusejima controlling from the top position.

Fusejima 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.
Fusejima is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fusejima forces his way into half guard.
Wonka is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fusejima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Fusejima has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Despite being in the dominant position, Munemitsu Fusejima just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fusejima wants to clinch up but Wonka keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fusejima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wonka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wonka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fusejima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Fusejima or perhaps it was just good defense by Wonka which made him look bad.
A shot to de liver by Wonka. Beautiful body shot.

Fusejima has Wonka up against the cage in a clinch.
Fusejima goes for a takedown attempt but Wonka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters circling - Wonka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wonka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wonka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka looks to score with a jab to the body but Fusejima is just out of range.
Wonka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wonka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fusejima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Willy Wonka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Munemitsu Fusejima.

Fusejima clinches with his opponent.
Fusejima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wonka prevents it.
Fusejima looking for a takedown.
Fusejima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wonka.
Fusejima is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wonka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fusejima wants a takedown.
Fusejima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wonka pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Munemitsu Fusejima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wonka misses with an uppercut. Fusejima saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Wonka misses its intended target.
Wonka thows a body shot but no joy.
Fusejima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wonka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wonka misses with a looping left.
A jab from Wonka misses.
Wonka scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Wonka misses.
Wonka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fusejima.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wonka lands a lovely overhand right.
Fusejima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka throws out a powerful jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fusejima.
Wonka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fusejima.
Fusejima controls the position.
Fusejima in side control, throwing shots but Wonka defends.
Wonka trying to remain calm as Fusejima controls from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka prevents Fusejima from improving position.
Fusejima working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fusejima remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wonka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wonka tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fusejima's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Despite being in the dominant position, Munemitsu Fusejima just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wonka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Fusejima scores a takedown into full mount!

Fusejima is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wonka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fusejima wants to take Wonka's back but he can't do it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fusejima trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Munemitsu Fusejima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wonka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fusejima slips under a jab from Wonka.
Fusejima has a takedown stuffed.
Wonka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fusejima has time to react.
Fusejima slips under a jab from Wonka.

Fusejima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fusejima is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fusejima pushes down on Wonka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusejima is keen to just control but Wonka is a slippery customer.
Fusejima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fusejima wants to control but Wonka is keeping him busy.
Fusejima trying to mount his opponent but Wonka defends it.
Fusejima is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fusejima is keen to just control but Wonka is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Munemitsu Fusejima just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wonka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fusejima on the side of the head.

Fusejima forces Wonka back against the cage and clinches.
Fusejima can't get the takedown.
Wonka gets underhooks to prevent Fusejima's takedown attempt.
Willy Wonka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Munemitsu Fusejima.
Fusejima wants a takedown but no success here.
Fusejima wants a takedown.
Fusejima has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wonka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wonka is trying to break free.
Wonka wants to get back to striking at distance but Fusejima won't allow it.
Fusejima is trying to drag Wonka to the mat but Wonka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fusejima has Wonka pressed against the cage, preventing Wonka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wonka is trying to break the clinch but Fusejima has him pressed against the cage.
Wonka prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka wants to break the clinch but can't.

Wonka breaks the clinch.
Wonka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Wonka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fusejima to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wonka keeping full guard, as Fusejima tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fusejima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Munemitsu Fusejima really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wonka tries a head kick but it misses.
Fusejima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wonka avoids it really well and circles away.

Wonka gets caught flat footed, as Fusejima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wonka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fusejima on the ground.
Fusejima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wonka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fusejima is controlling him well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A lull in the action here as Fusejima stalls from top position.
Wonka prevents Fusejima from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusejima is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fusejima throws an elbow but Wonka slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wonka trying to remain calm as Fusejima controls from the top position.
Fusejima works to advance to full mount. Wonka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fusejima looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Wonka preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fusejima.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.
Wonka looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Fusejima is looking to control Wonka but Wonka is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Despite being in the dominant position, Munemitsu Fusejima just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wonka checks a low kick from Fusejima.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fusejima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wonka as he avoids it easily.
Fusejima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wonka as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Munemitsu Fusejima dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Fusejima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wonka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wonka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fusejima was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonka.

Fusejima rushes Wonka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wonka prevents the takedown attempt.
Wonka stops a takedown attempt from Fusejima.
Wonka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fusejima has him pressed against the cage.
Fusejima tries to score a body lock takedown but Wonka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Willy Wonka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Munemitsu Fusejima.

Wonka breaks from the clinch.
Wonka throws out a loose jab but Fusejima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wonka throws a hook but Fusejima avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Wonka.
Jab by Wonka.
Willy Wonka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fusejima doesn't manage to clinch there - Wonka circles away.
Fusejima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka throws a jab but it's blocked by Fusejima.
Fusejima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Wonka.
Good shot there by Wonka.
Fusejima wants to clinch.
Fusejima avoids a kick to the body.
Fusejima defending well as Wonka loads up on a big left hand.
Fusejima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fusejima defending well as Wonka loads up on a big left hand.
Wonka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wonka throws a right and a left that Fusejima avoids nicely.
Fusejima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fusejima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wonka defends it nicely.
Wonka lands a body shot.
Wonka lunges at Fusejima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fusejima's hand.

Wonka tries to keep at a distance but Fusejima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fusejima gets underhooks to prevent Wonka's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fusejima looking for a takedown.
Fusejima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wonka prevents it.
Wonka blocks an uppercut.
Munemitsu Fusejima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fusejima wants a takedown but no success here.
Wonka stops a takedown attempt from Fusejima.

Wonka breaks from the clinch.
Wonka throws a jab but it's blocked by Fusejima.
Fusejima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wonka lands the left hand.
Fusejima moves out of range as Wonka strikes.

Fusejima clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka tries to pull guard but Fusejima won't allow it.
Wonka is pressed up against the cage. Fusejima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wonka down to the mat. Wonka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fusejima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wonka.
Wonka throws a shot from downtown. Fusejima moves away and avoids it.
Fusejima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wonka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wonka lands with a nice combination. Fusejima backs away looking to recover.
Fusejima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wonka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fusejima somewhat.
Fusejima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Willy Wonka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willy Wonka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonka keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Wonka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fusejima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Munemitsu Fusejima!
Munemitsu Fusejima is the new lightweight champion!