PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katashi Fujioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyatt Zwerschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt Zwerschke will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fujioka
vs
Zwerschke

183 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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, Katashi Fujioka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wyatt Zwerschke!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujioka fails with the takedown
and Fujioka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujioka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zwerschke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fujioka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Zwerschke to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katashi Fujioka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujioka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Zwerschke counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fujioka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fujioka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zwerschke keeps working.
Fujioka prevents Zwerschke from improving his position.
Fujioka works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zwerschke is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujioka controlling the pace for now.
Zwerschke is squirming around, avoiding Fujioka's attempts to control the action.
Zwerschke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fujioka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zwerschke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zwerschke is trying to escape the mount.
Fujioka thowing shots but they're missing.
Zwerschke is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fujioka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fujioka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zwerschke in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zwerschke is trying to escape the mount.
Zwerschke wants to hold on but Fujioka pushes him away.
Fujioka content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujioka landing shots from mount.
Fujioka working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Zwerschke slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Fujioka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fujioka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fujioka is keen to just control but Zwerschke is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Katashi Fujioka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fujioka blocks a head kick by Zwerschke.
Zwerschke scores with a head kick.
Fujioka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Zwerschke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zwerschke lands an overhand right.
Fujioka misses with a takedown
and Zwerschke counters with a thumping low kick.
Fujioka blocks a head kick by Zwerschke.
Zwerschke connects with an inside leg kick.
Zwerschke throws a leg kick but Fujioka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fujioka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zwerschke counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujioka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zwerschke counters with a head kick. That will keep Fujioka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fujioka is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujioka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zwerschke counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zwerschke feints and then cracks Fujioka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fujioka down.
Fujioka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fujioka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zwerschke counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zwerschke throws a head kick that misses.

Fujioka gets tackled into the cage by Zwerschke. Zwerschke maintains the clinch.
Zwerschke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Come on Zwerschke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fujioka fails to pull guard.
Zwerschke lands a nice elbow.
Fujioka is trying to break the clinch but Zwerschke is controlling him.
Zwerschke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zwerschke connects with a knee to the head.

Zwerschke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Fujioka scores with a takedown into Zwerschke's guard.
Fujioka being controlled here momentarily.
Fujioka postures up in Zwerschke's guard and throws a big left but Zwerschke blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zwerschke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwerschke wants to stand up but Fujioka is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zwerschke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fujioka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fujioka regains half guard.
Zwerschke not doing much here.
Fujioka tries to get to full guard but Zwerschke has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujioka is working hard here to advance position.
Zwerschke is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fujioka is pressing down on Zwerschke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zwerschke preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four 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.
Zwerschke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fujioka's guard.
Zwerschke stopping the sweep attempt from Fujioka.
Fujioka looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zwerschke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fujioka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wyatt Zwerschke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fujioka misses with a takedown attempt
and Zwerschke counters with a leg kick.

Fujioka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zwerschke sprawls well initially but Fujioka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fujioka connects with a nice short shot to Zwerschke's temple.
Zwerschke trying to hold on to Fujioka's head to control him but Fujioka postures up.

Fujioka seems to be working for a kimura but Zwerschke defends the submission attempt.
Fujioka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zwerschke defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fujioka lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fujioka in particular looking to stall.
Fujioka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwerschke is not content to let Fujioka control the position.
Fujioka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zwerschke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fujioka is taking a breather. Zwerschke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zwerschke wants to control but Fujioka is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Katashi Fujioka just wasn't active enough.
Fujioka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Zwerschke moves into the clinch.
Zwerschke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zwerschke as Fujioka tries to tie him up.

Zwerschke breaks from the clinch.

That's two 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.
Fujioka tries for a takedown but Zwerschke circles away easily
and Zwerschke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katashi Fujioka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujioka tries for a takedown but Zwerschke circles away easily
and Zwerschke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zwerschke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zwerschke.
Fujioka shoots and misses

and Zwerschke counters by clinching up.
Zwerschke connects with a knee to the head.

Zwerschke manages to break the clinch.
Zwerschke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fujioka fails with the takedown
and Zwerschke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fujioka's knee momentarily.
Wyatt Zwerschke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujioka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zwerschke thuds his shin into the meat of Fujioka's side.
Zwerschke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zwerschke lands a head kick!
Zwerschke cracks Fujioka with a good jab.
Fujioka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zwerschke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwerschke throws a sloppy head kick and Fujioka moves out of range easily.
Zwerschke throws a shot from downtown. Fujioka moves away and avoids it.
Fujioka with a poor takedown
and Zwerschke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fujioka's knee momentarily.
Fujioka fails with the takedown
and Zwerschke counters with a nice leg kick.
Zwerschke throws a head kick that Fujioka semi-blocks.
Fujioka walks into a left hand.

Zwerschke moves into the clinch.
Zwerschke landing knees to the head.
Fujioka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zwerschke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zwerschke misses with a low kick.
Fujioka fails with the takedown
letting Zwerschke counter with a right hand.
Zwerschke scores with a head kick.

Zwerschke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fujioka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fujioka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zwerschke swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwerschke is trying to keep Fujioka in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujioka wants to pass the guard but Zwerschke is keeping the position.
Zwerschke wants to get back to his feet but Fujioka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wyatt Zwerschke really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fujioka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fujioka throwing strikes from guard but Zwerschke blocks nicely.
Fujioka content to stall in guard here.
Fujioka slips nicely into half guard.
Fujioka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fujioka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Fujioka is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwerschke is looking to control Fujioka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zwerschke avoid being mounted?
Fujioka content to control rather than advance.
Zwerschke is looking to improve his position.
Fujioka tries to pass to full mount but Zwerschke defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zwerschke is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fujioka is stalling here. Zwerschke is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fujioka seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zwerschke has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fujioka is trying to improve his position.
Fujioka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fujioka is looking for a sweep. Zwerschke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fujioka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fujioka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zwerschke is one step ahead there.

That's four 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.
Fujioka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zwerschke manages to get himself to full guard.
Fujioka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zwerschke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fujioka trying to control but Zwerschke is working from the bottom.
Fujioka being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zwerschke keeping moving, preventing Fujioka from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katashi Fujioka had his way with Wyatt Zwerschke in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fujioka tries for a takedown but Zwerschke circles away easily
and Zwerschke counters with a low kick, right behind Fujioka 's knee.
Zwerschke thumps Fujioka with a low kick.
Fujioka takes a kick to the side of the head.

Zwerschke moves into range and clinches up with Fujioka.
Fujioka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fujioka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zwerschke prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katashi Fujioka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujioka tries to pull guard but Zwerschke holds him up against the cage and eventually Fujioka drops back down to his feet.

Zwerschke breaks from the clinch.
Fujioka fails with the takedown
and Zwerschke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zwerschke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fujioka's calf.
A good leg kick by Zwerschke.

Zwerschke darts in and clinches Fujioka up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zwerschke.
Zwerschke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fujioka's face.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zwerschke breaks from the clinch.
Zwerschke throws a head kick that half lands.
Zwerschke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zwerschke misses with a double jab.
Fujioka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujioka tries for a takedown but Zwerschke circles away easily

and Zwerschke counters by moving into the clinch.
Zwerschke trying to stall but Fujioka improves his position.
Fujioka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zwerschke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zwerschke connects with a knee to the head.
Zwerschke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fujioka is keeping busy.
Fujioka can't break the clinch.
Zwerschke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fujioka wants a takedown but no success here.
Zwerschke is trying to maintain a safe position but Fujioka gets an underhook and turns Zwerschke into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fujioka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zwerschke tries to land a knee to the head but Fujioka blocks with his arms.
Fujioka is trying to break free.
Zwerschke prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Zwerschke.

Zwerschke manages to break the clinch.
Fujioka shoots and misses
and Zwerschke counters with an inside leg kick.
Fujioka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zwerschke counters with a body kick.
Fujioka with a poor takedown
and Zwerschke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fujioka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zwerschke counters with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujioka on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Fujioka feints and as Zwerschke raises his hands in defense, Fujioka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fujioka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fujioka wants to pass the guard but Zwerschke is keeping the position.
Fujioka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujioka trying to control the position from guard on top but Zwerschke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zwerschke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fujioka is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Katashi Fujioka wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zwerschke throws a hook but Fujioka avoids it easily.
Fujioka fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fujioka tries for a takedown but Zwerschke circles away easily
and Fujioka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zwerschke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fujioka drops his hands momentarily and Zwerschke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fujioka shoots and misses
and Zwerschke counters with a good low kick that Fujioka was not able to check.
Fujioka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zwerschke.
Fujioka misses with a takedown
and Zwerschke counters with a solid body kick.
Katashi Fujioka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zwerschke tests Fujioka's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Zwerschke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fujioka, pushing him back against the cage.
Fujioka is working for takedown but Zwerschke is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwerschke scores with a knee to the head.
Zwerschke with a knee to the head.
Fujioka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zwerschke just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zwerschke working Fujioka over with knees to the body.
Zwerschke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zwerschke is pushing Fujioka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fujioka taking a breather.
Zwerschke connects with a knee to the head.
Fujioka tries to break free but Zwerschke pushes him back against the cage.
Zwerschke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wyatt Zwerschke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fujioka jumps guard but Zwerschke stands there with Fujioka around his waist. Fujioka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fujioka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zwerschke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fujioka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fujioka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zwerschke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujioka tries to stall but Zwerschke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fujioka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zwerschke smiles and moves away.
Fujioka shoots in for a takedown but Zwerschke shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wyatt Zwerschke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zwerschke 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 Shimada 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... Wyatt Zwerschke!
Wyatt Zwerschke is the new welterweight champion!