PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Florijan Jagatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Fukushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jagatic comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF3D2oiy6YA. Florijan Jagatic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jagatic
vs
Fukushima

150 cm
18
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Florijan Jagatic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maki Fukushima!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jagatic gets the takedown into side control.
Fukushima wants to get back to his feet but Jagatic drags him back down.
Jagatic wants to control but Fukushima is keeping him busy.
Jagatic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fukushima is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jagatic has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagatic just content to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Florijan Jagatic just wasn't active enough.
A jab from Fukushima does it's job there.

Jagatic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fukushima to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jagatic is breathing heavily.
Fukushima stopping the sweep attempt from Jagatic.
Jagatic keeping moving, preventing Fukushima from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukushima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fukushima trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jagatic's guard.
Fukushima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jagatic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fukushima on the ground.
Fukushima throwing strikes but missing.
Jagatic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jagatic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fukushima.
Fukushima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fukushima is looking to work some ground and pound but Jagatic has wrist control.
Fukushima throws a big right hand that misses.
Jagatic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fukushima postures up in Jagatic's guard and throws a big left but Jagatic blocks it.
Jagatic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fukushima is looking to work some ground and pound but Jagatic has wrist control.
Fukushima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukushima trying to control but Jagatic is working from the bottom.
Fukushima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jagatic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fukushima throwing strikes but missing.
Fukushima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jagatic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukushima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fukushima is looking to work some ground and pound but Jagatic has wrist control.
Fukushima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jagatic keeping moving, preventing Fukushima from controlling successfully.
Fukushima landing with the ground and pound.
Fukushima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Fukushima wants to control from the top but Jagatic keeps moving.
Jagatic 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.
Jagatic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fukushima.
Fukushima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jagatic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fukushima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jagatic looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fukushima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fukushima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukushima thows a huge punch but Jagatic dodges it nicely.
Fukushima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fukushima wants to control but Jagatic is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jagatic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Fukushima shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fukushima showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukushima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fukushima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fukushima thows a huge punch but Jagatic dodges it nicely.
Fukushima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jagatic's head.
Jagatic wants to improve his position but Fukushima is controlling well.
Fukushima thows a huge punch but Jagatic dodges it nicely.
Fukushima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jagatic defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fukushima throwing shots but Jagatic is blocking nicely.
Fukushima thows a huge punch but Jagatic dodges it nicely.
Jagatic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fukushima.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukushima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fukushima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fukushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fukushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fukushima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fukushima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jagatic defending well though.
Jagatic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fukushima throwing shots but Jagatic is blocking nicely.
Fukushima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fukushima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fukushima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fukushima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jagatic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fukushima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jagatic defending well though.
Fukushima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fukushima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fukushima thows a huge punch but Jagatic dodges it nicely.
Jagatic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fukushima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fukushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fukushima looks to land a strike but Jagatic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fukushima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jagatic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jagatic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fukushima.
Fukushima is looking to work some ground and pound but Jagatic has wrist control.
Fukushima thows a big elbow that misses.
Fukushima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fukushima won't allow Jagatic to sweep him here.
Fukushima throwing strikes from guard but Jagatic blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukushima is looking to work some ground and pound but Jagatic has wrist control.
Fukushima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fukushima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fukushima is looking to work some ground and pound but Jagatic has wrist control.
Jagatic wants to stand but Fukushima is controlling the position.
Jagatic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fukushima.
Jagatic trying to keep a closed guard but Fukushima is proving a slippery customer.
Fukushima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jagatic could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fukushima throwing strikes from guard but Jagatic blocks nicely.
Fukushima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jagatic is trying to keep Fukushima in close.
Fukushima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fukushima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fukushima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fukushima throwing strikes from guard but Jagatic blocks nicely.
Fukushima is pushing down on Jagatic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jagatic is fighting to maintain full guard but Fukushima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jagatic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fukushima.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jagatic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fukushima.
Fukushima is nestled in close to Jagatic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fukushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Fukushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fukushima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jagatic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fukushima postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fukushima tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fukushima sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jagatic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fukushima creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jagatic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fukushima looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jagatic is avoiding damage well.
Jagatic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fukushima.
Fukushima tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fukushima fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Fukushima.
Fukushima works to advance to full mount. Jagatic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fukushima misses with a head shot.
Fukushima working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jagatic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fukushima.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagatic tries to hold on but Fukushima pushes him away.
Fukushima throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fukushima unloads with some shots from mount but Jagatic bucks and avoids them well.
Fukushima looking to ground and pound but Jagatic is blocking nicely.
Fukushima prevents Jagatic from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Fukushima there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fukushima thowing shots but they're missing.
Jagatic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fukushima thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Fukushima there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fukushima unloads with some shots from mount but Jagatic bucks and avoids them 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.
Fukushima throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jagatic tries to reverse the position but Fukushima maintains control.
Fukushima misses with a head shot.
Jagatic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fukushima.
Fukushima sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fukushima lands with some strikes.
Fukushima misses with a head shot.
Jagatic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fukushima tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fukushima sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fukushima thowing shots but they're missing.
Fukushima throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukushima avoids the attempt from Jagatic to control.
Fukushima throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jagatic because Fukushima loaded up on that one.
Fukushima avoids the attempt from Jagatic to control.
Jagatic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fukushima.
Fukushima throws some wild stikes that Jagatic manages to avoid easily.
Fukushima misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jagatic is trying to escape the mount.
Fukushima throws some wild stikes that Jagatic manages to avoid easily.
Fukushima throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jagatic because Fukushima loaded up on that one.

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.
Fukushima thowing shots but they're missing.
Jagatic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fukushima tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fukushima thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jagatic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fukushima.
Jagatic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fukushima looking to finish with strikes here!
Fukushima throwing strikes here but Jagatic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukushima throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jagatic because Fukushima loaded up on that one.
Florijan Jagatic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maki Fukushima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jagatic tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Fukushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fukushima has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Fukushima!