PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shizuka Uesugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Washington 's choice of entrance music: Jared Hudson - Metal Gear May Cry. Shizuka Uesugi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Uesugi
vs
Washington

190 cm
24
198 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

183 cm
24
193 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shizuka Uesugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Washington !
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington .
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uesugi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uesugi swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi lands a jab.
Washington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Washington rushes Uesugi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Shizuka Uesugi has been cut.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Washington lands an elbow inside that Uesugi shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Washington .

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uesugi thuds his right hand into Washington 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily.
Washington lands a head shot.
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.

Uesugi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uesugi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Washington trying to hold on to Uesugi's head to control him but Uesugi postures up.
Uesugi is trying to control the action in half guard but Washington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uesugi controlling the action here.
Uesugi is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Shizuka Uesugi just wasn't active enough.
Washington throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington .
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Washington .
Uesugi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Washington cracks Uesugi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Washington on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Uesugi gets the takedown into side control.
Uesugi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Washington parries the strikes from Uesugi easily there. Uesugi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Washington to escape.
Washington is looking to reverse the position.
Uesugi controlling from side mount.
Uesugi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Washington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi controlling the action here.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Uesugi 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.
Washington is trying to control but can't.
Uesugi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Washington is staying active underneath Uesugi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uesugi winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Uesugi drops an elbow to the side of Washington 's head.
Washington trying to control but Uesugi postures up.
Uesugi controlling the action here.
Uesugi trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uesugi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uesugi content to control rather than advance.
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!
Uesugi is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shizuka Uesugi.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Washington is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shizuka Uesugi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shizuka Uesugi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uesugi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Washington is able to avoid easily.
Uesugi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington 's sensitive parts.
Uesugi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington .
Washington slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Uesugi thows a leg kick but Washington checks it
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Washington is out of range.
Washington is looking to clinch but Uesugi is avoiding it.
Uesugi swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Uesugi keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Uesugi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Washington .
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Washington coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington . Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington slips under a jab.

Uesugi clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uesugi decides to pull guard.
Uesugi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uesugi controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uesugi's head.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uesugi is keeping the position for now.
Uesugi 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.
Washington postures up in Uesugi's guard and throws a big left but Uesugi blocks it.
Washington won't allow Uesugi to sweep him here.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi wants to control the position but Washington says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Uesugi is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uesugi trying to hold on to Washington 's head to control him but Washington postures up.

Uesugi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Washington .
Washington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uesugi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Washington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Washington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Washington .
Washington thows a huge punch but Uesugi dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a head shot. Uesugi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Washington tries to stand but Uesugi is controlling from the bottom.
Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uesugi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uesugi has Washington pulled in close to control his posture.
Uesugi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uesugi trying to pass the guard but Washington defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uesugi is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Uesugi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shizuka Uesugi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Uesugi digs a good hook to Washington 's body.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uesugi is defended easily by Washington .
Uesugi throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi fails to land the takedown.
Uesugi cracks Washington with a good jab.
Washington throws a right hand that misses

and Uesugi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Washington !
Washington really wants to buck Uesugi off and get back to his feet.
Uesugi prevents Washington from getting the reversal.
Washington avoids a series of strikes thrown by Uesugi.
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!
Uesugi avoids the attempt from Washington to control.
Uesugi is landing with some decent strikes but Washington is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi working Washington over with strikes here.
Washington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Uesugi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Washington tries to hold on but Uesugi postures up.
Uesugi with a couple of short strikes.
Washington can't escape the position.
Uesugi tries to control but Washington wriggling away.
Uesugi with good strikes from the mount here!
Uesugi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Washington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Uesugi lands a heavy elbow.
Uesugi landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uesugi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shizuka Uesugi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Washington that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Uesugi controlling the pace for now.
Uesugi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Uesugi controlling from the full mount.
Uesugi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Uesugi controlling the position easily from mount.
Uesugi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Washington hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Washington looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Uesugi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.
Uesugi unloading with bombs!
Uesugi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Uesugi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Uesugi scoring with strikes but Washington is staying in there.
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!
Uesugi content just to control the position here.
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Uesugi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Washington is now in Uesugi's guard. A big mistake from Uesugi there, giving up the dominant position!
Uesugi has control of Washington 's left arm, preventing Washington from doing any damage.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Washington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uesugi trying to control the position.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shizuka Uesugi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uesugi 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shizuka Uesugi!