PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Fuji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Jotejko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fuji might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For You, And Your Denial. Jotejko has chosen Ivan Mládek - Jožin z bažin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fuji
vs
Jotejko

170 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luiz Fuji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartosz Jotejko !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jotejko throws a big shot that misses.
Fuji avoids the head kick by Jotejko .
Jotejko throws a head kick that misses
and Fuji counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fuji takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fuji could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice body kick from Jotejko .
Fuji lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jotejko 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fuji under the eye.
Fuji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jotejko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jotejko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuji is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Fuji.
Fuji looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jotejko is fending him off so far but Fuji persists. Nope, Jotejko circles away and we're back to standing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fuji crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jotejko - the referee stops the clock and Fuji gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jotejko . Fuji manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jotejko throws the kick towards the body but Fuji avoids it.
Jotejko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fuji takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body kick there by Jotejko .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jotejko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bartosz Jotejko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jotejko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fuji crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jotejko - the referee stops the clock and Fuji gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jotejko . Fuji manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jotejko cracks Fuji with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Luiz Fuji has been cut.
Jotejko throws a head kick that misses.
Fuji will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fuji swings widly with a right hand
and Jotejko counters with a nice body kick.
Jotejko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fuji eats them both and turns towards Jotejko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jotejko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jotejko thumps Fuji with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jotejko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jotejko misses with a head kick.
Jotejko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fuji avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jotejko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jotejko looks for the body kick but Fuji saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jotejko . Fuji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jotejko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuji tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jotejko throws a head kick that misses.
Fuji takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jotejko .
Jotejko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuji.
Fuji blocks the body kick.
No luck for Fuji with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Fuji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jotejko is looking to slow Fuji down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jotejko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jotejko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jotejko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jotejko scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jotejko .
Fuji shoots in looking for a takedown but Jotejko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fuji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jotejko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jotejko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fuji backs up against the cage.
Fuji lands with a kick to the temple. Jotejko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jotejko throws a body kick that misses.
Fuji fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuji takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jotejko lands with a nice body kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fuji. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fuji walks into a straight right hand from Jotejko .
A combination from Jotejko does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jotejko .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jotejko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jotejko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jotejko looks to land a body kick but Fuji moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jotejko dips to his left and cracks Fuji with an uppercut!
Jotejko lands a front kick.
Jotejko cracks a nice hook into Fuji's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartosz Jotejko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Fuji's cut.
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.

Fuji throws a sloppy head kick and Jotejko moves out of range easily.
Fuji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuji misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Jotejko .
Jotejko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Luiz Fuji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Jotejko .
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jotejko . Fuji shrugs it off though.
Jotejko tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Jotejko there.
Jotejko connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jotejko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jotejko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jotejko throws a wild body kick that Fuji sees coming a mile off.
That kick from Jotejko tenderised Fuji's leg. Fuji is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bartosz Jotejko seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jotejko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jotejko . Fuji shrugs it off though.
Jotejko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jotejko looks for the body kick but Fuji saw that one coming.
Jotejko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuji. That did some damage!
Fuji takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fuji is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jotejko lands with a nice combination. Fuji backs away looking to recover.
Jotejko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Fuji shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Fuji is looking for a kimura but Jotejko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuji to get the leverage.
Jotejko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fuji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jotejko looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fuji is looking for a kimura here.

Fuji seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fuji is looking for a kimura here.
Jotejko trying to control but Fuji postures up.
Fuji is pressing down on Jotejko 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jotejko is holding on for now.
Fuji stops Jotejko from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jotejko wants to get back to full guard.
Jotejko is trying to stand.

Fuji is looking for a kimura but Jotejko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuji to get the leverage.

Jotejko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jotejko .
Fuji steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jotejko . That one must have hurt.
Fuji throws a nice head kick!
Fuji avoids the head kick by Jotejko .
Fuji scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jotejko throws a front kick that sends Fuji stumbling back into the cage.
Jotejko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fuji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jotejko .
Jotejko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fuji takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jotejko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuji ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jotejko throws a body punch but Fuji moves out of range.
Jotejko avoids the head kick by Fuji.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jotejko throws a sloppy head kick and Fuji moves out of range easily.
Fuji scores with a jab.
Jotejko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuji. That did some damage!
Jotejko thows a body kick. Fuji tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartosz Jotejko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luiz Fuji's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jotejko misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Fuji coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuji. Jotejko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuji fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jotejko throws a combination. Fuji tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fuji tries a head kick but it misses.
Jotejko scores with a one two! Fuji had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jotejko throws the kick towards the body but Fuji avoids it.
Jotejko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fuji if he has to take too many more of those.
A right-left combo lands from Jotejko .
Fuji steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jotejko . That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jotejko throws a series of punches but Fuji moves out of range.
Jotejko scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jotejko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jotejko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jotejko looks for the body kick but Fuji saw that one coming.
Fuji tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fuji takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fuji throws a head kick that misses.
Jotejko misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuji cracks Jotejko with a good jab.
Jotejko looks to land a body kick but Fuji moved away.
Jotejko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jotejko throws a nice looking combination but Fuji bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fuji tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuji throws a head kick that misses
and Jotejko counters with a straight right hand.
Fuji looks to land a combination but Jotejko avoids it well.
Jotejko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jotejko thumps Fuji with a low kick.
Good shot there by Jotejko .
Jotejko scores with a spinning back kick!
Fuji throws a sloppy head kick
and Jotejko counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick from Fuji lands but Jotejko takes it in his stride.
Fuji misses with a head kick.
Jotejko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fuji fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Jotejko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fuji doesn't seem phased though.
Jotejko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jotejko .
Jotejko throws a body punch but Fuji moves out of range.
Fuji swinging wildly here.
Jotejko scores with a kick to the body.
Jotejko misses with a double jab.
Fuji blocks the body kick.
Jotejko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Jotejko does it's job there.
Jotejko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuji.
Bartosz Jotejko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jotejko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jotejko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jotejko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fuji rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jotejko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jotejko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuji. That did some damage!
Jotejko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jotejko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fuji.
Jotejko stuffs the takedown attempt from Fuji. Fuji gets slowly back to his feet.
Jotejko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fuji's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jotejko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luiz Fuji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuji takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartosz Jotejko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jotejko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartosz Jotejko !