PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinichi Suzukawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mutou Betrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betrand has chosen Nobodyknows - Heroes Come Back as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mutou Betrand was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Suzukawa
vs
Betrand

192 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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Valhalla Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinichi Suzukawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mutou Betrand!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betrand misses with a takedown attempt
and Suzukawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Betrand thinking.
Betrand on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Mutou Betrand has been cut.
Suzukawa throws a lazy right hand but Betrand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Betrand tries for a takedown but Suzukawa circles away easily
and Suzukawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Betrand takes one to the side of the head.
Suzukawa throws a right hand that misses

and Betrand counters with a shoot takedown. Suzukawa fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Betrand throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Betrand stopping the sweep attempt from Suzukawa.
Suzukawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Betrand on the ground.
Suzukawa is working hard here to advance position.
Betrand trying to control but Suzukawa is working from the bottom.
Betrand tries to free his leg and advance position but Suzukawa is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzukawa wants to sweep here but Betrand controlling him for the moment.
Betrand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Betrand postures up.

Betrand drops back, looking for a kneebar! Suzukawa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Suzukawa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Suzukawa!
Betrand is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Suzukawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Betrand manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betrand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suzukawa is one step ahead there.

Betrand is looking for a triangle but Suzukawa pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Betrand is on top in guard.
Suzukawa keeping moving, preventing Betrand from controlling successfully.
Betrand slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Betrand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Betrand trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzukawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betrand wants to pass the guard but Suzukawa is keeping the position.
Suzukawa 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.
Betrand trying to control but Suzukawa is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mutou Betrand was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Suzukawa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Betrand misses with a takedown attempt
and Betrand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mutou Betrand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mutou Betrand'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.

Betrand misses with a takedown
and Suzukawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suzukawa stuffs the takedown.
Mutou Betrand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suzukawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Betrand was well out of range. Poor timing from Suzukawa.
Betrand fails with the takedown
and Suzukawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shinichi Suzukawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutou Betrand.
Betrand looks for a takedown but Suzukawa sprawls well.
A slow jab from Suzukawa misses its intended target.
Suzukawa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Betrand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betrand shoots and misses
enabling Suzukawa to counter with a crisp jab.

That has opened up Mutou Betrand's cut even more.
Suzukawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Betrand gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suzukawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Betrand is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Suzukawa.
Mutou Betrand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betrand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suzukawa.
Suzukawa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Betrand misses with a takedown
enabling Suzukawa to counter with a crisp jab.

The cut above Mutou Betrand's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shinichi Suzukawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Betrand closes the distance and clinches up with Suzukawa, looking for a takedown. Betrand pushes Suzukawa against the cage but Suzukawa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Suzukawa throws an overhand right that lands on Betrand's shoulder, as Betrand tries to avoid the shot.
Betrand has his takedown stuffed
and Suzukawa counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzukawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Mutou Betrand's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Suzukawa lands with a good body shot.
Suzukawa cracks Betrand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Betrand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betrand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suzukawa.
Suzukawa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Betrand has his takedown stuffed
and Suzukawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mutou Betrand's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shinichi Suzukawa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shinichi Suzukawa waved his t-shirt featuring - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -'s logo in front of the cameras.