PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinichi Fuujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuujin has chosen 変化を通過 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Valentino
vs
Fuujin

190 cm
27
166 lbs
19 - 6 - 1

178 cm
35
160 lbs
33 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Conviction
Convicted Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Giorgio Valentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinichi Fuujin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentino throws a sloppy body shot

and Fuujin counters with a shoot takedown. Valentino fights it but they end up in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fuujin is fighting to break Valentino's control of his arms but Valentino is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Valentino keeps moving.
Valentino is trying to keep Fuujin in close.
Fuujin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valentino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valentino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valentino keeping full guard, as Fuujin tries to pass.
Fuujin trying to control but Valentino is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuujin is one step ahead there.
Fuujin throws an elbow that misses. Valentino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fuujin's guard. Nice move by Valentino!
Fuujin trying to control the position.

Valentino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Fuujin looking for a guillotine here but Valentino defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fuujin working for submissions but it's allowed Valentino to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fuujin looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Valentino pushes past his half guard into mount!
Fuujin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fuujin wants to hold on but Valentino pushes him away.
Fuujin is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentino wants to control the pace but Fuujin is squirming around nicely.
Valentino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valentino prevents Fuujin from getting the reversal.
Fuujin is still trying to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuujin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Valentino trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinichi Fuujin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Valentino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuujin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from Valentino tenderised Fuujin's leg. Fuujin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Valentino. Those never looked like landing.
Fuujin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentino lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fuujin backs up against the cage.

It looks like Shinichi Fuujin has been cut.
Valentino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuujin moves away.
Valentino throws an off balance right hand

and Fuujin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Valentino!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuujin trying to control the position but Valentino is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin in side control lands a decent elbow.

Fuujin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valentino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fuujin trying to control the action but Valentino is working from the bottom.
Valentino is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control the action but Valentino is working from the bottom.
Valentino taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fuujin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fuujin trying to control the action but Valentino is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Valentino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino defending against the ground and pound.
Valentino taking a bit of punishment here - Fuujin scoring with strikes.
Fuujin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Valentino to see if he's OK.
Valentino regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fuujin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Valentino moves into full guard.
Fuujin 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.
Fuujin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuujin throwing strikes from guard but Valentino blocks nicely.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Valentino keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuujin is looking to advance position but Valentino has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinichi Fuujin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shinichi Fuujin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Valentino throws a head kick but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin moves away from the strike by Valentino.
Valentino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuujin moves away.
Valentino feints and then cracks Fuujin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fuujin down.
Valentino swings away with a body shot that misses

and Fuujin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fuujin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fuujin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentino has control of Fuujin's left arm, preventing Fuujin from doing any damage.
Valentino 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.
Shinichi Fuujin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valentino is working hard here to advance position.
Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuujin avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Valentino misses.
Valentino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuujin connects with a solid leg kick.
Giorgio Valentino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fuujin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentino.
Fuujin misses with a hook. Valentino ducked under it nicely.
Fuujin blocks a head kick by Valentino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino throws a hook to the side of Fuujin's head but Fuujin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuujin thuds his shin into the meat of Valentino's side.
Valentino's corner calls for a 1-2. Valentino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valentino misses with a lunging right hand

and Fuujin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Valentino's guard now.
Fuujin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valentino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fuujin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fuujin working some strikes from top position.
Valentino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuujin advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to control but Valentino is keeping him busy.
Fuujin taking a breather here.
Valentino dodges the ground and pound from Fuujin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuujin in side control, throwing shots but Valentino defends.
Giorgio Valentino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinichi Fuujin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fuujin wants to control but Valentino is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinichi Fuujin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fuujin 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinichi Fuujin!
Shinichi Fuujin took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.