PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lester Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itagaki Fukuzawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukuzawa has chosen In Flames - Colony as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Itagaki Fukuzawa enters the cage!

Green
vs
Fukuzawa

171 cm
37
155 lbs
26 - 15 - 2

170 cm
30
153 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Perkele!

GREEN!160
SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Itagaki Fukuzawa!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Fukuzawa, which made it look bad.
Fukuzawa cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Green misses with a low kick.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Fukuzawa.
Green lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fukuzawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukuzawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fukuzawa lands a lovely overhand right.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fukuzawa avoids it really well and circles away.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fukuzawa slips a straight right by Green.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fukuzawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
Green throws a solid leg kick but Fukuzawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Green.

Green drives through and clinches with Fukuzawa against the cage.
Fukuzawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fukuzawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fukuzawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fukuzawa is working Green over against the cage.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Fukuzawa.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Come on Fukuzawa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Fukuzawa.
Green looking to slow down the pace here.
Fukuzawa lands a shoulder strike.
Fukuzawa takes a shot to the head.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukuzawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Fukuzawa scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa just leaning against Green, taking a breather.
Fukuzawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Green or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukuzawa tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Fukuzawa back against the cage.
Fukuzawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Green is trying to stall.
Fukuzawa trying to control the position but instead, Green has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fukuzawa into the cage.
Fukuzawa can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
Fukuzawa tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green is leaning against Fukuzawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fukuzawa lands a body punch.
Green tries a body shot but Fukuzawa blocks it.

Green is trying to trip Fukuzawa. He has hold of a leg but Fukuzawa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Green persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fukuzawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green trying to control but Fukuzawa is working from the bottom.
Green postures up.
Green engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four 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.
Green trying to control but Fukuzawa is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fukuzawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fukuzawa thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Fukuzawa scores with a hook.
Fukuzawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fukuzawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green tries to counter with a takedown but Fukuzawa is quick to defend against it.
Fukuzawa scores with a head kick.
A left lands for Fukuzawa.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukuzawa.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fukuzawa sprawls and moves away.
Fukuzawa lands the left hand.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukuzawa.

Green drives through and clinches with Fukuzawa against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itagaki Fukuzawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Green scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Itagaki Fukuzawa has been cut.
Fukuzawa moves out of range of the body kick.
Fukuzawa throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Green tenderised Fukuzawa's leg. Fukuzawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fukuzawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Itagaki Fukuzawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fukuzawa thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by Fukuzawa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fukuzawa.
A good leg kick by Green.
Green connects with a crisp jab.
Fukuzawa checks a leg kick.
Fukuzawa unleashes a big counter combination but Green bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Fukuzawa.
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Fukuzawa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fukuzawa.
Green takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fukuzawa throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fukuzawa blocks a head kick by Green.
A little jabbing left from Fukuzawa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fukuzawa cracks Green with an open hand slap.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fukuzawa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fukuzawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fukuzawa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fukuzawa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Fukuzawa circles away.
Fukuzawa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green throws a head kick but Fukuzawa moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa is looking to slow Green down with leg kicks.
Fukuzawa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Fukuzawa has managed to clinch.
Fukuzawa has had enough of the clinch but Green keeps him there for the moment.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukuzawa crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
Fukuzawa lands a body shot.
Green tries a body shot but Fukuzawa blocks it.

Green turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fukuzawa is avoiding damage well.
Fukuzawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Green misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Green trying to control the position but Fukuzawa is working away.
Fukuzawa is trying to improve his position.
Fukuzawa is still trying to improve position.

Green goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fukuzawa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Green's guard! Nice work there by Fukuzawa!
Fukuzawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa trying to control from half guard but Green is working away.

Green looking for submissions off his back.
Green trying to control here.
Fukuzawa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Green is looking to get to half guard.
Fukuzawa controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itagaki Fukuzawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Itagaki Fukuzawa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Green checks a leg kick.
Green tries to counter with a takedown but Fukuzawa is quick to defend against it.
Green blocks a head kick by Fukuzawa.
A jab from Fukuzawa finds it's way through Green's defenses.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Green looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fukuzawa avoids a kick to the body.
Fukuzawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Fukuzawa cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
Green throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fukuzawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukuzawa lands with a shot to the body.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fukuzawa can pounce on him.
Green attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fukuzawa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fukuzawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuzawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Fukuzawa checks a leg kick.
Green with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fukuzawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Fukuzawa throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Fukuzawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fukuzawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Fukuzawa avoids it well and moves away.
Fukuzawa is looking to slow Green down with leg kicks.
Fukuzawa lands a right hook to the body.
Green throws a low kick but Fukuzawa avoids it.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Green misses with a head kick.
Lester Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fukuzawa throws a head kick that half lands.

Green is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green misses with a low kick.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
Green throws a push kick but Fukuzawa slaps the foot to one side.
Fukuzawa lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Fukuzawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fukuzawa tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukuzawa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
A jab from Fukuzawa does it's job there.
Fukuzawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fukuzawa ducks under a wild hook from Green.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fukuzawa! But no joy.
Green throws the left hand but Fukuzawa avoids the punch easily.
Green misses with a head kick.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Fukuzawa moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa scoring well with a low kick there.
Fukuzawa scores with a nice head shot.
Fukuzawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fukuzawa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Green slips a nice elbow through Fukuzawa's hands, connecting with Fukuzawa's forehead.
Green wants to pass to mount but Fukuzawa is defending the position.
Fukuzawa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fukuzawa.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fukuzawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Green trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fukuzawa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

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!
Fukuzawa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Green has his hands on Fukuzawa's head, controlling the position.
Fukuzawa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itagaki Fukuzawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fukuzawa 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itagaki Fukuzawa!
A very excited looking Itagaki Fukuzawa rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.