PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (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. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Smoochie Wallace
vs
Fukuzawa

165 cm
26
148 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

170 cm
32
153 lbs
25 - 13 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160
Sun-Tzu

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Itagaki Fukuzawa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuzawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been hearing reports that Smoochie Wallace has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a shot to the body
and Fukuzawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smoochie Wallace, as that shot connected.
Smoochie Wallace swings for the body but Fukuzawa moves out of range.
Smoochie Wallace lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smoochie Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fukuzawa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fukuzawa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Smoochie Wallace blocks the leg kick.
Fukuzawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fukuzawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook. Fukuzawa ducked under it nicely.
Fukuzawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fukuzawa lands a nice shot that snaps Smoochie Wallace's head back.
Smoochie Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fukuzawa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Smoochie Wallace lands.
Smoochie Wallace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fukuzawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a jab.
Fukuzawa connects with a leg kick. Smoochie Wallace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A leg kick checked by Smoochie Wallace.
Fukuzawa lands a nice hook to Smoochie Wallace's body. Smoochie Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body punch but Fukuzawa moves out of range.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick but Smoochie Wallace sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fukuzawa throws a jab when Smoochie Wallace was well out of range.
Fukuzawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smoochie Wallace manages to avoid it.
Smoochie Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fukuzawa moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Smoochie Wallace.
Fukuzawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fukuzawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Smoochie Wallace.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fukuzawa checks a leg kick.
Fukuzawa throws a lazy right hand but Smoochie Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smoochie Wallace takes a swing at Fukuzawa's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukuzawa throws a hook but Smoochie Wallace blocks it.
Smoochie Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Fukuzawa manages to avoid it.
Fukuzawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smoochie Wallace feinted with a counter takedown.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a body kick.
Smoochie Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fukuzawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a kick to the temple. Fukuzawa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smoochie Wallace tried to score with a low kick but Fukuzawa checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa throws a lazy right hand but Smoochie Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukuzawa with a hook.
Fukuzawa drops his hands momentarily and Smoochie Wallace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smoochie Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Fukuzawa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukuzawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa throws a low kick but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range easily.
Fukuzawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Fukuzawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Smoochie Wallace decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fukuzawa trying to control but Smoochie Wallace postures up.
Smoochie Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smoochie Wallace throwing shots but Fukuzawa is blocking nicely.
Smoochie Wallace lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fukuzawa controlling the position well.
Smoochie Wallace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fukuzawa wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smoochie Wallace.
Fukuzawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fukuzawa 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.
Fukuzawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fukuzawa is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukuzawa won't allow Smoochie Wallace to sweep him here.
Fukuzawa trying to control but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom.
Smoochie Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fukuzawa manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyroil Smoochie Wallace will probably get the nod.
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.

Smoochie Wallace avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smoochie Wallace attempts a counter takedown but Fukuzawa avoids it well and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smoochie Wallace.
Fukuzawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smoochie Wallace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smoochie Wallace throws a leg kick but Fukuzawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fukuzawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace closes the distance and clinches up with Fukuzawa, looking for a takedown. Smoochie Wallace pushes Fukuzawa against the cage but Fukuzawa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smoochie Wallace.
Fukuzawa blocks a head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Fukuzawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smoochie Wallace.
A cross from Fukuzawa lands.
Fukuzawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smoochie Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukuzawa.
And Smoochie Wallace counters with a quick kick to the body but Fukuzawa blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukuzawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land a front kick but Fukuzawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a hook to the body. Fukuzawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fukuzawa slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fukuzawa walks into a straight right hand from Smoochie Wallace.
Fukuzawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fukuzawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Smoochie Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smoochie Wallace feints and then cracks Fukuzawa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fukuzawa down.
Smoochie Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and Fukuzawa counters with a nice body kick.
Smoochie Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Fukuzawa.
Smoochie Wallace attempts a counter takedown but Fukuzawa avoids it well and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Smoochie Wallace. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smoochie Wallace.
A left lands for Fukuzawa.
Smoochie Wallace throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Smoochie Wallace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smoochie Wallace moves away from the strike by Fukuzawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoochie Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smoochie Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fukuzawa tries to avoid it but Smoochie Wallace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fukuzawa to the ground. Fukuzawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fukuzawa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace goes for a double leg but Fukuzawa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fukuzawa continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyroil Smoochie Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukuzawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fukuzawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fukuzawa throws a wild body kick that Smoochie Wallace sees coming a mile off.
Smoochie Wallace tried to counter with a leg kick but Fukuzawa avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukuzawa misses the target.
Smoochie Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Fukuzawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smoochie Wallace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fukuzawa looks to land a left hand but Smoochie Wallace moved out of range nicely.
Fukuzawa thuds his shin into the meat of Smoochie Wallace's side.
Smoochie Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Fukuzawa avoids it.
Smoochie Wallace throws a hook but Fukuzawa blocks it.
Smoochie Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukuzawa misses with a body shot.
Smoochie Wallace fakes the leg kick and cracks Fukuzawa in the body.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fukuzawa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fukuzawa takes a swing at Smoochie Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Smoochie Wallace thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fukuzawa if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice uppercut there from Fukuzawa.
Smoochie Wallace has a takedown stuffed.
Smoochie Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukuzawa.
Smoochie Wallace tests Fukuzawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Smoochie Wallace misses.
Fukuzawa flicks out a counter leg kick but Smoochie Wallace steps away.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land the takedown.
Fukuzawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Fukuzawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smoochie Wallace checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smoochie Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smoochie Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fukuzawa walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoochie Wallace shoots in and drives through. Fukuzawa sprawls well.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuzawa throws out a loose jab but Smoochie Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smoochie Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Fukuzawa, which made it look bad.
A nice side step and Fukuzawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smoochie Wallace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Smoochie Wallace misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuzawa. Smoochie Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smoochie Wallace feinted with a counter takedown.
Fukuzawa throws an overhand right that lands on Smoochie Wallace's shoulder, as Smoochie Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Smoochie Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukuzawa throws out a counter right but Smoochie Wallace avoids it with no problem.
Smoochie Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Fukuzawa shows good takedown defense.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Smoochie Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyroil Smoochie Wallace will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A chopping leg kick lands by Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa throws a low kick, looking for Smoochie Wallace's leg but Smoochie Wallace calmly moves out of range.
Fukuzawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Smoochie Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Fukuzawa misses.
Jab from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fukuzawa can pounce on him.
Smoochie Wallace goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fukuzawa ducks under a wild hook from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace motions for Fukuzawa to come forward. Smoochie Wallace throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fukuzawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smoochie Wallace somewhat.
Fukuzawa throws a looping overhand right but Smoochie Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Fukuzawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fukuzawa lands an overhand right.
Fukuzawa misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Fukuzawa does no damage.
Fukuzawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smoochie Wallace was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fukuzawa checks a leg kick nicely.
Fukuzawa throws out a counter right but Smoochie Wallace avoids it with no problem.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a wild body shot.

Smoochie Wallace shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fukuzawa's guard.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fukuzawa is pulling down on Smoochie Wallace's head. It's preventing any offense from Smoochie Wallace, at least for the moment.
Fukuzawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Itagaki Fukuzawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fukuzawa working a defensive guard here.
Fukuzawa wants to sweep here but Smoochie Wallace controlling him for the moment.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smoochie Wallace 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fukuzawa misses with a body shot.
Smoochie Wallace lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fukuzawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fukuzawa works Smoochie Wallace's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukuzawa looks to throw the jab but Smoochie Wallace is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a punch to the head.
Fukuzawa tries to land a leg kick but Smoochie Wallace saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fukuzawa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smoochie Wallace.
Fukuzawa dips to his left and cracks Smoochie Wallace with an uppercut!
Smoochie Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a right hand. Fukuzawa shakes it off.
Smoochie Wallace on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fukuzawa misses with the combination.
Fukuzawa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fukuzawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smoochie Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukuzawa.
Smoochie Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fukuzawa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smoochie Wallace moves away.
Fukuzawa misses with a hook.
Fukuzawa misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoochie Wallace scores with a nice strike.
Fukuzawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smoochie Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Fukuzawa.

Smoochie Wallace feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukuzawa trying to control the position here.
Fukuzawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Fukuzawa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smoochie Wallace is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Itagaki Fukuzawa.
I think Smoochie Wallace 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Itagaki Fukuzawa!
After the fight, Itagaki Fukuzawa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.