PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julio Fitzgerald (ranked 24577 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naruto Uzumaki (ranked 4531 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fitzgerald
vs
Uzumaki

181 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

168 cm
26
143 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruto Uzumaki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Uzumaki drives through with a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Uzumaki postures up in Fitzgerald's guard and throws a big left but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Uzumaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzumaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzgerald is keeping the position for now.

Uzumaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Uzumaki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fitzgerald dives on top into guard.

Uzumaki tries to strike from the bottom.
Fitzgerald trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzumaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzumaki controls Fitzgerald momentarily but Fitzgerald frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzumaki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Fitzgerald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Uzumaki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fitzgerald escapes and throws Uzumaki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fitzgerald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uzumaki on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fitzgerald takes a little break here. Uzumaki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Uzumaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uzumaki pushes Fitzgerald away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fitzgerald gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitzgerald scores with a couple of short elbows.
Uzumaki is trying to improve his position.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Uzumaki is controlling his arm.
Uzumaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An elbow from Fitzgerald crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Uzumaki throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Uzumaki can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uzumaki regains half guard.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Uzumaki is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Uzumaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fitzgerald wants to stand up but Uzumaki is controlling the position.
Fitzgerald is thwarting Uzumaki's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzumaki pushes Fitzgerald off looking to stand but Fitzgerald dives back in and keeps control.

Uzumaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fitzgerald pulls his head out easily.
Uzumaki is not content to let Fitzgerald control the position.
Fitzgerald prevents Uzumaki from improving his position.
Uzumaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Uzumaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Uzumaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fitzgerald is taking a breather. Uzumaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Uzumaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uzumaki.

Fitzgerald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Fitzgerald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uzumaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fitzgerald has managed to get both his arms back between Uzumaki's legs - danger averted.
Uzumaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Fitzgerald gets to his feet. Uzumaki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Uzumaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fitzgerald is trying to defend but Uzumaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fitzgerald is staying active underneath Uzumaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Naruto Uzumaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fitzgerald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uzumaki swivels and escapes.

Uzumaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Uzumaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Naruto Uzumaki has got the better of the ground game so far.

Uzumaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fitzgerald defends it well.
Uzumaki prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.

Uzumaki is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzgerald is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzumaki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Uzumaki is working for a guillotine from mount but Fitzgerald frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uzumaki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fitzgerald has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fitzgerald!

Uzumaki working for a triangle but Fitzgerald defends it easily.

Uzumaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzgerald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Uzumaki has his feet on Fitzgerald's thighs here. He's pushed Fitzgerald off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fitzgerald screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Naruto Uzumaki!