PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Fujita (ranked 3376 p4p, 348 weight class) and Saimon Cassel (ranked 5348 p4p, 453 weight class). Saimon Cassel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Fujita
vs
Cassel

180 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

210 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaz Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saimon Cassel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassel throws a head kick but Fujita moves out of range.
Fujita tries to counter by clinching up but Cassel breaks away and moves out of range.
Fujita uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cassel has time to react.
Saimon Cassel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassel misses with a wild combination.
Cassel misses with a few strikes there.
As Cassel tries to get set, Fujita tries to push him back and clinch up but Cassel manages to avoid the attempt.
Fujita blocks a head kick by Cassel.
Cassel throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Cassel tries to get set, Fujita tries to push him back and clinch up but Cassel manages to avoid the attempt.
Cassel misses with a head kick.
As Cassel tries to get set, Fujita tries to push him back and clinch up but Cassel manages to avoid the attempt.
Cassel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fujita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fujita wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cassel misses with the combination.
Fujita tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cassel manages to circle out of the way.
Fujita has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Kaz Fujita has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassel throws a head kick that misses

and Fujita counters by moving into the clinch.
Cassel looks winded!
Cassel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fujita lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujita stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Fujita.
Fujita lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cassel.
I was talking to Fujita's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fujita works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujita.
Fujita is working Cassel over against the cage.
Fujita slowing the pace effectively.
Fujita softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fujita.
Fujita has Cassel pressed against the cage.
Fujita lands a left hand.
Fujita lands a right hand.
Cassel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fujita has him pressed against the cage.
Fujita lands a hook that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Fujita lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujita.
Fujita lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Cassel is trying to break the clinch but Fujita has him pressed against the cage.
Fujita lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Cassel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cassel working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassel is trying to break free.
Fujita is leaning against Cassel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fujita lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujita lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Fujita lands a shoulder strike.
Cassel blocks a body shot from Fujita.
Cassel letting Fujita take a breather here.
Fujita lands with a light punch inside.
Fujita lands a shot to the body.
Cassel blocks a body shot from Fujita.
Fujita is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fujita presses Cassel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Fujita.
Fujita taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fujita works on Cassel's body with a couple of short punches.
Fujita displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cassel up against the cage.
Fujita lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassels head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fujita.
Cassel blocks a body shot from Fujita.
Fujita lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Fujita.
Fujita working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cassel being controlled against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Fujita.
Fujita lands a right hand.
Fujita lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Fujita leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fujita lands with a light punch inside.
Cassel is looking to break free of the clinch but Fujita has double underhooks.
Fujita misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fujita lands a right hand.
Cassel is trying to push Fujita away but Fujita has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujita prevents Cassel from breaking the clinch.
Fujita tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassel's elbow.
Fujita lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Fujita.
A short body shot lands from Fujita as the two fighters clinch.
Fujita working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujita lands a nice shot to the body.
Fujita is working Cassel over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Fujita.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fujita lands a hook that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Cassel tries to circle away but Fujita has him pinned against the cage.
Fujita lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fujita lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Fujita.
Fujita lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fujita.
Fujita lands a body shot.
Fujita lands a right hand.
Fujita lands an uppercut.
Fujita lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaz Fujita dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaz Fujita's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fujita misses with an uppercut.
Cassel defending well as Fujita loads up on a big left hand.
Cassel throws a counter combo.
Cassel throws a head kick but Fujita moves out of range.
Fujita is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cassel.
Cassel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Cassel misses

and Fujita counters by moving into the clinch.
Cassel is trying to force a seperation but Fujita has the dominant position.
Fujita lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
A short body shot lands from Fujita as the two fighters clinch.
Fujita lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fujita lands a body punch.
Fujita cracks Cassel with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Fujita scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujita working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fujita lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fujita as the two fighters clinch.
Fujita lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cassel.
Cassel is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujita lands a left hand.
Fujita is leaning against Cassel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fujita scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fujita.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujita.
Fujita lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fujita creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fujita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassel can do to turn this around?
Fujita lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Fujita.
Fujita struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassel controls his hands.
A short left from Fujita.
Fujita is pushing Cassel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fujita scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fujita lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Fujita scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fujita lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fujita creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fujita creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Cassel is rocked!
Fujita works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Fujita scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cassel is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujita finish him?
Fujita lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fujita lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cassel seems to have recovered his senses.
A right handed body shot lands from Fujita.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujita.
Cassel wants to break free but Fujita has control.
Fujita makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fujita is stalling here.
Fujita throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassels head.
Fujita working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fujita lands a nice uppercut.
Fujita lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujita.
Cassel tries to break free but Fujita pushes him back against the cage.
Fujita is leaning against Cassel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fujita lands with a left to the head.
Fujita prevents Cassel from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Fujita.
Fujita lands with a right to the head.
Fujita presses Cassel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fujita misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Fujita.
Fujita lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujita tries a body shot but Cassel blocks it.
Fujita lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cassel is trying to force a seperation but Fujita has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fujita.
Cassel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Fujita.
Fujita taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fujita tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujita scores with a hook to the body.
Fujita lands with a light punch inside.
Fujita presses Cassel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fujita lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Fujita as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fujita lands a hook that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Fujita will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cassel up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fujita.
Fujita gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fujita creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujita lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fujita working aggressively here.
Cassel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fujita makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fujita.
Fujita goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujita has Cassel pressed against the cage.
Fujita lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fujita throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fujita working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujita lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Fujita.
Nice body punch from Fujita - that landed with a thud.
Fujita lands with a short shot to the head.
Fujita pushes Cassel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujita pushes Cassel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaz Fujita dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaz Fujita's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fighters circling - Fujita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danga de danga de dang - Cassel scores with a four punch combination!
Cassel moves out of range as Fujita strikes.
Cassel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cassel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fujita throws out the jab.
Cassel unleashes a big counter combination but Fujita bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fujita lands a right hook to the body.
Cassel misses with a combination

and Fujita counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fujita.
Fujita lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fujita - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cassel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fujita.
Cassel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fujita lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cassel.
Cassel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Fujita.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fujita.
Cassel is trying to push Fujita away but Fujita has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fujita is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cassel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fujita lands with a short shot to the head.
Fujita softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaz Fujita has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fujita taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fujita works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fujita scores with a hook to the body.
Fujita working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujita controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Fujita.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fujita takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fujita lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujita lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Fujita lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cassel wants to break free but Fujita has control.
Fujita lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fujita.
A short right from Fujita.
Fujita tries to work over Cassel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujita lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fujita misses with a body punch.
Fujita works on Cassel's body with a couple of short punches.
Fujita lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Fujita.
Fujita working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujita lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fujita scores with a hook to the body.
Fujita stalls.
A short left from Fujita.
A short uppercut from Fujita.
Cassel is trying to force a seperation but Fujita has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Fujita as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fujita creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fujita works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saimon Cassel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita tries a body shot but Cassel blocks it.
Fujita lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fujita pushes Cassel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujita lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Cassel takes a shot to the head.
Cassel is trying to force a seperation but Fujita has the dominant position.
Fujita lands a left hand.
Fujita scores with a shoulder strike.
Fujita lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
A hook to the body from Fujita.
A right handed body shot lands from Fujita.
A right hook to the body lands for Fujita.
Still in the clinch, Fujita scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fujita presses Cassel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fujita lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaz Fujita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujita struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassel controls his hands.
Fujita lands an uppercut.
Fujita stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cassel is trying to push Fujita away but Fujita has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fujita keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cassel's efforts to push away.
Cassel wants to break free but Fujita has control.
Fujita scores with a shot to the side of Cassel's head.
Cassel wants to break free but Fujita has control.
Fujita lands with a right to the head.
Cassel has a couple of punches blocked by Fujita.
Cassel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassel is trying to force a seperation but Fujita has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaz Fujita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fujita, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaz Fujita!