PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gyukosho Fujimoto (ranked 13 p4p, 3 weight class) and Eddie Gelfen (ranked 247 p4p, 35 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Fujimoto
vs
Gelfen

192 cm
27
250 lbs
23 - 7 - 0

195 cm
30
275 lbs
24 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gyukosho Fujimoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujimoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fujimoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gelfen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fujimoto.
Fujimoto throws a hook but Gelfen avoids it easily.
A low kick from Gelfen misses
letting Fujimoto counter with a right hand.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Fujimoto throws a big counter combination but Gelfen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Gelfen is predictable there
enabling Fujimoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Gelfen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fujimoto slips a jab from Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a jab when Fujimoto was well out of range.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
Gelfen sizes up Fujimoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelfen misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Gelfen misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gelfen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gelfen throws a right hand that misses
and Fujimoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
Gelfen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gelfen tries a head kick but it misses.
Fujimoto avoids the head kick by Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a body shot but no joy.
Gelfen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Fujimoto counters with a quick kick to the body but Gelfen blocks it.
Gelfen misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Fujimoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Gelfen toppling to the canvas! Gelfen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fujimoto finish him?!

Gelfen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen wants to slow Fujimoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Gelfen misses with a looping left.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
Gelfen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fujimoto under the eye.
Gelfen scoring well with a low kick there.
Fujimoto ducks right into an uppercut from Gelfen.
We've been told by Fujimoto's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fujimoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fujimoto moves out of range as Gelfen strikes.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Gelfen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gelfen is looking to chop away at Fujimoto's legs.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
Gelfen misses with a shot to the body

and Fujimoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Gelfen toppling to the canvas! Gelfen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fujimoto finish him?!
Gelfen is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujimoto finish him?
Gelfen misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fujimoto fakes the body blow, causing Gelfen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gelfen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
Gyukosho Fujimoto retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Gyukosho Fujimoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.