PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 266 p4p, 177 weight class) and Bull Mfer (ranked 44 p4p, 36 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tsuruta
vs
Mfer

192 cm
35
209
28 - 15 - 0

189 cm
31
218
24 - 13 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Gatoroids
MKFC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mfer misses with a kick to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Mfer knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.

Mfer lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Mfer takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer tried to score with a low kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
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Mfer stuns Tsuruta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mfer with a nice calf kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
A big left from Mfer misses.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer with a nice calf kick.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tsuruta is able to avoid easily.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Mfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Mfer lands with a nice body kick.
Tsuruta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Mfer.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Tsuruta's belly button to the back.
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Tsuruta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses its target.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta cracks Mfer with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsuruta has time to react.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Mfer.
Tsuruta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mfer in his tracks.
Mfer tries to move into range but Tsuruta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer scores with a shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a leg kick.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuruta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsuruta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mfer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses its target.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer fakes the leg kick and cracks Tsuruta in the body.
Mfer tries to land a leg kick but Tsuruta saw it coming and moves away.
Mfer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mfer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mfer needs to keep his hands up - Tsuruta had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Tsuruta.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta connects with a looping right hand.
Mfer connects with a crisp jab.
Mfer cracks Tsuruta with a good jab.
Mfer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsuruta in his tracks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tsuruta might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer clobbers Tsuruta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer throws a push kick but Tsuruta slaps the foot to one side.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer looks to throw a body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer throws a lazy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp right that sends Mfer to the canvas! Tsuruta follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomi Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring 160Q Energy for $150's logo in front of the cameras.