PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wulfgang Bleak (ranked 2311 p4p, 2343 weight class) and Shinji Tomoguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 278 weight class). Bleak comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast - Rammstein. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bleak
vs
Tomoguchi

181 cm
28
159
12 - 8 - 1

180 cm
23
155
8 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wulfgang Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Tomoguchi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak shoots in looking for a takedown but Tomoguchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bleak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tomoguchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bleak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Tomoguchi instigates a clinch.
Bleak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bleak's elbow.
Tomoguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomoguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Tomoguchi on the inside.
Bleak can't get the takedown.
Bleak is trying to drag Tomoguchi to the mat but Tomoguchi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bleak.
Bleak tries for a takedown but Tomoguchi manages to get underhooks.
Bleak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tomoguchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tomoguchi lands with a right to the head.
Tomoguchi lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomoguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Tomoguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bleak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomoguchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Bleak gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomoguchi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bleak throwing shots but Tomoguchi is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Bleak's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tomoguchi tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control.
Bleak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bleak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tomoguchi's head.
Tomoguchi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tomoguchi, not yet.
Bleak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Tomoguchi wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomoguchi defends well.

Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bleak being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bleak working for a triangle but Tomoguchi defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bleak wants to hit a sweep here but Tomoguchi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bleak there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tomoguchi controlling the pace for now.
Bleak is trying desperately to improve position.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bleak is squirming around, avoiding Tomoguchi's attempts to control the action.
Tomoguchi controlling from the full mount.
Bleak is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinji Tomoguchi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bleak throws a body punch but Tomoguchi moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Bleak moves into the clinch.
Tomoguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bleak.
Tomoguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomoguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bleak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tomoguchi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bleak wants to take the fight to the mat but Tomoguchi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomoguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Bleak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tomoguchi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomoguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Bleak.
Tomoguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Tomoguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak works on Tomoguchi's body with a couple of short punches.
Tomoguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Tomoguchi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak blocks an uppercut.
Bleak wants to take the fight to the mat but Tomoguchi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Tomoguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomoguchi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi tries a body shot but Bleak blocks it.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bleak tries to score a body lock takedown but Tomoguchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tomoguchi is working Bleak over against the cage.
Bleak blocking some punches.
Tomoguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch.
Tomoguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
Bleak tries to score a body lock takedown but Tomoguchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bleak.
Bleak is looking for a takedown.
Tomoguchi lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomoguchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Bleak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bleak blocks a body shot from Tomoguchi.
A short right from Tomoguchi on the inside.
Tomoguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomoguchi lands a nice uppercut.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomoguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomoguchi blocks an uppercut.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch.
Tomoguchi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bleak tries to throw a body punch but Tomoguchi avoids it by throwing Bleak back against the cage.
Tomoguchi working aggressively here.
Bleak tries to score a body lock takedown but Tomoguchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tomoguchi misses with some punches.
Bleak blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak blocks an uppercut.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bleak.
Bleak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tomoguchi prevents it.
Bleak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tomoguchi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bleak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomoguchi tries to avoid it but Bleak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomoguchi to the ground. Tomoguchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tomoguchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bleak.
Tomoguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Shinji Tomoguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bleak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomoguchi moves away.
Bleak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tomoguchi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tomoguchi as Bleak tries to tie him up.
Bleak stalling in the clinch but Tomoguchi improves position.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Bleak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomoguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Bleak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tomoguchi is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bleak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bleak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomoguchi lands with a right to the head.
Bleak tries to score a body lock takedown but Tomoguchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tomoguchi lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Tomoguchi pushes Bleak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bleak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomoguchi is working Bleak over against the cage.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Bleak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomoguchi lands a left hand.
Tomoguchi misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Tomoguchi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinji Tomoguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tomoguchi connects with a body shot that sends Bleak's belly button to the back.
Tomoguchi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bleak has time to react.
Bleak moves out of range as Tomoguchi strikes.
Tomoguchi leaves Bleak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tomoguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tomoguchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Tomoguchi closes the distance and pushes Bleak back into the cage.
Tomoguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomoguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bleak wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomoguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bleak.
Tomoguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bleak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tomoguchi prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomoguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Bleak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tomoguchi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bleak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Tomoguchi drives through and clinches with Bleak against the cage.
Tomoguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomoguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bleak has Tomoguchi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tomoguchi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Tomoguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bleak is trying to drag Tomoguchi to the mat but Tomoguchi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tomoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Bleak.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Bleak tries to work over Tomoguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomoguchi tries to throw a body punch but Bleak avoids it by throwing Tomoguchi back against the cage.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Wulfgang Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi misses with some punches.
Tomoguchi working aggressively here.
Tomoguchi stops a takedown attempt from Bleak.
Bleak tries to score a body lock takedown but Tomoguchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tomoguchi stops a takedown attempt from Bleak.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tomoguchi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bleak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tomoguchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tomoguchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tomoguchi cracks Bleak with a good jab.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomoguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bleak's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bleak is defended easily by Tomoguchi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak missing with a left hand there. Tomoguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomoguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Tomoguchi.
Bleak throws a shot from downtown. Tomoguchi moves away and avoids it.

Bleak clinches up against the cage.
Tomoguchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomoguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bleak controls his hands.
Tomoguchi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Bleak is struggling to control the position.
Bleak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bleak blocking some punches.
Bleak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tomoguchi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomoguchi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi tries a body shot but Bleak blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bleak.
Bleak wants to take the fight to the mat but Tomoguchi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomoguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bleak.
A nice left hand lands by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi tries to throw a body punch but Bleak avoids it by throwing Tomoguchi back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomoguchi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bleak.
Tomoguchi lands with a left to the head.
Tomoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Bleak.
Tomoguchi prevents a takedown attempt there.

Bleak has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tomoguchi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tomoguchi turns into Bleak and is now in his guard.
Tomoguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Bleak.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Tomoguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tomoguchi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Tomoguchi!
A less than humble Shinji Tomoguchi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Wulfgang Bleak had this to say: 'I don't mind the pain, it helps remember the lesson. Great job by my opponent, he earned it. But I will be back!'.