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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Nagasacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsumi Fujinami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
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183 cm
22
228 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Nagasacki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsumi Fujinami! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Nagasacki with that takedown attempt. Nagasacki throws a sloppy head kick and Fujinami moves out of range easily. Fujinami closes the distance and clinches. Fujinami has Nagasacki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fujinami pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nagasacki tumbling to the mat - Fujinami dives into Nagasacki's guard. Fujinami trying to move into half guard but instead Nagasacki has managed to sweep! Nagasacki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Fujinami is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Fujinami's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Fujinami bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nagasacki's guard. Nagasacki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujinami is one step ahead there. Fujinami controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nagasacki trying to control the position.
Fujinami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasacki is keeping the position for now. Fujinami showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Nagasacki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujinami is one step ahead there. Fujinami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Fujinami controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tatsumi Fujinami just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nagasacki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fujinami closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nagasacki to the mat! Nagasacki manages to get full guard. Fujinami content to stall in guard here. I looks like Fujinami might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Fujinami drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinami jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Nagasacki wants to sweep here but Fujinami controlling him for the moment. Fujinami slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Fujinami looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nagasacki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fujinami is controlling him. Fujinami preventing the sweep. Fujinami slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsumi Fujinami dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nagasacki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Fujinami counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fujinami. Fujinami has hold of one of Nagasacki's legs. Nagasacki is fighting the takedown attempt but Fujinami gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Fujinami slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tatsumi Fujinami just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Fujinami shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nagasacki as he jumps to the side. Nagasacki doesn't succeed with the takedown and Fujinami counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fujinami. Fujinami slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The referee asks Fujinami politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fujinami prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Let's hope that Fujinami has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Fujinami tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nagasacki's legs. Nagasacki pushes Fujinami away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fujinami gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Fujinami content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Nagasacki is trying to control Fujinami's posture but Fujinami avoids it. Nagasacki could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Fujinami tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Nagasacki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown so Fujinami counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Nagasacki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fujinami controls from within his opponent's guard. Nagasacki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fujinami sitting in guard here, content to control. Fujinami wants to control from the top but Nagasacki keeps moving. Nagasacki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nagasacki controlling Fujinami's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nagasacki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fujinami! Fujinami wants to hold on but Nagasacki pushes him away. Tatsumi Fujinami has got the better of the ground game so far. Nagasacki tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. Fujinami really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fujinami slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Fujinami keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Nagasacki is trying to control the action in half guard but Fujinami is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nagasacki wants to free his trapped foot but Fujinami is holding on for dear life with his legs. Fujinami tries to get to full guard but Nagasacki has control of the leg. Fujinami is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Fujinami looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Fujinami is positioning himself well to prevent Nagasacki advancing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nagasacki misses with a takedown and Fujinami counters with a takedown into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsumi Fujinami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fujinami fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nagasacki sprawls well initially but Fujinami persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Fujinami seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Nagasacki is looking to improve his position.
Fujinami perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Fujinami is thwarting Nagasacki's attempts to control the position. Fujinami looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Nagasacki is not content to let Fujinami control the position. Fujinami trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fujinami wants to pass to mount but Nagasacki is defending the position. Fujinami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fujinami prevents Nagasacki from improving his position. Nagasacki is staying active underneath Fujinami, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Nagasacki is looking for a sweep. Fujinami is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fujinami works his way into full mount! Fujinami can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nagasacki is looking to escape.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tatsumi Fujinami just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nagasacki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Fujinami counters with a single leg into guard. Nagasacki didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nagasacki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Nagasacki being controlled here, momentarily. Nagasacki wants to sweep here but Fujinami controlling him for the moment. Fujinami is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Nagasacki wants to stand up but Fujinami is controlling him. Fujinami lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Fujinami controlling from the top position. Nagasacki is trying to control the position but Fujinami postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fujinami is stalling in the full guard. Fujinami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fujinami controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Nagasacki keeping moving, preventing Fujinami from controlling successfully. Nagasacki working a defensive guard here.
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. Fujinami pushing down on Nagasacki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Fujinami is controlling the pace.
Fujinami looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nagasacki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Fujinami trying to pass the guard but Nagasacki defending well. Fujinami perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tatsumi Fujinami just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nagasacki tries to clinch there but Fujinami circles away.
Nagasacki fails with the takedown and Fujinami counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nagasacki won't be happy with that. Hiro Nagasacki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fujinami has hold of Nagasacki's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nagasacki seems comfortable defending it but Fujinami has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nagasacki is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nagasacki is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Fujinami couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tatsumi Fujinami!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
47% |
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