PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryunaki Tsuzukizama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Bakr Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryunaki Tsuzukizama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abu Bakr Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki's chin.

Tsuzukizama
vs
Bakr Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki

200 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryunaki Tsuzukizama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abu Bakr Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tsuzukizama closes the distance and pushes Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki back into the cage.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki misses with a body punch.
Tsuzukizama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki prevents it.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki misses with some punches.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki is trying to force a seperation but Tsuzukizama has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki.

Tsuzukizama lands a takedown into guard.
Tsuzukizama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki is looking to stand up but Tsuzukizama isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuzukizama.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki wants to stand and escape but Tsuzukizama is having none of it.

Tsuzukizama decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuzukizama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsuzukizama somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryunaki Tsuzukizama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki catches Tsuzukizama right on the button with a cross.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki throws a nice looking combination but Tsuzukizama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki finds it's target.
Tsuzukizama moves forwards but Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki thuds a left hand into Tsuzukizama's body.
Tsuzukizama dives in for a single leg takedown but Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tsuzukizama is breathing heavily.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki pushes Tsuzukizama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuzukizama looking for a takedown.
Tsuzukizama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuzukizama.
Tsuzukizama takes a shot to the head.

Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki breaks the clinch.

Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki drops Tsuzukizama with a beautiful combination! Tsuzukizama stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki is looking for the KO!

It looks like Ryunaki Tsuzukizama has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuzukizama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki there.

Tsuzukizama is rocked!
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Tsuzukizama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Tsuzukizama's head, knocking him out cold! Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abu Bakr Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki!