PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Fujiwara
vs
Spong

170 cm
27
157 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

168 cm
21
168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takeshi Fujiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chance Spong!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Fujiwara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spong dives in and grabs Fujiwara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fujiwara pushes down on Spong's head and hops out.
Spong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fujiwara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spong somewhat.
As Spong looks to move away, Fujiwara throws a big counter combo bu Spong just gets out of the way.
Fujiwara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spong lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fujiwara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spong somewhat.
Takeshi Fujiwara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Spong.
Fujiwara slips a straight right by Spong.
Fujiwara tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Spong.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.

Spong gets a clinch.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fujiwara or not.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Spong is trying to drag Fujiwara to the mat but Fujiwara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Fujiwara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara scores with a nice hook to the head.

Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takeshi Fujiwara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fujiwara defends well and Spong ends up having to push Fujiwara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Good exchange - Fujiwara coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong keeps the fight on the outside.
Fujiwara lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujiwara works over Spong's head and body with a nice combination.
Fujiwara takes one on the button.

Spong rushes Fujiwara and presses him up against the cage.
Spong wants a takedown but no success here.
Fujiwara working aggressively here.

Fujiwara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fujiwara throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Fujiwara moves away and avoids it.
Fujiwara is looking to counter the offense by Spong and move into the clinch.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fujiwara swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a jab when Fujiwara was well out of range.
Fujiwara cracks Spong with an open hand slap.
That kick from Fujiwara tenderised Spong's leg. Spong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fujiwara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fujiwara ducks right into an uppercut from Spong.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.
Spong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Spong scores with a takedown into Fujiwara's guard.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fujiwara's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara won't allow Spong to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spong drops an elbow to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Fujiwara is looking to improve his position.
Spong works his way into side control.
Spong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujiwara keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spong cracks a nice hook into Fujiwara's ribs.
Spong slips under a jab from Fujiwara.
A slow jab from Fujiwara misses its intended target.
Spong slips a jab from Fujiwara.
Spong feints the counter takedown.
Spong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fujiwara as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spong or perhaps it was just good defense by Fujiwara, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fujiwara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong throws a hook but Fujiwara avoids it easily.
Fujiwara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spong.
Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Fujiwara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spong paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Fujiwara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujiwara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
Spong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fujiwara defends well and Spong ends up having to push Fujiwara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Fujiwara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takeshi Fujiwara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Spong.
Spong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Chance Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong throws a leg kick that misses.
Fujiwara misses with a combination

and Spong counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong works to advance to full mount. Fujiwara defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Spong throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Chance Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong avoids the attempt from Fujiwara to control.
Spong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fujiwara is looking to escape.
Spong is landing with some decent strikes but Fujiwara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Fujiwara is rocked!
Spong postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Fujiwara in real trouble here! The ref calls for Fujiwara to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chance Spong!
A less than humble Chance Spong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.