PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazaki Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delvin Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujita comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-Enter Sandman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fujita
vs
Shore

195 cm
43
286 lbs
39 - 23 - 0

193 cm
27
277 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 39 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kazaki Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Delvin Shore!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujita circles away.

Fujita moves into range and clinches up with Shore.
Shore can't break the clinch.
Shore is trying to break the clinch but Fujita has him pressed against the cage.

Fujita breaks the clinch.
Fujita tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fujita seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shore misses with a wild combination.
Shore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No joy there for Shore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shore lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujita lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Delvin Shore has been cut.
Shore avoids the body shot from Fujita.
A slow jab from Shore misses its intended target.
Shore takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujita throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shore lands the left hand.

It looks like Kazaki Fujita has been cut.
Fujita throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shore shoots in for a takedown but Fujita shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shore avoids the body shot from Fujita.
Fujita misses with a two punch combination.
Shore throws a right and a left that Fujita avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Shore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shore.
Shore avoids the head kick by Fujita.
Fujita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shore sprawls well. Shore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujita gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Fujita.
Donk. Shore catches Fujita right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fujita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fujita somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore throws a big shot that misses.
Shore throws a nice looking combination but Fujita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shore misses with a wild combination.
Fujita takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujita.
Shore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Shore.
Shore misses with a looping left.
Shore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Fujita misses its target.
A combination from Fujita does no damage.
Fujita shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fujita connects with a crisp jab.

Fujita shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shore's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shore controls Fujita momentarily but Fujita frees himself.
Shore wants to sweep here but Fujita controlling him for the moment.

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

Shore working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fujita has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shore is trying to get back to full guard.
Fujita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fujita works his way into full mount!
Shore takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fujita trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fujita lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kazaki Fujita will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fujita closes the distance but Shore moves to the side
and Shore counters with a series of strikes. Fujita will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujita is defended easily by Shore.
It seemed like Shore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fujita as he jumps to the side.
Shore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Fujita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujita misses with an uppercut. Shore saw that one coming.

Oooooh!!! Shore has knocked Fujita down with a huge combo! Shore steps away and waves a wobbly Fujita back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've been informed that Shore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Shore closes the distance and pushes Fujita back into the cage.

Shore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shore tries to bum rush Fujita with a series of wild strikes but Fujita uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delvin Shore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shore with a jab.
Fujita is looking to clinch but Shore is avoiding it.
Fujita moves out of range of the strikes.
Shore throws the left hand but Fujita avoids the punch easily.
Shore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shore drops Fujita with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Fujita! Shore dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Delvin Shore!
An out of breath Delvin Shore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.