PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomisan Tsuruta (ranked 923 p4p, 1704 weight class) and Zammy Bailey (ranked 134 p4p, 235 weight class). Zammy Bailey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tsuruta
vs
Bailey

192 cm
28
209
13 - 7 - 1

189 cm
35
218
27 - 25 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomisan Tsuruta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zammy Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta lands the left hand.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Tsuruta scores with a nice strike.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bailey swivels and escapes.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.
Tsuruta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tsuruta shoots in but no luck this time.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Tomomisan Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tsuruta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Bailey pushes Tsuruta off and gets back to his feet.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
And Bailey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsuruta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bailey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Tsuruta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bailey's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to stand but Tsuruta is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bailey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey wants to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Tsuruta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bailey wants to stand and escape but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta looking to pass the guard.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Bailey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tsuruta throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.

Tsuruta looking to score a takedown here. Bailey is defending well but Tsuruta drives through and ends up in Bailey's guard.

Bailey pushes Tsuruta off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zammy Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tsuruta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tsuruta is controlling him well.
Bailey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tsuruta.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey is trying to escape the position but Tsuruta is controlling the position.
Bailey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Bailey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
Tsuruta has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bailey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tsuruta sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bailey is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bailey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tsuruta throws a strike there. Bailey manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Bailey wants to get back to his feet.
Bailey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bailey's head.
Bailey pushes Tsuruta off looking to stand but Tsuruta dives back in and keeps control.
Tsuruta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bailey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bailey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsuruta is stalling here. Bailey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tsuruta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bailey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tsuruta is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bailey prevents Tsuruta from improving his position.

Bailey postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tsuruta to stand up.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Bailey feints the counter takedown.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Bailey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from Tsuruta finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta jabs at Bailey's body.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta shoots for a double leg takedown but Bailey sprawls well. He's pushed Tsuruta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bailey defends it nicely.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bailey takes one to the chin there.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bailey circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Bailey feints the counter takedown.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tsuruta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomisan Tsuruta clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
And Bailey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsuruta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
And Bailey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsuruta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsuruta finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tsuruta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Bailey throws Tsuruta to one side and escapes!
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Tsuruta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bailey is refusing to be controlled, as Tsuruta sits in half guard.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomisan Tsuruta had his way with Zammy Bailey in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tsuruta shoots in and gets a takedown into Bailey's guard.

Bailey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bailey tries for a takedown. No joy.

Tsuruta manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsuruta with a poor takedown

and Bailey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bailey tries to stand but Tsuruta is controlling from the bottom.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Bailey in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta postures up in Bailey's guard and throws a big left but Bailey blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta looking to pass the guard.
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tsuruta postures up in Bailey's guard and throws a big left but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailey is retaining full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bailey moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsuruta looks for a takedown but Bailey sprawls well.
Bailey feints the counter takedown.
Bailey leaves Tsuruta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zammy Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsuruta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta is the new light heavyweight champion!