PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hajimaro Fujinuma (ranked 22486 p4p, 4192 weight class) and Somchai Saetang (ranked 523 p4p, 415 weight class). Fujinuma comes to the cage accompanied by Yooooooooo. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Fujinuma
vs
Saetang

185 cm
35
140
8 - 10 - 0

189 cm
25
145
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Warrior's Way

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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hajimaro Fujinuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Somchai Saetang !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saetang closes the distance and pushes Fujinuma back into the cage.
Saetang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saetang lands an elbow that stopped Fujinuma in his tracks for a moment.
Fujinuma managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Fujinuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saetang with a knee to the head.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujinuma avoids it.
Saetang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fujinuma tries for a takedown but Saetang manages to get underhooks.
Fujinuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fujinuma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujinuma avoids it.
Fujinuma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saetang pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Fujinuma is trying to trip Saetang . He has hold of a leg but Saetang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fujinuma persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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!
Fujinuma being controlled here momentarily.

Fujinuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Fujinuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saetang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Fujinuma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang managing to control the position.
Saetang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saetang is pulling down on Fujinuma's head to control his posture.

Fujinuma drops back looking for a leg! Saetang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saetang manages to kick Fujinuma off! Fujinuma jumps back into Saetang 's guard.
Fujinuma wants to pass the guard but Saetang is keeping the position.

Fujinuma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saetang seems keen to control Fujinuma's posture.

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.

Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fujinuma won't allow Saetang to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fujinuma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saetang is pulling down on Fujinuma's head to control his posture.

Fujinuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saetang can do anything to dispel that myth.

Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fujinuma preventing the sweep.

Fujinuma drops back looking for a leg! Saetang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saetang manages to kick Fujinuma off! Fujinuma jumps back into Saetang 's guard.
Saetang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saetang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saetang pulls Fujinuma in close to his closed guard and prevents Fujinuma from doing any damage or advancing position.

Fujinuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fujinuma stopping the sweep attempt from Saetang .
We've been informed that Saetang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Fujinuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saetang is trying to control the position but Fujinuma postures up.
Saetang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fujinuma haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Fujinuma drops back looking for a leg! Saetang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saetang manages to kick Fujinuma off! Fujinuma jumps back into Saetang 's guard.
Saetang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fujinuma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fujinuma drops back looking for a leg! Saetang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saetang manages to kick Fujinuma off! Fujinuma jumps back into Saetang 's guard.

Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saetang looking for a sweep. Not yet Saetang , not yet.

Fujinuma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saetang has his hands on Fujinuma's head, controlling the position.
Fujinuma wants to stand but Saetang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hajimaro Fujinuma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Saetang forces Fujinuma back against the cage and clinches.
Fujinuma is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saetang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fujinuma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saetang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fujinuma.
Fujinuma managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Fujinuma avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Saetang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fujinuma.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hajimaro Fujinuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saetang crunches a lovely knee into Fujinuma's ribcage.

Fujinuma has Saetang pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fujinuma pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saetang tumbling to the mat - Fujinuma dives into Saetang 's guard.
Saetang pulls Fujinuma in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saetang is trying to control the position but Fujinuma postures up.
Hajimaro Fujinuma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fujinuma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saetang is trying to keep Fujinuma in close.

Fujinuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saetang has his hands on Fujinuma's head, controlling the position.
Saetang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two 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.
Saetang controls Fujinuma momentarily but Fujinuma frees himself.
Saetang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Fujinuma drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fujinuma as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Saetang screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fujinuma! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hajimaro Fujinuma!