PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor KillsInWater (ranked 500 p4p, 430 weight class) and Gyukosho Fujimoto (ranked 64 p4p, 55 weight class). Gyukosho Fujimoto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tor KillsInWater's chin.

KillsInWater
vs
Fujimoto

210 cm
33
238
18 - 5 - 1

192 cm
40
250
43 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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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 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tor KillsInWater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gyukosho Fujimoto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KillsInWater jabs Fujimoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.

KillsInWater has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fujimoto wants to break free but KillsInWater has control.

KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KillsInWater lands a nice shot to the body.

KillsInWater forces Fujimoto back against the cage and clinches.
Fujimoto is trying to break free.

Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
KillsInWater scores with a hook.
KillsInWater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fujimoto doesn't seem bothered though.

KillsInWater moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from KillsInWater.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fujimoto manages to break the clinch.

Fujimoto gets tackled into the cage by KillsInWater. KillsInWater maintains the clinch.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KillsInWater fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tor KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

KillsInWater has closed the distance and engaged Fujimoto in a clinch.

KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.
Fujimoto throws out a loose jab but KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid it.
KillsInWater works Fujimoto's body with a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by KillsInWater there.
KillsInWater jabs Fujimoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
KillsInWater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujimoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

KillsInWater rushes Fujimoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
KillsInWater keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fujimoto's efforts to push away.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KillsInWater misses with a two punch combination.
KillsInWater lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - KillsInWater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater connects with a high kick.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KillsInWater doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujimoto circles away.
A nice side step and Fujimoto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

KillsInWater moves into the clinch successfully.

KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.
KillsInWater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - KillsInWater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fujimoto misses with a hook.
KillsInWater bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fujimoto's head.
KillsInWater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

KillsInWater moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater lands an uppercut.
KillsInWater lands a hook that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards.

KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.
KillsInWater connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
KillsInWater scores with a jab. Fujimoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
KillsInWater lunges at Fujimoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fujimoto's hand.
A right-left combo lands from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
KillsInWater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujimoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by KillsInWater. Beautiful body shot.
KillsInWater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.

KillsInWater rushes Fujimoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto throws a looping overhand right but KillsInWater ducks down to avoid it.
KillsInWater lands a glancing blow to the side of Fujimoto's head.

KillsInWater moves into range and clinches up with Fujimoto.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujimoto throws a sloppy head kick and KillsInWater moves out of range easily.

KillsInWater takes the fight into the clinch.

Fujimoto breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fujimoto at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fujimoto throws a head kick but KillsInWater moves out of range.
It looks like KillsInWater has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
KillsInWater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fujimoto in his tracks.
KillsInWater lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fujimoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
KillsInWater misses with a few strikes there.
KillsInWater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fujimoto in his tracks.
KillsInWater jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
KillsInWater throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fujimoto on the side of the head.
KillsInWater lands with a right hand.
Tor KillsInWater is winning the standup battle so far.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Fujimoto moves out of range.
Fujimoto throws a lazy uppercut
and KillsInWater counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
KillsInWater is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimoto loads up on a big right hand but KillsInWater slips the punch.
KillsInWater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fujimoto can do to turn this around?

KillsInWater has Fujimoto up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimoto tries to break free but KillsInWater pushes him back against the cage.
Fujimoto can't break the clinch.
Fujimoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
KillsInWater lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fujimoto or not.
Fujimoto is breathing heavily.
KillsInWater tries to throw a body punch but Fujimoto avoids it by throwing KillsInWater back against the cage.

Fujimoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
KillsInWater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
KillsInWater works over Fujimoto's head and body with a nice combination.
KillsInWater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
KillsInWater displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A cross from KillsInWater lands.

KillsInWater moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujimoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fujimoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto is trying to push KillsInWater away but KillsInWater has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater scores with a decent looking hook.
KillsInWater lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Fujimoto is rocked!
KillsInWater moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fujimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can KillsInWater finish him?
Fujimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujimoto seems to have recovered his senses.

KillsInWater knocks Fujimoto to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

KillsInWater is trying to get an arm triangle but Fujimoto is defending well.
KillsInWater wants to control but Fujimoto is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

KillsInWater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fujimoto, who protects the arm well.
Fujimoto is trying to get back to his feet.
KillsInWater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujimoto keeps working.

KillsInWater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fujimoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
KillsInWater pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fujimoto back to the cage. KillsInWater follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fujimoto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
KillsInWater doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujimoto circles away.
Fujimoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fujimoto ducks right into an uppercut from KillsInWater.
A head kick by KillsInWater misses
and Fujimoto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
KillsInWater slips under a jab from Fujimoto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - KillsInWater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
KillsInWater uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

KillsInWater connects with a high kick.
KillsInWater scores with a punch to the head.
Fujimoto takes one to the side of the head.
KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujimoto throws a series of punches but KillsInWater moves out of range.
A head kick by KillsInWater misses
and Fujimoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
KillsInWater scores with the left hand. Fujimoto knows he should have avoided that one.
KillsInWater scores with a nice strike.

KillsInWater closes the distance and clinches.
Fujimoto can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by KillsInWater.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
KillsInWater wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fujimoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
KillsInWater cracks Fujimoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
KillsInWater moves in looking to clinch but Fujimoto pushes him off.
KillsInWater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fujimoto circles away quickly and effectively.
KillsInWater misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Fujimoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
KillsInWater fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fujimoto takes one to the side of the head.
A left and a right from KillsInWater both land. Nice combination.
KillsInWater scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KillsInWater wants to clinch.
Fujimoto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

KillsInWater rushes Fujimoto and presses him up against the cage.
Fujimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KillsInWater has him pressed against the cage.

KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujimoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
KillsInWater lands a right hook to the body.
KillsInWater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fujimoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danga de danga de dang - KillsInWater scores with a four punch combination!
Tor KillsInWater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
KillsInWater connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
KillsInWater throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujimoto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
KillsInWater scores with a head kick.
Fujimoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - KillsInWater coming out on top.
KillsInWater just misses with a punch to the body.
KillsInWater throws a lazy head kick
and KillsInWater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
KillsInWater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujimoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
KillsInWater moves away from the strike by Fujimoto.
A combination from Fujimoto does no damage.
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fujimoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
KillsInWater throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Fujimoto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
Fujimoto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gyukosho Fujimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fujimoto misses with a head kick.
KillsInWater lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
KillsInWater with a jab.
KillsInWater lands with a shot to the body.
Fujimoto misses with the combination.
Fujimoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up but Fujimoto circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by KillsInWater. Beautiful body shot.
KillsInWater connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujimoto throws a head kick but KillsInWater moves out of range.
It looked like KillsInWater was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fujimoto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tor KillsInWater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well KillsInWater 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor KillsInWater!
Tor KillsInWater thanked the fans post fight for their support.