PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuzo Fukiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benoit's entrance music is Whatever - Our Lady Peace. A fine choice. Ryuzo Fukiko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Benoit
vs
Fukiko

180 cm
25
234 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

192 cm
22
248 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryuzo Fukiko!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benoit moves away.
Benoit looks for a takedown but Fukiko sprawls well.
Benoit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benoit misses with a two punch combination.
Benoit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fukiko pinned against the cage. Fukiko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benoit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit tries to clinch but Fukiko is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benoit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Benoit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fukiko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fukiko controlling the position for now.
Benoit wants to free his trapped foot but Fukiko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fukiko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Fukiko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benoit is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukiko looking to control.
Benoit advances to half guard.
Benoit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benoit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fukiko keeps working.
Benoit wants to pass to mount but Fukiko is defending the position.
Benoit wants to take a breather but Fukiko is having none of it.
Fukiko works his way to full guard. Good work.

Fukiko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fukiko is looking for a triangle but Benoit pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fukiko is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukiko controlling from the top position.

Benoit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fukiko is aware though and is defending well.

Benoit is looking for a triangle but Fukiko pushes his legs off easily.
Benoit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fukiko wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.

Benoit looking for subs off his back but Fukiko has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukiko is looking to take a break and control but Benoit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fukiko trying to mount his opponent but Benoit defends it.
Fukiko sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Fukiko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benoit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fukiko.
Benoit tries to roll over but Fukiko keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryuzo Fukiko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Fukiko. No joy for Benoit on that attempt.
Benoit dives in and grabs Fukiko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fukiko pushes down on Benoit's head and hops out.
Fukiko tests Benoit's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Chris Benoit has been cut.
Benoit looks for a takedown but Fukiko sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benoit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Fukiko. No joy for Benoit on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Fukiko catches Benoit right on the button with a cross.
Fukiko misses with a body shot.
Fukiko misses with a wild body shot.
Fukiko slaps away a takedown attempt from Benoit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fukiko as he avoids it easily.
Fukiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benoit shoots for a takedown but Fukiko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benoit has a takedown stuffed.
Fukiko throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
Fukiko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryuzo Fukiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Fukiko.
Fukiko lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Benoit falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fukiko dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryuzo Fukiko!