PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between General Tso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tso comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting. Fujisaki has chosen Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N' Roses as his entrance music. 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.

Tso
vs
Fujisaki

166 cm
28
135 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

150 cm
30
138 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Wolfpack Threadz
Wolfpack Blood Labs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, General Tso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tso catches Fujisaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fujisaki misses with a body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fujisaki.
Fujisaki is looking to take a break and control but Tso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tso is pushing Fujisaki's head away, looking to escape. Fujisaki manages to hold on to the position though.

Fujisaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fujisaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tso is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Fujisaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fujisaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tso has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tso tries to escape but Fujisaki is in control.

Tso throws Fujisaki to one side and escapes!
Nice takedown defense from Tso. No joy for Fujisaki on that attempt.
Fujisaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Tso.
Nice sprawl there from Tso as Fujisaki shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fujisaki.
General Tso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki.
Tso slaps away a takedown attempt from Fujisaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fujisaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tso.
General Tso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujisaki manages to avoid it.
Tso thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tso just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujisaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fujisaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tso throws out the jab.
Tso throws a body punch but Fujisaki moves out of range.
Tso throws a right and a left that Fujisaki avoids nicely.
Tso looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujisaki is just out of range.
Fujisaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tso is looking to wear down Fujisaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tso throws a shot to the body.
Tso fails to land with a series of punches.
Fujisaki dives in and grabs Tso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tso pushes down on Fujisaki's head and hops out.
Tso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tso throws the left hand but Fujisaki avoids the punch easily.
Fujisaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tso's head backwards.
Tso swings for the body but Fujisaki moves out of range.
Fujisaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Tso coming out on top.
A jab from Tso finds it's way through Fujisaki's defenses.
General Tso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Fujisaki drives through with a takedown into Tso's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fujisaki pushing down on Tso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fujisaki stops Tso from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tso manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tso swings for the body but Fujisaki moves out of range.
Tso misses with a hook. Fujisaki ducked under it nicely.
Fujisaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Tso sprawls well. He's pushed Fujisaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tso leaves Fujisaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tso is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fujisaki shoots for a takedown but Tso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujisaki throws a body punch but Tso moves out of range.
Tso throws a shot from downtown. Fujisaki moves away and avoids it.
Fujisaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tso but Tso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fujisaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujisaki manages to avoid it.
Fujisaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Tso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fujisaki counters with a left and a right that stings Tso.
Tso misses with an uppercut. Fujisaki saw that one coming.
Fujisaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Tso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fujisaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Tso pushes Fujisaki off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tso throws a hook to the side of Fujisaki's head but Fujisaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

General Tso dominated that round.
That's time! Tso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Horrible takedown by Fujisaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Tso which made him look bad.
Tso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tso lands with a hook. Fujisaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fujisaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tso throws a shot to the body.
Fujisaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
General Tso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki.
Tso misses the jab.
Fujisaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tso circles away.
Fujisaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tso looks to land a left hand but Fujisaki moved out of range nicely.
Tso lands a jab.
Tso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tso takes a swing at Fujisaki's ribcage but misses.
Fujisaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fujisaki there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujisaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tso.
Tso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tso swings for the body but Fujisaki moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Tso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fujisaki doesn't seem phased though.
Tso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fujisaki.
Tso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fujisaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujisaki shoots in for a takedown but Tso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fujisaki.
General Tso is winning the standup battle so far.
Tso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Tso misses.
Tso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujisaki.
Horrible takedown by Fujisaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Tso which made him look bad.
Fujisaki tries for a takedown but Tso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fujisaki misses with a hook. Tso ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujisaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fujisaki scores with a jab to the head.
Tso looks to land a left hand but Fujisaki moved out of range nicely.
Tso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujisaki.
Tso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujisaki.
A jab lands there for Tso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fujisaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Tso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tso misses with a double jab.
Tso scores with a one two! Fujisaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Fujisaki scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tso tries to buck Fujisaki off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujisaki wants to control the pace but Tso is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tso is trying to stand.
Fujisaki trying to control but Tso is having none of it.
Tso is trying to stand.

Fujisaki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tso manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tso wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Fujisaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Tso is defending well.
Tso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tso tries to get out of the position.
Tso wants to get back to his feet.
Fujisaki controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tso throws Fujisaki to one side and escapes!
Fujisaki misses the shot to the body.
Fujisaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tso throws out the jab.
Tso looks to land a left hand but Fujisaki moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Tso misses its intended target.
Tso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tso wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujisaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fujisaki swings for the body but Tso moves out of range.
Fujisaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tso.
Tso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fujisaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fujisaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tso throws out the jab.
Fujisaki lands with a shot to the body.
Tso looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujisaki is just out of range.
Fujisaki scores with a punch to the head.
Fujisaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tso.
Nice defenses there by Fujisaki.
Tso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujisaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tso.
Tso misses with a wild body shot.
Tso is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fujisaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tso was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujisaki.
Good exchange - Tso coming out on top.
Tso looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujisaki is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Tso.
Tso misses the shot to the body.
Tso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tso looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujisaki is just out of range.
Tso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fujisaki.

Fujisaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fujisaki passes to full mount!
Tso is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fujisaki looking to control but Tso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Fujisaki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fujisaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tso is looking to escape.
Tso is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujisaki trying to control but Tso is having none of it.
Tso squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tso stops Fujisaki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tso has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Tso defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fujisaki's arms.
Fujisaki is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tso. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Tso fending off the submission attempt from Fujisaki.

Fujisaki looking for the RNC.
Fujisaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tso is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Fujisaki off. It looks like it's working - Fujisaki slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Tso displaying calm under pressure there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fujisaki.
Tso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tso wants it to stay on the feet.
Tso lands a lovely overhand right.
Fujisaki drops his hands momentarily and Tso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujisaki.

Fujisaki shoots in and bounces Tso off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Tso pushes Fujisaki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fujisaki dives in and grabs Tso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tso pushes down on Fujisaki's head and hops out.
General Tso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki.
Tso lands a jab to the head.
Tso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tso wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tso misses with a series of wild punches.
Fujisaki fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tso throws a right hand that Fujisaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujisaki also avoids with ease.
Tso misses with a body shot.
Tso misses with an uppercut. Fujisaki saw that one coming.
Tso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujisaki.
Fujisaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tso but Tso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tso lands a really nice looking cross but Fujisaki seems unphased.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fujisaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tso's waist but Tso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fujisaki off to one side.
Tso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujisaki.
Tso misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fujisaki shoots in and drives through. Tso sprawls well.
Fujisaki shoots in but Tso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fujisaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fujisaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tso counters with a straight right hand.
General Tso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki.
Tso throws out a loose jab but Fujisaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tso misses with an uppercut. Fujisaki saw that one coming.
Tso jabs Fujisaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fujisaki slips a jab from Tso.
Fujisaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fujisaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Fujisaki is rocked!
Fujisaki has his takedown stuffed
and Tso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fujisaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Tso finish him?
Fujisaki looks to land a left hand but Tso moved out of range nicely.
Fujisaki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fujisaki slips under a jab from Tso.
Tso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujisaki looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tso lands a right hand from hell, dropping Fujisaki. Tso pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). General Tso!
General Tso retains his bantamweight title!