PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Itagaki Fukuzawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caol Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukuzawa comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Colony. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fukuzawa
vs
Uno

170 cm
30
153 lbs
22 - 11 - 1

170 cm
30
150 lbs
14 - 6 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Itagaki Fukuzawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caol Uno!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno misses with an uppercut. Fukuzawa saw that one coming.
Fukuzawa scores with a body shot.
Uno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uno misses with a hook. Fukuzawa ducked under it nicely.
Uno misses with a head kick.
Fukuzawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uno connects with a nice looking jab.
Fukuzawa throws a poor cross that misses
letting Uno counter with a right hand.
Uno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fukuzawa tries to bum rush Uno with a series of wild strikes but Uno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukuzawa connects with a leg kick. Uno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Uno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fukuzawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Uno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fukuzawa wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuzawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uno.
Uno misses with a looping left.
Uno throws a sloppy head kick and Fukuzawa moves out of range easily.
Uno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Uno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuzawa. Uno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uno throws out a counter right but Fukuzawa avoids it with no problem.
Uno misses with a looping right.
Uno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fukuzawa at a distance.
Fukuzawa misses with an uppercut
and Uno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fukuzawa throws a lazy right hand but Uno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uno thuds a left hand into Fukuzawa's body.
Uno has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Uno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fukuzawa.
Uno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fukuzawa on the side of the head.
Fukuzawa connects with an inside leg kick.
Fukuzawa throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uno throws a jab when Fukuzawa was well out of range.
Uno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Uno scores with the left hand. Fukuzawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Fukuzawa wants to clinch
and Uno counters with a straight right hand.
Fukuzawa swings widly with a right hand
and Uno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uno looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukuzawa is just out of range.
Fukuzawa ducks under a wild hook from Uno.
A low kick from Fukuzawa misses

and Uno counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Fukuzawa is trying to work for a sweep but Uno has mounted him!
Uno avoids the attempt from Fukuzawa to control.
Uno wants to control but Fukuzawa has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Uno is trying to control the action in half guard but Fukuzawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Uno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fukuzawa defending well though.
Uno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fukuzawa is trying to maintain the position but Uno is very close to passing his half guard.
Uno prevents Fukuzawa from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Uno throwing shots but Fukuzawa is blocking nicely.
Fukuzawa is looking to improve his position.
Uno lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fukuzawa is staying active underneath Uno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fukuzawa is looking to improve his position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fukuzawa lands a leg kick that knocks Uno off balance momentarily.
Uno throws a lazy right hand but Fukuzawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Fukuzawa misses its target.
Fukuzawa throws a looping overhand right but Uno ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fukuzawa misses with a head kick.
Uno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukuzawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukuzawa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fukuzawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uno.
Fukuzawa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Uno throws a shot from downtown. Fukuzawa moves away and avoids it.
Fukuzawa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fukuzawa thuds his right hand into Uno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fukuzawa moves out of range as Uno strikes.
Fukuzawa throws a low kick but Uno avoids it.
Uno ducks under a wild hook from Fukuzawa.
Uno throws a lazy uppercut
and Fukuzawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uno misses with an uppercut
enabling Fukuzawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukuzawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uno looks to land a right hand but Fukuzawa moved out of range.
Fukuzawa avoids the body shot from Uno.
Fukuzawa is looking to counter punch.
Fukuzawa misses with a hook to the body
letting Uno counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuzawa throws a lazy right hand but Uno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uno lunges at Fukuzawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fukuzawa's hand.
Uno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Fukuzawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fukuzawa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Uno connects with a nice looking jab.
Uno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fukuzawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Decent striking displayed by Uno there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uno misses the body punch
and Fukuzawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uno lands a jab.
A slow jab from Uno misses its intended target.
Fukuzawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uno dodges the punch combination from Fukuzawa.
Uno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Fukuzawa does no damage.
Uno misses with a jab to the body
and Fukuzawa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Uno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fukuzawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fukuzawa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uno scores with a shot to the body.
Fukuzawa throws a nice looking combination but Uno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uno throws out a loose jab but Fukuzawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukuzawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fukuzawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uno.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno misses the shot to the body.
Uno jabs at Fukuzawa's body.
Fukuzawa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fukuzawa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Uno back to the cage. Fukuzawa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fukuzawa tries to bum rush Uno with a series of wild strikes but Uno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fukuzawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukuzawa.
Uno throws an overhand right that lands on Fukuzawa's shoulder, as Fukuzawa tries to avoid the shot.
Uno checks the leg kick.
Uno throws a body punch but Fukuzawa moves out of range.
Fukuzawa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fukuzawa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uno on the side of the head.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick but Uno checks it.
Fukuzawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fukuzawa looks to land a right hand but Uno moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukuzawa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa defending well as Uno loads up on a big left hand.
Uno misses with a shot to the body
and Fukuzawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukuzawa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fukuzawa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Uno moves out of range of the leg kick from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uno misses with an uppercut.
Uno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukuzawa.
Jab from Uno.
Fukuzawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uno was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukuzawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uno with the counter takedown but Fukuzawa avoids it easily.
Uno avoids the head kick by Fukuzawa.
Uno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fukuzawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uno swings for the body but Fukuzawa moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itagaki Fukuzawa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Uno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa throws a shot from downtown. Uno moves away and avoids it.
Uno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Uno lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Uno misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Fukuzawa misses the target.
Fukuzawa pushes Uno away with a front kick.
Nice shot lands for Fukuzawa.
Nice defenses there by Uno.
Uno missing with a left hand there. Fukuzawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fukuzawa looks to land a combination. Uno sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fukuzawa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fukuzawa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Uno counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Fukuzawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uno tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Fukuzawa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Fukuzawa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fukuzawa is looking to take a break and control but Uno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uno is looking to regain half guard here but Fukuzawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Uno taking a bit of punishment here - Fukuzawa scoring with strikes.
Uno regains half guard, as Fukuzawa was trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uno defending well though.
Fukuzawa is looking to stall here but Uno recovers full guard.
Fukuzawa wants to pass the guard but Uno is keeping the position.
Uno keeping moving, preventing Fukuzawa from controlling successfully.
Fukuzawa landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa connects with a couple of short punches.
Uno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fukuzawa's guard.

Fukuzawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Fukuzawa, not yet.
Uno trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukuzawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fukuzawa is controlling Uno's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Uno cracks Fukuzawa with a solid left hand.
Fukuzawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fukuzawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fukuzawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uno manages to avoid it.
Fukuzawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uno throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Fukuzawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukuzawa trying to control but Uno is working from the bottom.
Uno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itagaki Fukuzawa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fukuzawa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itagaki Fukuzawa!
In his post fight interview, Itagaki Fukuzawa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.