PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michio Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leyeyasu Tokugawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuki comes to the ring accompanied by Dragonball Z Theme. Leyeyasu Tokugawa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Suzuki
vs
Tokugawa

180 cm
25
154 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

170 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michio Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leyeyasu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokugawa motions for Suzuki to come forward. Tokugawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suzuki tries to bum rush Tokugawa with a series of wild strikes but Tokugawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tokugawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Suzuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokugawa is just out of range.
Suzuki tests Tokugawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tokugawa avoids the body shot from Suzuki.

Suzuki moves into the clinch.

Tokugawa manages to pull guard.
Suzuki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suzuki wants to stand but Tokugawa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tokugawa wants to sweep here but Suzuki controlling him for the moment.
Suzuki wants to stand but Tokugawa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokugawa, not yet.
Tokugawa trying to control the position.

Tokugawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suzuki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suzuki wants to stand but Tokugawa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tokugawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suzuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away.
Suzuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tokugawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suzuki lands with a nice body punch.
Suzuki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Suzuki scores with a jab to the body.
Suzuki tries to clinch but Tokugawa is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tokugawa.
Suzuki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tokugawa tries for a takedown but Suzuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Suzuki. No joy for Tokugawa on that attempt.
Michio Suzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leyeyasu Tokugawa.
Suzuki misses the shot to the body.

Suzuki closes the distance and pushes Tokugawa back into the ropes.
Tokugawa is trying to break the clinch but Suzuki has him pressed against the ropes.
Suzuki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suzuki avoiding damage.
Suzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tokugawa is trying to break free.
Tokugawa wants to break free but Suzuki has control.
Suzuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tokugawa or not.
Tokugawa looking to stall.
A short right from Suzuki on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suzuki scores with a hook to the body.
Suzuki lands with a short shot to the head.
Tokugawa wants to break free but Suzuki has control.
Tokugawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suzuki has him pressed against the ropes.
Suzuki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Suzuki as the two fighters clinch.
Suzuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tokugawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tokugawa tries to circle away but Suzuki has him pinned against the ropes.
Tokugawa takes a shot to the head.
Suzuki is pushing Tokugawa up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Suzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
Suzuki misses with the head strike.
Suzuki misses with an elbow over the top.
Suzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suzuki cracks Tokugawa with a nice body shot.

Tokugawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suzuki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tokugawa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tokugawa.
Suzuki is looking to wear down Tokugawa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Suzuki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tokugawa looks gassed!
Tokugawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Michio Suzuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suzuki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tokugawa on the side of the head.
Tokugawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suzuki circles away quickly and effectively.
Suzuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tokugawa in his tracks.

Suzuki has closed the distance and engaged Tokugawa in a clinch.
Suzuki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tokugawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suzuki pinned against the cage. Suzuki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big left from Tokugawa misses.

Suzuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Suzuki lands a nice uppercut.
Suzuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Suzuki.
Tokugawa wants to break free but Suzuki has control.
Suzuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Suzuki.
Suzuki holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Suzuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suzuki works on Tokugawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Suzuki works on Tokugawa's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suzuki.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tokugawa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Suzuki uses from the top position.
Tokugawa is trying to control the position but Suzuki postures up.
Suzuki lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Tokugawa is working an open guard so Suzuki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tokugawa is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Suzuki as he connects with a hook.
Suzuki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokugawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suzuki defends it nicely.

Suzuki closes the distance and pushes Tokugawa back into the ropes.
Suzuki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki digs a right hand underneath Tokugawa's ribcage. Tokugawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Suzuki misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Suzuki to work.
Suzuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tokugawas head.
Suzuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tokugawa.
Suzuki holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Suzuki gets underhooks to prevent Tokugawa's takedown attempt.
Michio Suzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leyeyasu Tokugawa.
Suzuki lands a left hand.
Suzuki throws a punch but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Suzuki digs a right hand into Tokugawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tokugawa's gas tank.
Suzuki pushes Tokugawa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suzuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Suzuki.
Good body shot from Suzuki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Suzuki.
A short right from Suzuki.
A right handed body shot lands from Suzuki.
Suzuki lands with a short shot to the head.
Suzuki scores with a shot to the side of Tokugawa's head.
Suzuki lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suzuki.
Suzuki stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Suzuki for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tokugawa has had enough of the clinch but Suzuki keeps him there for the moment.
Tokugawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suzuki has him pressed against the ropes.
Suzuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tokugawa.
Suzuki digs a right hand into Tokugawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tokugawa's gas tank.
Suzuki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Suzuki lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Tokugawa is trying to force a seperation but Suzuki has the dominant position.
Suzuki works on Tokugawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Suzuki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suzuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Suzuki.
Suzuki lands a nice uppercut.
Suzuki digs a right hand underneath Tokugawa's ribcage. Tokugawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tokugawa blocking some punches.
Suzuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tokugawas head.
Suzuki lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Suzuki.
Suzuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michio Suzuki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tokugawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suzuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tokugawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suzuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
Suzuki swings for the body but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Suzuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Suzuki wants to clinch up but Tokugawa keeps it at a distance.
Tokugawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suzuki.
Suzuki is looking to clinch.
Suzuki throws a nice looking combination but Tokugawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tokugawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki connects with a crisp jab.
Tokugawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Tokugawa tries to keep at a distance but Suzuki has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Suzuki.
Tokugawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suzuki lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suzuki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Suzuki lands an uppercut.
Suzuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokugawa prevents a body shot from Suzuki.
Tokugawa trying to control the position but instead, Suzuki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tokugawa into the ropes.
Suzuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suzuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suzuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Suzuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suzuki scores with a hook to the body.
Suzuki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

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.
Suzuki lands a body shot.
Suzuki slowing the pace effectively.
Michio Suzuki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suzuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suzuki taking a breather.
Tokugawa blocks an uppercut.
Suzuki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suzuki.
Suzuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Tokugawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Suzuki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suzuki looking to stall.
Suzuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suzuki is stalling here.
Tokugawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Suzuki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michio Suzuki.

Suzuki clinches with his opponent.
Suzuki lands a body shot.

Tokugawa manages to break the clinch.
Tokugawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tokugawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Suzuki drives through and clinches with Tokugawa against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Suzuki walks away with a smile on his face. Tokugawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Suzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Suzuki!
Tokugawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tokugawa tries to move into range but Suzuki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tokugawa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Suzuki.
Tokugawa tries for a takedown but Suzuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michio Suzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leyeyasu Tokugawa.

Suzuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Tokugawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Suzuki.
Suzuki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suzuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tokugawa or not.
Suzuki is leaning against Tokugawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suzuki scores with a shot to the side of Tokugawa's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa.
Leyeyasu Tokugawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suzuki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michio Suzuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suzuki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michio Suzuki!