PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Amarena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsumi Fujinami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsumi Fujinami acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Amarena
vs
Fujinami

185 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

178 cm
27
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfredo Amarena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tatsumi Fujinami!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fujinami shoots in and gets a takedown into Amarena's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fujinami throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amarena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fujinami scoring with some ground and pound.
Amarena is trying to keep Fujinami in close.
Fujinami must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Amarena working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fujinami doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fujinami manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fujinami throws a big right hand that misses.
Fujinami working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Amarena looking for a guillotine here but Fujinami defends easily.
Fujinami throws a big elbow that misses.
Amarena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujinami postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujinami postures up in Amarena's guard and throws a big left but Amarena blocks it.
Fujinami throws an elbow that misses. Amarena uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujinami's guard. Nice move by Amarena!
Amarena loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amarena throws a big right hand that misses.
Fujinami looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujinami, not yet.
Fujinami controlling Amarena's posture.
Fujinami wants to sweep here but Amarena controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarena throws a big elbow that misses.
Amarena with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fujinami manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amarena manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Amarena looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Amarena looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujinami working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Amarena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fujinami with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fujinami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujinami throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujinami landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujinami landing with the ground and pound.
Fujinami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujinami postures up and lands a big shot to Amarena's brow.

Amarena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fujinami with a nice head shot there.
Fujinami throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amarena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fujinami throws a strike but Amarena rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amarena throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fujinami works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujinami controls Amarena momentarily but Amarena frees himself.
Amarena wants to control from the top but Fujinami keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fujinami is on top in guard.
Amarena trying to control the position.

Amarena looking for a guillotine here but Fujinami defends easily.
Fujinami throws an elbow that misses. Amarena uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujinami's guard. Nice move by Amarena!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fujinami is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsumi Fujinami dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fujinami darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujinami working the head and body with strikes.
Fujinami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fujinami landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Amarena blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujinami.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujinami lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fujinami connects with a nice short shot to Amarena's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Amarena looking for submissions off his back.
Fujinami not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amarena regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fujinami.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujinami throws an elbow that misses. Amarena uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujinami's guard. Nice move by Amarena!
Fujinami seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fujinami tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fujinami is trying to control the position but Amarena postures up.
Fujinami wants to sweep here but Amarena controlling him for the moment.
Fujinami is controlling Amarena's posture.
Fujinami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tatsumi Fujinami hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Amarena wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fujinami scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fujinami looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amarena avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fujinami.
Fujinami thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amarena's head.
Amarena keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatsumi Fujinami has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujinami throws a strike but Amarena avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fujinami postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fujinami in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fujinami stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amarena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amarena lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fujinami!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujinami is desperately trying to improve his position but Amarena has a good base and remains in mount.
Amarena tries to control but Fujinami wriggling away.
Fujinami holds on, trying desperately to control.
Amarena raining down shots from the mount!
Fujinami slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Amarena stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amarena trying to control from half guard but Fujinami is working away.
Fujinami wants to improve his position but Amarena is controlling well.
Amarena controlling the pace.
Fujinami wants to get back to full guard but Amarena has mounted him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amarena thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fujinami is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amarena throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsumi Fujinami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Amarena throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fujinami.

Fujinami drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amarena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amarena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fujinami.
Fujinami throws an elbow that misses. Amarena uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujinami's guard. Nice move by Amarena!
Fujinami wants to hit a switch here but Amarena passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fujinami there!
Fujinami tries to hold on but Amarena postures up.

Amarena is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fujinami has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Amarena throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fujinami because Amarena loaded up on that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarena throws some wild stikes that Fujinami manages to avoid easily.
Amarena looking to finish Fujinami with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fujinami!
Amarena thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fujinami sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fujinami moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fujinami is on top in guard.
Fujinami lands a couple of digs.
Alfredo Amarena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fujinami trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amarena is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujinami trying to control but Amarena postures up.
Fujinami wants to get back to full guard.
Amarena wants to control but Fujinami is keeping him busy.
Fujinami trying to hold on to Amarena's head to control him but Amarena postures up.
Amarena missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fujinami keeping hold of Amarena's head, controlling as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fujinami is looking to improve his position.
Fujinami makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fujinami.
Fujinami bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amarena's guard.
Fujinami scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujinami with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fujinami working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujinami throws a big elbow that misses.
Amarena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fujinami scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujinami postures up and lands a big shot to Amarena's brow.
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!
Fujinami landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujinami keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amarena's head.
Fujinami working some strikes from top position.
Fujinami working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujinami postures up and lands a big shot to Amarena's brow.
Amarena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fujinami.
Amarena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Amarena is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fujinami defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsumi Fujinami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fujinami winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsumi Fujinami!
An intense looking Tatsumi Fujinami took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'yaruzoo'.