Pancrase Real and Valid

[Stanley Fishman]

Experimenting with using commentators for this show how you enjoy. Most of this shit is improvised


On the camera a studio is revealed with the smell of fresh paint on a counter where behind are television monitors displaying various Pancrase highlights. Ed Lauzon is the camera operator who pans towards the short, dark haired half Chinese half white American Robert Yu rustling a stack of papers on his desk because he remembers his lines about as well as Christopher Walken. From the onset the footage looks like it was done in a low budget borderline public access style area with its grainy picture quality.

Robert Yu: Welcome everybody to Pancrase – Real and Valid on ImagiWasian television, bringing Asian culture to the majority Anglo-Saxon community. I am here with analyst Eric Mann whose credentials include Greco roman wrestling world titles and an official Pancrase hybrid wrestling instructor. Thanks for joining me today to commentate on what is shaping up to be an excellent card.

Eric Mann: No problem at all however I doubt you have any legitimate credential s which should allow you to sit alongside myself.

Robert Yu: I do happen to have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do for your information however that is not the point.

Eric Mann: Mann chuckles under his breath at the idea of Robert Yu being a black belt in anything not even Tae Kwon Do No seriously how did you get this job?

Robert Yu: Well after I got out of house arrest for selling contraband cigarettes I joined this fraternity which helped me get this commentary gig. Oh and I am no longer selling nor smoking contraband cigarettes anymore, Lucky Strike is the only brand of cigarettes I will ever smoke anymore!

Robert Yu takes a Lucky Strike Green out of his front suit pocket and begins to smoke it.

Eric Mann: Before we go too off topic why don’t you introduce us to the first match Rob?

Robert Yu: Its Tomasz or should I say Thomas Pudzi...a...nowsky is it?

Eric Mann: Its Tomasz Pudzianowski for your information and I just so happen to be his trainer.

Robert Yu: Whatever he’ll be fighting Minoru “Wolf Mask” Sakakibara, I hope I got that one right. Can you tell the viewers Eric information they need to know about these fighters.

Eric Mann: From training with Tomasz I can tell you and everyone that he is strong, and his throws are excellent. In fact his throwing is sort of becoming a blend of judo and Greco roman wrestling due to training with me without the gi. Certainly not what Dr.Kano envisioned when discovering the gentle way. Originally he was training for a debut in no holds barred pitfighting competition and was seen as a ground striker and brawler of sorts. Training with me however he is adapting that incredible positioning and pinning ability into actually getting submissions. Slowing but surely his technique is improving.

Robert Yu: And what about the man they call Wolf Mask?

Eric Mann: He is a pro wrestling convert however do not be fooled. His “strong-style” of stiff kicks learnt from years of wado ryu karate which he holds a black belt in and practising muay thai in Thailand as well. However where I believe he will fail is his lack of size, strength, formal training and competition. Most of all Tomasz is in my opinion a far superior grappler even with all of Minoru's training at the Kyoto Pancrase Dojo.

Robert Yu: I truly believe Minoru will give a valiant effort and could very well put off the upset with speed and kicking ability.

Eric Mann: Get ready folks this is some real and serious wrestling.



Robert Yu: Minoru coming out to an 8 bit rendition of a heavy metal song he really is serious about his gimmick hell he even has a son named Mario who has aspirations himself of someday following in his father's footsteps.

Minoru jumps up the top turnbuckle and howls up in the air.



Robert Yu: Two video game lovers going at it tonight!

Tomasz Pudzianowski walks down to the ring with a cold stare and when he enters yells to with intensity.

Robert Yu: Tomasz in the red and white singlet and Minoru in the blue, black, and yellow tights...wait he is seriously going to fight while wearing the mask?

Eric Mann: Hopefully it won't impair his vision.

Minoru circles around Tomasz and tries to get away. He throws a stiff kick right to his thigh and follows it up immediatly with a spinning back kick to the abdomen. Tomasz throws a wild swinging palm strike which grazes Minoru's cheek bone and chin. Tomasz charges in for an attempted clinch but eats a knee to the ribs for his trouble. Minoru gains the thai clinch and manages to slip in a couple of knees to the head. Minoru throws a knee to the thigh and Tomasz powers his way out of the thai clinch and tries a foot sweep which sends Minoru stumbling off balance. Tomasz follows up with a drop ouchi gari which takes Minoru down to his back. Tomasz grabs Minoru's legs with both of his powerful arms and hops over to his side. Minoru desperately tries to push on Tomasz's head but he buries it into his chest. Tomasz controls Minoru and throws knees to the side of him while jamming his forearms into his throat which visibly pain Minoru. Minoru turns into Tomasz to escape but is pushed back down to the mat.Minoru rolls again and stands back up to his feet but Tomasz attempts a heel trip. Instead Minoru nails Tomasz with a left knee straight to his face. Tomasz falls and loses a point. The referee begins to count. Tomasz gets up a a count of 7.

Minoru rushes in to try and finish and throws palm strikes left and right which Tomasz blocks but he is nailed with a body kick. Minoru steps back and throws a flying roudhouse kick which grazes Tomasz' head. Tomasz pushes Minoru to escape from being cornered which practically sends Minoru flying to the mat. Minoru hops back up and Tomasz grapples with Minoru again this time going for a greco clinch. Tomasz suplexes Minoru who is shocked for a second but gets up again. Tomasz regains control over Minoru with a whizzer and hits a spectacular hip throw landing sending Minoru crashing to the mat. Tomasz postures up and throws punches to the ribs of Minoru. Minoru gains a double armbar though! Tomasz places his knee into Minoru and tries to break free and LIFTS Minoru into the air! He is slammed hard on his back into the mat. Tomasz follows up with brutal punches to Minoru's abdomen who is stunned and has the wind knocked out of him. Tomasz easily passes to side control and gains a half crucifix on one arm. He tries to get a keylock on the one arm but opts to instead continue punching Minoru in the abdomen. He can't take it anymore and taps out.

Tomasz Pudzianowski wins via submission (strikes)

[Stanley Fishman]

Robert Yu: WOW what an impressive display of strength by Tomasz in victory! Any thoughts on that one Eric?

trying to conceal his bias as best as he can

Eric Mann: Minoru landed some nice strikes but ultimately fell to the former lifter and judo man. I'm sure Minoru will be back and shall continue working on his still developing ground game with Dr.Morimoto.

Robert Yu: Next up is boxer Fredrick Foswell taking on hapkido man Anton DeJonge both debuting tonight but both come from extensive backgrounds outside of Pancrase. Question is will Foswell's ground game hold up?

Eric Mann: Well, Foswell recently had a hardcore taste of Pancrase under Yosuke Morimoto and probably has more Pancrase training than you'd think especially compared to some other people. Still there is no secret where he'd prefer the fight take place.

Robert Yu: Can you tell us anything about DeJonge?

Eric Mann: He stopped by my gym for a couple of weeks and from what I can see he is a very well rounded fighter. Primarily a striker, he still has great positioning and throws from the clinch however his grappling lacks a sort of versatility and he can look "lost" at times on what to do if things don't follow specific patterns.

However luckily for him this is disguised by his size which helps him tremendously in that department. He also appears to have a style advantage in some ways to Foswell because of his reach and kicks. Another x-factor is that DeJonge spends a lot of time travelling to work on his skills. He's fresh off being in South Korea where he worked with the best Hapkido, Yudo and even tae kwon do fighters the country has to offer. Not to mention is top notch training at Stanley Fishman's newly opened private training facility known as New Fighting Order (Enlightenment Training Centre)

Robert Yu: Maybe DeJonge knows something we don't about Foswell and has been training harder than ever to improve his skills?

Eric Mann: That might just very well be the case.



Fredrick Foswell comes out with Yosuke Morimoto as the only member of his posse. He practices throwing palm strikes in the air and body shots. Foswell gets to the ring and Morimoto whispers something into his ear. Foswell does a quick nod in understanding.

Robert Yu: Wow this guy is seriously scaring me right now, he looks like the kind of person who has probably been in countless battles.

Eric Mann: I get the same impression as well.

Robert Yu: I hope his boxing game won't be too restricted only using palm strikes to the head and closed fists to the body.

Eric Mann: I am willing to bet that was the primary aspect Morimoto helped him adapt to and anything else mostly routine.

[Stanley Fishman]

Backstage Anton DeJonge is getting a pre fight pep talk by his trainer/mentor Aldous Hauser and Stanley Fishman.

Aldous Hauser: Ok, Anton if you just stay out of the pocket with this guy you will win. The gameplan is simple, if you clinch throw him and just grind him out on the ground, if Foswell gets into punching range just give him a front kick that should be able to keep the fight in the range you want got it?

Anton nods showing his cool demeanor, with emotions almost machine like. Stanley Fishman is sitting in a folding chair a few feet away, arms crossed and showing concern. Fishman is eventually tired of staying silent and stands up staring upward towards the gargantuan Dutchman.

Stanley Fishman: This probably goes against your logical thought processes Anton but you are going to have to take my word on this. This Fredrick Foswell is a world champion caliber fighter.

Anton looks puzzled placing his palm across his chin and leaning forward to

Anton DeJonge: Is this some kind of ploy for me to not take this man lightly or something because I have done my research and seen no world titles or contenderships in anything what so ever.

Stanley Fishman: That is because he has not won titles YET.

Anton DeJonge: I don't understand what you mean Mr.Fishman sir.

Stanley Fishman: Thats it I am just going to flat out say it, its because hes a fighter from the future. This man becomes champion in a "mixed martial arts" league known as the IMMAF. You can say all you want Anton about where you are training and what styles but this guy is an evolution in combat, a big deal don't you get it? Style advantage or no style advantage Foswell is from the next generation in martial arts. I picked you to fight him for several reasons but doubts still persist in my mind.

Anton DeJonge: Ummm Mr.Fishman is it possible that maybe you are going mad or paranoid? Well no matter what crazy stories you come up to motivate me in some strange fashion I still refuse to be fazed. You seem to lack serious confidence in my abilities and after doing so many martial arts tournaments fighting for me is second nature, just let me do my job and you can stay on the business side of things. Foswell is no different than any other opponent.

Stanley Fishman: Very well you can believe whatever you want to believe. Just do not forget I warned you. Oh, and never call me paranoid or mad again I hired you and let you join my camp to be a fighter not my personal psychiatrist.

Fishman walks out the locker room door.

[Stanley Fishman]

Eric Mann: And here comes Anton DeJonge the traditional martial arts monster. All of that training for him has come down to this moment tonight.

Robert Yu: Zero intimidation in the eyes of Fredrick Foswell. You can just tell he has been in these kind of situations before.

The referee gives final instructions, DeJonge looks down at Foswell and shows no respect by not hooking up, Foswell simply shrugs his shoulders.

Robert Yu: The mind is certainly not a factor in this fight both men are showing off tremendous mental strength and poise.

Fredrick Foswell charges towards the centre of the ring while Anton meets him but immediatly circles away. Foswell is constantly moving his head. Foswell tries to get on the inside but eats a stiff front kick to the abdomen. Anton feels out Foswell with his left palm and throws a kick to the inside thigh moving away again but Foswell continues to stalk trying to back Anton into a corner. Anton clinches and Foswell tries to throw punches to the body but they are blocked. Anton tries a kouchi gari and follows up with an osoto gari which takes Foswell down. Anton has a hold of Foswell's arm and is thinking of attempting an armbar but instead Foswell rolls into turtle guard. Foswell tries to stand up while Anton tries to flip Foswell back over. Anton is successful but Foswell manages to gain half guard. Anton fights to pass but Foswell does a hip escape and gains full guard. After struggling for a bit Foswell pushes off and stands back to his feet. He moves forward and throws a palm strikes which grazes Anton's chin. Anton moves straight forward while Foswell attempts a strike and laughes a palm strike but steps beyond Foswell's base and does a foot sweep. Anton stands over Foswell but he does not commit enough and Foswell rolls over for a toe hold.

Robert Yu: The boxer attempts a leg lock oh my!

Anton grabs the rope for the escape.

Eric Mann: Foswell surprises DeJonge with that move. He has got to be careful.

Anton DeJonge is angered with Foswell coming in again. Anton misses with a spinning side kick to the body but follows up with a stiff roundhouse to the body which hurts Foswell. Anton then throws a straight right palm strike which knocks Foswell down. Foswell gets up between 5 and 6 and is ready to step back in. DeJonge throws another front kick to the body which makes Foswell stumble back. This time Anton commits and follows through with another attempted armbar but instead moves towards a triangle choke. It is locked in tight and Foswell has to grab the ropes. Anton drags Foswell back towards the mat and Anton gains both hooks on Foswell's back. Foswell fights the control by DeJonge and stays calm trying to fend off Anton's attempts at chokes. Foswell gets his back on the mat and rolls into Anton's guard but Anton throws up an armbar. This time Foswell escapes without using the ropes and stands back on to his feet gaining cheers from the crowd. Anton throws a body kick which is caught by Foswell who follows up with a punch straight to the body. Foswell then throws a straight left palm strike and then an overhand right palm strike which knocks Anton down. Anton appears to be done and manages to get up barely between 8 and 9. However Anton is on wobbly legs and almost stumbles over onto the referee. The fight is stopped.

Fredrick Foswell wins via TKO (Referee stoppage strikes)

[Stanley Fishman]

Eric Mann: Fredrick Foswell defeats Anton DeJonge but with some difficulty. Coming up in our main event for the King of Pancrase title Yosuke Morimoto vs. Clay Miller.

Robert Yu: Is it a little premature for a champion to be determined and of all people Clay Miller to get a shot?

Eric Mann: He beat the previous # 1 contender in the original pre-Fishman era Pancrase Vince Cecchine. Morimoto is the Pancrase founder and a former KOP himself so it is only fitting.



Clay Miller comes out with absolutely no posse what so ever except for a cut man.

Robert Yu: Seems like Clay Miller is a very lonely man.

Eric Mann: Well he is a bit of a loner and independent when it comes to his training so not surprising.

Robert Yu: Clay Miller has that look where Dr.Morimoto is going to have to kill this guy in order to beat him. It is possible nothing will stand in his way of accomplishing his mission, the KOP title.



Robert Yu: Quite the contrast between Morimoto who has piles of supporters and of course the upbeat 80s theme.

Eric Mann: Morimoto is more of an optimist compared to Clay Miller who is very much a realist.

The referee gives final instructions with Clay Miller giving Morimoto respect at first but immediatly smiles back at him once going to his corner.

[Stanley Fishman]

The fight gets started with both men feeling each other out. Clay Miller starts throwing flurries left and right palm strikes trying to push the pace early. He goes low to dig in for a body shot but Morimoto backs up to get out of the way and throws a high kick which lands but is shrugged off. Clay Miller fakes a clinch and throws an overhead palm strike which is blocked by Yosuke's forearm. Yosuke counter with a brilliant ippon seoi nage which sends Clay Miller flying. Yosuke falls with him and locks up an arm for an attempted north south position. Yosuke moves closer towards Clay's head and attempts a kimura but switches to a beautiful armbar. Clay tries to keep his arms in tight and rolls into Yosuke who locks up a triangle. Yosuke shrimps back and tries for the armlock but Clay Miller uses this as an opportunity to pass to side control. The Japanese crowd goes "Ohhhh" Clay passes over to mount and holds Morimoto down with what looks like an ezekiel choke distraction. Clay Miller postures up and throws punches to the body knowing it will be difficult to submit Yosuke without assistance. Clay goes back to the ezekiel and Yosuke struggles to break free. Clay then tries for a keylock but Yosuke has that scouted. Clay uses the arm forleverage to gain Yosuke's back. Yosuke defends well however and Clay is unable to gain any proper control besides a partial hook. Yosuke stands up and fakes to roll for a kneebar but instead goes all the way through and hits an uchi mata on Clay Miller. Clay Miller rolls back into guard but rather than try and pass the jiu jitsu man's guard Yosuke falls back for a heel hook. This time Clay is forced to roll into the ropes for an escape. Clay Miller throws some more palm strikes which he uses to get inside and clinch. Yosuke throws a few short knees to the thighs and abdomen and goes for a hip throw but Clay counters but squatting under, grabbing ahold of Yosuke's leg picking him up and slamming him hard,

Ohhhhh

Yosuke prevents Clay Miller from gaining mount but he sits up and goes for knee on belly. Miller holds the position and tries throwing palm strikes to the head and body shots. Clay Miller tries an armbar but Yosuke rolls free and into Clay and decides to stand up.

Clay Miller grazes Yosuke with a hooking palm strike and shoots for a takedown. Yosuke sprawls and hits a switch on Clay Miller. Yosuke then rolls and attempts a kneebar which is locked in tight. Clay Miller is forced to grab the ropes again. Clay Miller realizes that if he doesn't act now he is going to lose the fight. he charges in against Yosuke and throws a one two palm strike to the head combo which sends Yosuke bouncing off the ropes and stunned. He shoots for a takedown to try and take a breatherbut Clay Miller sprawls and digs shots to the body which visibly pain Yosuke. Clay stands to his feet and backs Yosuke into the corner where the end almost appears to be near. Stanley Fishman comes out to ringside and watches intently making comments towards the referee along the lines of stop the fight. Fishman actually has a towel draped along his shoulders. Clay continues to launch palm strikes at Yosuke's head who manages to slip them but he can't get out of the corner. This gives Clay an opportunity to step back and dig a nasty shot right to the liver which sends Yosuke crashing to the mat. Fishman begins talking to Yosuke and offers to wipe him with the towel because the match is so grueling. Yosuke however refuses Fishman's offer of the towel and pushes it aside. Yosuke manages to get up despite the terrible pain however infurioated at Yosuke's refusal, Fishman throws the towel in the ring. The referee is confused at first and has a doctor check up on Yosuke. The doctor reluctantly lets Yosuke continue the fight.

Yosuke gets up a throws a kick to the body but is caught by a hooking palm strike which knocks Yosuke down again.

Clay throws two shots directly to the body a left and right which makes Yosuke stumbles back and butt scoots on the ground. He is having difficult standing up. Clay engages him on the ground and Yosuke tries to sweep Clay backwards however he manages to stay on his feet. Clay gets up and Yosuke moves forward but eats a left palm strike to the temple and Yosuke stumbles forward hesistantly and is caught with a right palm strike to the chin. Yosuke is completly done and can't get up on the 10 count,

Robert Yu: We have a new King of Pancrase!

Clay Miller wins via KO (Palm Strike)