PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nobutaka Hiyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalli Jaakonpoika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiyoshi comes into the arena with Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter blaring out of the sound system. Nobutaka Hiyoshi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hiyoshi
vs
Jaakonpoika

183 cm
20
181 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
184 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Rusty Cage Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nobutaka Hiyoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lalli Jaakonpoika!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaakonpoika throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaakonpoika looks for a takedown but Hiyoshi sprawls well.
Jaakonpoika shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hiyoshi but Hiyoshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaakonpoika circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jaakonpoika gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jaakonpoika letting Hiyoshi take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaakonpoika.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hiyoshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Hiyoshi to work.
Jaakonpoika blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiyoshi lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jaakonpoika drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hiyoshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lalli Jaakonpoika.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiyoshi tries to clinch but Jaakonpoika moves out of range.
Hiyoshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaakonpoika throws a lazy right hand but Hiyoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Jaakonpoika is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hiyoshi's half guard.
Jaakonpoika slips a nice elbow through Hiyoshi's hands, connecting with Hiyoshi's forehead.
Jaakonpoika not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jaakonpoika is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jaakonpoika is thwarting Hiyoshi's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi tries to get to full guard but Jaakonpoika has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaakonpoika is looking to advance position but Hiyoshi won't allow it.

Jaakonpoika is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jaakonpoika is trying to control the action in half guard but Hiyoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Jaakonpoika there.
Hiyoshi controlling the position for now.
Hiyoshi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jaakonpoika.
Hiyoshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaakonpoika throwing shots but Hiyoshi is blocking nicely.
Jaakonpoika missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Jaakonpoika is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hiyoshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jaakonpoika.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hiyoshi won't allow Jaakonpoika to pass to mount.
Jaakonpoika looks gassed!
Hiyoshi trying to control here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jaakonpoika misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiyoshi stuffs the takedown.
Hiyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaakonpoika is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nobutaka Hiyoshi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jaakonpoika shoots in but no luck this time.
Hiyoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Jaakonpoika shoots in and drives through. Hiyoshi sprawls well.
Jaakonpoika shoots in and drives through. Hiyoshi sprawls well.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lalli Jaakonpoika.

Hiyoshi has managed to clinch.
Jaakonpoika swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaakonpoika drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hiyoshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hiyoshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaakonpoika backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaakonpoika takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hiyoshi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jaakonpoika is breathing heavily.
Hiyoshi lands a body punch.
Hiyoshi is working Jaakonpoika over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiyoshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiyoshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiyoshi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hiyoshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hiyoshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hiyoshi lands a nice shot to the body.

Hiyoshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiyoshi looks to clinch

and Jaakonpoika counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jaakonpoika trying to control from Hiyoshi's half guard. Hiyoshi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hiyoshi has his hands on Jaakonpoika's head, controlling the position.
Hiyoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi has a closed guard, preventing Jaakonpoika from standing up.
Hiyoshi wants to sweep but no luck.

Jaakonpoika has gone for a leg lock! Hiyoshi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jaakonpoika's guard.
Hiyoshi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jaakonpoika is looking to sweep but instead, Hiyoshi has passed into half guard.

Hiyoshi stands up and beckons Jaakonpoika to join him on the feet.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Hiyoshi has managed to clinch.
Jaakonpoika tries to pull guard but Hiyoshi won't allow it.
Hiyoshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hiyoshi stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hiyoshi.
Jaakonpoika being controlled against the cage.
Jaakonpoika is trying to break the clinch but Hiyoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Jaakonpoika misses with a knee strike.
Hiyoshi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hiyoshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaakonpoika is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hiyoshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaakonpoika backwards.
The referee calls for Hiyoshi to work.
A shot in the inside from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi gets through Jaakonpoika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jaakonpoika takes a shot to the head.
Jaakonpoika tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hiyoshi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hiyoshi - that landed with a thud.
Hiyoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaakonpoika backwards.
Hiyoshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaakonpoika backwards.
Hiyoshi effectively controlling the action here.
Hiyoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hiyoshi is stalling here.
Hiyoshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobutaka Hiyoshi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hiyoshi throws a right hand that Jaakonpoika ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaakonpoika also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Hiyoshi. No joy for Jaakonpoika on that attempt.
Jaakonpoika shoots for a takedown but Hiyoshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hiyoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaakonpoika moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hiyoshi swinging wilding here.
Jaakonpoika looks to clinch
and Hiyoshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Hiyoshi moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaakonpoika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hiyoshi just leaning against Jaakonpoika, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hiyoshi - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hiyoshi.
Jaakonpoika is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hiyoshi is defending well for now.
Hiyoshi controlling the action here for a moment.
Jaakonpoika pushes off an throws an elbow but Hiyoshi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Hiyoshi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hiyoshi.
A short right from Hiyoshi on the inside.
Hiyoshi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hiyoshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaakonpoika backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jaakonpoika is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hiyoshi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lalli Jaakonpoika.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Hiyoshi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hiyoshi.
Jaakonpoika being controlled against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hiyoshi slows down the pace here.
Hiyoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaakonpoika letting Hiyoshi take a breather here.
Hiyoshi digs a right hand into Jaakonpoika's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaakonpoika's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi scores with a shot to the side of Jaakonpoika's head.
Jaakonpoika tries to pull guard but Hiyoshi won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jaakonpoika landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hiyoshi lands a shot to the body.

Jaakonpoika breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaakonpoika closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hiyoshi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hiyoshi stalling the fight.
Hiyoshi lands a nice uppercut.
Hiyoshi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jaakonpoika takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi lands a body shot.
Jaakonpoika tries to score a body lock takedown but Hiyoshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hiyoshi is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nobutaka Hiyoshi.
Jaakonpoika tries for a takedown but Hiyoshi circles away easily
and Hiyoshi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hiyoshi scores with a nice head shot.
Jaakonpoika tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hiyoshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Hiyoshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiyoshi.
Lalli Jaakonpoika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiyoshi lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nobutaka Hiyoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hiyoshi, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobutaka Hiyoshi!