PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between hella killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

killa
vs
Yamamoto

200 cm
25
263 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
259 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, hella killa !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
killa is looking to clinch.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up
and killa counters with a nice kick to the body.

killa forces Yamamoto back against the cage and clinches.
killa looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
killa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yamamoto is keeping busy.
Yamamoto looking for a takedown.

Yamamoto has killa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yamamoto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending killa tumbling to the mat - Yamamoto dives into killa 's guard.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to control but killa is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but killa has wrist control.
killa keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Yamamoto gets to his feet - killa follows without any prompting.
hella killa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by killa . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of killa .
killa tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
killa misses with a head kick.
killa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
killa fails with an attempt to clinch.
killa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
killa moves in looking to clinch but Yamamoto pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
killa tries to clinch up.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but killa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up.
Yamamoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. killa tries to avoid it but Yamamoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag killa to the ground. killa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
hella killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Yamamoto.
Yamamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but killa circles away.

killa pushes Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but killa won't allow it.
killa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yamamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Yamamoto managing to block the knees to the body from killa .
killa is working for takedown but Yamamoto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yamamoto missing with knees to the body.
Yamamoto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
killa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
killa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but killa is calmly controlling the position for now.
killa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
killa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
killa tries to break free but Yamamoto pushes him back against the cage.
killa letting Yamamoto take a breather here.
killa trying to land knees to the body.
Yamamoto tries to work over killa 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yamamoto as killa tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

hella killa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

killa looks to land a combination. Yamamoto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Yuri Yamamoto has been cut.
Yuri Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from killa as Yamamoto shoots in.
Nice uppercut there from killa .
killa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
killa stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamamoto. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but killa swivels and escapes.
hella killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Yamamoto.
Jab, jab by killa - just one landing.
killa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
killa tries to clinch there but Yamamoto circles away.
Yamamoto dives in and grabs killa 's left leg, looking for a takedown. killa pushes down on Yamamoto's head and hops out.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
killa fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as killa sprawls well. killa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Yamamoto or perhaps it was just good defense by killa which made him look bad.
A shot to the liver by killa . Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Yamamoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
killa looks to clinch

and Yamamoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
killa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yamamoto is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
killa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yamamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
killa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamamoto on the ground.

Yamamoto drops back looking for a leg! killa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and killa manages to kick Yamamoto off! Yamamoto jumps back into killa 's guard.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
killa lunges at Yamamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamamoto's hand.
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. killa sprawls well.
Yamamoto shoots in for a double leg but killa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
killa tries to clinch up.
Yamamoto tries to clinch there but killa circles away.
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. killa defends it nicely.
Yamamoto tries to move into range but killa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

hella killa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Yamamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

killa tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Yamamoto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for killa !

Yamamoto goes for an armbar but killa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from killa .
killa trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
killa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
killa controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yamamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in killa 's guard.
Yamamoto stays in close to killa 's body and controls the position.

Yamamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two 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.
killa wants to stand up but Yamamoto is controlling him.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but killa keeps moving.
killa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but killa blocks nicely.

Yamamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yuri Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
killa leaves Yamamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
killa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
killa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto fails to land the takedown.
hella killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Yamamoto.
killa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
killa lands with a shot to the body.
hella killa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
killa tries to clinch but Yamamoto is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think killa 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... hella killa !