PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jutta Urpilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Urpilainen's choice of entrance music: A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yuudai
vs
Urpilainen

173 cm
27
170 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

175 cm
28
160 lbs
14 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)
XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takeshi Yuudai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jutta Urpilainen!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai leaves Urpilainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jutta Urpilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Urpilainen with that takedown attempt.

Yuudai forces Urpilainen back against the cage and clinches.
Yuudai pushes off an throws an elbow but Urpilainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Yuudai manages to break the clinch.
Urpilainen wants to clinch.
Urpilainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeshi Yuudai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jutta Urpilainen.
A leg kick checked by Urpilainen.

Urpilainen looking to score a takedown here. Yuudai is defending well but Urpilainen drives through and ends up in Yuudai's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Urpilainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Urpilainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yuudai wants to sweep here but Urpilainen controlling him for the moment.
Urpilainen controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Urpilainen is desperately trying to improve his position but Yuudai has a good base and remains in mount.
Urpilainen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Yuudai has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Urpilainen.

Urpilainen fending off the submission attempt from Yuudai.
Yuudai controlling well, preventing Urpilainen from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen staying busy and making it hard for Yuudai to control.

Yuudai is looking for the choke from the back position but Urpilainen is controlling his hands well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urpilainen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yuudai's guard. Nice work there by Urpilainen.
Urpilainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Yuudai is retaining full guard.
Yuudai looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuudai, not yet.
Yuudai trying to keep a closed guard but Urpilainen is proving a slippery customer.
Yuudai is pulling down on Urpilainen's head to control his posture.
Urpilainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Urpilainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Urpilainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Yuudai sprawls well. He's pushed Urpilainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urpilainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Urpilainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yuudai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuudai. Urpilainen does a little dance to reset his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yuudai struggles to land a body shot inside as Urpilainen controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Yuudai.

Urpilainen decides to pull guard.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Urpilainen keeps moving.

Yuudai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Urpilainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuudai has managed to get both his arms back between Urpilainen's legs - danger averted.
Urpilainen keeping full guard, as Yuudai tries to pass.
Urpilainen wants to sweep here but Yuudai controlling him for the moment.
Yuudai works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen wants to get back to full guard.
Yuudai slips a nice elbow through Urpilainen's hands, connecting with Urpilainen's forehead.
Yuudai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Urpilainen looking for subs from the bottom but Yuudai mounts him!
Urpilainen is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuudai is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Urpilainen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Yuudai is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Urpilainen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yuudai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Urpilainen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yuudai is in Urpilainen's guard.
Yuudai stopping the sweep attempt from Urpilainen.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Urpilainen keeps moving.

Urpilainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Urpilainen holds on and takes a little breather.
Takeshi Yuudai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Urpilainen keeping full guard, as Yuudai tries to pass.
Yuudai throws an elbow that misses. Urpilainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yuudai's guard. Nice move by Urpilainen!
Yuudai pulls Urpilainen in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urpilainen preventing the sweep.
Yuudai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Urpilainen wants to pass the guard but Yuudai is keeping the position.
Yuudai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Urpilainen is one step ahead there.

Yuudai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Urpilainen defends it easily.
Yuudai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Urpilainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yuudai's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen is in close to Yuudai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yuudai is controlling Urpilainen's posture.
Urpilainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Yuudai is retaining full guard.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Urpilainen from controlling successfully.
Urpilainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuudai is keeping the position for now.
Urpilainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Urpilainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Yuudai is retaining full guard.
Urpilainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jutta Urpilainen.
Yuudai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urpilainen checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urpilainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Jutta Urpilainen has been cut.

Urpilainen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yuudai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuudai is really struggling to control Urpilainen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yuudai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuudai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Urpilainen from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Urpilainen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Urpilainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuudai misses the target.

Urpilainen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yuudai to the ground. Urpilainen is now in Yuudai's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urpilainen pushing down on Yuudai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yuudai is pressing down on Urpilainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yuudai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Urpilainen is one step ahead there.
Urpilainen wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving.
Urpilainen being controlled here momentarily.
Urpilainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jutta Urpilainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jutta Urpilainen's cut.
That's time! Yuudai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yuudai has managed to clinch.
Urpilainen prevents a body shot from Yuudai.
Urpilainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Urpilainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yuudai to keep the fight standing.
Yuudai wants to stall.
Urpilainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yuudai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takeshi Yuudai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jutta Urpilainen.
A right handed body shot lands from Yuudai.
Urpilainen wants to take the fight to the mat but Yuudai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Urpilainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuudai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urpilainen fails to pull guard.
Yuudai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urpilainen backwards.

Yuudai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urpilainen. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai keeps the fight on the outside.
Urpilainen checks a low kick from Yuudai.

Yuudai closes the distance and clinches.
Yuudai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Urpilainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yuudai prevents it.
Urpilainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urpilainen looking for a takedown.
Yuudai is struggling to control the position.
Yuudai misses with the head strike.
Yuudai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yuudai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Urpilainen's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai lands a body shot.

Urpilainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yuudai uses from the top position.
Urpilainen pulls Yuudai in close to prevent any damage.
Urpilainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Yuudai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yuudai wants to take a breather but Urpilainen is having none of it.
Urpilainen trying to control but Yuudai postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Urpilainen!
Urpilainen working to try and regain half guard.
Yuudai landing strikes from the mount.
Yuudai controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Yuudai landing punches.
Urpilainen is trying to escape the mount.
Yuudai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Urpilainen is trying to escape the mount.
Yuudai is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Urpilainen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Urpilainen wants to control but Yuudai is having none of it.
Yuudai controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urpilainen wants to control but Yuudai is having none of it.
Urpilainen is squirming around, avoiding Yuudai's attempts to control the action.
Urpilainen is desperately trying to improve his position but Yuudai has a good base and remains in mount.
Yuudai tries to control but Urpilainen wriggling away.
Urpilainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Urpilainen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Yuudai scoring with strikes but Urpilainen is staying in there.
Yuudai postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Urpilainen badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Yuudai around the waist but Yuudai pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Yuudai is the winner by TKO! Yuudai jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Yuudai!
Takeshi Yuudai is the new lightweight champion!
Takeshi Yuudai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Syndicate Nutrition (DUS) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.