Amateur League - Playoffs RD1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Hayashi (ranked 3960 p4p, 82 weight class) and Czech Yosef (ranked 4807 p4p, 98 weight class). Hayashi comes to the cage accompanied by The Charmels - As Long As I've Got You. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hayashi
vs
Yosef

176 cm
26
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hideo Hayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Czech Yosef!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hayashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yosef was covering up waiting for the punch and Hayashi finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Hayashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yosef looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yosef looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yosef!

Hayashi sneaks back into half guard.
Hayashi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hayashi tries to get out of the position.
Hayashi is not content to let Yosef control the position.
Hayashi wants to get back to full guard but Yosef has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayashi is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayashi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yosef gets to mount! Hayashi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hayashi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yosef is trying to control the position but Hayashi postures up.

Hayashi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yosef dives on top into guard.

Hayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yosef gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayashi has a closed guard, preventing Yosef from standing up.

Hayashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yosef doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yosef manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Hayashi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yosef uses it to pass to side control.
Hayashi is looking to regain half guard here but Yosef keeps moving and retains side control.
Hayashi looks to move to half guard but instead Yosef has passed into mount! Damn!
Hayashi is looking to improve his position but Yosef isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayashi regains half guard.

Hayashi looking for subs from the bottom but Yosef mounts him!
Hayashi is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayashi is working hard here to advance position.
Yosef is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hayashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yosef stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yosef wants it to stay on the feet.
Yosef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hayashi walks into a jab.
Hayashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yosef avoids it really well and circles away.
Hayashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yosef sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayashi somewhat.
Yosef lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Hayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yosef connects with the punch.
Yosef keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yosef cracks Hayashi with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayashi shoots in but Yosef avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yosef tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hayashi defends well and Yosef ends up having to push Hayashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hayashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yosef lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yosef.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yosef tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yosef scores with a jab to the head.
Yosef tries to clinch up.
Yosef throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hayashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Yosef.
Hayashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yosef's waist but Yosef gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayashi off to one side.
Hayashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yosef as he avoids it easily.

Hayashi drives through with a takedown into Yosef's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Hayashi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yosef dives on top into guard.

Yosef trying to control but Hayashi is working from the bottom.
Yosef passes Hayashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hayashi is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hayashi actively working from the bottom here.
Yosef tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hayashi controls his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hayashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yosef pulls his head out easily.

Hayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yosef seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hayashi is looking for a sweep. Yosef is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yosef wants to stand but Hayashi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Hayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yosef wants to stand up but Hayashi has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Hayashi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Yosef escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Yosef!
Hayashi is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.
Yosef has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayashi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Yosef presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hayashi tries to reverse the position but Yosef maintains control.
Yosef wants to control the pace but Hayashi is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Czech Yosef 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!

Yosef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yosef looks to land a combination but Hayashi avoids it well.
Yosef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Yosef gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hayashi to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Hayashi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yosef is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yosef has escaped and now he's on top!

Hayashi keeping moving, preventing Yosef from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yosef got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hayashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yosef has managed to get both his arms back between Hayashi's legs - danger averted.

Hayashi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yosef has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hayashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yosef pulls his head out easily.

Yosef decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hayashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Yosef tries to sprawl out of it but Hayashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yosef manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yosef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yosef throws a right and a left that Hayashi avoids nicely.
Yosef wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yosef tests Hayashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yosef scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hayashi in his tracks.
Yosef has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hayashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yosef scores with a sloppy right hand. Hayashi should have avoided that one.
Yosef lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yosef connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yosef fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yosef dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yosef jabs Hayashi right on the nose. Hayashi blinks but takes it well.

Hayashi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yosef's half guard.
Yosef wants to stand back up but Hayashi manages to pass into side control.

Hayashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yosef is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hayashi has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Hayashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yosef is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yosef is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hayashi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hideo Hayashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hayashi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yosef has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hayashi but great work by Yosef.
Yosef wants to stand but Hayashi is controlling his arm.
Hayashi looks to move to half guard but instead Yosef has passed into mount! Damn!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yosef wants to control the pace but Hayashi is squirming around nicely.
Czech Yosef is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hayashi can't escape the position.
Hayashi regains half guard.

Hayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yosef moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Hayashi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Czech Yosef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yosef has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Czech Yosef!
In defeat, Hideo Hayashi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Did I look cool at least? Guys? Guys!?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 2871 p4p, 51 weight class) and Packin Paulie (ranked 5381 p4p, 107 weight class). Packin Paulie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Renato Laranja's chin.

Laranja
vs
Paulie

185 cm
26
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
206 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Packin Paulie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laranja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paulie avoids it really well and circles away.
Paulie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paulie wants to clinch.
Laranja feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Paulie tries to sprawl but Laranja drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulie is doing well to control the position and prevent Laranja from advancing to side control.
Paulie punching from the bottom.

Laranja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paulie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laranja.
Laranja wants to take a breather but Paulie is having none of it.
Laranja moves into full mount! Paulie won't be happy about that!
Paulie prevents Laranja from taking his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulie tries to lock up and control but Laranja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Laranja looking to secure an arm triangle but Paulie defends it well.

Laranja looking to secure an arm triangle but Paulie defends it well.
Laranja fails to take his opponent's back.
Paulie is squirming around, avoiding Laranja's attempts to control the action.
Paulie wants to hold on but Laranja pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulie working to try and regain half guard.

Paulie tries to land a strike from the bottom but Laranja has taken his back! He's got the choke... big trouble for Paulie here! Paulie is tapping! Great work there by Laranja!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Virtanen (ranked 3951 p4p, 80 weight class) and Donald Collins (ranked 3773 p4p, 73 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Virtanen
vs
Collins

188 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Self confident

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Collins!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collins.
Virtanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Virtanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Collins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Virtanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Collins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Virtanen is trying to control Collins's posture but Collins avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Collins's best efforts.
Virtanen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Virtanen tries to get out of the position.
Collins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Virtanen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Collins is thwarting Virtanen's attempts to control the position.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
Virtanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.
Collins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Virtanen wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen is trying to control but Collins manages to pass to mount!
Collins prevents Virtanen from getting the reversal.
Collins landing strikes, looking to finish!
Virtanen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Collins connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Virtanen is rocked!
Collins lands a big elbow - Virtanen is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Virtanen is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Donald Collins!
A very excited looking Donald Collins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Riot (ranked 3886 p4p, 79 weight class) and Tokkie Terblanche (ranked 6472 p4p, 126 weight class). Terblanche has chosen Going Down as his entrance music. Tokkie Terblanche acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Riot
vs
Terblanche

170 cm
26
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
212 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Riot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tokkie Terblanche!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Riot misses
and Terblanche counters with a two punch combo.
Terblanche throws a body punch but Riot moves out of range.
Terblanche pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Terblanche, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Riot shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Terblanche is doing well to control the position and prevent Riot from advancing to side control.
Riot wants to advance to full mount but Terblanche doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Terblanche lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Riot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Riot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terblanche slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Riot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Riot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Terblanche avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Terblanche is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Terblanche slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Riot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Terblanche is aware though and is defending well.
Terblanche sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Terblanche has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terblanche gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Terblanche stays in close to Riot's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riot is on top in guard.

Terblanche keeping moving, preventing Riot from controlling successfully.

Terblanche working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Terblanche looking for a sweep. Not yet Terblanche, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riot has gone for a leg lock! Terblanche slips out almost immediately though and dives into Riot's guard.

Terblanche showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Riot looking for a triangle here. Terblanche is fighting it but it looks tight! Riot pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Terblanche is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Riot!
After winning the bout, Tony Riot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tokkie Terblanche had this to say: 'You are going down, my friend, down!'.