PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Okuda Hoshiko (ranked 5041 p4p, 25284 weight class) and Buff Lyons (ranked 601 p4p, 724 weight class). Buff Lyons is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hoshiko
vs
Lyons

178 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
175
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Okuda Hoshiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buff Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoshiko swivels and escapes.
Lyons is looking to clinch.
Lyons is looking to clinch but Hoshiko is avoiding it.
Lyons shoots in for a double leg but Hoshiko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lyons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoshiko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okuda Hoshiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buff Lyons.
Nice takedown defense from Hoshiko. No joy for Lyons on that attempt.
Buff Lyons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hoshiko takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hoshiko.
Lyons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoshiko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lyons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoshiko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoshiko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lyons has had enough of the clinch but Hoshiko keeps him there for the moment.
Hoshiko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoshiko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshiko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoshiko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoshiko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lyons.
A short right from Hoshiko on the inside.
Lyons being controlled against the cage.
Hoshiko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lyons looks winded!
Hoshiko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshiko stalls.
Hoshiko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lyons avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko is stalling here.
Hoshiko misses with an elbow over the top.
Lyons tries to break free but Hoshiko pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshiko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoshiko lands a left hand.
Hoshiko is stalling here.
Hoshiko avoiding damage as Lyons throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons can't get the takedown.
Hoshiko misses with a knee strike.
Lyons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lyons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoshiko misses with a knee to the head.
Hoshiko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lyons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoshiko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hoshiko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
Lyons is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoshiko is defending well.
A right hand to the body from Hoshiko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshiko avoids the elbow strike from Lyons, against the cage.
Lyons misses with some punches.
Hoshiko misses with an elbow over the top.
Lyons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoshiko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lyons can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Hoshiko as the two fighters clinch.
Lyons fails to pull guard.
Hoshiko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoshiko pushes Lyons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okuda Hoshiko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hoshiko has closed the distance and engaged Lyons in a clinch.
Lyons misses with a body punch.
Hoshiko has Lyons pressed against the cage, preventing Lyons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lyons can't get the takedown.
Hoshiko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoshiko scores with a shot to the side of Lyons's head.
Hoshiko stalling the fight.
Hoshiko looking to throw knees to the head but Lyons is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoshiko prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoshiko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyons can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hoshiko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lyons is looking to take this one to the mat.
Okuda Hoshiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buff Lyons.
Nice elbow from Hoshiko.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoshiko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoshiko landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoshiko.
Lyons is stalling here.
Lyons tries for a takedown but Hoshiko manages to get underhooks.
Lyons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoshiko is keeping busy.
Hoshiko scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshiko gets through Lyons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoshiko lands a shoulder strike.
Hoshiko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
A short left from Hoshiko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyons is trying to pull guard but Hoshiko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoshiko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lyons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoshiko smiles and moves away.
Hoshiko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Hoshiko has managed to clinch.
Hoshiko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lyons up against the cage.
Hoshiko pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hoshiko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Hoshiko.
Okuda Hoshiko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoshiko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Hoshiko.
Lyons is trying to break free.
Lyons can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshiko controls the action.
Hoshiko slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Hoshiko as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoshiko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoshiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshiko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hoshiko is pressed up against the cage. Lyons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoshiko down to the mat. Hoshiko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Hoshiko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lyons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoshiko lands an elbow inside.
Hoshiko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lyons's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okuda Hoshiko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lyons tries for a takedown but Hoshiko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoshiko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Hoshiko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoshiko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lyons is defending well for now.
Hoshiko prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoshiko misses with an elbow strike.
Hoshiko has Lyons pressed against the cage, preventing Lyons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoshiko.
Lyons is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoshiko has double underhooks.
Hoshiko throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hoshiko as Lyons tries to tie him up.
Lyons jumps guard but Hoshiko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okuda Hoshiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buff Lyons.
Lyons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoshiko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lyons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lyons.

Hoshiko moves into the clinch.
Hoshiko lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshiko.
Lyons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoshiko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoshiko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hoshiko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyons takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Hoshiko.
A right hand to the body from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hoshiko is stalling here.
Lyons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lyons wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoshiko won't allow it.
Lyons wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshiko has Lyons pressed against the cage.
Hoshiko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoshiko holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Lyons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoshiko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
Hoshiko taking a breather.
Hoshiko pushes Lyons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoshiko obliges.
Hoshiko tries a knee to the head but Lyons blocks it.
Hoshiko lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoshiko keeps control of Lyons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoshiko tries to throw a body punch but Lyons avoids it by throwing Hoshiko back against the cage.
Hoshiko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lyons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshiko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoshiko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Buff Lyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okuda Hoshiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoshiko blocks a body shot from Lyons.

And that's the end of the fight!
Okuda Hoshiko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoshiko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okuda Hoshiko!