PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Retso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bear
vs
Retso

200 cm
24
270 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

ENDLESS 152

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drake Retso!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Retso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Retso trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Retso working the head with strikes.
Bear takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Retso trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Retso in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Retso works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Retso is working Bear over with some ground and pound from side control.
Retso lands a nice forearm strike.
Bear on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Retso working the head and body with strikes.
Retso lands an elbow.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bear manages to get back to half guard.
Bear is not content to let Retso control the position.
Bear looks like he's trying to stand up.
Retso moves nicely into side control.
Bear taking a bit of punishment here - Retso scoring with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear wants to get back to his feet.
Retso just content to control the position.
Bear is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Retso asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Retso scoring with punches and elbows.
Bear is trying to get back to his feet.
Bear takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bear wants to get back to his feet but Retso drags him back down.
Bear trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Retso cracks Bear with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retso scores with a couple of short elbows.
Retso scores with a couple of short elbows.
Retso trying to control the action but Bear is working from the bottom.
Retso prevents Bear from escaping the position.
Bear taking a bit of punishment here - Retso scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Retso cracks Bear with a big elbow.
Retso landing a few strikes.
Retso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Retso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bear is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Retso's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bear wants to get back to his feet but Retso drags him back down.
Retso scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bear to see if he's OK.
Retso in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Retso working the ground and pound.
Retso working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retso landing a few strikes.
Retso controls the position.
Bear takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Retso cracks Bear with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Retso trying to control the action but Bear is working from the bottom.
Retso scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Retso working the ground and pound from side control.
Bear wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bear is working to avoid the ground and pound but Retso connects with a decent elbow.
Retso is putting a hurting on Bear here, landing some big shots from side control.
Retso scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Retso cracks Bear with a big right hand but Bear just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Retso landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bear taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bear's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Retso landing strikes.
Retso looks up at the clock and then as Bear takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Retso smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Retso's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Retso cracks Bear with a big elbow.
Retso lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bear down.
Bear is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Retso trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Retso landing strikes.
Retso works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Retso is putting a hurting on Bear here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bear taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bear taking a bit of punishment here - Retso scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Retso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bear doesn't manage to clinch there - Retso circles away.

Retso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Retso is putting a hurting on Bear here, landing some big shots from side control.
Retso wants to control but Bear is keeping him busy.
Bear pushes Retso away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Retso gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bear on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Retso lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bear down.
Retso is chipping away with strikes.
Retso cracks Bear with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Retso in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Retso is working Bear over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Retso working the head with strikes.
Retso lands some shots froms side control.
Retso lands a nice forearm strike.
Bear taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Retso lands a nice forearm strike.
Retso trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Bear is working to avoid the ground and pound but Retso connects with a decent elbow.
Bear is pushing Retso's head away, looking to escape. Retso manages to hold on to the position though.
Retso controlling the position.
Bear is trying to buck Retso off.
Retso working the body and head with strikes.
Retso landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Retso working the head and body with strikes.
Retso working the ground and pound.
Retso scoring with punches and elbows.
Retso cracks Bear with a big right hand but Bear just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retso scores with a couple of short elbows.
Retso trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Bear is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bear trying to remain calm as Retso controls from the top position.
Bear is trying to get back to his feet.
Retso working the head and body with strikes.
Retso lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bear down.
Retso cracks Bear with a big elbow.
Retso landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Retso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bear keeps working.
Retso working the ground and pound.
Retso cracks Bear with a big right hand but Bear just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Retso lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bear down.
Retso lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Retso working the ground and pound from side control.
Bear pushes Retso away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Retso gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Check out the look on Retso's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Retso in side control lands a decent elbow.
Retso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bear is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Retso asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Drake Retso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Retso creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Retso wants to control for a moment but Bear uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Retso gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retso lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bear!
Retso with a couple of short strikes.
Retso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bear is looking to escape.
Retso working Bear over with strikes here.
Bear is trying to stand.
A nice elbow there by Retso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Retso scoring with strikes but Bear is staying in there.
Retso dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Retso tries to control but Bear wriggling away.
Retso lands a nice shot to the head.
Retso with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Retso 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!

Retso looks to land a body kick but Bear moved away.
Bear tries to clinch up but Retso circles away and keeps his distance.
Retso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Retso closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Retso working over Bear with some ground and pound. Bear looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Retso slips a nice elbow through Bear's hands, connecting with Bear's forehead.
Bear is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Retso scores with a couple of nice shots.
Retso is trying to control the action in half guard but Bear is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Retso lands strikes from half guard.
Bear tries to kick Retso off but Retso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Retso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bear pushes Retso off looking to stand but Retso dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Retso passes to side control.
Bear pushes Retso away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Retso gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Retso lands a few punches from side control.
Retso scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bear taking a bit of punishment here - Retso scoring with strikes.
Retso in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bear is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Retso is chipping away with strikes.
Retso looks up at the clock and then as Bear takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Retso smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bear is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Retso landing strikes.
Retso is working Bear over with some ground and pound from side control.
Retso scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bear to see if he's OK.
Retso lands an elbow.
Bear wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bear misses with a strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear wants to get back to his feet.
Retso lands some shots froms side control.
Bear is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Retso is controlling him well.
Retso working the ground and pound.
Retso is looking to take a break and control but Bear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Retso connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bear some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Retso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bear keeps working.
Retso working the head and body with strikes.
Bear is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Retso has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bear is letting Retso control him for a moment.
Bear is pushing Retso's head away, looking to escape. Retso manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear is letting Retso control him for a moment.
Bear tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Retso scoring with punches from side control.
Retso lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Retso's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bear is not content to let Retso control the position.
Retso connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bear some visible discomfort.
Bear is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Retso asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Retso scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bear is not content to let Retso control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Drake Retso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Retso avoids the strikes from the bottom by Bear.
Retso trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Bear seems a little lost for a moment, as Retso dominates the positioning.
Retso is working Bear over with some ground and pound from side control.
Retso trying to control the action but Bear is working from the bottom.
Retso content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Paul Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Retso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bear tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Retso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Retso 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Retso!