PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between boby benham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidehiko Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yamamoto's choice of entrance music: Wage Slaves - All Shall Perish. Hidehiko Yamamoto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with boby benham's chin.

benham
vs
Yamamoto

184 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
260 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, boby benham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hidehiko Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
Yamamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from benham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
benham fails with a takedown attempt.
benham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamamoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
benham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten benham somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for boby benham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
benham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
benham blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto thuds his shin into the meat of benham's side.
benham blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
benham blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
benham misses with a takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a body kick.
benham takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
benham could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
benham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses
and benham counters with a stiff right hand.
benham is breathing heavily.
benham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
benham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and benham moves out of range easily.
Hidehiko Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Yamamoto lands but benham takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of benham's head.
Yamamoto lands a head kick!
Yamamoto scores with a spinning back kick!
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
benham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yamamoto lands a jab to the nose.
Yamamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of benham's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on benham if he has to take too many more of those.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for benham. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Yamamoto scores with a head kick. benham tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yamamoto lands a head kick!
Yamamoto cracks the inside of benham's front leg.
Yamamoto connects with a high kick.
Yamamoto scores with a head kick. benham tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick from Yamamoto lands but benham takes it in his stride.

Yamamoto lands a high kick to the side of benham's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Yamamoto dives into guard, looking to finish.

benham is rocked!
Yamamoto won't allow benham to get back to his feet.
Oh benham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamamoto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of benham is proving hard to escape from.
benham seems to have got his legs back now.
Yamamoto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
benham is trying to control the position but Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto trying to stand up but can't free himself from benham's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now benham is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
benham wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst benham is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hidehiko Yamamoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Yamamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of benham's head.
A head kick misses from benham.
Yamamoto leaves benham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
boby benham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
benham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto throws a head kick but benham moves out of range.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from benham.
benham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that benham semi-blocks.
Yamamoto scores with a spinning back kick!
Hidehiko Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that benham semi-blocks.
Yamamoto connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
benham sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
benham will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and benham moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
benham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yamamoto. Yamamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
benham avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
benham avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
benham takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Yamamoto lands a high kick!
benham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
benham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and benham moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto throws a nice head kick!
benham takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
benham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yamamoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yamamoto lands a high kick!
Yamamoto lands a head kick!
benham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
benham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped benham in his tracks.
Yamamoto scores with a head kick. benham tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yamamoto throws a front kick that sends benham stumbling back into the cage.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
benham throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Yamamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Hidehiko Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
benham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yamamoto connects with a high kick.
benham misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
benham shoots in but Yamamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for boby benham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
benham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamamoto sprawls well. Yamamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. benham gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamamoto connects with a high kick.
benham sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
benham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamamoto is fending him off so far but benham persists. Nope, Yamamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamamoto lands a high kick!
benham dives in and grabs Yamamoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes down on benham's head and hops out.
Yamamoto throws a nice head kick!
Yamamoto scores with a head kick.
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
benham sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
benham throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
benham blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
benham tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
benham fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto throws a lazy head kick

and benham counters with a shoot takedown. Yamamoto fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing benham from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hidehiko Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
benham blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
benham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
Yamamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and benham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
benham avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
benham tries for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away easily
and Yamamoto counters with a big head kick but benham shrugs it off.
benham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamamoto with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
benham shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for boby benham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a leg kick that knocks benham off balance momentarily.
Yamamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of benham's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
benham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yamamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yamamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yamamoto lands a high kick!
Yamamoto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
benham avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Yamamoto.
benham blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
benham avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
benham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
benham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
benham has a takedown stuffed.
Yamamoto scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yamamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Yamamoto scores with a head kick.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and benham moves out of range easily.
benham throws a head kick that misses.
Yamamoto lands a front kick.

Yamamoto tries to keep at a distance but benham has taken the fight into the clinch.
benham wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamamoto won't allow it.

benham jumps into guard, dragging Yamamoto to the mat.
benham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
benham is trying to hold Yamamoto in close to prevent damage but Yamamoto has managed to pass into half guard.
benham trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because boby benham just wasn't active enough.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Yamamoto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on benham if he has to take too many more of those.
benham takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yamamoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yamamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
boby benham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hidehiko Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamamoto lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hidehiko Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamamoto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hidehiko Yamamoto!