PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between At las (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiba Yoshihiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

las
vs
Yoshihiko

183 cm
23
152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, At las!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chiba Yoshihiko!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
las misses with a two punch combination.
las looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoshihiko stuffs the takedown attempt from las. las gets slowly back to his feet.

Yoshihiko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. las sprawls well initially but Yoshihiko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
las tries to roll over but Yoshihiko keeps him under control.

las looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

las actively working from the bottom here.
las tries to get to full guard but Yoshihiko has control of the leg.

Yoshihiko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Yoshihiko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Yoshihiko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
las shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Yoshihiko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in las's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for At las. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yoshihiko gets to his feet - las follows without any prompting.
las doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Yoshihiko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yoshihiko.

Yoshihiko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics las uses from the top position.

las drops back looking for a leg! Yoshihiko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yoshihiko manages to kick las off! las jumps back into Yoshihiko's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshihiko keeping full guard, as las tries to pass.
las prevents Yoshihiko from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

las drops back looking for a leg! Yoshihiko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yoshihiko manages to kick las off! las jumps back into Yoshihiko's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
las misses with a takedown

and Yoshihiko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yoshihiko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
las looking for a takedown.
las is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Yoshihiko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoshihiko throws a sloppy head kick and las moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
las with a lazy takedown attempt

and Yoshihiko counters with a shoot takedown. las fights it but they end up in guard.
Yoshihiko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

las is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiba Yoshihiko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Yoshihiko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yoshihiko lands in his opponent's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yoshihiko stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Yoshihiko rushes las and presses him up against the cage.
las tries to score a body lock takedown but Yoshihiko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
las wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshihiko has him pressed against the cage.
las really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
las tries to score a body lock takedown but Yoshihiko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Yoshihiko decides to pull guard.
Yoshihiko keeping full guard, as las tries to pass.
Yoshihiko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst las is controlling him.
las looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
las is working hard here to advance position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
las misses with a takedown attempt

and Yoshihiko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for At las. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Yoshihiko stands up from las's guard - Yoshihiko perhaps looking for a knockout.
las shoots and misses

and Yoshihiko counters with a nice double leg into side control. las won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yoshihiko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
las misses with a takedown attempt

and Yoshihiko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for las!
las is trying desperately to improve position.

Yoshihiko is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Yoshihiko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yoshihiko gets to his feet. las looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
las with a lazy takedown attempt

and Yoshihiko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for las!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Yoshihiko is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
las tries to clinch but Yoshihiko moves away

and Yoshihiko counters with a single leg into guard. las didn't expect that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Yoshihiko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
At las is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
las with a poor takedown

and Yoshihiko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiba Yoshihiko 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

las gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

las has his foot on Yoshihiko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoshihiko works his way back into a safe position though.

Yoshihiko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
las misses with a takedown

and Yoshihiko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yoshihiko wants to stand up but las is controlling the position.
las is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

las actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshihiko wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshihiko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
las wants to improve his position but Yoshihiko is controlling well.
Chiba Yoshihiko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshihiko wants to stand up but las has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
las blocks a head kick by Yoshihiko.
las has his takedown stuffed

and Yoshihiko counters with a takedown into side control.
las is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yoshihiko decides to stand back up. Yoshihiko steps back and let's las get back to his feet.

Yoshihiko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
las is looking to reverse the position.
las is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yoshihiko off and has taken his back!

las looking to break Yoshihiko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yoshihiko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise las will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Yoshihiko has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

las working for the choke.

las is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
At las has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshihiko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
las lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiba Yoshihiko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yoshihiko 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiba Yoshihiko!