Drunken Monkey PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rebel Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Sundin Smit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mats Sundin Smit told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Lynch
vs
Sundin Smit

185 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

186 cm
22
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rebel Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mats Sundin Smit!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch throws a left and a right that both miss

and Smit counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lynch! Smit lets Lynch back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Lynch is rocked!
Lynch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smit is looking to slow Lynch down with leg kicks.
Oh Lynch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smit lands with a big right hook that stumbles Lynch - he's out on his feet here! Smit follows up with another monster hook that separates Lynch from consciousness! Lynch falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Smit stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mats Sundin Smit!
Mats Sundin Smit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Alves
vs
Stone

195 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucas Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiny Stone!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stone did well to prevent Alves getting side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stone trying to control but Alves postures up.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head.

Alves is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Stone is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Alves!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Machida is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Nelson
vs
Machida

185 cm
25
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson feints a jab promting Machida to slip. Nelson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Machida should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Nelson forces Machida back against the ropes and clinches.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.

Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Nelson rushes Machida and presses him up against the ropes.
Machida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nelson smiles and moves away.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.

Machida shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nelson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson wants to control but Machida postures up.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.

Machida tries for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Machida looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeps Machida under control for a moment.
Machida trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.

Machida decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nelson to his feet.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.

Nelson closes the distance and clinches.

Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Machida back to the ropes. Nelson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nelson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Ryan Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Machida tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to clinch up.
Machida wants to clinch.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.

Nelson moves into the clinch.

Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Nelson.

Nelson clinches up against the ropes.
Nelson lands a good knee to the midsection. Machida won't want to take too many of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Nelson throws a combination. Machida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nelson - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Nelson drops Machida with a beautiful combination! Machida stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nelson is looking for the KO!

Machida is rocked!

It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Nelson backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Machida's temple! It sends Machida violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Nelson celebrates and the doctors try to help Machida!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ryan Nelson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borislav Kushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rabago's choice of entrance music: Finch - What It Is To Burn. The key to victory for Borislav Kushev has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kushev
vs
Rabago

182 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borislav Kushev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kushev misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Kushev.
Rabago shoots in but Kushev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rabago checks a leg kick nicely.
Rabago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rabago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kushev swivels and escapes.
Borislav Kushev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rabago.
Kushev tries to clinch there but Rabago circles away.
Kushev scores with a jab to the body.
Rabago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kushev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kushev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kushev wants it to stay on the feet.
Rabago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kushev but Kushev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kushev tries to clinch but Rabago is having none of it.
Rabago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kushev pinned against the ropes. Kushev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kushev looks to land a combination but Rabago avoids it well.
Kushev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kushev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kushev swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rabago scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Rabago has hold of Kushev's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kushev tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rabago cranks the arm and Kushev screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kushev, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Adam Rabago!
Adam Rabago thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Creed
vs
Yamada

190 cm
26
222 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Connor Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keiichi Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Creed. No joy for Yamada on that attempt.
Creed swinging wildly here.
Creed lands with a cross.
No luck for Yamada with that takedown attempt.
Creed wants to slow Yamada down by chopping away at his legs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yamada.
The fighters circling - Creed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connor Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yamada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Creed swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed leaves Yamada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Connor Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiichi Yamada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Creed.
Yamada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Creed circles away.
Yamada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Creed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Creed swinging wildly here.
Creed fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamada is looking to clinch.
Yamada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yamada tries a head kick but it misses.
Creed tries to bum rush Yamada with a series of wild strikes but Yamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamada dodges the punch combination from Creed.
Creed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.
Connor Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamada dives in for a single leg takedown but Creed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Yamada slowing the pace effectively.
Yamada taking a breather.

Yamada pulls guard successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yamada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yamada keeping full guard, as Creed tries to pass.
Creed preventing the sweep.
Yamada looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed won't allow Yamada to get back to his feet.
Yamada wants to sweep but no luck.
Creed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yamada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Creed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamada on the ground.

Keiichi Yamada has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Yamada shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Creed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yamada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamada is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Yamada stopping the sweep attempt from Creed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Keiichi Yamada was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Creed misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Yamada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
Yamada fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Creed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keiichi Yamada will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yamada looks to land a right hand but Creed moved out of range.
Creed lunges at Yamada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamada's hand.
Creed falls off balance throwing a combination

and Yamada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

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

Yamada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Creed trying to control but Yamada is working from the bottom.
Creed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Creed looking to pass the guard.
Yamada looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yamada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Creed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Creed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yamada wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Creed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Creed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Creed won't allow Yamada to get back to his feet.

Yamada has his foot on Creed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Creed works his way back into a safe position though.
Keiichi Yamada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamada has a closed guard, preventing Creed from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is looking to stand up but Creed isn't so interested in that idea.
Yamada looking to control.
Creed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Creed wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Connor Creed.
Creed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamada there as he acknowledges the shot.
Creed lands a jab to Yamada's midsection.
Yamada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yamada shoots in looking for a takedown but Creed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Creed as Yamada shoots in.
A combination from Creed does no damage.
Creed misses with a few strikes there.
Creed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Creed throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
Creed misses with a two punch combination.

Yamada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Creed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An elbow from Yamada crashes against the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada wants to control but Creed is keeping him busy.
Creed defending against the ground and pound.
Yamada is looking to take a break and control but Creed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamada advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keiichi Yamada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Yamada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Creed throws a right and a left that Yamada avoids nicely.
Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Yamada moves into range and clinches up with Creed.
Creed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Creed wants to break the clinch but can't.

Yamada jumps guard.
Creed trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creed wants to stand but Yamada is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yamada looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamada, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yamada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Creed is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yamada looking to control.

Connor Creed has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Creed throws a left and a right that both miss

and Yamada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Yamada breaks the clinch.
Creed misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with a low kick.

Yamada has taken the fight to the clinch.

Yamada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Creed misses with an uppercut. Yamada saw that one coming.
Connor Creed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creed throws a leg kick but Yamada moved away.
Yamada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Creed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamada circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Creed throws a lazy uppercut

and Yamada holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yamada fails to pull guard.

Yamada ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yamada no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Yamada is looking for a triangle but Creed pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed wants to stand and escape but instead Yamada has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Yamada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Creed tries to get out of the position.
Yamada is looking to stand up but Creed won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Creed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

We're going to have a standup here because Connor Creed wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Creed throws a right and a left that Yamada avoids nicely.
Yamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Creed.

Yamada moves into the clinch.

Yamada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Creed as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keiichi Yamada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamada 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Keiichi Yamada!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Keiichi Yamada!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Keiichi Yamada!

Keiichi Yamada wins by unanimous decision!