PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shen Po (ranked 1292 p4p, 2448 weight class) and Yves Trudeau (ranked 158 p4p, 291 weight class). Po comes to the cage accompanied by Ei-tetsu Hayashi & 木下伸市. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Po
vs
Trudeau

177 cm
22
170
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
159
6 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shen Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yves Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po throws a lazy right hand but Trudeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trudeau.
Nice defenses there by Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a hook to the side of Po's head but Po sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trudeau misses with an uppercut. Po saw that one coming.

Po closes the distance and clinches.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Po.
Trudeau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Po doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Po.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau taking a breather.
Trudeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Po.
Po lands a nice uppercut.
Po pushes Trudeau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Po lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trudeau or not.
Trudeau is trying to break the clinch but Po is controlling him.
Po works on Trudeau's body with a couple of short punches.
Trudeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Po lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Trudeau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Trudeau can't find room to land a body shot as Po controls the action.
Nice body punch from Po.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trudeau's elbow.
Trudeau wants to break free but Po has control.
A short body shot lands from Po as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Po.
A short uppercut from Po.
Trudeau tries to circle away but Po has him pinned against the cage.
Po prevents Trudeau from breaking the clinch.
Trudeau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Po has him pressed against the cage.

Po manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Po has his foot on Trudeau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trudeau works his way back into a safe position though.
Trudeau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Po has control of Trudeau's left arm, preventing Trudeau from doing any damage.
Trudeau wants to get up but he can't break Po's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trudeau manages to get himself to full guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trudeau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trudeau trying to control the position.
Po throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Trudeau has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po trying to control the position from guard on top but Trudeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trudeau looking for a sweep. Not yet Trudeau, not yet.
Po engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Po's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po passes Trudeau's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Po is trying to work for a kimura but Trudeau is defending well.
Trudeau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Po passes into half guard.
Po prevents Trudeau from improving his position.

Po looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Po is keen to just control but Trudeau is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po passes to full mount!
Trudeau tries to reverse the position but Po maintains control.

Po is working for a guillotine from mount but Trudeau frees his head quite easily.
Trudeau holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Po tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Trudeau working to try and regain half guard.
Po throws some wild stikes that Trudeau manages to avoid easily.

Po has hold of Trudeau's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Trudeau manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Trudeau wants to hold on but Po pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shen Po dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Po slips under a jab from Trudeau.
Po is looking to counter punch.

Po closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trudeau's guard.
Trudeau is trying to control the position but Po postures up.
Yves Trudeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trudeau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Po controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Po wants to pass the guard but Trudeau is keeping the position.
Po is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trudeau can do to turn this around?
Trudeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Po slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Trudeau trying to remain calm as Po controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Po thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau tries to bench press Po off him but Po keeps the position.
Po working away.
Trudeau stops Po from passing to mount.

Po thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Po tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trudeau's legs.
Po wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trudeau keeps working.

Po tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Po tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Po trying to control the action but Trudeau is working from the bottom.
Po working away.
Trudeau is looking to regain half guard here but Po keeps moving and retains side control.

Po is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trudeau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trudeau is trying to control Po's posture but Po avoids it.

Po wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trudeau, who protects the arm well.
Trudeau is not content to let Po control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Po presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Trudeau is in all sorts of trouble here.
Po thowing shots but they're missing.
Trudeau is squirming around, avoiding Po's attempts to control the action.
Trudeau is looking to improve his position but Po isn't that keen on the idea.
Po trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Po has control of Trudeau's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Trudeau regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Po avoids the attempt from Trudeau to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po looking to control and managing it successfully.
Po working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Po working for a guillotine from mount but Trudeau is in no mood to give up.
Trudeau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trudeau is wriggling around trying to escape.
Po looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trudeau tries to lock up and control but Po gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Po trying to control but Trudeau is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shen Po dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Good work by Po as he checks the leg kick.
Po smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Po misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Po.
Trudeau throws a head kick but Po moves out of range.
Trudeau tries to score with a low kick but Po moves his leg out of the way.
Trudeau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Po has time to react.
Po takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trudeau throws a solid leg kick but Po takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trudeau.
A swing and a miss from Trudeau.
Po misses with a hook.
Trudeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trudeau darts in trying to clinch

and Po counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Po is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trudeau sees it coming and defends easily.

Po is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trudeau has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trudeau wants to get back to full guard.
Po slows the pace down in half guard.

Po is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trudeau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Po.

Po is working for a submission of some sort.
Shen Po overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Po keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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.
Po wants to take a breather but Trudeau is having none of it.
Po prevents Trudeau from standing back up.
Trudeau tries to get to full guard but Po has control of the leg.
Po frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Po wants to control the pace but Trudeau is squirming around nicely.
Po is really struggling to control Trudeau but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Po avoids the attempt from Trudeau to control.
Trudeau has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Trudeau wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Trudeau showing good submission defense here.

Trudeau fending off the submission attempt from Po.

Po working for a choke but Trudeau is defending well.
Po keeps control of the position easily here as Trudeau tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Trudeau's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, Trudeau is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.

Po working for the choke.

Po looking for the choke from the back.

Po is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Trudeau has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Trudeau is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Po gets his way!
Po has the hooks in. Trudeau is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trudeau is still trying to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shen Po showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Po, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shen Po!
A very excited looking Shen Po made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.