PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vudu Sims (ranked 867 p4p, 1022 weight class) and Yuuji Hoshino (ranked 48 p4p, 63 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Sims
vs
Hoshino

172 cm
30
148
11 - 5 - 0

168 cm
29
140
8 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vudu Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuji Hoshino!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sims is defended easily by Hoshino.
Hoshino feints a counter leg kick.
Sims changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to avoid it but Sims manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshino to the ground. Hoshino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sims doesn't seem bothered though.
Sims throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sims tries for a takedown but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino thuds his shin into the meat of Sims's side.
Hoshino with the inside leg kick.
Vudu Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino lands a jab to the head.
Sims swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Sims swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Sims is predictable there
and Hoshino counters with a good, hard body kick but Sims shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Sims in his tracks momentarily.
A solid body kick from Hoshino.
Sims is breathing heavily.
Hoshino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sims uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hoshino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoshino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body kick from Hoshino.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoshino.
Sims closes the distance and clinches up with Hoshino, looking for a takedown. Sims pushes Hoshino against the cage but Hoshino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoshino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sims looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sims backing away here, and Hoshino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hoshino cracks Sims with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sims gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoshino counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Sims misses the target.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sims has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoshino counters with a two punch combo.
Hoshino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshino.
Sims just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sims misses with a body punch
and Hoshino counters with a nice leg kick.
Hoshino stuns Sims with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sims crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hoshino - the referee stops the clock and Sims gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hoshino. Sims manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big right from Sims misses.
Sims throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoshino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sims misses with a looping right.
Sims takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoshino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoshino!
Hoshino scores with a spinning back kick!
Sims is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sims takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sims drops his hands momentarily and Hoshino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoshino thows a body kick. Sims tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoshino connects with a crisp jab.
Hoshino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sims had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sims shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoshino defends it nicely.
Sims throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoshino counters with a good low kick that Sims was not able to check.
Hoshino scores with a head kick. Sims tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sims is looking to wear down Hoshino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoshino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sims.
Sims throws a lazy head kick
and Hoshino counters with a good low kick that Sims was not able to check.
Hoshino slips a jab and a cross from Sims.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hoshino scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hoshino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hoshino scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Sims's front leg but catches the back leg as Sims tries to avoid it.
Sims misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Hoshino.
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sims shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sims.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sims dives in and grabs Hoshino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoshino pushes down on Sims's head and hops out.
Sims misses with a looping left.
Hoshino thuds his shin into the meat of Sims's side.
Sims stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hoshino tests Sims's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sims changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to avoid it but Sims manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshino to the ground. Hoshino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoshino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sims. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
No joy there for Sims, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoshino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoshino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoshino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vudu Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoshino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sims.
Hoshino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoshino duly obliges.
Sims fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoshino flicks out a counter leg kick but Sims steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims throws a nice looking combination but Hoshino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sims takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Sims is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sims. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oh Sims is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sims's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoshino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sims scrambles back to his feet.
Hoshino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sims shoots for a takedown but Hoshino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoshino stuffs the takedown attempt from Sims. Sims gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoshino thumps Sims with a low kick.
Sims seems to have got his legs back now.
Sims darts in looking for a takedown but Hoshino gets double underhooks and turns Sims into the cage.
Hoshino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sims backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoshino breaks the clinch.
Sims rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoshino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoshino tries a quick counter leg kick but Sims is wise to it.
Hoshino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Sims's front leg but catches the back leg as Sims tries to avoid it.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoshino.
Sims misses with a wild combination.
Hoshino feints a counter leg kick.
Hoshino is looking to slow Sims down with leg kicks.
Hoshino connects with the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sims takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sims swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoshino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoshino connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoshino thuds his shin into the meat of Sims's side.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body kick.
Hoshino connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoshino throws a right hand that Sims ducks under and follows up with a left that Sims also avoids with ease.
Hoshino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sims.
Sims throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hoshino to counter with a crisp jab.
Sims will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hoshino lands a leg kick that knocks Sims off balance momentarily.
Sims's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sims throws a body kick that misses
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoshino works the jab nicely.
Sims shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoshino defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoshino!
Hoshino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sims displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Hoshino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a front kick that sends Sims stumbling back into the cage.
Hoshino scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoshino.
Sims looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoshino is fending him off so far but Sims persists. Nope, Hoshino circles away and we're back to standing.
Sims tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoshino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sims somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino 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. And we move into the final round!

Sims has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoshino finds it's way round the side to connect with Sims's head.
Hoshino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshino sprawls well. Hoshino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sims gets slowly back to his feet.
Sims takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoshino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sims fails with the takedown
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sims takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims misses with a double jab
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sims throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sims throws a right hand that misses
and Hoshino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sims misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Sims tries to bum rush Hoshino with a series of wild strikes but Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoshino tries a quick counter leg kick but Sims is wise to it.
Hoshino lands with a straight right. Sims didn't see that one coming.
Hoshino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sims throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoshino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sims walks into a left hand.
Sims throws a combination that misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Sims in his tracks momentarily.
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!
Hoshino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vudu Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoshino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Sims goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sims on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoshino. Hoshino obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoshino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sims takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sims throws a nice looking combination but Hoshino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sims tries to bum rush Hoshino with a series of wild strikes but Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoshino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoshino slips a jab and a cross from Sims.
Hoshino scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Hoshino lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshino.
Sims misses with a double jab
and Hoshino counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoshino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sims circles away quickly and effectively.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoshino!
Sims looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoshino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sims just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshino can pounce on him.
Hoshino lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hoshino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sims shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoshino, as that shot connected.
Hoshino drops his hands momentarily and Sims takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshino can pounce on him.
Sims lands a nice looking body shot.
Sims lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshino circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoshino lands with a right hand.
Sims stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.
A left lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino thuds his shin into the meat of Sims's side.
Hoshino scores with a spinning back kick!
Sims jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Hoshino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sims takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoshino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sims scores with the left hand. Hoshino knows he should have avoided that one.
Yuuji Hoshino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sims looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoshino is fending him off so far but Sims persists. Nope, Hoshino circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuji Hoshino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoshino 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 Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
A victorious Yuuji Hoshino thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.