PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 134 p4p, 612 weight class) and Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 9 p4p, 45 weight class). Big Mouth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bigmouth Strikes Again. Lennart Hohenthal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yasha Big Mouth's chin.

Big Mouth
vs
Hohenthal

169 cm
31
144
30 - 13 - 0

161 cm
29
142
13 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohenthal scores with a jab.
Hohenthal lands with a good body shot.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Big Mouth's head but Big Mouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Big Mouth slips a jab from Hohenthal.
A counter left hand to the body from Big Mouth misses its target.
Big Mouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Hohenthal closes the distance but Big Mouth moves to the side
and Big Mouth counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Big Mouth throws a predictable looking body shot

and Hohenthal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Mouth taking some punishment here, with Hohenthal in his half guard.
Hohenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big Mouth defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big Mouth is trying to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohenthal working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hohenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big Mouth defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Big Mouth is defending well.
Big Mouth keeping control of the position.
Big Mouth's coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Big Mouth is staying active underneath Hohenthal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hohenthal thows a huge punch but Big Mouth dodges it nicely.
Hohenthal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Big Mouth is controlling Hohenthal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hohenthal content to control rather than advance.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Big Mouth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Mouth has his hands clasped together around Hohenthal's back. He's all about the action.
Big Mouth is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal works the jab nicely.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Big Mouth throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Hohenthal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
Hohenthal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Big Mouth throws a lazy uppercut

and Hohenthal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Big Mouth keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hohenthal throws a strike but Big Mouth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Big Mouth looking to pass the guard.
Hohenthal trying to control the position.
Hohenthal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Big Mouth's guard.

Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Big Mouth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hohenthal digs a good body shot into Big Mouth's ribs.

Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Big Mouth napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Big Mouth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Big Mouth defends it nicely.
Big Mouth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hohenthal works Big Mouth's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Mouth misses with a combination
enabling Hohenthal to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hohenthal finds it's way through Big Mouth's defenses.
Big Mouth swats away the attempt to clinch by Hohenthal.
Big Mouth throwing a counter right hand but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Big Mouth loads up on a big right hand but Hohenthal slips the punch.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yasha Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.
Big Mouth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the side of Hohenthal's head but Hohenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hohenthal.
Nice sprawl there from Big Mouth as Hohenthal shoots in.
Big Mouth misses with a hook.
Hohenthal throws out a counter right but Big Mouth avoids it with no problem.
Hohenthal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth scores with a punch to the head.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Hohenthal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hohenthal is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Big Mouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hohenthal blocks an elbow strike.
Big Mouth tries to work over Hohenthal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hohenthal.

Hohenthal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big Mouth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hohenthal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hohenthal checks a low kick from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hohenthal.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
A head kick misses from Big Mouth.
A shot to the liver by Hohenthal. Beautiful body shot.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal misses with a looping right.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hohenthal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Big Mouth counters with a body kick that stops Hohenthal in his tracks momentarily.
Hohenthal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hohenthal throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Big Mouth.
Hohenthal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Big Mouth is rocked!
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Big Mouth ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Big Mouth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Big Mouth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hohenthal circles away quickly and effectively.

Hohenthal rushes Big Mouth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Big Mouth tries to work over Hohenthal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hohenthal stalling.
Big Mouth seems to have got his legs back now.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Hohenthal blocks a body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth can't find room to land a body shot as Hohenthal controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hohenthal takes a swing at Big Mouth's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
Hohenthal lands a nice shot that snaps Big Mouth's head back.
Big Mouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Big Mouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal fails with the takedown
and Big Mouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Big Mouth.
Nice sprawl there from Big Mouth as Hohenthal shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hohenthal avoids the head kick by Big Mouth.
Hohenthal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hohenthal with a nice cross.
Big Mouth slips a jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Big Mouth throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Big Mouth takes a jab right on the kisser.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Hohenthal and Big Mouth goes tumbling to the canvas! Hohenthal follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big Mouth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal slips a nice elbow through Big Mouth's hands, connecting with Big Mouth's forehead.
Big Mouth tries to get to full guard but Hohenthal has control of the leg.
Big Mouth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Big Mouth.
Hohenthal trying to control but Big Mouth is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hohenthal is looking to advance position but Big Mouth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hohenthal tries to hold on but Big Mouth pushes him away.
Hohenthal is working to get back to half guard.
Big Mouth avoids the attempt from Hohenthal to control.
Hohenthal is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Big Mouth is staying active.
Hohenthal is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Mouth avoids the attempt from Hohenthal to control.
Hohenthal is looking to improve his position but Big Mouth isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Big Mouth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hohenthal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Big Mouth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Big Mouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Big Mouth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Big Mouth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hohenthal eats them both and turns towards Big Mouth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hohenthal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Big Mouth misses with a body punch
and Big Mouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Hohenthal finds it's target.
Big Mouth takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Big Mouth as he jumps to the side.
Hohenthal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Big Mouths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hohenthal lands with a hook. Big Mouth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Hohenthal takes the fight into the clinch.
Big Mouth prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by Hohenthal.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Hohenthal looking to slow down the pace here.
Big Mouth lands a nice uppercut.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hohenthal working hard to break the clinch.
Hohenthal tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hohenthal.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Big Mouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hohenthal lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal blocking some punches.
Hohenthal stalling in the clinch.
Hohenthal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Big Mouth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal blocks a body shot from Big Mouth.

Hohenthal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Big Mouth. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Big Mouth moved out of range nicely.
Hohenthal cracks Big Mouth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Big Mouth with a jab.
Hohenthal throws a right and a left that Big Mouth avoids nicely.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Big Mouth lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal jabs at Big Mouth's body.
Hohenthal darts in looking for a takedown but Big Mouth gets double underhooks and turns Hohenthal into the cage.
Hohenthal is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hohenthal throws a lazy uppercut
and Big Mouth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hohenthal's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Big Mouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
A little feinted left hand from Big Mouth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohenthal lands a nice shot that snaps Big Mouth's head back.
Hohenthal walks into a left hand.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohenthal.
Big Mouth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
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!

Hohenthal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Big Mouth counters with a low kick, right behind Hohenthal 's knee.
Big Mouth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Big Mouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal wants to clinch
and Big Mouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hohenthal jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Big Mouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Big Mouth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Big Mouth drops his hands momentarily and Hohenthal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Hohenthal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Big Mouth's guard.
Hohenthal stopping the sweep attempt from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hohenthal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Big Mouth's head.
Yasha Big Mouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal trying to control but Big Mouth is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal throwing strikes but missing.
Hohenthal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Big Mouth keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Big Mouth ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
Hohenthal connects with a crisp jab.
Big Mouth staying out of range there.
Hohenthal shoots in and drives through. Big Mouth sprawls well.
Big Mouth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Big Mouth slaps away a takedown attempt from Hohenthal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hohenthal is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hohenthal connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal connects with a right hand. Big Mouth shakes it off.
Big Mouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hohenthal misses the target.
Hohenthal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Big Mouth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hohenthal cracks Big Mouth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Big Mouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Big Mouth misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Hohenthal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal goes for a double leg but Big Mouth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Big Mouth continues to drive forward.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Hohenthal coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hohenthal 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal is the new bantamweight champion!
Lennart Hohenthal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.