PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lee
vs
Yamamoto

184 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes ground

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xiao Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamamoto is defended easily by Lee.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee thows a body kick. Yamamoto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Yamamoto walks into a jab.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Yamamoto persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Yamamoto looks gassed!

Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yamamoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here.
Lee trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Yamamoto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yamamoto moves to the back.

Yamamoto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Yamamoto not allowing Lee to control his hands.
Yamamoto wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Yamamoto keeps control of the position.

Yamamoto is persistently looking for the submission but Lee is defending it well.

Yamamoto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Yamamoto let's go of the attempt for now.

Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Lee won't enjoy being in this position. Yamamoto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lee is tapping - it's over boys! Yamamoto picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daisuke Yamamoto!