PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peewee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yamamoto
vs
Herman

178 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
22
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Yamamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peewee Herman!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto shoots in but Herman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herman cracks Yamamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Herman clinches.
Herman stalling the fight.
Herman lands an elbow just above Yamamoto 's eye.
Herman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Herman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Herman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Herman looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Herman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yamamoto's face.
Nice elbow from Herman.
Yamamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Herman landing knees to the head.
Herman connects with a knee to the head.
Herman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Herman scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Herman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Herman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herman sprawls well. Herman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herman sprawls well. Herman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenichi Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Herman.
Yamamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Herman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Herman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herman is fending him off so far but Yamamoto persists. Nope, Herman circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Herman drives through and clinches with Yamamoto against the cage.
Herman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Herman lands an elbow that stopped Yamamoto in his tracks for a moment.
Herman lands a nice knee to the body.
Herman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yamamoto's defenses.
Herman lands a damaging elbow.
Herman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Herman landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Herman obliges.

Herman manages to break the clinch.
Yamamoto fails to land the takedown.
Herman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman cracks the inside of Yamamoto's front leg.
Yamamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamamoto somewhat.
Herman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Peewee Herman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman lands a body shot.
Yamamoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herman can pounce on him.
Yamamoto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Herman lands.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Herman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Herman lands a nice shot that snaps Yamamoto's head back.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Herman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Herman counters with an inside leg kick.

Herman clinches up against the cage.
Herman lands a knee to the head.
Herman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yamamoto's defenses.

Herman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto shoots in for a double leg but Herman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yamamoto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Herman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Herman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herman scores with a hook.
Herman cracks Yamamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Herman leaves Yamamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peewee Herman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Herman scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamamoto should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Herman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Herman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Herman.
Yamamoto has a takedown stuffed.
Yamamoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Herman counters with a nice body kick.
Herman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Herman scores with a hook.
Yamamoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herman counters with a good low kick that Yamamoto was not able to check.
Yamamoto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman feints and then cracks Yamamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamamoto down.
Yamamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Herman.
Herman scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Herman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Herman, right into the meat.
Herman thuds his shin into the meat of Yamamoto's side.
Herman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Herman has closed the distance and engaged Yamamoto in a clinch.
Herman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Herman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamamoto. That did some damage!
Herman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Herman.
Herman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Herman scores with a leg kick.
Herman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Herman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Herman to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamamoto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Herman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yamamoto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Herman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back to recover.
Yamamoto shoots and misses
and Herman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Herman. Yamamoto shrugs it off though.
Herman scores with a nice head shot.
Herman is looking to slow Yamamoto down with leg kicks.
Herman throws a head kick that Yamamoto semi-blocks.
Herman lands a high kick!
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Herman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamamoto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.

Herman gets a clinch.
Herman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Herman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Herman.
Herman avoiding damage.
Herman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yamamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Herman lands an elbow just above Yamamoto 's eye.
Herman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Herman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yamamoto's face.

Herman manages to break the clinch.
Herman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamamoto.

Herman forces Yamamoto back against the cage and clinches.
Herman stalling against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Herman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herman connects with a solid leg kick.
Herman lands with a cross.
Herman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yamamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Herman.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Herman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown
and Herman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Herman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Herman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Herman clinches up with Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman lands an elbow inside that Yamamoto shrugs off.

Herman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown
and Herman counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peewee Herman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fighters circle momentarily. Herman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Herman moves into the clinch successfully.
Herman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yamamoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Herman tries to land a knee to the head but Yamamoto blocks with his arms.

Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herman works Yamamoto's body with a nice hook.
Yamamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Yamamoto. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A nice leg kick lands there from Herman.
Kenichi Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Herman counters with a nice body shot.
Herman connects with a jab.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Herman lands with a nice combination. Yamamoto backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamamoto somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herman is fending him off so far but Yamamoto persists. Nope, Herman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Herman pushes Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Herman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yamamoto's face.
Herman tries to land a knee to the head but Yamamoto blocks with his arms.

Herman manages to break the clinch.
Herman lands a head kick. Yamamoto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Herman lands with a slapping head kick.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Herman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamamoto. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamamoto's head backwards.
Yamamoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Herman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman catches Yamamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herman sprawls well. Herman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Herman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Herman scoring well with a low kick there.
Herman scores with a nice strike.
Yamamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yamamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Herman thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yamamoto's head.
Yamamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herman counters with a nice body shot.

Herman rushes Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Herman connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Herman.
Herman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yamamoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Herman tries to land a knee to the head but Yamamoto blocks with his arms.
Yamamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Herman has Yamamoto pushed against the cage.
Herman landing knees to the head.
Herman looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Herman working Yamamoto over with knees to the body.
Herman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yamamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Herman with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Herman manages to get underhooks.
Herman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Herman.
Herman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Herman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yamamoto wants a takedown.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Herman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Herman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Herman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Peewee Herman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Herman manages to break the clinch.

Yamamoto gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yamamoto shoots in for a double leg but Herman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herman feints and then cracks Yamamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamamoto down.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Herman.
Herman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Herman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Herman.
Yamamoto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Herman scores with a leg kick.
Herman throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yamamoto takes a kick to the side of the head.

Herman closes the distance and clinches.
Herman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Herman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown but Herman sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Herman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Herman scores with a nice right hand.
Yamamoto takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman lands a slapping body shot.
Herman throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick from Herman.
Herman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Herman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Herman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamamoto.
Yamamoto walks into a left hand.
Yamamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Herman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Herman finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamamoto's head.
Herman connects with a solid leg kick.
Herman throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Herman. That's going to slow Yamamoto down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman scoring well with a low kick there.
Herman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yamamoto on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herman.
Herman lands with a nice body kick.
Herman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamamoto.
Herman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left and a right from Herman both land. Nice combination.

Herman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yamamoto, pushing him back against the cage.
Herman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Herman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Herman to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Herman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yamamoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yamamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herman scores with a leg kick.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herman but Herman pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Herman drives through and clinches with Yamamoto against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Herman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peewee Herman dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Yamamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yamamoto dives in and grabs Herman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herman pushes down on Yamamoto's head and hops out.
Herman throws a front kick that sends Yamamoto stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Herman.
Herman throws a nice head kick!
Herman works over Yamamoto's head and body with a nice combination.
Herman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herman.
Herman scores with a hook.
Herman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamamoto. That did some damage!
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Herman rushes Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Herman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yamamoto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Herman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Herman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Herman lands a nice elbow.
Herman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yamamoto's face.
Herman landing knees to the head.
Herman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Herman lands a nice elbow.

Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamamoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herman tries to avoid it but Yamamoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herman to the ground. Herman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herman throws a nice head kick!
Yamamoto has his takedown stuffed
and Herman counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman lands with a cross.
Herman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamamoto. That did some damage!
Herman scores with a jab.
Herman lands with a slapping head kick.
Yamamoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Herman counters with a thumping low kick.
Herman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamamoto's sensitive parts.
Herman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peewee Herman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. Herman sprawls well.
Herman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yamamoto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Herman throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamamoto. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Herman lunges at Yamamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamamoto's hand.
Herman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Herman with a nice cross.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up
and Herman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yamamoto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Herman counters with a leg kick.
Herman lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Herman.
Herman cracks the inside of Yamamoto's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herman can pounce on him.
Herman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yamamoto.
Herman lands with a slapping head kick.
Yamamoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herman tries to avoid it but Yamamoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herman to the ground. Herman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Herman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Herman leaves Yamamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Herman scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Herman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Herman.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herman sprawls well. Herman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenichi Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peewee Herman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamamoto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peewee Herman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Herman 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 41:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 41:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 41:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peewee Herman!
Peewee Herman is the new welterweight champion!