PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nioval Lollipop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Yoho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Yoho is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lollipop
vs
Yoho

179 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
134 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nioval Lollipop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Yoho!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Lollipop or perhaps it was just good defense by Yoho which made him look bad.
Lollipop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoho as he jumps to the side.
Yoho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nioval Lollipop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lollipop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoho's waist but Yoho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lollipop off to one side.
Lollipop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lollipop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nioval Lollipop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lollipop takes a swing at Yoho's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Yoho blocks the low kick.
Lollipop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoho circles away.
Lollipop shoots in and drives through. Yoho sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoho leaves Lollipop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Lollipop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lollipop is breathing heavily.
Yoho is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lollipop is stalling here but it's allowed Yoho to get half guard.
Yoho is trying to stand back up but Lollipop is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yoho actively working from the bottom here.

Yoho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yoho checks a low kick from Lollipop.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lollipop is defended easily by Yoho.

Yoho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yoho lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yoho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yoho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yoho trying to control but Lollipop is working from the bottom.

Yoho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yoho trying to control but Lollipop is working from the bottom.
Yoho won't allow Lollipop to sweep him here.
Yoho is in close to Lollipop's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lollipop wants to stand but Yoho is controlling the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Yoho shoots in and bounces Lollipop off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Yoho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yoho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lollipop sprawls well initially but Yoho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lollipop is looking to get back to is feet but Yoho passes into side control.
Yoho landing a few strikes.
Lollipop is trying to strike from the bottom but Yoho has passed into full mount.

Yoho looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Yoho working Lollipop over with strikes here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lollipop is looking to escape.
Lollipop can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Yoho.

Yoho is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lollipop can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lollipop is trying to reverse the position but instead Yoho has taken his back - oops!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lollipop just trying to survive but Yoho is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Yoho working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lollipop can't escape the position.

Yoho looking for the choke but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lollipop looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Lollipop 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 Yoho gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yoho wants to control but Lollipop is keeping busy.
Lollipop tries to escape the position.

Yoho working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lollipop rolls, trying to escape but Yoho keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Yoho 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. This is the final round!

Lollipop doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoho circles away.

Yoho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lollipop to the mat! Lollipop manages to get full guard.
Lollipop wants to get back to his feet but Yoho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lollipop is trying to control the position but Yoho postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lollipop has his foot on Yoho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoho works his way back into a safe position though.
Lollipop thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lollipop striking off his back but it's not causing Yoho any problems.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Yoho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lollipop looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lollipop can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lollipop looking for a sweep but Yoho has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Yoho is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lollipop is surviving well by controlling Yoho's body position as best he can.
Lollipop is squirming around, avoiding Yoho's attempts to control the action.

Yoho jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lollipop manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lollipop is looking to reverse the position.
Yoho wants to control but Lollipop is keeping him busy.
Kenny Yoho has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's four 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.
You can see the frustration on Lollipop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lollipop is looking to reverse the position.
Yoho controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lollipop tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Yoho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yoho 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Yoho!