PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tupac Shaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuko Tsukana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Shaker
vs
Tsukana

170 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

163 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tupac Shaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuko Tsukana!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsukana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsukana throws out a loose jab but Shaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsukana cracks Shaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsukana throws a head kick but Shaker moves out of range.

Tsukana drives through and clinches with Shaker against the cage.

Tsukana breaks from the clinch.
Shaker digs a good hook to Tsukana's body.
Tsukana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaker circles away.
Shaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsukana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaker checks a low kick from Tsukana.
Tsukana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsukana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsukana circles away.
Shaker is looking to clinch.
Shaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsukana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsukana lands a nice hook to Shaker's body. Shaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shaker tries to clinch up but Tsukana circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaker tries to clinch but Tsukana moves out of range.
Tsukana wants to clinch up but Shaker keeps it at a distance.
Shaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsukana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsukana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Shaker rushes Tsukana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsukana has had enough of the clinch but Shaker keeps him there for the moment.
Shaker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tsukana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shaker trying to land knees to the body.
Tsukana has had enough of the clinch but Shaker keeps him there for the moment.
Shaker missing with knees to the body.
Shaker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tsukana has Shaker pressed against the cage.
Tsukana lands a shoulder strike.
Shaker has Tsukana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tsukana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tsukana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shaker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsukana looks gassed!
Shaker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsukana is defending well for now.
Shaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsukana avoids it.
Tsukana tries to circle away but Shaker has him pinned against the cage.
Shaker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsukana is defending well for now.

Tsukana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsukana lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Tsukana.
Tsukana managing to block the knees to the body from Shaker.
Tsukana wants a takedown.
Tupac Shaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuko Tsukana.
Tsukana can't break the clinch.
Tsukana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tsukana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shaker with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker lands a knee to the body.
Tsukana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shaker scores with a knee to the head.
Tsukana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Tsukana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Shaker closes the distance and clinches.

Tsukana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Shaker.
Tsukana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shaker blocks a head kick by Tsukana.

Tsukana has closed the distance and engaged Shaker in a clinch.

Shaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsukana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsukana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaker but Shaker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses.
Tsukana throws the kick towards the body but Shaker avoids it.
Tsukana tries to clinch there but Shaker circles away.
Tsukana pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Shaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shaker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tsukana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsukana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsukana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsukana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shaker is proving hard to escape from.
Shaker keeping moving, preventing Tsukana from controlling successfully.
Tsukana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsukana is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaker has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaker keeping moving, preventing Tsukana from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A solid body kick from Tsukana.
Shaker is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shaker is defended easily by Tsukana.

Tsukana closes the distance and clinches.
Tsukana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsukana lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Tsukana.
Tsukana working hard to break the clinch.
Tsukana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shaker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsukana is defending well for now.
Tsukana lands a shot to the body.

Tsukana manages to break the clinch.
Shaker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tsukana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Tsukana moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tupac Shaker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shaker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tsukana shoots in for a takedown but Shaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsukana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsukana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsukana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Shaker moves into the clinch.
Tsukana pushes Shaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tsukana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsukana tries to circle away but Shaker has him pinned against the cage.
Tsukana avoiding damage as Shaker throws knees to the body.
Tsukana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tsukana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shaker or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsukana.
Shaker scores with a knee to the head.
Shaker lands a knee to the body.
Shaker tries to pull guard but Tsukana holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaker drops back down to his feet.
Tsukana scores with a hook to the body.
Tsukana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsukana working hard to break the clinch.
Shaker keeps control of Tsukana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsukana scores with a hook to the body.
Tsukana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsukana taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tsukana's defenses.

Tsukana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsukana lands with a nice combination. Shaker backs away looking to recover.
Tsukana looks for the body kick but Shaker saw that one coming.
Tsukana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shaker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tsukana shoots in for a double leg but Shaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsukana circles away.
Tsukana lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsukana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsukana thuds his right hand into Shaker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yuko Tsukana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsukana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tsukana misses with a combination

and Shaker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shaker.
Tsukana keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Tsukana trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsukana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaker is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker stops Tsukana from standing up.
Tsukana is trying to control the position but Shaker postures up.
Tsukana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tsukana lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shaker!
A nice elbow there by Tsukana.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsukana tries to control but Shaker wriggling away.
Tsukana looking to finish Shaker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shaker!
Tsukana scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsukana is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shaker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shaker just holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tupac Shaker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Shaker tries to clinch up
and Tsukana counters with a body kick that stops Shaker in his tracks momentarily.
Tsukana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Shaker moves into the clinch.
Tsukana avoiding damage as Shaker throws knees to the body.
Tsukana is trying to force a seperation but Shaker has the dominant position.
Tsukana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tsukana lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsukana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsukana can't break the clinch.

Tsukana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsukana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick from Tsukana.
Shaker scores with a jab.
Shaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsukana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Tsukana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsukana is nestled in close to Shaker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsukana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsukana with the ground and pound but Shaker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsukana throwing strikes from guard but Shaker blocks nicely.
Tsukana wants to control from the top but Shaker keeps moving.
Shaker wants to stand and escape but Tsukana is having none of it.

Tsukana decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shaker, up you get!

Shaker clinches up with Tsukana and pushes him back against the cage.
Tsukana avoiding damage as Shaker throws knees to the body.
Shaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsukana lands a body shot.
Tsukana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shaker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tsukana is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsukana lands with a light punch inside.
Tsukana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shaker tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsukana avoids the damage to the body.
Tsukana avoiding damage as Shaker throws knees to the body.
Shaker trying to land knees to the body.

Tsukana breaks from the clinch.
Shaker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shaker tries to move into range but Tsukana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Shaker has Tsukana up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaker misses with a knee strike.
Shaker keeps control of Tsukana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Tsukana manages to break the clinch.
Tsukana tries to clinch up.
Tsukana throws a leg kick but Shaker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shaker fails with an attempt to clinch.

Shaker tries to keep at a distance but Tsukana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsukana lands a shot to the body.
Tsukana is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsukana avoids the damage to the body.
Shaker missing with knees to the body.
Tsukana pushes Shaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tsukana managing to block the knees to the body from Shaker.
Shaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsukana avoids it.
Shaker takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Tsukana as the two fighters clinch.
Shaker trying to land knees to the body.
Tsukana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaker blocks it with crossed arms.
Shaker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsukana is defending well for now.
Shaker lands a knee to the head.
Shaker misses with a knee strike.

Tsukana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsukana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsukana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shaker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shaker leaves Tsukana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shaker tries to clinch but Tsukana moves out of range.

Tsukana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Shaker pushes Tsukana off and gets back to his feet.
Yuko Tsukana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tsukana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaker, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaker trying to stall but Tsukana improves his position.

Tsukana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsukana throws a head kick that misses.
Shaker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shaker tries to clinch there but Tsukana circles away.
Tsukana misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Shaker counters with a shoot takedown. Tsukana fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker stopping the sweep attempt from Tsukana.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsukana is striking off his back. Shaker thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuko Tsukana.
I think Shaker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!