PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kurt the wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yokohama Humahuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the wrestler comes into the arena with Call On Me - Eric Pyrdz blaring out of the sound system. Kurt the wrestler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

the wrestler
vs
Humahuta

183 cm
27
135 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

165 cm
27
157 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt the wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yokohama Humahuta!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Humahuta closes the distance and clinches.
Humahuta prevents the wrestler from breaking the clinch.
Humahuta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
the wrestler can't break the clinch.

Humahuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
the wrestler walks into a jab.
Kurt the wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the wrestler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Humahuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

the wrestler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Humahuta is trying to defend but the wrestler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
the wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Humahuta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Humahuta tries to roll over but the wrestler keeps him under control.
Humahuta has hold of the wrestler's hands but the wrestler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from the wrestler.
the wrestler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Humahuta defending well though.
the wrestler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
the wrestler is trying to control. Humahuta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
the wrestler thows a huge punch but Humahuta dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humahuta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of the wrestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take the wrestler's back!
the wrestler is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Humahuta 's hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the wrestler is squirming around, avoiding Humahuta's attempts to control the action.
the wrestler avoids a series of strikes thrown by Humahuta.
Humahuta controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two 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.
the wrestler is looking to get to half guard.
Humahuta wants to control but instead the wrestler manages to regain half guard.
Humahuta wants to pass to mount but the wrestler is defending the position.
the wrestler is not content to let Humahuta control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler won't allow Humahuta to pass to mount.
Humahuta throws a strike but the wrestler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
the wrestler being controlled here, momentarily.
the wrestler keeping moving, preventing Humahuta from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yokohama Humahuta.
the wrestler clinches but Humahuta breaks the clinch
and Humahuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Humahuta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

the wrestler gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler wants to break the clinch but can't.
the wrestler tries to break free but Humahuta pushes him back against the cage.
Humahuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Humahuta tries to throw a body punch but the wrestler avoids it by throwing Humahuta back against the cage.
the wrestler blocks a body shot from Humahuta.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Humahuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Humahuta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Humahuta lands a body punch.
Humahuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Humahuta lands a body punch in the clinch.

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

the wrestler closes the distance and pushes Humahuta back into the cage.
the wrestler wants to break the clinch but can't.
the wrestler is trying to break the clinch but Humahuta is controlling him.
Humahuta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Humahuta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Humahuta manages to break the clinch.
Humahuta throws a lazy right hand but the wrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Humahuta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps the wrestler's head backwards.
the wrestler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the wrestler tries to clinch but Humahuta moves away

and Humahuta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Humahuta.
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!
Humahuta cracks the wrestler with a nice body shot.
the wrestler is breathing heavily.
the wrestler is trying to break the clinch but Humahuta is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yokohama Humahuta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Humahuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but the wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Humahuta.
the wrestler gets cracked there but stands up to it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Humahuta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite the wrestler's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Humahuta.
the wrestler wants to get back to striking at distance but Humahuta won't allow it.
Humahuta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down the wrestler.
the wrestler wants to break the clinch but can't.
the wrestler can't break the clinch.
the wrestler can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Humahuta.

Humahuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
the wrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Humahuta.
the wrestler wants to clinch

and Humahuta counters by clinching up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Humahuta.
Humahuta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down the wrestler.
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!
Humahuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Humahuta slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Humahuta.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Humahuta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning the wrestler up against the cage.
Humahuta digs a right hand underneath the wrestler's ribcage. the wrestler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Humahuta.
Humahuta leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humahuta presses the wrestler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Humahuta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Humahuta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Humahuta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
the wrestler takes a jab right on the kisser.
the wrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Humahuta.
Humahuta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
the wrestler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Humahuta.
the wrestler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yokohama Humahuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Humahuta, as that shot connected.
the wrestler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Humahuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Humahuta lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Humahuta.
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!
Humahuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from the wrestler.
Humahuta scores with a one two! the wrestler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Humahuta's corner calls for a 1-2. Humahuta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

the wrestler is rocked!
the wrestler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh the wrestler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Humahuta. the wrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
the wrestler seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler lands with a nice combination. Humahuta backs away looking to recover.
Humahuta lands a lovely overhand right.
Humahuta throws a series of punches but the wrestler moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Humahuta.
Humahuta avoids a punch combination nicely.
the wrestler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Humahuta.
the wrestler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Humahuta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Humahuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from the wrestler.
the wrestler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Humahuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Humahuta moves in looking to clinch but the wrestler pushes him off.
Humahuta looks to score with a jab to the body but the wrestler is just out of range.
Humahuta takes a swing at the wrestler's ribcage but misses.

Humahuta moves into the clinch successfully.

the wrestler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Humahuta just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler wants to clinch
and Humahuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from the wrestler.
the wrestler closes the distance looking to clinch

and Humahuta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Humahuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Humahuta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Humahuta.
A right hook to the body lands for Humahuta.
the wrestler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Humahuta has the wrestler pressed against the cage, preventing the wrestler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
the wrestler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Humahuta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite the wrestler's efforts to push away.
Humahuta lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Humahuta as the two fighters clinch.
Yokohama Humahuta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
the wrestler tries to circle away but Humahuta has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Humahuta.
A short body shot lands from Humahuta as the two fighters clinch.
Humahuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humahuta presses the wrestler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Humahuta digs a right hand underneath the wrestler's ribcage. the wrestler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Humahuta.
Humahuta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Humahuta cracks the wrestler with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Humahuta.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Humahuta.
Humahuta digs a right hand into the wrestler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on the wrestler's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Humahuta.

Humahuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Humahuta as the wrestler shoots in.
the wrestler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Humahuta connects with a jab.

Humahuta moves into the clinch successfully.

Humahuta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
the wrestler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Humahuta as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt the wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the wrestler tries to clinch up
and Humahuta counters with a nice body shot.
the wrestler walks into a jab.
Humahuta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Humahuta looks to score with a jab to the body but the wrestler is just out of range.
Humahuta misses with a two punch combination.
the wrestler with a poor takedown
and Humahuta counters with a stiff right hand.
the wrestler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Humahuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from the wrestler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yokohama Humahuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Humahuta pushes the wrestler up against the cage in a clinch.
the wrestler wants to break free but Humahuta has control.
Humahuta prevents the wrestler from breaking the clinch.
Humahuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Humahuta avoiding damage.
the wrestler tries to break free but Humahuta pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Humahuta.
Humahuta trying to stall but the wrestler improves his position.
Good body shot from Humahuta.
the wrestler tries to circle away but Humahuta has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on the wrestler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Humahuta.
the wrestler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
the wrestler can't break the clinch.
Humahuta has the wrestler pressed against the cage, preventing the wrestler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Humahuta.
A right handed body shot lands from Humahuta.
Humahuta tries a body shot but the wrestler blocks it.
the wrestler tries to break free but Humahuta pushes him back against the cage.
the wrestler tries to break free but Humahuta pushes him back against the cage.
Humahuta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite the wrestler's efforts to push away.
Humahuta is working the wrestler over against the cage.
Humahuta cracks the wrestler with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Humahuta is leaning against the wrestler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Humahuta.
A short body shot lands from Humahuta as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Humahuta.
the wrestler is trying to break free.
the wrestler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
the wrestler tries to break free but Humahuta pushes him back against the cage.
Humahuta is leaning against the wrestler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Humahuta lands a body shot.
Humahuta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Humahuta receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Humahuta prevents the wrestler from breaking the clinch.
Humahuta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

the wrestler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
the wrestler darts in trying to clinch
and Humahuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
the wrestler doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Humahuta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Humahuta.
the wrestler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Humahuta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humahuta lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Humahuta.
Humahuta lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yokohama Humahuta.
Humahuta throws a right hand that the wrestler ducks under and follows up with a left that the wrestler also avoids with ease.
the wrestler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Humahuta counters with a left and a right that stings the wrestler.
Humahuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but the wrestler moves away.

the wrestler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Humahuta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Humahuta.
Humahuta trying to keep a closed guard but the wrestler is proving a slippery customer.
the wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Humahuta is keeping the position for now.
Yokohama Humahuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humahuta wants to sweep but no luck.
the wrestler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Humahuta can't keep his opponent in guard - the wrestler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
the wrestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
the wrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Humahuta wants to control but the wrestler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
the wrestler prevents Humahuta from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Humahuta can do anything to dispel that myth.
the wrestler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Humahuta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

the wrestler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Humahuta has managed to free his arm - good work.
the wrestler wants to pass the guard but Humahuta is defending well.

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.
the wrestler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
the wrestler tries to clinch

and Humahuta counters by moving into the clinch.
Humahuta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

the wrestler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Humahuta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. the wrestler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Humahuta pushes the wrestler up against the cage in a clinch.
the wrestler wants to break the clinch but can't.
the wrestler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Humahuta is struggling to control the position.
the wrestler is trying to force a seperation but Humahuta has the dominant position.
Kurt the wrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Humahuta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Humahuta prevents the wrestler from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yokohama Humahuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Humahuta 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yokohama Humahuta!