PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Otway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takero Yoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshi has chosen Gimme shelter - the rolling stones as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Otway
vs
Yoshi

179 cm
23
175 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Asphyxiation Ltd. 14.99-24.99 (CBK)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Otway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Takero Yoshi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otway scores with a nice head shot.

Otway closes the distance and clinches.
Otway is pushing Yoshi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A body shot lands from Otway.
A right hook to the body lands for Otway.
Otway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yoshi.
Otway stalling the fight.
Yoshi wants a takedown but no success here.
Yoshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Otway on the inside.
Yoshi takes a shot to the head.
Otway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otway pushes Yoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otway scores with a shoulder strike.
Otway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yoshi has Otway pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Yoshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Otway pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Otway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takero Yoshi.
Yoshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Otway's waist but Otway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshi off to one side.
Otway's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Otway duly obliges.
Otway looks to land a left hand but Yoshi moved out of range nicely.

Otway moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Otway.
Yoshi takes a shot to the head.
Yoshi is working for takedown but Otway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Otway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otway has Yoshi pushed against the cage.
Otway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Otway scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like Takero Yoshi has been cut.
Otway gets underhooks to prevent Yoshi's takedown attempt.
Yoshi wants a takedown.
Yoshi looks gassed!
Yoshi can't get the takedown.
Otway scores with a shot to the side of Yoshi's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otway scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Otway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Otway.
A short left from Otway.
Otway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Otway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Otway.
A short body shot lands from Otway as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Otway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Otway has double underhooks.
Otway lands a body shot.
Otway stalling.
Otway is leaning against Yoshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yoshi being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway lands a body punch.
Otway lands an uppercut.
Otway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otway scores with a shot to the side of Yoshi's head.
Otway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yoshi is trying to force a seperation but Otway has the dominant position.
Otway is pressed up against the cage. Yoshi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Otway down to the mat. Otway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yoshi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Otway tries to avoid it but Yoshi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Otway to the ground. Otway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Otway finds it's way round the side to connect with Yoshi's head.

Otway forces Yoshi back against the cage and clinches.
Otway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yoshi is looking to control Otway's arms but Otway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yoshi has his back to the cage.
Yoshi goes for a takedown attempt but Otway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Otway has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yoshi.
Nice body punch from Otway - that landed with a thud.
Otway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Otway.
Otway lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Otway on the inside.
Otway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otway has Yoshi pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Otway.
Otway pushes Yoshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Otway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Otway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takero Yoshi's cut.
That's time! Otway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yoshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Otway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshi.
Otway slips a jab and a cross from Yoshi.
Yoshi misses with a straight left.
Yoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yoshi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Otway to score with a decent uppercut.
Otway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Otway ducks under a wild hook from Yoshi.
Otway scores with the left hand. Yoshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Yoshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Otway's waist but Otway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshi off to one side.
Otway throws a jab when Yoshi was well out of range.

Otway darts in and clinches Yoshi up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Otway seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Otway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Otway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Yoshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Otway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yoshi is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otway just leaning against Yoshi, taking a breather.
John Otway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yoshi can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Otway.
Otway just leaning against Yoshi, taking a breather.
Otway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Otway - that landed with a thud.
Yoshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Otway.
A short right from Otway.
Nice body punch from Otway - that landed with a thud.
Otway presses Yoshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Otway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Otway lands a body punch.
Otway is working Yoshi over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Otway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right from Otway on the inside.
Otway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
A short right from Otway.
Otway stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Otway.
Otway scores with a shot to the side of Yoshi's head.
Otway taking a breather.
Otway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otway stalling.
Otway is working Yoshi over against the cage.
A short left from Otway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Otway.
Otway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Otway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshi jumps guard but Otway stands there with Yoshi around his waist. Yoshi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Otway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takero Yoshi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Otway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otway lands a hook that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Otway.
Otway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yoshi or not.
Otway lands a nice shot to the body.
Otway'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.
Otway gets through Yoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Otway.
A short uppercut from Otway.
Otway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Otway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Otway pushes Yoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Otway lands a shoulder strike.
Otway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yoshi up against the cage.
Otway digs a right hand underneath Yoshi's ribcage. Yoshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Otway is pressed up against the cage. Yoshi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Otway down to the mat. Otway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Otway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yoshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Otway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoshi on the side of the head.
Otway displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Takero Yoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otway lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otway stalks Yoshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yoshi's face. Yoshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Yoshi tries to move into range but Otway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Otway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otway throws a good cross that connects.
Danga de danga de dang - Otway scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Otway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takero Yoshi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Otway takes the fight into the clinch.
Otway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Otway.
Nice body punch from Otway.
Yoshi can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Otway lands a hook that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Otway pushes Yoshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Otway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshi can do to turn this around?
Otway leaning against his opponent.
Yoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Otway as the two fighters clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Otway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Yoshi is trying to force a seperation but Otway has the dominant position.
Otway stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Otway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Otway - that landed with a thud.
Otway slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Otway.
Otway lands a right hook to the body.
John Otway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yoshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Otway has Yoshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Otway scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshi being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otway avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Otway - that landed with a thud.
Otway is leaning against Yoshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Otway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otway lands with a right to the head.
Yoshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Otway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Otway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Otway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otway cracks Yoshi with a nice body shot.
Otway controlling the action here for a moment.
Otway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Otway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yoshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Otway.
John Otway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Otway avoiding damage.
Otway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yoshis head.
A short right from Otway on the inside.
Otway scores with a shoulder strike.
Otway taking a breather.
Yoshi wants a takedown but no success here.
John Otway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takero Yoshi.
Otway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Otway cracks Yoshi with a nice body shot.
Yoshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Otway lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otway leaning his opponent against the cage.
Otway lands a nice uppercut.
Otway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yoshi.
Takero Yoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Otway.
A short uppercut from Otway.
A right hook to the body lands for Otway.
Stalling in the clinch from Otway.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Otway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Otway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Otway!