PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joeri De Visscher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shingo Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

De Visscher
vs
Yamamoto

170 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joeri De Visscher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingo Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Visscher fails with a takedown attempt.
De Visscher shoots for a takedown but Yamamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yamamoto with a lazy takedown attempt

and De Visscher counters with a takedown into side control.
De Visscher trying to control the position but Yamamoto is working away.
De Visscher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yamamoto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
De Visscher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yamamoto is looking to reverse the position.
Yamamoto dodges the ground and pound from De Visscher.

De Visscher decides to stand back up. De Visscher steps back and let's Yamamoto get back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Yamamoto has clasped his hands together around De Visscher's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Visscher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

De Visscher is defending against the submission attempts here by Yamamoto.
De Visscher trying to hold on to Yamamoto's head to control him but Yamamoto postures up.
De Visscher gets back to full guard.
De Visscher is trying to keep Yamamoto in close.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep.
De Visscher is trying to control the position but Yamamoto postures up.

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.
De Visscher wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yamamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and De Visscher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamamoto won't be happy with that.
De Visscher is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto wants to control but De Visscher postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
An elbow from De Visscher crashes against the mat.

De Visscher decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yamamoto to his feet.

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

De Visscher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yamamoto dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Visscher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

De Visscher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

De Visscher has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yamamoto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for De Visscher.
De Visscher is looking to reverse the position.
De Visscher is working hard here to advance position.
De Visscher is trying to control Yamamoto's posture but Yamamoto avoids it.
De Visscher is looking to reverse the position.

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.
De Visscher manages to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on De Visscher's thigh. De Visscher counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Visscher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

De Visscher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Visscher is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamamoto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joeri De Visscher dominated that round.
That's time! De Visscher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

De Visscher takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Visscher misses with a takedown

and Yamamoto counters with a takedown into side control.
De Visscher is looking to regain half guard here but Yamamoto keeps moving and retains side control.

Yamamoto tries for a kimura but De Visscher is defending well.
De Visscher sneaks back into half guard.
Yamamoto is looking to pass De Visscher's guard but actually De Visscher recovers to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamamoto trying to control but De Visscher is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Visscher is trying to keep Yamamoto in close.
Yamamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto stopping the sweep attempt from De Visscher.

De Visscher has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yamamoto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for De Visscher.
Yamamoto takes a little break here. De Visscher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yamamoto scoring with punches and elbows.

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.
De Visscher manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
De Visscher is keen to just control but Yamamoto is a slippery customer.
Yamamoto gets full guard.
Yamamoto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for De Visscher!
De Visscher tries to hold on but Yamamoto postures up.
De Visscher gets back to half guard.
De Visscher wants to get back to his feet.
De Visscher missing with punches from the bottom.
De Visscher is trying to maintain the position but Yamamoto is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Visscher pushes Yamamoto off and gets back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Visscher.

De Visscher looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yamamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yamamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamamoto, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Visscher trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but De Visscher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Visscher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Visscher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Visscher wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.

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

Yamamoto instigates a clinch.
De Visscher is trying to maintain a safe position but Yamamoto gets an underhook and turns De Visscher into the cage.

Yamamoto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yamamoto manages to end up in side control.

Yamamoto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
De Visscher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Visscher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Yamamoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shingo Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! De Visscher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Yamamoto shoots and misses

and De Visscher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yamamoto's guard.
De Visscher trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Visscher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but De Visscher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yamamoto is controlling De Visscher's posture.
De Visscher trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
De Visscher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yamamoto is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Visscher's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Visscher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Visscher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yamamoto!
De Visscher controlling from the full mount.

De Visscher has hold of Yamamoto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yamamoto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
De Visscher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
De Visscher lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yamamoto hang on?
Yamamoto is bucking up trying to escape but De Visscher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De Visscher is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Yamamoto is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Yamamoto flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. De Visscher anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Yamamoto and secures both hooks! This could be bad! De Visscher slips an arm under Yamamoto chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. De Visscher has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. De Visscher is squeezing on Yamamoto like an anaconda would it's prey. Yamamoto fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joeri De Visscher!