PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Lariato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yosihiro Uraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yosihiro Uraken has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yoshimitsu Lariato's chin.

Lariato
vs
Uraken

200 cm
19
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

185 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Lariato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yosihiro Uraken !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lariato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uraken circles away.
Lariato misses with a double jab

and Uraken counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lariato's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Uraken decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Uraken throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lariato was covering up waiting for the punch and Uraken finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lariato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Uraken stands and steps away. Lariato gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown by Uraken or perhaps it was just good defense by Lariato which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lariato doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Uraken counters with a single leg into guard. Lariato didn't expect that.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Uraken has eaten all the pies!
Uraken stopping the sweep attempt from Lariato.

Uraken stands up from Lariato's guard - Uraken perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lariato is breathing heavily.
Uraken slips a jab and a cross from Lariato.
Lariato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uraken as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshimitsu Lariato. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lariato. No joy for Uraken on that attempt.
Uraken fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lariato moves into range and clinches up with Uraken .
Uraken has Lariato pressed against the cage, preventing Lariato from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Uraken manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Uraken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lariato is controlling him.
Lariato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lariato wants to control from the top but Uraken keeps moving.
Lariato tries to free his leg and advance position but Uraken is retaining full guard.
Lariato wants to control from the top but Uraken keeps moving.
Lariato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lariato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Yoshimitsu Lariato wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Uraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lariato.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lariato has taken the fight to the clinch.

Uraken decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Uraken uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lariato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Uraken decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uraken tries to stand and escape but Lariato is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yosihiro Uraken dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lariato closes the distance and clinches up with Uraken , looking for a takedown. Lariato pushes Uraken against the cage but Uraken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uraken gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lariato counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice takedown defense from Lariato. No joy for Uraken on that attempt.
Lariato is looking to clinch but Uraken is avoiding it.
Lariato tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Uraken counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Uraken is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Uraken stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lariato.

Lariato drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uraken tries to escape but Lariato is in control.

Uraken bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Yoshimitsu Lariato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lariato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshimitsu Lariato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lariato shoots in looking for a takedown but Uraken manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lariato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lariato tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Uraken counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uraken wants to stand but Lariato has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uraken is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lariato wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uraken gets to his feet. Lariato looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lariato with a lazy takedown attempt

so Uraken counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Uraken gets to his feet - Lariato follows without any prompting.
Lariato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uraken moves away.
Lariato is looking to land body kicks.
Lariato fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lariato looks to clinch

and Uraken counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uraken .

Uraken decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lariato wants to clinch.
Lariato misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lariato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lariato wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yosihiro Uraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lariato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uraken 's waist but Uraken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lariato off to one side.
Uraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Lariato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Lariato closes the distance and clinches.

Uraken jumps into guard, dragging Lariato to the mat.
Uraken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lariato is controlling him.
Uraken has a closed guard, preventing Lariato from standing up.

Uraken is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lariato taking a breather.

Uraken is trying to trip Lariato. He has hold of a leg but Lariato is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Uraken persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Uraken gets to his feet - Lariato follows without any prompting.
Lariato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Uraken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lariato defends it nicely.
Lariato shoots in for a takedown but Uraken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lariato connects with a high kick.
Uraken shoots in for a takedown but Lariato shows good takedown defense.
Lariato lands with a slapping head kick.
Lariato lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lariato wants to clinch.

Lariato darts in and clinches Uraken up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uraken jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lariato walks away with a smile on his face. Uraken gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yoshimitsu Lariato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yosihiro Uraken .
Lariato throws a right and a left that Uraken avoids nicely.
Lariato darts in trying to clinch

and Uraken counters with a shoot takedown. Lariato fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uraken stands up and waves to Lariato to follow him.

Lariato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Uraken tries for a takedown. No joy.

Lariato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uraken swats away the attempt to clinch by Lariato.
Uraken leaves Lariato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yosihiro Uraken .
I've got Uraken 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yosihiro Uraken !
A less than humble Yosihiro Uraken misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.