PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cory McDanver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahura Yakisoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory McDanver is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

McDanver
vs
Yakisoba

165 cm
32
146 lbs
11 - 15 - 1

175 cm
34
140 lbs
23 - 26 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory McDanver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Masahura Yakisoba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDanver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakisoba.
McDanver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDanver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDanver wants to clinch up but Yakisoba keeps it at a distance.
No luck for McDanver with that takedown attempt.
McDanver doesn't manage to clinch there - Yakisoba circles away.
McDanver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yakisoba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDanver closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yakisoba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDanver thinking.
McDanver closes the distance but Yakisoba moves to the side
and Yakisoba counters with a one-two to the body.
Yakisoba scores with a body shot.
McDanver tries to clinch
and Yakisoba counters with a nice uppercut.
McDanver shoots in for a takedown but Yakisoba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yakisoba misses with a hook. McDanver ducked under it nicely.
Cory McDanver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDanver tries to clinch but Yakisoba moves out of range.
McDanver doesn't manage to clinch there - Yakisoba circles away.
Yakisoba keeps the fight on the outside.
Yakisoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDanver tries to clinch up but Yakisoba circles away and keeps his distance.

McDanver dives in and scores a takedown into Yakisoba's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

McDanver has gone for a leg lock! Yakisoba slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDanver's guard.

McDanver has his foot on Yakisoba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yakisoba works his way back into a safe position though.

Yakisoba gets to his feet - McDanver follows without any prompting.
Yakisoba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yakisoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDanver shoots for a takedown but Yakisoba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory McDanver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDanver wants to clinch.
Yakisoba cracks a nice hook into McDanver's ribs.
Yakisoba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yakisoba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakisoba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDanver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Yakisoba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yakisoba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakisoba. McDanver does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDanver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yakisoba throws a leg kick but McDanver moved away.
McDanver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakisoba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for McDanver with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDanver.
Yakisoba lands an overhand right.
Yakisoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDanver sees it coming and avoids it easily.

McDanver pushes Yakisoba up against the cage in a clinch.
McDanver is looking to take this one to the mat.
McDanver wants a takedown.
McDanver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDanver tries to score a body lock takedown but Yakisoba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDanver goes for a takedown attempt but Yakisoba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDanver is breathing heavily.
Yakisoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yakisoba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yakisoba scores with a nice head shot.
Yakisoba connects with a looping right hand.
Yakisoba cracks McDanver with an open hand slap.
Yakisoba throws a shot to the body.
Masahura Yakisoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Yakisoba misses its intended target.

McDanver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Yakisoba to work.
Yakisoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakisoba tries to stall but McDanver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yakisoba prevents the takedown attempt.
McDanver drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDanver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yakisoba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yakisoba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDanver wants to take the fight to the mat but Yakisoba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDanver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yakisoba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDanver is trying to pull guard but Yakisoba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDanver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yakisoba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yakisoba keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakisoba tests McDanver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yakisoba lands with a hook. McDanver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDanver.
Yakisoba lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masahura Yakisoba will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yakisoba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDanver.
Yakisoba jabs at McDanver's body.
McDanver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDanver looks for a takedown but Yakisoba sprawls well.
Yakisoba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yakisoba missing with a left hand there. McDanver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDanver has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDanver is defended easily by Yakisoba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory McDanver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakisoba keeps the fight on the outside.
McDanver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDanver wants to clinch
and Yakisoba counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yakisoba.
Yakisoba misses with a wild body shot.
Yakisoba scores with a jab. McDanver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDanver checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakisoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDanver doesn't seem bothered though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yakisoba. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yakisoba lands with an uppercut that bounces McDanver off the cage and back into range.
McDanver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yakisoba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDanver somewhat.

Yakisoba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

McDanver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yakisoba dives on top into guard.
Yakisoba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

McDanver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yakisoba passes into side control.
The referee asks Yakisoba politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Yakisoba prefers to stall for the moment though.
McDanver prevents Yakisoba from improving position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Yakisoba politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Yakisoba prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Masahura Yakisoba hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McDanver shoots in for a takedown but Yakisoba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDanver shoots in looking for a takedown but Yakisoba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDanver's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDanver throws a wild body kick that Yakisoba sees coming a mile off.
McDanver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yakisoba counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch lands to the side of McDanver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yakisoba lunges at McDanver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDanver's hand.

McDanver takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDanver fails to pull guard.
Yakisoba lands a nice elbow.
Yakisoba prevents the takedown attempt.
Yakisoba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDanver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yakisoba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDanver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

McDanver has hold of one of Yakisoba's legs. Yakisoba is fighting the takedown attempt but McDanver gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McDanver stopping the sweep attempt from Yakisoba.

McDanver is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yakisoba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yakisoba has escaped and now he's on top!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDanver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDanver keeping moving, preventing Yakisoba from controlling successfully.

McDanver is working an open guard so Yakisoba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDanver darts in trying to clinch
and Yakisoba counters with a series of strikes. McDanver will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yakisoba works McDanver's body with a nice hook.
Yakisoba throws a hook to the side of McDanver's head but McDanver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masahura Yakisoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Yakisoba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDanver at a distance.
McDanver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yakisoba tries to avoid it but McDanver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yakisoba to the ground. Yakisoba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDanver shoots in for a double leg but Yakisoba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yakisoba scores with a shot to the body.
Yakisoba cracks McDanver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDanver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDanver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yakisoba takes a swing at McDanver's ribcage but misses.
McDanver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yakisoba pinned against the cage. Yakisoba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory McDanver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDanver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDanver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yakisoba's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDanver under the eye.
McDanver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yakisoba scores with a hook.
Yakisoba circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDanver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDanver moves out of range as Yakisoba strikes.
McDanver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDanver walks into a jab.
McDanver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yakisoba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDanver looks to clinch
and Yakisoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Yakisoba.
McDanver darts in trying to clinch
and Yakisoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yakisoba connects with the punch.
McDanver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDanver tries to clinch there but Yakisoba circles away.
McDanver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yakisoba defends it nicely.
McDanver on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Yakisoba misses.
Yakisoba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDanver's hands.
Yakisoba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDanver wants to clinch.

McDanver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yakisoba missing with knees to the body.
Yakisoba lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDanver backwards.
McDanver jumps guard but Yakisoba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDanver goes for a takedown attempt but Yakisoba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakisoba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yakisoba counters with a right hand to the body.
McDanver tries to clinch but Yakisoba moves away
and Yakisoba counters with a leg kick.

McDanver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yakisoba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDanver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDanver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yakisoba walks away with a smile on his face. McDanver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yakisoba scores with a body shot.
McDanver tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yakisoba counters with a stiff right hand.
Yakisoba lands a nice looking body shot.
McDanver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yakisoba lands a head shot.
Yakisoba scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDanver in his tracks.
McDanver tries to clinch
and Yakisoba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yakisoba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDanver at a distance.

McDanver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDanver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yakisoba to keep the fight standing.
McDanver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yakisoba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDanver wants a takedown but no success here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDanver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yakisoba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cory McDanver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yakisoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDanver doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDanver shoots in looking for a takedown. Yakisoba tries to sprawl out of it but McDanver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yakisoba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDanver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yakisoba to score with a decent uppercut.
Yakisoba dips to his left and cracks McDanver with an uppercut!
McDanver tries to move into range but Yakisoba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDanver misses with a head kick.
Yakisoba lands a jab to McDanver's midsection.
McDanver tries for a takedown but Yakisoba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDanver takes one on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakisoba pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDanver back to the cage. Yakisoba follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yakisoba digs a good body shot into McDanver's ribs.
Yakisoba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDanver. That did some damage!
Yakisoba thumps McDanver with a low kick.
Yakisoba cracks McDanver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masahura Yakisoba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yakisoba 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahura Yakisoba!