PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Yukito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Weston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yukito
vs
Weston

188 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenji Yukito !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Weston!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston lands a jab to the head.
Yukito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yukito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weston shoots in for a double leg but Yukito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Weston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yukito doesn't seem bothered though.
Weston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yukito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yukito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weston counters with a body kick that stops Yukito in his tracks momentarily.
Yukito misses with a wild combination.
Yukito throws a head kick that misses.
Yukito tries a head kick but it misses.
Yukito is breathing heavily.
Yukito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yukito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yukito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yukito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yukito but Yukito pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston moves in looking to clinch but Yukito pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weston.
Kenji Yukito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yukito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yukito throws a nice looking combination but Weston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weston has a takedown stuffed.
Kenji Yukito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Weston.
Weston throws a body punch but Yukito moves out of range.
Weston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weston shoots for a takedown but Yukito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yukito but Yukito pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yukito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yukito thinking.
Weston wants to clinch.
Weston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston shoots in but Yukito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yukito counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weston avoids the head kick by Yukito .
Yukito connects with a high kick.
Weston avoids the head kick by Yukito .
Yukito moves forwards but Weston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yukito throws a head kick but Weston moves out of range.
Weston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yukito circles away.
Weston tries for a takedown but Yukito sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yukito !

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukito throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weston avoids the head kick by Yukito .
Yukito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yukito throws a nice looking combination but Weston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Weston.
Yukito lands with a kick to the temple. Weston shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Weston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Yukito .
Weston shoots in looking for a takedown. Yukito tries to sprawl out of it but Weston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yukito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yukito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yukito swivels and escapes.
Yukito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yukito tries a head kick but it misses.
Yukito misses with a head kick.
Weston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yukito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yukito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yukito throws a combination that misses
and Weston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yukito throws a sloppy head kick and Weston moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weston shoots in for a double leg but Yukito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yukito tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Yukito .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Weston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yukito 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Weston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenji Yukito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yukito .
A head kick misses from Yukito .
Yukito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yukito scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick from Yukito lands but Weston takes it in his stride.
Weston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Weston tries to clinch up but Yukito circles away and keeps his distance.
Weston fakes the leg kick and cracks Yukito in the body.
Weston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yukito swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yukito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yukito swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yukito but Yukito pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kenji Yukito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Weston.
Yukito tries a head kick but it misses.
Weston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yukito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weston somewhat.
Yukito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yukito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Weston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Weston to work.
Weston is trying to force a seperation but Yukito has the dominant position.

Yukito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yukito tries to bum rush Weston with a series of wild strikes but Weston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yukito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yukito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenji Yukito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yukito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weston throws a head kick that misses.
Yukito lands a head shot.
Yukito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michael Weston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yukito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weston has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Yukito , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yukito pinned against the cage. Yukito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yukito pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yukito rather than just go for the knockout.
Yukito tries a head kick but it misses.
Yukito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weston wants to clinch up but Yukito keeps it at a distance.
Weston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yukito pinned against the cage. Yukito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yukito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yukito throws a body kick that misses

and Weston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukito stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yukito .
Weston misses with a double jab.
Weston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yukito throws a head kick that misses
and Weston counters with a two punch combo.
Yukito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yukito throws a head kick that misses
and Weston counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Weston blocks a head kick by Yukito .
A low kick from Yukito misses
and Weston counters with a leg kick.
Yukito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weston counters with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yukito misses with a series of wild punches.
Weston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Yukito dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Yukito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yukito throws a sloppy head kick and Weston moves out of range easily.
Weston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yukito tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Weston - that will leave a mark!
Weston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yukito as he jumps to the side.

Weston moves into the clinch.
Weston looking for a takedown.
Yukito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Weston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weston scores with a one two! Yukito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yukito throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Yukito gets tackled into the cage by Weston. Weston maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukito is trying to break the clinch but Weston has him pressed against the cage.
Weston keeps control of Yukito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yukito prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenji Yukito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Weston.
Yukito tries to land a knee to the head but Weston blocks with his arms.

Weston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weston tries to clinch but Yukito moves out of range.
Yukito throws a head kick but Weston moves out of range.
Weston doesn't manage to clinch there - Yukito circles away.
Yukito swinging wildly here.
Weston lands a jab-cross combination.
Yukito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Yukito . Those never looked like landing.
Yukito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yukito throws a push kick but Weston slaps the foot to one side.
Yukito throws a head kick but Weston moves out of range.
Weston throws a right hand that Yukito ducks under and follows up with a left that Yukito also avoids with ease.
Weston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yukito throws the kick towards the body but Weston avoids it.
Weston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yukito avoids it really well and circles away.
Yukito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weston circles away quickly and effectively.
Yukito avoids the head kick by Weston.
A right-left combo lands from Yukito .
Yukito misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yukito throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukito throws a head kick but Weston moves out of range.

Weston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yukito misses with a knee strike.
Weston wants to take the fight to the mat but Yukito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yukito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yukito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Yukito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weston takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yukito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weston closes the distance and clinches up with Yukito , looking for a takedown. Weston pushes Yukito against the cage but Yukito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yukito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yukito tries to bum rush Weston with a series of wild strikes but Weston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weston fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Yukito .
Weston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yukito plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Yukito misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yukito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yukito wants it to stay on the feet.
Yukito throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Weston's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Yukito misses
and Weston counters with a series of strikes. Yukito will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenji Yukito .
I think Yukito has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Yukito !