PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Misuaksual Lutuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hirokazu Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misuaksual Lutuka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lutuka
vs
Yoshida

182 cm
25
163 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
164 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Misuaksual Lutuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hirokazu Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutuka shoots in and drives through. Yoshida sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lutuka fails with a takedown attempt.
Yoshida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yoshida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lutuka takes a step back to recover.

Lutuka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yoshida on his heels. He'll look to pass Yoshida's guard now, I'm sure.

Lutuka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoshida controls Lutuka momentarily but Lutuka frees himself.
Lutuka wants to get up but he can't break Yoshida's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yoshida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lutuka wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
Yoshida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutuka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yoshida is proving hard to escape from.

Lutuka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lutuka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yoshida wants to sweep but no luck.

Lutuka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Lutuka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoshida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lutuka has managed to get both his arms back between Yoshida's legs - danger averted.
Lutuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lutuka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yoshida trying to strike off his back.

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

Lutuka working for a triangle but Yoshida defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lutuka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lutuka swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lutuka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoshida defends well.

Lutuka looking for a guillotine here but Yoshida defends easily.
Lutuka keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Yoshida has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lutuka is proving hard to escape from.

Yoshida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lutuka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshida has managed to get both his arms back between Lutuka's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida wants to get up but he can't break Lutuka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yoshida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Lutuka working for a triangle but Yoshida defends it easily.
Lutuka wants to stand but Yoshida is controlling the position.

Lutuka looking for a guillotine here but Yoshida defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misuaksual Lutuka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutuka.
Yoshida throws the left hand but Lutuka avoids the punch easily.
Misuaksual Lutuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida throws a right hand that Lutuka ducks under and follows up with a left that Lutuka also avoids with ease.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Yoshida stuffs the takedown.

Lutuka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lutuka lands in his opponent's guard.
Lutuka won't allow Yoshida to sweep him here.
Yoshida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lutuka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lutuka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshida!
Yoshida wants to stand but Lutuka has his arm trapped.
Lutuka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida wants to stand up but Lutuka is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutuka wants to get back to his feet.
Lutuka tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.

Lutuka actively working from the bottom here.

Lutuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yoshida tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lutuka.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Lutuka is working from the bottom.

Lutuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutuka wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshida is trying to control the action in half guard but Lutuka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Lutuka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lutuka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshida pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Yoshida is going to stand back up.

Lutuka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lutuka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida tries to stand but Lutuka is controlling from the bottom.

Lutuka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yoshida passes into half guard.
Yoshida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lutuka manages to get to full guard.

Lutuka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yoshida has picked Lutuka up and slammed him! Lutuka can't keep hold of the triangle and Yoshida manages to pass to side control!
Lutuka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Yoshida is trying to get an arm triangle but Lutuka is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yoshida stands up and beckons Lutuka to his feet.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Lutuka moves out of range easily.
Lutuka tries to clinch there but Yoshida circles away.
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but Lutuka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutuka with a poor takedown
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
Lutuka throws a head kick but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lutuka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoshida as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuaksual Lutuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lutuka walks into a stiff left hand from Yoshida.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutuka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lutuka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yoshida sprawls well. Yoshida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lutuka gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hirokazu Yoshida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Lutuka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lutuka moves forwards but Yoshida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yoshida stuffs the takedown attempt from Lutuka. Lutuka gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoshida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lutuka shoots in looking for a takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl out of it but Lutuka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yoshida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Yoshida misses.
Lutuka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuaksual Lutuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutuka moves away.
Lutuka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Yoshida.
Yoshida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutuka has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoshida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lutuka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
Lutuka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoshida is fending him off so far but Lutuka persists. Nope, Yoshida circles away and we're back to standing.
Hirokazu Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Lutuka is out of range.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoshida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yoshida stuffs the takedown.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lutuka misses with a takedown
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutuka moves away.
Lutuka avoids the head kick by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutuka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoshida scores with a hook.
Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Lutuka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lutuka drops back looking for a leg! Yoshida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yoshida manages to kick Lutuka off! Lutuka jumps back into Yoshida's guard.
Lutuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lutuka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Lutuka keeps him under control.

Lutuka is working for a kimura but Yoshida is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yoshida is defending against the submission attempts here by Lutuka.
Yoshida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yoshida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lutuka prevents Yoshida from getting back to his feet.
Misuaksual Lutuka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lutuka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yoshida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lutuka has Yoshida in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to control but Lutuka is working from the bottom.

Lutuka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!

Lutuka looking for a guillotine here but Yoshida defends easily.

Lutuka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshida wants to stand but Lutuka is controlling his posture from full guard.

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 Misuaksual Lutuka.
I think Lutuka 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misuaksual Lutuka!
Misuaksual Lutuka took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.