PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuudai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Know your Enemy - Yoko Kanno. Jensen has chosen Devour as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Yuudai
vs
Jensen

195 cm
25
275 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

196 cm
32
240 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenta Yuudai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen misses with a left hand
and Yuudai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuudai misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Jensen misses.
Yuudai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Jensen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Yuudai.
Yuudai thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Yuudai misses its intended target.
Yuudai throws a big shot that misses.
Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuudai.

Jensen feints and as Yuudai raises his hands in defense, Jensen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yuudai is looking to sweep but instead, Jensen has passed into half guard.
Yuudai tries to get to full guard but Jensen has control of the leg.
Jensen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jensen works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai is trying to escape the mount.
Yuudai is working hard here to advance position.
Yuudai tries to lock up and control but Jensen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jensen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yuudai because Jensen loaded up on that one.
Yuudai is squirming around, avoiding Jensen's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai is desperately trying to improve his position but Jensen has a good base and remains in mount.

Jensen is working for a guillotine from mount but Yuudai frees his head quite easily.
Jensen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yuudai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yuudai regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen blocks the strikes from Yuudai.
Yuudai is staying active underneath Jensen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai tries to roll over but Jensen keeps him under control.
Yuudai is pressing down on Jensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yuudai trying to keep a closed guard but Jensen is proving a slippery customer.
Jensen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yuudai looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuudai, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yuudai has his foot on Jensen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jensen works his way back into a safe position though.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jensen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jensen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yuudai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jensen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuudai working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jensen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jensen.
Yuudai clobbers Jensen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Yuudai.
Yuudai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuudai.
Sloppy strikes from Yuudai. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen misses the jab.
Yuudai misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jensen!
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!
Yuudai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jensen throws out a loose jab but Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jensen slips a jab and a cross from Yuudai.
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuudai.
Jensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yuudai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai slips under a jab from Jensen.
Jensen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kenta Yuudai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuudai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
Jensen tries to move into range but Yuudai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yuudai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jensen.
Jensen misses with a looping right.
Yuudai works Jensen's body with a nice hook.
Yuudai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jensen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuudai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jensen.
Yuudai avoids the head kick by Jensen.
Yuudai moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
Yuudai scores with a one two! Jensen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen misses with a wild body shot.
Yuudai throws a series of punches but Jensen moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Yuudai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yuudai throws a shot from downtown. Jensen moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Yuudai misses its intended target.
Yuudai scores with a hook.
Yuudai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yuudai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jensen.
Jensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuudai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jensen.
Kenta Yuudai is winning the standup battle so far.
Jensen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuudai misses the target.
Jensen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jensen walks into a straight right hand from Yuudai.
No joy there for Jensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai moves out of range as Jensen strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuudai misses the target.
Jensen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jensen throws an overhand right that lands on Yuudai's shoulder, as Yuudai tries to avoid the shot.
Yuudai lands a body shot.
Jensen misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Yuudai. Those never looked like landing.
Yuudai throws a jab when Jensen was well out of range.
Yuudai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yuudai moves away from the strike by Jensen.
A jab from Jensen misses.
Yuudai swinging wildly here.
Yuudai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jensen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yuudai doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jensen 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.
Jensen won't allow Yuudai to sweep him here.

Jensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jensen controlling from the top position.
Yuudai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jensen is looking to work some ground and pound but Yuudai has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jensen throws a low kick but Yuudai avoids it.
Jensen throws an overhand right that lands on Yuudai's shoulder, as Yuudai tries to avoid the shot.
Jensen stalks Yuudai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yuudai's face. Yuudai staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Yuudai digs a good body shot into Jensen's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jensen thuds a left hand into Yuudai's body.
A jab from Yuudai misses.
A swing and a miss from Yuudai.
Jensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuudai.
Jab from Jensen.
Jensen walks into a left hand.
Yuudai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Yuudai gets caught napping as Jensen dives in and scores a takedown. Yuudai manages to retain guard.
Yuudai wants to stand and escape but Jensen is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yuudai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jensen won't allow Yuudai to sweep him here.
Jensen advances to half guard.
Yuudai moves into full guard.
Yuudai wants to sweep but no luck.

Jensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yuudai looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuudai, not yet.
Gunnar Jensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to stand but Yuudai has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yuudai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jensen!
Yuudai putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Jensen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jensen tries to hold on but Yuudai pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai is landing with some decent strikes but Jensen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jensen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yuudai lands a couple of good shots and Jensen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Yuudai looking for the choke from the back.
Jensen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yuudai off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen just trying to survive but Yuudai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Yuudai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Yuudai controlling well, preventing Jensen from escaping the position.
Jensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Yuudai's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Yuudai lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jensen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai cracks Jensen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jensen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Yuudai lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
I really don't envy Jensen right now.
Yuudai lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

Yuudai tightening his grip on Jensen, looking for the choke.
Yuudai gets his hands free as Jensen looks to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yuudai lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Yuudai.
Yuudai scores with punches from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Yuudai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yuudai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Yuudai!
In his post fight interview, Kenta Yuudai started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.