PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jay Rome Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Takayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banana comes to the ring accompanied by Watch out for that FIST!!!. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Rome Banana
vs
Takayama

191 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
243 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Rome Banana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoshihiro Takayama!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banana misses with a shot to the body

and Takayama counters by moving into the clinch.
Takayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takayama misses with a knee strike.
Banana tries to break free but Takayama pushes him back against the ropes.
Banana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takayama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takayama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banana throws a punch but it's blocked by Takayama.
Takayama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banana is defending well for now.
Takayama with a knee to the head.
Banana working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Banana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but Banana blocks it.
Banana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Banana.
Banana avoiding damage as Takayama throws knees to the body.
Takayama with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayama tries to land a knee to the head but Banana blocks with his arms.
Takayama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banana is looking to control Takayama's arms but Takayama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banana has his back to the ropes.
Banana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Banana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takayama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Banana working aggressively here.
Banana has a couple of punches blocked by Takayama.
Takayama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takayama connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jay Rome Banana has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takayama lands a nice knee to the body.
Banana is breathing heavily.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takayama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banana avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takayama has Banana pushed against the ropes.
Takayama lands a good knee to the midsection. Banana won't want to take too many of those.
Takayama misses with a knee to the head.
Takayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takayama throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Takayama.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Banana on the inside.
Takayama connects with a knee to the head.
Banana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takayama looking to throw knees to the head but Banana is blocking nicely.
Takayama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banana blocks it with crossed arms.
Banana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takayama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banana blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banana.
Banana struggles to land a body shot inside as Takayama controls his hands.
Takayama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Banana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Takayama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Banana's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takayama obliges.
Takayama has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Takayama prevents a body shot from Banana.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takayama obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takayama looking to throw knees to the head but Banana is blocking nicely.
Takayama landing knees to the head.
Takayama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takayama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takayama crunches a lovely knee into Banana's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takayama misses with a knee to the head.
Banana stalling in the clinch but Takayama improves position.
Banana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takayama backwards.
Takayama tries to land knees in the clinch but Banana avoids the damage to the body.
Banana managing to block the knees to the body from Takayama.
Takayama tries to land a knee to the head but Banana blocks with his arms.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takayama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banana tries a body shot but Takayama blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Banana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banana trying to stall but Takayama improves his position.
Banana wants to get back to striking at distance but Takayama won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Takayama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Rome Banana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Banana misses with a straight right.
Banana missing with a left hand there. Takayama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jay Rome Banana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banana throws a predictable looking body shot

and Takayama moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takayama obliges.
Knees to the body from Takayama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takayama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takayama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takayama misses with a knee strike.
Takayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takayama landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takayama blocks an uppercut.
Takayama lands a hook that snaps the head of Banana backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayama tries to land knees in the clinch but Banana avoids the damage to the body.
Takayama tries to land a knee to the head but Banana blocks with his arms.
Takayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takayama missing with knees to the body.
Takayama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banana blocks it with crossed arms.
Takayama taking a breather.
Takayama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banana tries to break free but Takayama pushes him back against the ropes.
Takayama misses with a knee to the head.
Takayama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banana taking a breather.
Takayama misses with a knee to the head.
Takayama tries to land a knee to the head but Banana blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banana.
Banana avoiding damage as Takayama throws knees to the body.
Banana tries a body shot but Takayama blocks it.
Takayama misses with a knee to the head.
Banana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takayama backwards.
Banana looking to stall.
Banana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takayama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takayama trying to stall but Banana improves his position.
Banana tries to break free but Takayama pushes him back against the ropes.
Takayama tries to land a knee to the head but Banana blocks with his arms.
Takayama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takayama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banana managing to block the knees to the body from Takayama.
Banana working aggressively here.
Banana tries a body shot but Takayama blocks it.
Banana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshihiro Takayama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takayama's elbow.
Banana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takayama is keeping busy.
Takayama looking to throw knees to the head but Banana is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takayama obliges.
Banana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takayama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takayama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banana is trying to maintain a safe position but Takayama gets an underhook and turns Banana into the ropes.
Takayama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takayama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takayama is keeping busy.
Takayama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takayama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takayama scores with a knee to the head.
Takayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banana is looking to control Takayama's arms but Takayama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banana has his back to the ropes.
Takayama misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takayama lands a good knee to the midsection. Banana won't want to take too many of those.
Come on Takayama - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takayama crunches a lovely knee into Banana's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Takayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Rome Banana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Banana misses with a hook

and Takayama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Banana.
Banana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takayama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banana is defending well for now.
Banana throws a punch but it's blocked by Takayama.
Banana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takayama lands a knee to the head.
Takayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takayama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Banana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takayama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayama landing knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takayama.
Banana tries to circle away but Takayama has him pinned against the ropes.
Takayama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takayama tries a knee to the head but Banana blocks it.
Takayama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takayama just leaning against Banana, taking a breather.
Takayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takayama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banana avoiding damage as Takayama throws knees to the body.
Takayama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banana blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Takayama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Takayama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takayama backwards.
Takayama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takayama prevents a body shot from Banana.
Banana can't find room to land a body shot as Takayama controls the action.
Takayama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banana blocks it with crossed arms.
Takayama prevents a body shot from Banana.
A head punch on the inside from Banana fails to land.
Banana tries to circle away but Takayama has him pinned against the ropes.
Takayama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banana is defending well for now.
Banana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Takayama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banana blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayama working Banana over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Takayama.
Takayama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takayama landing knees to the head.
Takayama working Banana over with knees to the body.
Jay Rome Banana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takayama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takayama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takayama tries to land knees in the clinch but Banana avoids the damage to the body.
Takayama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takayama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takayama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banana is defending well for now.
A short right from Banana.
Banana tries a body shot but Takayama blocks it.
Banana trying to stall but Takayama improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takayama backwards.
Banana tries to break the clinch but Takayama is controlling the position.
Takayama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Banana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Takayama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banana.
Takayama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banana is defending well for now.
Takayama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takayama misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takayama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banana pushes Takayama back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Takayama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takayama 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Takayama!
Yoshihiro Takayama bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.