PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Hahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Yoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yang Yoon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hahn
vs
Yoon

220 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cletus Hahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yang Yoon!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoon throws a sloppy head kick
and Hahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Yoon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hahn as Yoon tries to tie him up.
Hahn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yoon blocking some punches.
Hahn throws a head punch that misses.
Hahn misses with some punches.

Yoon has Hahn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yoon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hahn tumbling to the mat - Yoon dives into Hahn's guard.
Yoon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoon sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoon stopping the sweep attempt from Hahn.
Yoon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yoon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hahn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Yang Yoon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Yoon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Yoon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hahn struggling a bit here.
Hahn tries to buck Yoon off but Yoon is having none of it.
Yoon is looking to take a break and control but Hahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Yoon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahn is trying to improve his position.

Yoon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Yoon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Yang Yoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Yoon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hahn looking for a sweep. Not yet Hahn, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hahn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hahn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hahn manages to pull guard.
Hahn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yoon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hahn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Hahn wriggles free and stands up.
Yoon scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Cletus Hahn has been cut.
Yoon looks winded!

Hahn clinches with his opponent.
Hahn can't find room to land a body shot as Yoon controls the action.
Yoon tries to break free but Hahn pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahn misses with a body punch.
Yoon lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoon is trying to break free.
Hahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hahn has a couple of punches blocked by Yoon.
Hahn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yoon avoids it.
Hahn working aggressively here.
Hahn scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoon.
Yoon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hahn's face.
Yoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Yoon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cletus Hahn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hahn throws a left and a right that both miss

and Yoon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yoon.

Yoon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yoon manages to end up in side control.
Yoon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hahn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yoon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Yoon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hahn tries to bench press Yoon off him but Yoon keeps the position.
Yoon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yoon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Yoon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hahn wants to get back to his feet.
Hahn can't escape the position.
Yoon content just to control the position here.
Hahn tries to lock up and control but Yoon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoon wants to control the pace but Hahn is squirming around nicely.
Hahn is controlling an arm, preventing Yoon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Yoon prevents Hahn from getting the reversal.
Yoon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yoon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yoon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hahn because Yoon loaded up on that one.
Hahn is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoon has a good base and remains in mount.

Yoon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hahn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yoon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hahn to take his back!
Yoon misses with a punch to the head.
Yoon keeps control of the position as Hahn tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahn trying to get back to his feet but Yoon is in full control for now.

Hahn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Yoon's arms.
Yoon is breathing heavily.
Hahn wants to escape the position.
Hahn turns into Yoon and is now in his guard.
Hahn wants to stand but Yoon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yoon looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hahn is one step ahead there.
Hahn wants to stand but Yoon is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yoon working a defensive guard here.

Yang Yoon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Yoon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yoon lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoon trying to control but Hahn is working from the bottom.
Hahn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoon is one step ahead there.
Hahn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hahn has a closed guard, preventing Yoon from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Yoon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hahn, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Yoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cletus Hahn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Yoon moves into the clinch.
Yoon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoon blocking some punches.
Yoon working hard to break the clinch.
Hahn tries to throw a body punch but Yoon avoids it by throwing Hahn back against the cage.
Hahn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoon smiles and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Yoon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Yoon drives through and clinches with Hahn against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yoon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hahn enables Yoon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hahn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yoon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hahn trying to keep a closed guard but Yoon is proving a slippery customer.
Yoon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yang Yoon.
Hahn lands with a slapping head kick.

Yoon looking to score a takedown here. Hahn is defending well but Yoon drives through and ends up in Hahn's guard.
Yoon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hahn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yang Yoon has got the better of the ground game so far.

Yoon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hahn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hahn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yoon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yoon is looking to improve his position.

Hahn is trying to work for a kimura but Yoon is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hahn is working for a submission of some sort.
Yoon trying to control but Hahn postures up.
Hahn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Yoon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoon trying to control but Hahn postures up.
Yoon is looking for a sweep. Hahn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hahn is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yang Yoon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hahn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yoon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hahn gets caught flat footed, as Yoon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hahn is trying to keep Yoon in close.
Cletus Hahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yang Yoon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yang Yoon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yoon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Yoon!
Yang Yoon took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I like thanks for my Manager and My Academy i am the champion!'.