PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Park Hae Hae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manabu Yakazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hae Hae
vs
Yakazuki

163 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

169 cm
20
138 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Park Hae Hae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manabu Yakazuki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakazuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hae Hae counters with a straight right hand.
Yakazuki's coach down at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yakazuki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yakazuki closes the distance and clinches up with Hae Hae, looking for a takedown. Yakazuki pushes Hae Hae against the cage but Hae Hae circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Hae Hae instigates a clinch.
Hae Hae scores with a shoulder strike.
Hae Hae crunches a lovely knee into Yakazuki's ribcage.
Hae Hae lands an elbow inside that Yakazuki shrugs off.
Hae Hae lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hae Hae lands with a light punch inside.
Hae Hae comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Hae Hae gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yakazuki regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hae Hae wants to control from the top but Yakazuki keeps moving.
Hae Hae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yakazuki keeping moving, preventing Hae Hae from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hae Hae throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Yakazuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hae Hae defends well.
Yakazuki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hae Hae engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yakazuki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hae Hae.
Hae Hae wants to pass the guard but Yakazuki is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hae Hae trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Yakazuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hae Hae can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Yakazuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hae Hae tries to free his leg and advance position but Yakazuki is retaining full guard.

Yakazuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hae Hae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yakazuki swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakazuki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hae Hae's guard.
Hae Hae looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hae Hae wants to sweep here but Yakazuki controlling him for the moment.
Yakazuki is pushing down on Hae Hae's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hae Hae is fighting to maintain full guard but Yakazuki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yakazuki prevents Hae Hae from improving his position.

Yakazuki is looking for a kimura but Hae Hae is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yakazuki to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakazuki is thwarting Hae Hae's attempts to control the position.
Hae Hae gets full guard.

Hae Hae is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yakazuki is aware though and is defending well.

Hae Hae looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Yakazuki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hae Hae dives on top into guard.
Hae Hae with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hae Hae throws an elbow that misses. Yakazuki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hae Hae's guard. Nice move by Yakazuki!
Yakazuki stands and throws Hae Hae's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Park Hae Hae dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Yakazuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hae Hae is fending him off so far but Yakazuki persists. Nope, Hae Hae circles away and we're back to standing.
Yakazuki fails with the takedown
and Hae Hae counters with a nice leg kick.
Hae Hae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yakazuki on the side of the head.
Hae Hae misses with a looping left.
Yakazuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hae Hae lands a jab to the nose.
Yakazuki moves away from the strike by Hae Hae.

Hae Hae moves into range and clinches up with Yakazuki.
Yakazuki tries to score a body lock takedown but Hae Hae shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Park Hae Hae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manabu Yakazuki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hae Hae.

Hae Hae is trying to trip Yakazuki. He has hold of a leg but Yakazuki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hae Hae persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakazuki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hae Hae!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hae Hae regains half guard.

Hae Hae looking for submissions off his back.
Hae Hae keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hae Hae wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hae Hae looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hae Hae is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yakazuki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yakazuki's back!
Hae Hae trying to control momentarily.
Hae Hae knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yakazuki on the ground.

Hae Hae looking for the RNC.
Yakazuki breaks Hae Hae's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Hae Hae working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yakazuki has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yakazuki is looking for a kimura but Hae Hae is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yakazuki to get the leverage.

Hae Hae looking for submissions off his back.
Hae Hae is looking to improve his position.

Yakazuki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hae Hae wants to control but Yakazuki is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yakazuki wants to work for an arm triangle but Hae Hae is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Yakazuki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hae Hae wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hae Hae looking for submissions off his back.

Yakazuki is working for a kimura but Hae Hae is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Park Hae Hae dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice shot lands for Hae Hae.
Hae Hae fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hae Hae lands with a kick to the temple. Yakazuki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yakazuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hae Hae.

Hae Hae clinches.
Hae Hae lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Hae Hae.
Hae Hae lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hae Hae lands with a right to the head.
Hae Hae working Yakazuki over with knees to the body.
Yakazuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hae Hae is pressed up against the cage. Yakazuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hae Hae down to the mat. Hae Hae avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hae Hae fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yakazuki, pushing him back against the cage.
Hae Hae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yakazuki backwards.
Yakazuki is trying to drag Hae Hae to the mat but Hae Hae just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Hae Hae tightens his grip and picks Yakazuki up, before dumping him to the ground. Yakazuki manages to land in guard.
Yakazuki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hae Hae's guard.

Yakazuki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hae Hae is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yakazuki, into his guard.
Hae Hae in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hae Hae in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hae Hae tries to free his leg and advance position but Yakazuki is retaining full guard.
Hae Hae trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakazuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hae Hae throwing strikes from guard but Yakazuki blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Yakazuki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hae Hae passes into side control.
Hae Hae misses with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hae Hae lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yakazuki prevents Hae Hae from improving position.
Yakazuki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Park Hae Hae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hae Hae is trying to get back to full guard.
Park Hae Hae overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Yakazuki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hae Hae defends it well.
Hae Hae wants to control but Yakazuki is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yakazuki seems to be looking for submissions.

Yakazuki is looking for submissions but instead, Hae Hae has regained full guard.
Hae Hae pulls Yakazuki in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakazuki wants to pass the guard but Hae Hae is keeping the position.
Hae Hae looking for a sweep. Not yet Hae Hae, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Park Hae Hae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hae Hae 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Park Hae Hae!
Park Hae Hae decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.