PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TikaKiyo Yoshiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hades Destroyer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yoshiki
vs
Destroyer

170 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

175 cm
29
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, TikaKiyo Yoshiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hades Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshiki misses with a kick to the body.
Yoshiki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yoshiki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Destroyer defends it nicely.
Yoshiki shoots in but no luck this time.
Yoshiki dives in and grabs Destroyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Destroyer pushes down on Yoshiki's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TikaKiyo Yoshiki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshiki shoots and misses

and Destroyer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yoshiki's guard now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yoshiki holds on and takes a little breather.
Yoshiki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Destroyer is standing up over Yoshiki. Yoshiki looks to escape but Destroyer dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshiki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Destroyer asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Destroyer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Destroyer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yoshiki can't do much from the bottom here.
Yoshiki is trying to work for a sweep but Destroyer has mounted him!

Destroyer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yoshiki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Yoshiki is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiki is working hard here to advance position.
Yoshiki is just holding on here. Destroyer manages to take his back.

Yoshiki is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshiki just trying to survive but Destroyer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiki is trying to get back to his feet but Destroyer has full control of the position and if anything, Yoshiki has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Yoshiki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yoshiki is trying to stand back up.
What can Yoshiki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Yoshiki trying to control the position but Destroyer manages to sink in the hooks.
Yoshiki prevents Destroyer from getting a body triangle.
Yoshiki looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Destroyer has the hooks in. Yoshiki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Yoshiki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Destroyer's arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destroyer is not going to allow Yoshiki to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Destroyer wants to control but Yoshiki is keeping busy.
Yoshiki trying to control the hands but Destroyer breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yoshiki with a lazy takedown attempt

and Destroyer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yoshiki's guard now.
Yoshiki is wriggling around but Destroyer manages to pass to half guard.
Yoshiki is staying active underneath Destroyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yoshiki misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Yoshiki is trying to stand back up but Destroyer is controlling him
Yoshiki is trying to control but Destroyer passes into side control!
Yoshiki is looking to get back to his feet here but Destroyer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Yoshiki's back.
Destroyer struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshiki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yoshiki trying to control the position but Destroyer manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Destroyer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Yoshiki just trying to survive but Destroyer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Destroyer looking to break Yoshiki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yoshiki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Destroyer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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!
Yoshiki trying to control the action but Destroyer just sinks the hooks in.
Yoshiki is really stuck here.

Yoshiki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yoshiki is trying to defend against the choke here but Destroyer has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Destroyer Tightens the hold and Yoshiki taps out furiously! Destroyer displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hades Destroyer!