PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kvan Bearclaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinju Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvan Bearclaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shinju Yoshida's chin.

Bearclaw
vs
Yoshida

165 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kvan Bearclaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shinju Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bearclaw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yoshida's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yoshida throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yoshida can't keep his opponent in guard - Bearclaw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Yoshida actively working from the bottom here.
Bearclaw takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bearclaw stops Yoshida from getting back to his feet.
Yoshida taking some punishment here, with Bearclaw in his half guard.
Yoshida flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Yoshida is in trouble now - Bearclaw has advanced to mount!
Yoshida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bearclaw controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Bearclaw connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bearclaw content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing that Bearclaw has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Kvan Bearclaw has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bearclaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bearclaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Bearclaw misses the shot to the body.

Bearclaw shoots in and bounces Yoshida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearclaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Bearclaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Yoshida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bearclaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yoshida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bearclaw is aware though and is defending well.
Bearclaw stops Yoshida from standing up.
Bearclaw looking to pass the guard.
Yoshida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bearclaw controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

We're going to have a standup here because Kvan Bearclaw wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Bearclaw fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yoshida to the ground. Bearclaw is now in Yoshida's guard.

Yoshida working for a triangle but Bearclaw defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kvan Bearclaw dominated that 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.

Yoshida avoids the body shot from Bearclaw.

Bearclaw drives through with a takedown into Yoshida's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yoshida being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Yoshida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearclaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Kvan Bearclaw has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bearclaw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bearclaw passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yoshida!
Yoshida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bearclaw controlling from mount.
Yoshida is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearclaw content just to control the position here.
Yoshida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bearclaw controlling the position easily from mount.
Bearclaw has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yoshida's face.
Bearclaw controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearclaw has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bearclaw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kvan Bearclaw just wasn't active enough.
Yoshida throws a nice head kick!
Bearclaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoshida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yoshida fails to land the takedown.
Yoshida tries to clinch there but Bearclaw circles away.
Shinju Yoshida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bearclaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Bearclaw controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kvan Bearclaw dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bearclaw scores with a takedown into Yoshida's guard.
Bearclaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Yoshida actively working from the bottom here.
Yoshida wants to get back to his feet.
Bearclaw prevents Yoshida from improving his position.
Bearclaw blocks the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bearclaw perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearclaw blocks the strikes from Yoshida.
Bearclaw looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Kvan Bearclaw has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bearclaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Bearclaw is having none of it.
Bearclaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Bearclaw feints and as Yoshida raises his hands in defense, Bearclaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bearclaw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bearclaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bearclaw wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida being controlled here, momentarily.

Yoshida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bearclaw passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is pushing Bearclaw's head away, looking to escape. Bearclaw manages to hold on to the position though.
Bearclaw passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yoshida!
Bearclaw controlling from the full mount.
Kvan Bearclaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshida is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bearclaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yoshida can't escape the position.
Shinju Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bearclaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kvan Bearclaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bearclaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kvan Bearclaw!