PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between No Yourtheguay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choo Xiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choo Xiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yourtheguay
vs
Xiao

169 cm
22
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, No Yourtheguay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Choo Xiao!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Xiao as Yourtheguay shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yourtheguay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yourtheguay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xiao scores with a one two! Yourtheguay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Xiao. No joy for Yourtheguay on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Yourtheguay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yourtheguay ducks under a wild hook from Xiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yourtheguay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xiao but Xiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yourtheguay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yourtheguay shoots in but Xiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Yourtheguay. Yourtheguay gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiao. That snapped Yourtheguay's head back.
Yourtheguay looks to land a body kick but Xiao moved away.
Yourtheguay closes the distance and clinches up with Xiao, looking for a takedown. Yourtheguay pushes Xiao against the ropes but Xiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Xiao clinches up with Yourtheguay and pushes him back against the ropes.
Xiao misses with an elbow over the top.
Yourtheguay blocks the elbow strike.
Xiao landing knees to the head.
Xiao lands a nice knee to the body.
Yourtheguay wants to get back to striking at distance but Xiao won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiao lands a nice knee to the body.
Yourtheguay is breathing heavily.
Xiao lands an elbow inside.
Xiao misses with an elbow strike.
Yourtheguay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Xiao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yourtheguay tries to break the clinch but Xiao is controlling the position.
Yourtheguay takes an elbow to the temple.
Xiao with a knee to the head.

It looks like No Yourtheguay has been cut.
Xiao landing knees to the head.
Xiao lands a damaging elbow.
Xiao is trying to stall.
Xiao using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Xiao lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Xiao lands an elbow that stopped Yourtheguay in his tracks for a moment.
Xiao lands a nice elbow.
Xiao lands an elbow just above Yourtheguay 's eye.
Xiao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yourtheguay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yourtheguay goes for a takedown attempt but Xiao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xiao tries to clinch there but Yourtheguay circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yourtheguay moves out of range of the body kick from Xiao.
Yourtheguay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xiao.
Yourtheguay shoots in and drives through. Xiao sprawls well.
Yourtheguay has a takedown stuffed.
Yourtheguay shoots for a double leg takedown but Xiao sprawls well. He's pushed Yourtheguay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xiao throws a head kick that misses.
Xiao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xiao counters with a left and a right that stings Yourtheguay.
Yourtheguay staying out of range there.
Xiao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yourtheguay looks to throw a body kick

and Xiao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A bit of stalling here from Xiao.
Xiao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xiao trying to control the position but instead, Yourtheguay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xiao into the ropes.
Yourtheguay avoids a wild elbow strike from Xiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Choo Xiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on No Yourtheguay's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Yourtheguay lands with a kick to the temple. Xiao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yourtheguay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yourtheguay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Yourtheguay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yourtheguay tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Yourtheguay swings around for an armbar but Xiao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yourtheguay's guard.
Yourtheguay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yourtheguay keeping moving, preventing Xiao from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yourtheguay has a closed guard, preventing Xiao from standing up.
Xiao 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.
Yourtheguay wants to control but Xiao passes easily into half guard.
Yourtheguay wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Yourtheguay manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yourtheguay misses with a takedown attempt

and Xiao moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Xiao.
Xiao lands an elbow inside that Yourtheguay shrugs off.
Yourtheguay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yourtheguay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xiao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Yourtheguay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiao lands an elbow that stopped Yourtheguay in his tracks for a moment.
Yourtheguay is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Xiao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yourtheguay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xiao prevents it.
Xiao leaning against his opponent.
Xiao trying to control the position but instead, Yourtheguay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xiao into the ropes.
Xiao scores a nice knee to the body.
Xiao lands an elbow inside.
Xiao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Xiao taking a breather.
Xiao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yourtheguay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yourtheguay takes an elbow to the temple.
Yourtheguay avoids a wild elbow strike from Xiao.
Xiao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yourtheguay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xiao lands a damaging elbow.
Yourtheguay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xiao throws a series of punches but Yourtheguay moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Yourtheguay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Xiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Xiao does no damage.
Yourtheguay misses with a takedown attempt - Xiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yourtheguay is looking to clinch but Xiao is avoiding it.
Yourtheguay shoots in and drives through. Xiao sprawls well.

Xiao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xiao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Xiao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Xiao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiao lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Choo Xiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on No Yourtheguay's cut.
That's time! Yourtheguay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Xiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Yourtheguay. Yourtheguay gets slowly back to his feet.
Xiao looks to land a combination but Yourtheguay avoids it well.
Yourtheguay shoots in for a takedown but Xiao shows good takedown defense.
Yourtheguay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xiao counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Yourtheguay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yourtheguay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yourtheguay looks to land a combination but Xiao avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourtheguay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiao throws out the jab.
Yourtheguay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xiao counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yourtheguay is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Xiao with a hook.
Choo Xiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiao throws a nice looking combination but Yourtheguay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yourtheguay with a lazy takedown attempt

and Xiao counters by clinching up.
Xiao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yourtheguay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Xiao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Xiao lands an elbow just above Yourtheguay 's eye.
Xiao with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Xiao.
A knee to the head by Xiao.
Xiao with a knee to the head.
Xiao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yourtheguay's defenses.
Xiao lands an elbow that stopped Yourtheguay in his tracks for a moment.
Choo Xiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yourtheguay's face.
Yourtheguay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yourtheguay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xiao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiao lands an elbow inside that Yourtheguay shrugs off.
Xiao throws an elbow that misses.
Yourtheguay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Xiao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yourtheguay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xiao smiles and moves away.
Yourtheguay has his takedown stuffed
and Xiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yourtheguay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Xiao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yourtheguay doesn't seem phased though.
Xiao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yourtheguay fails with the takedown

and Xiao moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Xiao.
Yourtheguay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiao's elbow.
Xiao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yourtheguay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yourtheguay is looking to break free of the clinch but Xiao has double underhooks.
Yourtheguay is working for takedown but Xiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yourtheguay takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xiao crunches a lovely knee into Yourtheguay's ribcage.
Yourtheguay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xiao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choo Xiao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xiao lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Xiao.
Yourtheguay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xiao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yourtheguay is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Xiao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Xiao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yourtheguay tries for a takedown but Xiao manages to get underhooks.
Xiao lands an elbow just above Yourtheguay 's eye.
Yourtheguay tries for a takedown but Xiao manages to get underhooks.
Yourtheguay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Xiao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
No Yourtheguay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
Choo Xiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xiao 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choo Xiao!