PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennon Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrade has chosen Three Days Grace - I Hate Everything About You as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Yuudai
vs
Andrade

172 cm
19
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
158 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Yuudai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lennon Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Yuudai.
Yuudai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Yuudai is predictable there
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuudai throws a leg kick which misses Andrade's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrade tries to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Andrade has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yuudai avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuudai lands with a nice combination. Andrade backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yuudai.
Yuudai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yuudai.
Yuudai connects with a leg kick. Andrade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yuudai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrade. That did some damage!
Yuudai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andrade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yuudai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yuudai thumps Andrade with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yuudai cracks Andrade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Yuudai. No joy for Andrade on that attempt.
Takeshi Yuudai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennon Andrade.
Yuudai misses with a head kick.
Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yuudai.
Andrade shoots for a double leg takedown but Yuudai sprawls well. He's pushed Andrade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yuudai pushes Andrade away with a front kick.
Andrade looks winded!
Yuudai thumps Andrade with a low kick.
Yuudai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai throws a good cross that connects.
Andrade shoots in for a double leg but Yuudai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yuudai connects with a leg kick. Andrade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yuudai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Yuudai.
An inside leg kick lands from Yuudai.

Andrade shoots in and gets a takedown into Yuudai's guard.
Yuudai pulls Andrade in close to his closed guard and prevents Andrade from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade throws a big right hand that misses.
Yuudai looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuudai, not yet.
Andrade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andrade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yuudai is trying to keep Andrade in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrade postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade tries to free his leg and advance position but Yuudai is retaining full guard.

Andrade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Yuudai 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.

Yuudai lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yuudai, as that shot connected.
Yuudai lunges at Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andrade's hand.
Yuudai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yuudai throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai thuds his right hand into Andrade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yuudai lands a really nice looking cross but Andrade seems unphased.
Yuudai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai punishes Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
Yuudai throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Andrade releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yuudai scoring well with a low kick there.
Yuudai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takeshi Yuudai is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yuudai.
Andrade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yuudai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Yuudai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andrade doesn't seem phased though.
Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yuudai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrade can do to turn this around?
Yuudai scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Andrade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yuudai scores with a shot to the body.
Takeshi Yuudai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yuudai.
Andrade closes the distance and clinches up with Yuudai, looking for a takedown. Andrade pushes Yuudai against the cage but Yuudai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yuudai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yuudai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuudai connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Yuudai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yuudai.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yuudai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yuudai lands a leg kick that knocks Andrade off balance momentarily.
Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yuudai.
Decent striking displayed by Yuudai there.
Yuudai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andrade is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuudai.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yuudai.
Yuudai scores with a spinning back kick!
Yuudai stuns Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
It looks like Yuudai has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yuudai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yuudai connects with the punch.
Yuudai cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.
Yuudai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yuudai digs a good hook to Andrade's body.
Yuudai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andrade has time to react.
Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Yuudai tenderised Andrade's leg. Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Yuudai dominated that second round.
That's time! Yuudai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Yuudai lands a nice looking body shot.
Yuudai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yuudai.
Yuudai scores with a nice head shot.
Andrade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrade fails to land the takedown.
Andrade has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yuudai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yuudai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai lands a nice shot that snaps Andrade's head back.
Andrade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yuudai can pounce on him.
Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Yuudai catches Andrade right on the button with a cross.

Andrade is rocked!
Andrade misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andrade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yuudai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andrade is still on wobbly legs! Can Yuudai finish him?
Yuudai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yuudai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrade doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrade seems to have recovered his senses.
Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yuudai.
Yuudai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrade.
Yuudai scores with a jab to the jaw.
That kick from Yuudai tenderised Andrade's leg. Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yuudai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yuudai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lennon Andrade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yuudai lands with a big left! Andrade is wobbled badly! Yuudai comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Andrade to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Takeshi Yuudai!
Takeshi Yuudai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.