PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BitchFace PoopyPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PoopyPants comes to the cage accompanied by Deathly Quiet. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

PoopyPants
vs
Yamada

197 cm
32
222 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

170 cm
24
205 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, BitchFace PoopyPants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiichi Yamada!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PoopyPants is looking to clinch but Yamada is avoiding it.
PoopyPants throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamada has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as PoopyPants is landing a low percentage of strikes.
PoopyPants misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamada.
Yamada misses with a left hand
and Yamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamada slips a straight right by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants looks to throw the jab but Yamada is out of range.
Yamada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but PoopyPants swivels and escapes.

Yamada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for PoopyPants!

Yamada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but PoopyPants is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
PoopyPants is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada wants to control but PoopyPants is keeping him busy.

PoopyPants throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A cross from PoopyPants lands.
PoopyPants misses with a jab to the body

and Yamada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in PoopyPants's guard.
Yamada wants to control from the top but PoopyPants keeps moving.
Yamada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

PoopyPants pushes Yamada off and gets back to his feet.
PoopyPants looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamada is just out of range.
Yamada feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada avoids the head kick by PoopyPants.

PoopyPants pushes Yamada up against the cage in a clinch.
PoopyPants lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Keiichi Yamada has been cut.
PoopyPants misses with a punch to the body.
PoopyPants working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Yamada manages to break the clinch.
BitchFace PoopyPants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PoopyPants misses with a hook. Yamada ducked under it nicely.
Yamada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
PoopyPants misses the shot to the body.
Yamada with the counter takedown but PoopyPants avoids it easily.
PoopyPants swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PoopyPants.
Yamada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
PoopyPants missing with a left hand there. Yamada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
PoopyPants tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as PoopyPants sprawls well. PoopyPants wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamada gets slowly back to his feet.
PoopyPants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamada is defended easily by PoopyPants.
BitchFace PoopyPants has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiichi Yamada.
Yamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PoopyPants.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamada was well out of range. Poor timing from PoopyPants.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown but PoopyPants shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Yamada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yamada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yamada is looking to take a break and control but PoopyPants is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PoopyPants tries to get to full guard but Yamada has control of the leg.
PoopyPants pushes Yamada off but Yamada dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BitchFace PoopyPants dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keiichi Yamada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yamada takes one on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamada is defended easily by PoopyPants.
Sloppy strikes from PoopyPants. Those never looked like landing.
Yamada feints the counter takedown.
PoopyPants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Yamada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but PoopyPants defends it well.
PoopyPants throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamada tries for a takedown but PoopyPants circles away easily
and PoopyPants counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? PoopyPants is fending him off so far but Yamada persists. Nope, PoopyPants circles away and we're back to standing.
BitchFace PoopyPants has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiichi Yamada.

Yamada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. PoopyPants tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yamada is in PoopyPants's guard.
Yamada trying to control but PoopyPants is working from the bottom.
PoopyPants seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamada drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and PoopyPants dives on top into guard.

PoopyPants gets to his feet - Yamada follows without any prompting.
BitchFace PoopyPants is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PoopyPants takes a swing at Yamada's ribcage but misses.
Yamada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
PoopyPants looks to land a right hand but Yamada moved out of range.
Yamada tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yamada ducks under a wild hook from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as PoopyPants lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamada doesn't seem phased though.
BitchFace PoopyPants is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
PoopyPants connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants stuffs the takedown.

Yamada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into PoopyPants's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PoopyPants keeping moving, preventing Yamada from controlling successfully.
Yamada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yamada advances to half guard.
PoopyPants is trying to escape back to his feet but Yamada uses the scramble to pass into side control.
PoopyPants gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is pressing down on PoopyPants's thigh, looking to free his foot. PoopyPants is holding on for now.

Yamada looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

PoopyPants makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and PoopyPants makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
PoopyPants doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamada circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from PoopyPants. Yamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
PoopyPants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Yamada tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
PoopyPants misses with a wild body shot.
PoopyPants with a body punch. A glancing blow.
PoopyPants throws an off balance right hand

and Yamada counters with a nice double leg into side control. PoopyPants won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PoopyPants is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BitchFace PoopyPants dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keiichi Yamada's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

PoopyPants throws a lazy uppercut

and Yamada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in PoopyPants's guard.
Keiichi Yamada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamada trying to control but PoopyPants is working from the bottom.
Yamada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control PoopyPants haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
PoopyPants looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PoopyPants wants to control but Yamada passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Yamada is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yamada is thwarting PoopyPants's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Yamada wants to work for an arm triangle but PoopyPants is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
PoopyPants is trying to stand.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
PoopyPants misses with a wild body shot.
PoopyPants scores with a jab.
PoopyPants throws a head kick that misses

and Yamada counters with a nice double leg into side control. PoopyPants won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yamada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Yamada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, PoopyPants has escaped the position, nice work there.
PoopyPants is looking for a sweep.
Yamada wants to lay and pray for a moment but PoopyPants keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yamada looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Yamada is trying to get an arm triangle but PoopyPants is defending well.
Yamada prevents PoopyPants from escaping the position.
PoopyPants regains half guard.
Yamada trying to control from half guard but PoopyPants is working away.
BitchFace PoopyPants is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
PoopyPants won't allow Yamada to pass to mount.

Yamada looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
PoopyPants wants to improve his position but Yamada is controlling well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keiichi Yamada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think PoopyPants has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BitchFace PoopyPants!
BitchFace PoopyPants gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).