PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuuto Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshida comes to the cage accompanied by Blue Oyster Cult Godzilla . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Yoshida
vs
Ericsson

184 cm
22
210 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

186 cm
21
212 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Spartan Nutrition

Voodoo Nutrition

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuuto Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
We've been informed that Ericsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
Ericsson working aggressively here.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.
Ericsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ericsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
Ericsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ericsson avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Yoshida on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ericsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
A short uppercut from Ericsson.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida is leaning against Ericsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ericsson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Ericsson.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Ericsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Ericsson working aggressively here.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Ericsson throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Ericsson.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Ericsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ericsson backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ericsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Ericsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Ericsson as the two fighters clinch.
Yoshida is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yoshida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ericsson up against the cage.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ericsson blocking some punches.
Ericsson tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ericsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ericsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ericsson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ericsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Ericsson.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Ericsson prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Ericsson controls the action.

Ericsson breaks from the clinch.
Ericsson connects with a leg kick. Yoshida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Yoshida takes the fight into the clinch.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
Ericsson lands with a right to the head.
Ericsson misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ericsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ericsson backwards.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
Ericsson throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Ericsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yoshida.
Ericsson throws a front kick aimed at Yoshida's knee but Yoshida avoids it well.
Yoshida throws a leg kick that misses.
Yoshida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ericsson motions for Yoshida to come forward. Ericsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ericsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Yoshida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ericsson feints a counter leg kick.
Yoshida dips to his left and cracks Ericsson with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuto Yoshida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Ericsson slips the punch.
Yoshida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida throws a good cross that connects.
Yoshida throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ericsson can do to turn this around?
Ericsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ericsson.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ericsson.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yoshida has closed the distance and engaged Ericsson in a clinch.
Ericsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshida presses Ericsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ericsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Yoshida.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida is working Ericsson over against the cage.
Ericsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ericsson.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.
Ericsson misses with the head strike.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ericsson.
Ericsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ericsson blocking some punches.
Ericsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ericsson has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Ericsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuuto Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ericsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson.
Ericsson taking a breather.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ericsson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson.
Yoshida blocks an uppercut.
Ericsson can't find room to land a body shot as Yoshida controls the action.
Ericsson has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Ericsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yoshidas head.
Ericsson misses with the head strike.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Ericsson lands a right hand.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Ericsson tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ericsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Yoshida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Ericsson.
Yoshida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ericsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Yoshida.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
A short right from Yoshida on the inside.
Ericsson takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Ericsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ericsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ericsson blocking some punches.
Ericsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ericsson backwards.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Yoshida.
Ericsson is breathing heavily.
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ericsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida works on Ericsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Yoshida is working Ericsson over against the cage.
Yoshida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Yoshida pushes Ericsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ericsson working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuto Yoshida dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Yoshida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yuuto Yoshida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ericsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yoshida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ericsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ericsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yoshida connects with a body shot that sends Ericsson's belly button to the back.
A head kick from Ericsson lands but Yoshida takes it in his stride.

Yoshida clinches with his opponent.
Yoshida blocks an uppercut.
Ericsson misses with some punches.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Ericsson.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida gets through Ericsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Ericsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ericsson.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Ericsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida trying to control the position but instead, Ericsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yoshida into the cage.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ericsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ericsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ludvig Ericsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Ericsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Ericsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ericsson.
Yoshida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Yoshida pushes Ericsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson.
Ericsson prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ericsson's efforts to push away.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ericsson breaks from the clinch.
Yoshida slips a jab from Ericsson.
Yoshida appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ericsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Yoshida tries to land a leg kick but Ericsson saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ericsson.
A good leg kick by Yoshida.
Ericsson throws a nice looking combination but Yoshida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yoshida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yoshida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yuuto Yoshida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ericsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
Ericsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yoshida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Ericsson.
Yoshida is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida blocks a leg kick.
Ericsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
Yoshida blocks a low kick nicely.
Yoshida lands with a slapping head kick.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Yoshida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ericsson is looking to chop away at Yoshida's legs.
Ericsson misses the shot to the body.
Yuuto Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ericsson.
A good leg kick by Yoshida.
Jab, jab by Yoshida - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuto Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yoshida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuto Yoshida!
Our winner, Yuuto Yoshida, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.