PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuta Wakabayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Count Chocula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wakabayashi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, vvotaro - Noi. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Count Chocula was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Wakabayashi
vs
Chocula

167 cm
26
156 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
155 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Highland Clothing

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuta Wakabayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Count Chocula!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chocula throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Yuta Wakabayashi has been cut.
Chocula throws a series of strikes that have Wakabayashi backpedaling.
Wakabayashi throws a right hand that misses
and Chocula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wakabayashi misses with a body shot
and Chocula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Chocula has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wakabayashi tries for a takedown but Chocula manages to get underhooks.
Wakabayashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chocula pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wakabayashi darts in looking for a takedown but Chocula gets double underhooks and turns Wakabayashi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Wakabayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chocula dips to his left and cracks Wakabayashi with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chocula takes the fight into the clinch.
Wakabayashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chocula lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wakabayashi or not.
Chocula lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chocula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chocula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wakabayashi takes a shot to the head.
Chocula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wakabayashi backwards.
Chocula scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Chocula.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocula lands with a left to the head.
Wakabayashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Chocula shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chocula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chocula lands a shot to the body.
Wakabayashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chocula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chocula digs a right hand underneath Wakabayashi's ribcage. Wakabayashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wakabayashi is breathing heavily.
Chocula prevents the takedown attempt.
Chocula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wakabayashis head.
Wakabayashi wants a takedown but no success here.
Wakabayashi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chocula fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chocula connects with a single shot there.

Yuta Wakabayashi's cut is getting worse.
Yuta Wakabayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chocula slips under a jab.
Wakabayashi takes a jab right on the kisser.

Chocula drops Wakabayashi with a beautiful combination! Wakabayashi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chocula is looking for the KO!

Wakabayashi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Chocula rushes Wakabayashi and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Wakabayashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chocula softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chocula content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wakabayashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Chocula lands a shot to the body.
Chocula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wakabayashi backwards.
Chocula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wakabayashi backwards.
Chocula lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chocula.
Wakabayashi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chocula stalling.
Chocula is pressed up against the cage. Wakabayashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chocula down to the mat. Chocula avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chocula throws a shot to the body.

Chocula takes the fight into the clinch.
Chocula lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chocula scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Chocula.
Chocula lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chocula lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chocula.
Chocula looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wakabayashi is working for takedown but Chocula is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chocula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wakabayashi wants a takedown.
Chocula manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chocula digs a right hand into Wakabayashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wakabayashi's gas tank.
Chocula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chocula has Wakabayashi pushed against the cage.
Chocula stalls.
The crowd are getting on Chocula's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Chocula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wakabayashi backwards.
Chocula lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chocula has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chocula is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Chocula.
Chocula digs a right hand underneath Wakabayashi's ribcage. Wakabayashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Chocula.
Chocula lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Chocula.

Yuta Wakabayashi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chocula works on Wakabayashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Chocula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chocula lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Chocula.
Chocula prevents a body shot from Wakabayashi.
Wakabayashi wants a takedown but no success here.
A right handed body shot lands from Chocula.
Chocula digs a right hand into Wakabayashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wakabayashi's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Chocula.
Chocula leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chocula lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Chocula.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chocula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chocula digs a right hand into Wakabayashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wakabayashi's gas tank.
Chocula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chocula works on Wakabayashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Chocula pushes Wakabayashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Count Chocula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Wakabayashi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chocula ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wakabayashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chocula has managed to clinch.
Chocula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chocula lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chocula presses Wakabayashi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chocula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chocula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chocula content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chocula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chocula.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chocula lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chocula.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Chocula lands an uppercut.
Wakabayashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wakabayashi has Chocula pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chocula manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chocula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocula digs a right hand into Wakabayashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wakabayashi's gas tank.
A short right from Chocula on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Chocula.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chocula.
Stalling in the clinch from Chocula.
Chocula lands a shoulder strike.
Wakabayashi tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Wakabayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Chocula.
Chocula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wakabayashi backwards.
Count Chocula seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chocula cracks Wakabayashi with a nice body shot.
Chocula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wakabayashi.
Chocula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chocula just leaning against Wakabayashi, taking a breather.
Chocula lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chocula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chocula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chocula lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wakabayashi backwards.
Chocula leaning against his opponent.
Chocula is working Wakabayashi over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Chocula on the inside.

Jeez, Yuta Wakabayashi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chocula lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Chocula.
A short uppercut from Chocula.
A right hand to the body from Chocula.
Chocula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Chocula drops Wakabayashi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wakabayashi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Chocula creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Wakabayashi out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Count Chocula!
Count Chocula spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.