PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Touko Pouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiri Sayonara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayonara has chosen Edge Of The Blade as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pouko
vs
Sayonara

165 cm
23
142 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

178 cm
22
147 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Bullet Proof System
Bushido Fightwear

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Touko Pouko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiri Sayonara!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sayonara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pouko checks a low kick from Sayonara.
Pouko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sayonara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Pouko.
Sayonara looks to land a combination but Pouko avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sayonara.
Pouko looks for a takedown but Sayonara sprawls well.
Touko Pouko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayonara catches Pouko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pouko checks a leg kick.
Pouko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sayonara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pouko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. 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.

Pouko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sayonara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pouko is in Sayonara's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko looking to sit in guard and control but Sayonara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Pouko tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Pouko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sayonara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sayonara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pouko wants to sweep here but Sayonara controlling him for the moment.
Sayonara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sayonara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pouko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sayonara uses it to pass to side control.
Pouko struggling a bit here.
Sayonara tries to stand but Pouko is controlling his head.
Pouko trying to remain calm as Sayonara controls from the top position.
Pouko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pouko is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pouko tries to roll over but Sayonara keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Sayonara 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pouko manages to avoid it.
Pouko tries to counter with a takedown but Sayonara is quick to defend against it.

Pouko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sayonara quickly recovers to half guard.
Sayonara keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pouko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sayonara is defending against the submission attempts here by Pouko.
Sayonara wants to get back to full guard.
Pouko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sayonara wants to get back to full guard but Pouko has passed into side control.
Sayonara tries to buck Pouko off but Pouko is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouko controls the position.
Sayonara felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pouko wants to control but Sayonara is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pouko fails with the takedown.
Sayonara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pouko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sayonara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Pouko.
Sayonara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sayonara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pouko shoots in for a takedown but Sayonara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pouko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Sayonara counter with a right hand.
Pouko shoots for a takedown but Sayonara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sayonara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Pouko walks into a stiff left hand from Sayonara.
Pouko misses with a takedown
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.

Pouko is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayonara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Pouko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pouko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sayonara counters with a crisp right that sends Pouko to the canvas! Sayonara follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jiri Sayonara!
Jiri Sayonara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.