PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yves Jabouin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyoji Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabouin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Trobule On My Mind- Pusha T and Tyler The Creator. Yves Jabouin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jabouin
vs
Horiguchi

175 cm
35
145 lbs
24 - 10 - 2

164 cm
30
141 lbs
23 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof
Invictus

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 24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Yves Jabouin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoji Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horiguchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jabouin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horiguchi shoots in for a double leg but Jabouin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jabouin sprawls well. Jabouin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horiguchi gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Horiguchi tenderised Jabouin's leg. Jabouin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jabouin throws a head kick but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Jabouin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Horiguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jabouin moves away.
Horiguchi lands a slapping body shot.
Horiguchi tries to score with a low kick but Jabouin moves his leg out of the way.
Horiguchi scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Horiguchi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jabouin is trying to defend but Horiguchi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Horiguchi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Horiguchi prevents Jabouin from improving his position.
Horiguchi throwing shots but Jabouin is blocking nicely.
Jabouin keeping hold of Horiguchi's head, controlling as best he can.
Horiguchi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jabouin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Horiguchi throwing shots but Jabouin is blocking nicely.
Horiguchi lands strikes from half guard.
Horiguchi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabouin won't allow Horiguchi to pass to mount.
Horiguchi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jabouin gets back to full guard.
Horiguchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horiguchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Horiguchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jabouin keeping moving, preventing Horiguchi from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Horiguchi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horiguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jabouin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kyoji Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabouin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi wants to control but Jabouin is keeping him busy.
Horiguchi working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabouin has hold of Horiguchi's hands but Horiguchi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Horiguchi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Horiguchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jabouin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horiguchi.
Jabouin is not content to let Horiguchi control the position.
Jabouin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horiguchi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Horiguchi working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabouin taking some punishment here, with Horiguchi in his half guard.
Horiguchi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Horiguchi is just content to waste time from the top position. Jabouin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jabouin wants to sweep here but Horiguchi controlling him for the moment.
Horiguchi lands a couple of digs.
Horiguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horiguchi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jabouin's head.
Horiguchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jabouin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jabouin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horiguchi.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Horiguchi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jabouin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabouin manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot
and Horiguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jabouin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jabouin rather than just go for the knockout.

Horiguchi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Horiguchi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi working the head and body with strikes.
Horiguchi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jabouin is refusing to be controlled, as Horiguchi sits in half guard.
Horiguchi lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi thows a huge punch but Jabouin dodges it nicely.
Horiguchi is nestled in close to Jabouin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Horiguchi throws a strike but Jabouin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabouin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi pushing down on Jabouin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Horiguchi lands a nice short elbow.
Horiguchi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Horiguchi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Horiguchi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jabouin defending well though.
Horiguchi thows a huge punch but Jabouin dodges it nicely.
Kyoji Horiguchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horiguchi is trying to control. Jabouin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Horiguchi is controlling the pace.
Horiguchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Horiguchi stalling.
Horiguchi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horiguchi. Jabouin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Horiguchi. Beautiful body shot.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horiguchi shoots in looking for a takedown but Jabouin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horiguchi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Horiguchi tries to get set, Jabouin tries to push him back and clinch up but Horiguchi manages to avoid the attempt.
Jabouin misses with a few strikes there.
Horiguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabouin throws a body shot but no joy.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Jabouin misses with a hook.
Horiguchi closes the distance and clinches up with Jabouin, looking for a takedown. Horiguchi pushes Jabouin against the cage but Jabouin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabouin is just out of range.
Jabouin digs a good hook to Horiguchi's body.

Horiguchi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jabouin to the mat! Jabouin manages to get full guard.
Horiguchi trying to control but Jabouin is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi postures up in Jabouin's guard and throws a big left but Jabouin blocks it.
Horiguchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Horiguchi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jabouin wants to sweep here but Horiguchi controlling him for the moment.
Horiguchi throwing strikes from guard but Jabouin blocks nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jabouin keeping moving, preventing Horiguchi from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Jabouin.
Jabouin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jabouin jabs Horiguchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horiguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jabouin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horiguchi thumps Jabouin with a low kick.

Horiguchi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jabouin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Horiguchi is in Jabouin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Horiguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jabouin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horiguchi takes a swing at Jabouin's ribcage but misses.
Horiguchi scores with a shot to the body.
Horiguchi scores with a body shot.
Horiguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horiguchi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jabouin's waist but Jabouin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horiguchi off to one side.
Horiguchi fails with the takedown
and Jabouin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Horiguchi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Horiguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Jabouin misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi takes a swing at Jabouin's ribcage but misses.
Horiguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jabouin. Those never looked like landing.
Horiguchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jabouin doesn't seem bothered though.
Horiguchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jabouin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jabouin stuns Horiguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jabouin misses the target.
Jabouin looks to land a right hand but Horiguchi moved out of range.
Horiguchi shoots in looking for a takedown but Jabouin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horiguchi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yves Jabouin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Horiguchi.
Jabouin misses the shot to the body.
Jabouin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jabouin.
Horiguchi digs a good body shot into Jabouin's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horiguchi cracks a nice hook into Jabouin's ribs.
Kyoji Horiguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horiguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Yves Jabouin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyoji Horiguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi cracks a nice hook into Jabouin's ribs.

Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Jabouin is looking to improve his position.
Horiguchi is controlling the pace.
Jabouin wants to get back to his feet.
Horiguchi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabouin is controlling Horiguchi's position as best he can from this difficult position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horiguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jabouin sprawls well. Jabouin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horiguchi gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horiguchi shoots in looking for a takedown. Jabouin tries to sprawl out of it but Horiguchi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jabouin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Jabouin as Horiguchi shoots in.
A head kick misses from Jabouin.
Horiguchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horiguchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Horiguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jabouin. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horiguchi lands a slapping body shot.
Jabouin misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Horiguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Horiguchi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Horiguchi!
Kyoji Horiguchi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.