PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Shojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jett Armstrong Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Yuki Shojo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Yuki Shojo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Shojo
vs
Armstrong Jr

165 cm
20
140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

171 cm
21
148 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Shojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jett Armstrong Jr!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shojo is looking to clinch.
Armstrong Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shojo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armstrong Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shojo moves out of range of the strikes.
Shojo is looking to counter the offense by Armstrong Jr and move into the clinch.

Shojo clinches up against the cage.
Shojo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong Jr.
Shojo tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Shojo lands a knee to the body.
Shojo looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong Jr is blocking nicely.
Shojo looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong Jr is blocking nicely.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Shojo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Shojo prevents Armstrong Jr from breaking the clinch.
Shojo misses with a body punch.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shojo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shojo trying to land knees to the body.
Shojo can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong Jr controls the action.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Armstrong Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Armstrong Jr avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Shojo.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Armstrong Jr avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Armstrong Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong Jr avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.
Armstrong Jr avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.
Armstrong Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shojo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shojo throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Armstrong Jr avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.
Shojo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shojo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shojo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shojo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shojo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shojo tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Shojo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Armstrong Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Armstrong Jr avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong Jr avoids it.

Armstrong Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shojo avoids it really well and circles away.
Yuki Shojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Armstrong Jr.

Armstrong Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shojo's half guard.
Shojo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shojo tries to get out of the position.
Armstrong Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Shojo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Armstrong Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shojo has managed to free his arm - good work.

Armstrong Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shojo is just riding it out for now. Armstrong Jr eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shojo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shojo is trying to stand back up but Armstrong Jr is controlling him

Armstrong Jr 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.

Armstrong Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shojo is just riding it out for now. Armstrong Jr eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shojo is looking to clinch but Armstrong Jr is avoiding it.
Shojo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jett Armstrong Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shojo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong Jr.

Shojo takes the fight into the clinch.
Armstrong Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
Armstrong Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Shojo won't allow it.
Good body shot from Shojo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
Shojo crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong Jr's ribcage.
Shojo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Armstrong Jr blocks it with crossed arms.

Armstrong Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shojo tries to clinch up but Armstrong Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Shojo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong Jr can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Armstrong Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab from Armstrong Jr.
Armstrong Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shojo tries to counter by clinching up but Armstrong Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Yuki Shojo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shojo wants to clinch.
Armstrong Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Shojo avoids a punch combination nicely.

Armstrong Jr gets tackled into the cage by Shojo. Shojo maintains the clinch.
Armstrong Jr can't get the takedown.
Armstrong Jr blocks a body shot from Shojo.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shojo struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong Jr controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Armstrong Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Armstrong Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shojo landing knees to the body.
Armstrong Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
Shojo tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Shojo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong Jr backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shojo missing with knees to the body.
Armstrong Jr can't get the takedown.
Yuki Shojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Armstrong Jr.
Armstrong Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Yuki Shojo has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shojo lands an uppercut.
Shojo landing knees to the body.

Armstrong Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shojo wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong Jr is dominant here and he's now got Shojo's back!
Shojo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armstrong Jr on the ground.
Shojo covering up well under a series of strikes from Armstrong Jr.

Shojo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Shojo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Armstrong Jr.
Shojo biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.

Armstrong Jr working for a choke but Shojo is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong Jr not allowing Shojo to control his hands.
Armstrong Jr keeps control of the position as Shojo tries to break free.

Armstrong Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shojo is defending well though. Armstrong Jr let's go of the attempt for now.
Shojo trying to get back to his feet but Armstrong Jr is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jett Armstrong Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shojo has managed to clinch.
Shojo missing with knees to the body.
Shojo blocking some punches.
Shojo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong Jr.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Shojo tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Shojo.
Armstrong Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shojo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shojo tries to clinch there but Armstrong Jr circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shojo's head backwards.

It looks like Yuki Shojo has been cut.
Armstrong Jr shoots in for a takedown but Shojo shows good takedown defense.
Shojo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Armstrong Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shojo tries to clinch there but Armstrong Jr circles away.
Armstrong Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shojo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shojo misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
Armstrong Jr wants to break free but Shojo has control.
Shojo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shojo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but Armstrong Jr blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong Jr.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Armstrong Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shojo after a bit of a struggle.
Yuki Shojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Armstrong Jr.
Armstrong Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Armstrong Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Shojo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong Jr.
Shojo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shojo can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong Jr controls the action.
Shojo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong Jr's elbow.
Armstrong Jr prevents a body shot from Shojo.
Shojo tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong Jr avoids it by throwing Shojo back against the cage.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shojo scores with a knee to the head.
Armstrong Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong Jr is defending well for now.
Shojo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Armstrong Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong Jr avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shojo struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong Jr controls his hands.
Shojo lands a shot to the body.
Armstrong Jr is trying to force a seperation but Shojo has the dominant position.
Armstrong Jr prevents a body shot from Shojo.
Shojo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shojo misses with a punch to the body.
Shojo struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong Jr controls his hands.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shojo tries a body shot but Armstrong Jr blocks it.
Shojo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shojo lands a nice uppercut.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shojo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong Jr.
Shojo missing with knees to the body.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong Jr avoids it.
Shojo misses with a punch to the body.
Shojo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shojo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong Jr avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.
Shojo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong Jr avoids it.
Armstrong Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shojo can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong Jr controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Shojo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shojo 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Shojo!
Yuki Shojo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jett Armstrong Jr had this to say: 'The world aint all sunshine & rainbows. Its a mean & nasty place. I dont care how tough you are, it will beat you down to your knees & if you let it. Aint nobody gonna hit as hard as life. But aint about how hard you hit... It's about how hard you can get hit & keep moving forward...'.