PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by z Buta Wjeżdzam. 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.

Gushiken
vs
Pozar

170 cm
45
135 lbs
46 - 24 - 1

180 cm
36
137 lbs
24 - 35 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

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 46 - 24 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoko Gushiken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 35 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Pozar or perhaps it was just good defense by Gushiken, which made it look bad.
Pozar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pozar has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gushiken to counter with a crisp jab.
Pozar doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Gushiken to counter with a crisp jab.
Yoko Gushiken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
Gushiken works Pozar's body with a nice hook.

Pozar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gushiken!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gushiken tries to improve position but can't.
Gushiken is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pozar asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken is looking for a sweep.
Pozar tries to advance to mount but Gushiken denies him.
I wouldn't like to be where Gushiken is right now.

Pozar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pozar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gushiken is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Pozar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gushiken is pushing Pozar's head away, looking to escape. Pozar manages to hold on to the position though.
Gushiken is not content to let Pozar control the position.

Pozar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pozar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Pozar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gushiken knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gushiken throws Pozar to one side and escapes!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoko Gushiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gushiken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pozar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gushiken is defending well.
Gushiken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gushiken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pozar.
Gushiken struggles to land a body shot inside as Pozar controls his hands.
Gushiken tries to throw a body punch but Pozar avoids it by throwing Gushiken back against the cage.
Pozar wants a takedown but no success here.
Gushiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gushiken slowing the pace effectively.
Gushiken is working Pozar over against the cage.
Pozar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gushiken avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pozar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gushiken gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gushiken lands with a light punch inside.
Gushiken gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pozar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken is pressed up against the cage. Pozar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gushiken down to the mat. Gushiken avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Gushiken drives through and clinches with Pozar against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gushiken.
Pozar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gushiken after a bit of a struggle.
Pozar looks winded!
Pozar has Gushiken pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gushiken manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Gushiken - that landed with a thud.
Gushiken scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pozar tightens his grip and picks Gushiken up, before dumping him to the ground. Gushiken manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gushiken has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pozar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gushiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gushiken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pozar blocks a body shot from Gushiken.
Pozar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gushiken fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gushiken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gushiken darts in and clinches Pozar up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gushiken.
Gushiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gushiken stops a takedown attempt from Pozar.
Pozar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gushiken avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gushiken - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gushiken stops a takedown attempt from Pozar.
Yoko Gushiken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
Pozar wants a takedown.
Pozar goes for a takedown attempt but Gushiken pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gushiken connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pozar blocks a jab.
Pozar shoots in but no luck this time.
Pozar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gushiken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pozar takes one to the chin there.
Pozar is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken throws a hook but Pozar avoids it easily.
Pozar goes for a double leg but Gushiken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gushiken continues to drive forward.
Pozar dives in for a single leg takedown but Gushiken sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gushiken throwing a counter right hand but Pozar manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Gushiken.

Pozar is rocked!

Gushiken instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gushiken - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gushiken is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gushiken lands a left hand.
Pozar is still on wobbly legs! Can Gushiken finish him?
Gushiken slows down the pace here.
Gushiken lands a body punch.
Gushiken lands a body punch.
Pozar seems to have recovered his senses.
Gushiken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pozar backwards.
Pozar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pozar can't get the takedown.
Gushiken is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozar wants a takedown.
Gushiken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pozar can do to turn this around?
Pozar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gushiken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gushiken lands with a right to the head.
Pozar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gushiken gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pozar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gushiken avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gushiken has Pozar pressed against the cage.
Pozar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gushiken gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Gushiken.
Gushiken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gushiken works on Pozar's body with a couple of short punches.
Gushiken lands a right hand.
Gushiken lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pozar to his knees! Gushiken keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoko Gushiken!
A victorious Yoko Gushiken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Pozar Pozar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks my sponsors and all my fans!!!'.