PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akio Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gin Kobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Whyte - Oxy Cotton. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Yamamoto
vs
Kobra

170 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akio Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gin Kobra!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Kobra.
It looked like Yamamoto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kobra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kobra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Kobra has Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kobra after a bit of a struggle.
Kobra pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto goes for a takedown attempt but Kobra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kobra misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamamoto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Kobra forces Yamamoto back against the cage and clinches.
Yamamoto is looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Kobra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akio Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kobra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kobra prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kobra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kobra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kobra lands the left hand.
Kobra throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
Kobra fails to land with a series of punches.
Kobra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kobra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kobra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kobra lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Kobra is quick to defend against it.
Gin Kobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobra throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease.
Yamamoto throws a big counter combination but Kobra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yamamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamamoto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kobra looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobra stuffs the takedown.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Kobra.
It appears Yamamoto was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kobra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kobra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kobra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamamoto is looking to counter the offense by Kobra and move into the clinch.
Kobra fails to land with a series of punches.
As Kobra looks to move away, Yamamoto throws a big counter combo but Kobra just gets out of the way.
Yamamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamamoto dodges the punch combination from Kobra.
Yamamoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobra feints a jab promting Yamamoto to slip. Kobra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yamamoto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Kobra misses.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kobra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kobra tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Kobra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kobra throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
As Kobra looks to move away, Yamamoto throws a big counter combo but Kobra just gets out of the way.
Kobra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kobra swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gin Kobra dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kobra tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kobra.
Kobra misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamamoto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Kobra.
Kobra throws a right and a left that Yamamoto avoids nicely.
Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kobra swivels and escapes.
Kobra lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kobra misses with the combination.
Yamamoto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kobra is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Kobra.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gin Kobra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kobra misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a big counter.

Kobra clinches with his opponent.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but Kobra is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kobra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kobra is trying to push Yamamoto away but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Yamamoto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kobra regains guard immediately.

Kobra is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yamamoto presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobra struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamoto controls his hands.
A short right from Kobra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kobra pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akio Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kobra sprawls well. Kobra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobra feints a jab promting Yamamoto to slip. Kobra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yamamoto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yamamoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Kobra throws Yamamoto to one side and escapes!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobra.
Yamamoto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kobra misses with a double jab.
Kobra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yamamoto eats them both and turns towards Kobra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Kobra.
Kobra looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
Yamamoto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kobra.
Kobra throws a body kick that misses.
Yamamoto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kobra.
Kobra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kobra just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYamamoto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kobra.
Kobra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Kobra.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kobra swivels and escapes.
Kobra lands a jab to the head.
Kobra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Yamamoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kobra misses with a punch on the inside.
Kobra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kobra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kobra misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gin Kobra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kobra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kobra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kobra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kobra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kobra is looking to score with low kicks.
Yamamoto tries to counter by clinching up but Kobra breaks away and moves out of range.
Kobra works over Yamamoto's head and body with a nice combination.
Kobra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yamamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto tries to counter by clinching up but Kobra breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Kobra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Yamamoto counters by clinching up.
Kobra lands a nice shot to the body.
Kobra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto can't get the takedown.
Kobra tries to circle away but Yamamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Kobra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Kobra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kobra looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Kobra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamamoto.

Yamamoto scores with a takedown into Kobra's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobra is trying to keep Yamamoto in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard.
Kobra is trying to control the position but Yamamoto postures up.
Kobra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Yamamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Yamamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gin Kobra has got the better of the ground game so far.

Yamamoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kobra dives on top into guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yamamoto has his foot on Kobra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kobra works his way back into a safe position though.
Kobra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Kobra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Yamamoto is looking for a triangle but Kobra pushes his legs off easily.
Kobra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Kobra tries to pass.
Kobra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kobra wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gin Kobra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kobra 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gin Kobra!
Gin Kobra 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.