PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Yoshida (ranked 5148 p4p, 518 weight class) and James Foley (ranked 8823 p4p, 649 weight class). James Foley acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Yoshida
vs
Foley

196 cm
19
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Yoshida!
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, James Foley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses.
Foley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Foley prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Foley managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshida is stalling here.
Yoshida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foley.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Yoshida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foleys head.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Foley blocks a body shot from Yoshida.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
Foley is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Yoshida taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yoshida just leaning against Foley, taking a breather.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Foley avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yoshida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Yoshida slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Yoshida for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.
Foley avoids the head kick by Yoshida.

Yoshida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yoshida.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida looking to throw knees to the head but Foley is blocking nicely.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida stalling.
Yoshida digs a right hand into Foley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foley's gas tank.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Foley takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foley.
Yoshida tries to land a knee to the head but Foley blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Yoshida.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Foley is trying to stall.
Yoshida gets through Foley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
Yoshida slowing the pace effectively.
Yoshida controlling the action here for a moment.
Yoshida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yoshida stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.

Yoshida clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yoshida just leaning against Foley, taking a breather.
Yoshida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida slows down the pace here.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Yoshida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yoshida misses with the combination.
And Foley tries to counter it with a takedown but Yoshida pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yoshida avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Yoshida fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoshida misses with a double jab.
Yoshida wants to clinch but Foley slips to the side

and Foley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Yoshida manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Foley keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida just leaning against Foley, taking a breather.
Yoshida digs a right hand into Foley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foley's gas tank.
Foley taking a breather.

Foley manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley controls Yoshida momentarily but Yoshida frees himself.

Yoshida stands up from Foley's guard - Yoshida perhaps looking for a knockout.

Yoshida moves into range and clinches up with Foley.
Yoshida is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Foley letting Yoshida take a breather here.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley has had enough of the clinch but Yoshida keeps him there for the moment.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yoshida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Foley up against the cage.
Yoshida is pushing Foley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.

Yoshida clinches.
Yoshida works on Foley's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Foley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yoshida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yoshida leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yoshida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoshida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Foley or not.
Lyoto Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Yoshida has Foley pressed against the cage.
Yoshida stalling against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoshida.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida crunches a lovely knee into Foley's ribcage.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida has Foley pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley letting Yoshida take a breather here.
The referee calls for Yoshida to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Yoshida.

Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Foley working hard to break the clinch.
Foley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yoshida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Yoshida dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Yoshida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Foley wants to get back to striking at distance but Yoshida won't allow it.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida tries a knee to the head but Foley blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida stalling the fight.
Yoshida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foley is defending well for now.
Yoshida pushes Foley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Yoshida leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoshida.
Foley blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yoshida.
Foley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Foley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yoshida is defending well.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Foley controls his hands.
A short right from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Yoshida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like James Foley has been cut.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Foley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foley.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
James Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Foley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yoshida is pushing Foley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Foley goes for a takedown attempt but Yoshida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Yoshida rushes Foley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Foley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.

Foley is rocked!
Yoshida taking a breather.
Foley is still on wobbly legs! Can Yoshida finish him?
Yoshida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Yoshida lands an elbow that stopped Foley in his tracks for a moment.
Yoshida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yoshida creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Foley with a big uppercut! Foley tries to clinch up but Yoshida pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Foley to the mat! Foley covers up and Yoshida unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lyoto Yoshida!