PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yun Gyu Yeob (ranked 8076 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Am UnDefeated (ranked 4632 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Gyu Yeob
vs
Am UnDefeated

215 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

203 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yun Gyu Yeob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, I Am UnDefeated!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
UnDefeated throws a hook to the side of Gyu Yeob's head but Gyu Yeob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gyu Yeob feinted with a counter takedown.
UnDefeated goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
UnDefeated lands the left hand.
UnDefeated throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Gyu Yeob decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in UnDefeated's guard.
UnDefeated tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gyu Yeob won't allow UnDefeated to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gyu Yeob gets to his feet. UnDefeated looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
UnDefeated tries to bum rush Gyu Yeob with a series of wild strikes but Gyu Yeob uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gyu Yeob appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
UnDefeated fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gyu Yeob manages to avoid it.
Gyu Yeob changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
I Am UnDefeated seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
UnDefeated throws a looping overhand right but Gyu Yeob ducks down to avoid it.
Gyu Yeob changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
UnDefeated fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gyu Yeob feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for UnDefeated with that takedown attempt.
Gyu Yeob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
UnDefeated misses with a head kick.
A jab from UnDefeated does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyu Yeob defending well as UnDefeated loads up on a big left hand.
UnDefeated lands a lovely overhand right.
UnDefeated shoots in and drives through. Gyu Yeob sprawls well.
UnDefeated misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gyu Yeob.
UnDefeated misses with a hook.
UnDefeated swings widly with a right hand

and Gyu Yeob counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for UnDefeated!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
UnDefeated is looking to regain half guard here but Gyu Yeob keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gyu Yeob stands up and beckons UnDefeated to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
UnDefeated throws a nice looking combination but Gyu Yeob bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from UnDefeated misses.
UnDefeated stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
UnDefeated throws a looping overhand right but Gyu Yeob ducks down to avoid it.
Gyu Yeob drops down looking for a counter takedown but UnDefeated sprawls and moves away.
UnDefeated scores with a hook.
UnDefeated throws an off balance right hand

and Gyu Yeob counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gyu Yeob stands up and we're back to a striking position.
UnDefeated looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gyu Yeob attempts a counter takedown but UnDefeated avoids it well and moves away.
Yun Gyu Yeob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Am UnDefeated.
Gyu Yeob has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gyu Yeob there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gyu Yeob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
UnDefeated throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
UnDefeated throws a nice looking combination but Gyu Yeob bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gyu Yeob appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but I Am UnDefeated will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

UnDefeated misses with a leg kick

and Gyu Yeob counters with a shoot takedown. UnDefeated fights it but they end up in guard.

Gyu Yeob gets to his feet - UnDefeated follows without any prompting.
A telegraphed right hand from UnDefeated misses the target.
UnDefeated misses with an uppercut.
Gyu Yeob appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
UnDefeated misses with a right hand

and Gyu Yeob counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
UnDefeated trying to control here.
Gyu Yeob prevents UnDefeated from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
UnDefeated trying to control from the bottom.

Gyu Yeob stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
UnDefeated is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gyu Yeob.
UnDefeated is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gyu Yeob.
Gyu Yeob half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
UnDefeated throws an off balance right hand

and Gyu Yeob counters with a nice double leg into guard.
UnDefeated controlling Gyu Yeob's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
UnDefeated is looking to sweep but instead, Gyu Yeob has passed into half guard.
UnDefeated has his hands clasped together around Gyu Yeob's back. He's all about the action.

Gyu Yeob decides to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
UnDefeated throws a lazy right hand but Gyu Yeob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
UnDefeated might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gyu Yeob takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
UnDefeated bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gyu Yeob's head.
UnDefeated throws out a loose jab but Gyu Yeob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gyu Yeob changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
UnDefeated is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gyu Yeob.
Gyu Yeob walks into a jab.
UnDefeated fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gyu Yeob drops down looking for a counter takedown but UnDefeated sprawls and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - UnDefeated throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gyu Yeob feinted with a counter takedown.
UnDefeated works the jab nicely.
UnDefeated throws a hook to the side of Gyu Yeob's head but Gyu Yeob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gyu Yeob appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
UnDefeated tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gyu Yeob defends well and UnDefeated ends up having to push Gyu Yeob into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gyu Yeob drops down looking for a counter takedown but UnDefeated sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from UnDefeated.
Gyu Yeob half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
UnDefeated throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gyu Yeob tries to counter with a takedown but UnDefeated is quick to defend against it.
UnDefeated misses with an uppercut

and Gyu Yeob counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for UnDefeated!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yun Gyu Yeob dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Gyu Yeob.
Gyu Yeob drops down looking for a counter takedown but UnDefeated sprawls and moves away.
UnDefeated throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gyu Yeob sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gyu Yeob feinted with a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by UnDefeated as he connects with a hook.
Gyu Yeob slips under a jab from UnDefeated.
UnDefeated misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gyu Yeob.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnDefeated throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Gyu Yeob counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gyu Yeob.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
UnDefeated looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gyu Yeob is one step ahead there.

Gyu Yeob gets to his feet - UnDefeated follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
UnDefeated jabs at Gyu Yeob's body.
Gyu Yeob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from UnDefeated.
UnDefeated lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
UnDefeated misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
UnDefeated is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gyu Yeob attempts a counter takedown but UnDefeated avoids it well and moves away.
Gyu Yeob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from UnDefeated.
UnDefeated looks to throw the jab but Gyu Yeob is out of range.
A jab from UnDefeated misses.
A swing and a miss from UnDefeated.
A big left from UnDefeated misses.
Gyu Yeob half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyu Yeob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gyu Yeob half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
UnDefeated rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Gyu Yeob counters with a single leg into guard. UnDefeated didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if UnDefeated can do anything to dispel that myth.

Gyu Yeob gets to his feet - UnDefeated follows without any prompting.
UnDefeated misses with a double jab

and Gyu Yeob decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in UnDefeated's guard.
UnDefeated controlling Gyu Yeob's posture.

Gyu Yeob gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
UnDefeated throws a left and a right that both miss

and Gyu Yeob counters with a single leg into guard. UnDefeated didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gyu Yeob gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
UnDefeated looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gyu Yeob appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab from UnDefeated.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
UnDefeated throws out a loose jab but Gyu Yeob uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yun Gyu Yeob.
I think Gyu Yeob 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yun Gyu Yeob!