PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Thighpunch (ranked 1126 p4p, 2490 weight class) and Ryan Yoder (ranked 158 p4p, 331 weight class). Ryan Yoder told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Thighpunch
vs
Yoder

185 cm
36
180
16 - 6 - 0

185 cm
29
176
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Thighpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Yoder!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thighpunch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoder.
Thighpunch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Ryan Yoder has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thighpunch. Yoder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoder throws a counter combo.
Thighpunch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thighpunch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thighpunch throws a hook but Yoder blocks it.
Yoder throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thighpunch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thighpunch misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thighpunch misses with a right hand
and Yoder counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thighpunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoder is just out of range.
Thighpunch misses with a combination
letting Yoder counter with a right hand.
Thighpunch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thighpunch throwing a counter right hand but Yoder manages to avoid it.
Thighpunch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yoder counters with a two punch combo.
Yoder misses with a wild combination.
Yoder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thighpunch counters with a left and a right that stings Yoder.
Thighpunch just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoder doesn't seem bothered though.
Thighpunch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thighpunch throws an off balance right hand
and Yoder counters with a left and a right that stings Thighpunch.
Thighpunch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yoder under the eye.
Thighpunch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thighpunch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yoder slips a jab and a cross from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch throws a body punch but Yoder moves out of range.
It seemed like Yoder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yoder lands a right hook to the body.
Thighpunch misses with an uppercut. Yoder saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thighpunch lands the left hand.
Yoder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thighpunch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yoder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thighpunch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thighpunch connects with a jab.
Thighpunch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thighpunch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yoder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thighpunch.
Butch Thighpunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoder with the counter takedown but Thighpunch avoids it easily.
Thighpunch slips a jab and a cross from Yoder.
Thighpunch looks to land a left hand but Yoder moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Yoder misses.
Thighpunch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoder is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Yoder tenderised Thighpunch's leg. Thighpunch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thighpunch throws a body punch but Yoder moves out of range.
Thighpunch misses with a hook
and Yoder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yoder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Thighpunch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thighpunch, as that shot connected.

Yoder is rocked!
Thighpunch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yoder is still on wobbly legs! Can Thighpunch finish him?
Thighpunch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yoder seems to have recovered his senses.
Thighpunch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thighpunch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoder can do to turn this around?
Thighpunch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yoder throws a nice looking combination but Thighpunch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thighpunch swings for the body but Yoder moves out of range.
Thighpunch misses the jab.
Thighpunch throws a sloppy body shot
and Thighpunch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thighpunch lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thighpunch rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the body from Thighpunch misses

and Yoder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Yoder decides to stand and escape the position.
Yoder lands a nice hook to Thighpunch's body. Thighpunch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thighpunch misses with a combination
and Yoder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thighpunch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yoder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thighpunch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yoder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thighpunch works Yoder's body with a nice hook.
Yoder slips under a jab from Thighpunch.
Ryan Yoder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thighpunch throws a hook to the side of Yoder's head but Yoder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thighpunch throws a body punch but Yoder moves out of range.
Thighpunch throws out a loose jab but Yoder uses good head movement to avoid it.

Oooooh!!! Thighpunch has knocked Yoder down with a huge combo! Thighpunch steps away and waves a wobbly Yoder back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

That has opened up Ryan Yoder's cut even more.
Thighpunch throws a right hand that misses
and Yoder counters with a series of strikes. Thighpunch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thighpunch misses with an uppercut
and Yoder counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch throws a shot from downtown. Yoder moves away and avoids it.
Yoder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yoder connects with an inside leg kick.
Thighpunch throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thighpunch with a body shot.
Thighpunch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

The cut above Ryan Yoder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thighpunch throws a looping overhand right but Yoder ducks down to avoid it.
Yoder digs a good hook to Thighpunch's body.
Yoder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thighpunch. Yoder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoder looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoder takes a swing at Thighpunch's ribcage but misses.
Thighpunch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoder.
Butch Thighpunch is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoder ducks under a wild hook from Thighpunch.
Nice cross by Thighpunch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thighpunch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thighpunch misses with a wild body shot.
Yoder throws a shot from downtown. Thighpunch moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Thighpunch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Thighpunch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Thighpunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoder is just out of range.
Yoder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thighpunch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thighpunch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thighpunch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoder swings for the body but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Yoder misses the shot to the body.
Thighpunch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Thighpunch.
Yoder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thighpunch defends it well.
Yoder punishes Thighpunch's body with a nice straight punch.
Thighpunch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoder on the side of the head.
Yoder misses with a combination
and Thighpunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thighpunch cracks Yoder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thighpunch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yoder at a distance.
Thighpunch misses with an uppercut
and Yoder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thighpunch swings for the body but Yoder moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch catches Yoder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thighpunch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thighpunch. Yoder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thighpunch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thighpunch scores with a sloppy right hand. Yoder should have avoided that one.
Thighpunch misses with a straight right.
Yoder feints the counter takedown.
Thighpunch throws a sloppy body shot
and Yoder counters with a nice body shot.
Thighpunch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yoder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thighpunch at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yoder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thighpunch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thighpunch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thighpunch loads up on a big right hand but Yoder slips the punch.
Yoder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thighpunch looks to throw the jab but Yoder is out of range.
Thighpunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoder moves away.
Thighpunch backing away here, and Yoder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Butch Thighpunch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thighpunch throws a hook but Yoder avoids it easily.
Yoder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thighpunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoder just misses with a punch to the body.
Thighpunch throws a looping overhand right but Yoder ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoder misses with a head kick.
Thighpunch throws a shot from downtown. Yoder moves away and avoids it.
Thighpunch lands with a good body shot.
Yoder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thighpunch.
Yoder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yoder throws a series of punches but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Yoder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Thighpunch misses its intended target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thighpunch throws a right and a left that Yoder avoids nicely.
Ryan Yoder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoder misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Thighpunch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thighpunch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Thighpunch!
Butch Thighpunch 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.