PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 887 p4p, 919 weight class) and Renat Dadasov (ranked 102 p4p, 106 weight class). Urameshi comes to the cage accompanied by Smile Bomb. Dadasov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Champ Is Here. 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.

Urameshi
vs
Dadasov

172 cm
31
160
25 - 11 - 1

163 cm
27
155
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dadasov under the eye.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Urameshi defends it well.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi lands an overhand right.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dadasov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Dadasov avoids nicely.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses the jab.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov slips a straight right by Urameshi.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dadasov moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dadasov slips under a jab from Urameshi.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dadasov can do to turn this around?
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dadasov at a distance.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov takes one on the button.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi throws a jab when Dadasov was well out of range.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Urameshi defends it well.
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dadasov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Urameshi has got the better of the exchanges.
Dadasov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Dadasov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Dadasov's head but Dadasov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Dadasov blocks a jab.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dadasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dadasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Dadasov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dadasov has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov blocks a jab.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Dadasov moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Dadasov slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Dadasov moved out of range.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi lunges at Dadasov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dadasov's hand.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A jab from Urameshi misses.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Dadasov slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands the left hand.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dadasov momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Dadasov's head.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dadasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dadasov staying out of range there.
Urameshi works Dadasov's body with a nice hook.
Dadasov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dadasov. Dadasov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Urameshi scores with a jab.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Dadasov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Urameshi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi had his way with Renat Dadasov in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A jab from Urameshi misses.
Renat Dadasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dadasov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Dadasov's body.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dadasov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Dadasov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dadasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Dadasov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Urameshi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dadasov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi misses with the combination.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urameshi scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urameshi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:40
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:40
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
An out of breath Yusuke Urameshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.