PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 288 p4p, 997 weight class) and Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 17 p4p, 64 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Yuudai
vs
Shoenfeld

150 cm
26
136
10 - 2 - 0

166 cm
26
142
7 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Takeshi Yuudai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Shoenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yuudai scores with a takedown into Shoenfeld's guard.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuudai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Shoenfeld had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuudai defends it easily.
Shoenfeld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuudai stopping the sweep attempt from Shoenfeld.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld controls Yuudai momentarily but Yuudai frees himself.
Shoenfeld looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shoenfeld seems keen to control Yuudai's posture.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shoenfeld working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuudai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuudai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yuudai preventing the sweep.
Shoenfeld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Shoenfeld working for a triangle but Yuudai defends it easily.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shoenfeld swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shoenfeld sprawls well. Shoenfeld wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yuudai gets slowly back to his feet.

Yuudai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shoenfeld, pushing him back against the cage.
Shoenfeld fails to pull guard.

Yuudai has hold of one of Shoenfeld's legs. Shoenfeld is fighting the takedown attempt but Yuudai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuudai looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shoenfeld looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shoenfeld tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yuudai drops back looking for a leg! Shoenfeld is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shoenfeld manages to kick Yuudai off! Yuudai jumps back into Shoenfeld's guard.
Shoenfeld is pulling down on Yuudai's head. It's preventing any offense from Yuudai, at least for the moment.
Yuudai trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shoenfeld looking to control.

Yuudai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shoenfeld has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuudai has managed to get both his arms back between Shoenfeld's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shoenfeld looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Shoenfeld, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shoenfeld as he avoids it easily.
Yuudai tries to clinch up but Shoenfeld circles away and keeps his distance.
Shoenfeld fails to land the takedown.
Shoenfeld shoots in but Yuudai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeshi Yuudai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld goes for a double leg but Yuudai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yuudai continues to drive forward.

Yuudai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shoenfeld is trying to defend but Yuudai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuudai trying to control the action but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shoenfeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brett Shoenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shoenfeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown but Yuudai shows good takedown defense.

Shoenfeld gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yuudai to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Shoenfeld escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yuudai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yuudai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shoenfeld wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shoenfeld is keeping the position for now.
Yuudai trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Yuudai forces his way into half guard.
Yuudai is keen to just control but Shoenfeld is a slippery customer.
Shoenfeld is looking to improve his position.

Yuudai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Yuudai postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shoenfeld manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Shoenfeld working for a triangle but Yuudai defends it easily.

Shoenfeld has his foot on Yuudai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yuudai works his way back into a safe position though.
Yuudai advances to half guard.
Yuudai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shoenfeld tries to reverse the position but Yuudai maintains control.
Takeshi Yuudai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuudai fails to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yuudai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shoenfeld is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shoenfeld gets back to half guard.
Shoenfeld is refusing to be controlled, as Yuudai sits in half guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control from the bottom.
Shoenfeld is trying to get back to full guard.
Yuudai is trying to control the action in half guard but Shoenfeld is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Yuudai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shoenfeld sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shoenfeld keeps working.
Yuudai prevents Shoenfeld from improving his position.
Shoenfeld slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Shoenfeld is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuudai is aware though and is defending well.
Yuudai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Shoenfeld throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yuudai uses it to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Yuudai dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Yuudai shoots in and gets a takedown into Shoenfeld's guard.

Shoenfeld throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yuudai escapes and throws Shoenfeld's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Yuudai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shoenfeld knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shoenfeld is not content to let Yuudai control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yuudai trying to control the action but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Shoenfeld tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yuudai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shoenfeld sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shoenfeld manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yuudai manages to get to full guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Yuudai is working from the bottom.
Yuudai working a defensive guard but Shoenfeld manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shoenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yuudai keeps working.
Yuudai tries to buck Shoenfeld off but Shoenfeld is having none of it.
Shoenfeld passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yuudai!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Shoenfeld goes for an armbar but Yuudai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yuudai.
Yuudai sitting in guard here, content to control.

Shoenfeld is looking for a triangle but Yuudai pushes his legs off easily.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
Yuudai looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
Shoenfeld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yuudai's guard.

Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Yuudai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shoenfeld passes into side control.

Shoenfeld is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yuudai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuudai struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Brett Shoenfeld just about did enough to take it.
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.

Yuudai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shoenfeld, pushing him back against the cage.
Yuudai has a couple of punches blocked by Shoenfeld.
Yuudai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoenfeld can do to turn this around?
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Yuudai holds him up against the cage and eventually Shoenfeld drops back down to his feet.
Shoenfeld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shoenfeld wants to take the fight to the mat but Yuudai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Takeshi Yuudai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Yuudai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yuudai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Yuudai won't allow it.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but Yuudai stands there with Shoenfeld around his waist. Shoenfeld gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Yuudai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yuudai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yuudai controls Shoenfeld momentarily but Shoenfeld frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yuudai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Yuudai working for a triangle but Shoenfeld defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuudai swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Yuudai working for a triangle but Shoenfeld defends it easily.
Shoenfeld forces his way into half guard.
Shoenfeld passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shoenfeld working for a guillotine from mount but Yuudai is in no mood to give up.
Yuudai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shoenfeld is trying to control. Yuudai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Yuudai actively working from the bottom here.
Shoenfeld wants to take a breather but Yuudai is having none of it.

Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yuudai!
Yuudai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yuudai trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Yuudai wants to pass the guard but Shoenfeld is keeping the position.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.

Shoenfeld is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Shoenfeld keeping full guard, as Yuudai tries to pass.
Yuudai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shoenfeld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuudai trying to move into half guard but instead Shoenfeld has managed to sweep!

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Yuudai had his way with Brett Shoenfeld in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Shoenfeld drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yuudai tries to bench press Shoenfeld off him but Shoenfeld keeps the position.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Yuudai is keeping him busy.
Yuudai is trying to control Shoenfeld's posture but Shoenfeld avoids it.
Yuudai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shoenfeld tries for a kimura but Yuudai is defending well.
Yuudai wants to control but Shoenfeld postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai tries to improve position but can't.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position but Yuudai is working away.
Yuudai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Shoenfeld is trying to get an arm triangle but Yuudai is defending well.
Shoenfeld passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yuudai!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yuudai can't escape the position.
Shoenfeld moves to the back position.

Shoenfeld working for the choke.

Shoenfeld is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yuudai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yuudai for a finish.
Yuudai prevents Shoenfeld from getting a body triangle.
Yuudai just trying to survive but Shoenfeld is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Yuudai fending off the submission attempt from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yuudai wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shoenfeld's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

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.
Yuudai tries to escape but Shoenfeld has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shoenfeld keeps control of the position easily here as Yuudai tries to buck him off.
Takeshi Yuudai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuudai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yuudai trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Shoenfeld tries to keep control of the position but Yuudai is staying busy.
Brett Shoenfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuudai just trying to survive but Shoenfeld is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Shoenfeld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yuudai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 48:47

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