PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Kemonito (ranked 1138 p4p, 2441 weight class) and Yamaoka Yukinobu (ranked 65 p4p, 157 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kemonito might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kemonito Entrance Music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yamaoka Yukinobu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kemonito
vs
Yukinobu

150 cm
31
130
18 - 10 - 0

170 cm
29
148
10 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Kemonito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yamaoka Yukinobu!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yukinobu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yukinobu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kemonito.
Kemonito is looking for a counter combo.
Yukinobu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.
Yukinobu misses with the body kick
enabling Kemonito to counter with a crisp jab.
Yukinobu looks to throw the jab but Kemonito is out of range.
The fighters circling - Yukinobu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Yukinobu tries to get set, Kemonito tries to push him back and clinch up but Yukinobu manages to avoid the attempt.
Kemonito blocks the body kick.
Kemonito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yukinobu looks to land a combination but Kemonito avoids it well.
Kemonito feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kemonito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kemonito misses with some punches.
Kemonito taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Yukinobu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kemonito can't fight it off and eventually Yukinobu manages to take the fight to the floor. Kemonito looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukinobu lands a couple of elbows.
Yukinobu wants to control from the top but Kemonito keeps moving.
Yukinobu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kemonito keeping moving, preventing Yukinobu from controlling successfully.
Yukinobu won't allow Kemonito to get back to his feet.
Yukinobu throws a strike but Kemonito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kemonito looking to pass the guard.

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.
Kemonito wants to control from the top but Yukinobu keeps moving.
Kemonito won't allow Yukinobu to sweep him here.
Kemonito scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yukinobu seems keen to control Kemonito's posture.
Yukinobu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yukinobu pulls Kemonito in close to prevent any damage.
Yukinobu wants to get back to his feet but Kemonito is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemonito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Yukinobu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Yukinobu misses with a kick to the body.
Kemonito seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yukinobu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kemonito throwing a counter right hand but Yukinobu manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yukinobu - that will leave a mark!
Yukinobu throws a poor cross that misses
and Kemonito counters with a three punch combo that has Yukinobu backing up. Yukinobu nods at Kemonito to acknowledge the strikes.
Yamaoka Yukinobu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yukinobu lands with a nice body kick.
Yukinobu jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Kemonito rushes Yukinobu and presses him up against the cage.
Kemonito leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kemonito misses with a punch on the inside.
Kemonito has a couple of punches blocked by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu tries for a takedown. No joy.

Kemonito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yukinobu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yukinobu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yukinobu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yukinobu scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yukinobu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kemonito counters with a three punch combo that has Yukinobu backing up. Yukinobu nods at Kemonito to acknowledge the strikes.
Kemonito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yukinobu throws the kick towards the body but Kemonito avoids it.
Kemonito drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yukinobu sprawls and moves away.
Yukinobu digs a good body shot into Kemonito's ribs.
Yukinobu misses with a looping right.

Yukinobu gets a takedown into half guard.
Kemonito is trying to stand back up but Yukinobu is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yamaoka Yukinobu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yukinobu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yukinobu throws a hook but Kemonito blocks it.
Kemonito looks to land a combination but Yukinobu avoids it well.
Kemonito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yamaoka Yukinobu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Yukinobu finds it's target.
Yukinobu throws a wild body kick that Kemonito sees coming a mile off.
Kemonito tries to counter with a takedown but Yukinobu is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu jabs Kemonito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yukinobu.
Kemonito moves out of range of the body kick from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Yukinobu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemonito tries to clinch there but Yukinobu circles away.
Kemonito avoids a kick to the body.
Kemonito seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yukinobu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kemonito moves out of range of the body kick from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu looks to land a combination but Kemonito avoids it well.
Kemonito throws a big counter combination but Yukinobu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kemonito takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kemonito will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yukinobu jabs Kemonito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kemonito moves out of range of the body kick from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu throws a body punch but Kemonito moves out of range.
Kemonito blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yukinobu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu looks to land a left hand but Kemonito moved out of range nicely.
Yukinobu scores with a punch to the head.
Kemonito blocks the body kick.
Yukinobu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kemonito. Kemonito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yukinobu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kemonito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yukinobu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Kemonito wants to clinch.

Yukinobu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kemonito to the ground. Yukinobu is now in Kemonito's guard.

Kemonito manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yukinobu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yukinobu fakes the leg kick and cracks Kemonito in the body.
A jab from Yukinobu does it's job there.
Yukinobu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yukinobu throws a shot to the body.
Yukinobu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kemonito doesn't manage to clinch there - Yukinobu circles away.
A jab lands there for Yukinobu.
Yukinobu tries to land a front kick but Kemonito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yukinobu 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 Kemonito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kemonito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kemonito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kemonito wants it to stay on the feet.
Kemonito is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yukinobu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yukinobu tries to land a front kick but Kemonito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yukinobu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemonito moves out of range of the body kick from Yukinobu.
Decent striking displayed by Yukinobu there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yukinobu. Kemonito shrugs it off though.
Yukinobu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Yukinobu misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamaoka Yukinobu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Yukinobu lands with a nice combination. Kemonito backs away looking to recover.
Kemonito fails with a takedown attempt.
Yukinobu scores with a hook.
Yukinobu misses with a hook
and Kemonito counters with a three punch combo that has Yukinobu backing up. Yukinobu nods at Kemonito to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukinobu checks the leg kick.
Yukinobu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yukinobu throws a body kick that misses.
Yukinobu throws a lazy body kick
and Kemonito counters with a good low kick that Yukinobu was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukinobu fails with a takedown attempt.
Kemonito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kemonito is looking to counter punch.
Yukinobu throws out a loose jab but Kemonito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kemonito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yukinobu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kemonito scrambles back to his feet.
Yukinobu throws a body kick that misses.
As Yukinobu tries to get set, Kemonito tries to push him back and clinch up but Yukinobu manages to avoid the attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yukinobu.
Kemonito slips a jab from Yukinobu.
Kemonito jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yukinobu.
Yukinobu lands a glancing blow to the side of Kemonito's head.
Kemonito tries to clinch but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Yamaoka Yukinobu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yukinobu lands a head shot.
Kemonito moves out of range as Yukinobu throws a body kick.
Kemonito wants to clinch but Yukinobu slips to the side

and Yukinobu counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yukinobu looking to control but instead Kemonito has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Yukinobu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yukinobu throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kemonito to regain full guard.
Yukinobu throws an elbow that misses. Kemonito uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yukinobu's guard. Nice move by Kemonito!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kemonito content to stall in guard here.
Yukinobu keeping moving, preventing Kemonito from controlling successfully.
Kemonito connects with a couple of short punches.
Yukinobu is adopting a defensive guard.
Kemonito is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kemonito prevents Yukinobu from getting back to his feet.
Kemonito postures up and lands a big shot to Yukinobu's brow.
Yukinobu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kemonito.
Juan Kemonito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yukinobu keeping moving, preventing Kemonito from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito works over Yukinobu with some ground and pound from guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Yukinobu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Yukinobu wants a takedown.

Kemonito tightens his grip and picks Yukinobu up, before dumping him to the ground. Yukinobu manages to land in guard.

Yukinobu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemonito goes for a takedown attempt but Yukinobu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yukinobu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kemonito blocks a head kick by Yukinobu.
Kemonito tries to counter by clinching up but Yukinobu breaks away and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yamaoka Yukinobu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yukinobu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamaoka Yukinobu!