PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No Yourtheguay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Wang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wang
vs
Yourtheguay

173 cm
23
141 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

169 cm
23
130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, No Yourtheguay!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yourtheguay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yourtheguay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wang smiles and moves away.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yourtheguay throws a right and a left that both miss.

Wang has Yourtheguay up against the cage in a clinch.

Wang breaks the clinch.

Yourtheguay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Yourtheguay decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Yourtheguay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No Yourtheguay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Yourtheguay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yourtheguay wants to get up but he can't break Wang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Wang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yourtheguay is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wang.
Wang is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourtheguay scores with punches from side control.
Wang regains half guard.
Yourtheguay is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wang!
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Yourtheguay has a good base and remains in mount.
Yourtheguay thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Yourtheguay with good strikes from the mount here!

Yourtheguay stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Yourtheguay misses with a series of wild punches.

Wang moves into range and clinches up with Yourtheguay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yourtheguay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wang tries to keep at a distance but Yourtheguay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yourtheguay.
Harry Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Yourtheguay.
Yourtheguay looks gassed!
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yourtheguay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wang looking for a takedown.
Yourtheguay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yourtheguay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wang blocks an uppercut.
Yourtheguay is trying to break the clinch but Wang has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yourtheguay is trying to force a seperation but Wang has the dominant position.
Yourtheguay stops a takedown attempt from Wang.
Yourtheguay wants to break free but Wang has control.
Yourtheguay has Wang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yourtheguay is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang has double underhooks.
Yourtheguay wants to break the clinch but can't.

Yourtheguay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang with a lazy takedown attempt

and Yourtheguay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang trying to strike off his back.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing Yourtheguay from standing up.
Yourtheguay looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yourtheguay can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yourtheguay trying to strike off his back.
Yourtheguay throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Yourtheguay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Yourtheguay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

No Yourtheguay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Yourtheguay tries to clinch up

and Wang counters by clinching up.
Yourtheguay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wang slips a jab from Yourtheguay.
Yourtheguay fails to land with a series of punches.

Wang moves into range and clinches up with Yourtheguay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Yourtheguay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wang clinches up with Yourtheguay and pushes him back against the cage.
Yourtheguay is breathing heavily.
Yourtheguay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wang walks away with a smile on his face. Yourtheguay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Wang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang tries to control but Yourtheguay wriggling away.
Yourtheguay is trying to escape the mount.
Wang tries to control but Yourtheguay wriggling away.

Wang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yourtheguay has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Yourtheguay tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yourtheguay slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wang prevents Yourtheguay from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yourtheguay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang prevents Yourtheguay from getting back to his feet.
Yourtheguay thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Yourtheguay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Yourtheguay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yourtheguay throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Yourtheguay scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Yourtheguay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yourtheguay doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Yourtheguay uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Yourtheguay rushes Wang and presses him up against the cage.
Yourtheguay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wang prevents it.
Harry Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Yourtheguay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Wang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Wang is looking for a triangle but Yourtheguay pushes his legs off easily.
Wang wants to get back to his feet but Yourtheguay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yourtheguay with a nice head shot there.
Yourtheguay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Yourtheguay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but No Yourtheguay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Yourtheguay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Wang counters with a single leg into guard. Yourtheguay didn't expect that.
Yourtheguay wants to control the position but Wang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wang working over Yourtheguay with some ground and pound. Yourtheguay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Wang is trying to work for a kimura but Yourtheguay is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yourtheguay is looking to improve his position.
Yourtheguay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wang is looking to stand up but Yourtheguay won't let him.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang won't allow Yourtheguay to sweep him here.

Yourtheguay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.

Wang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yourtheguay throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Yourtheguay shoots in and drives through. Wang sprawls well.
Yourtheguay takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Yourtheguay tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yourtheguay is trying to break free.

Wang manages to break the clinch.
Wang tries to clinch but Yourtheguay moves away

and Yourtheguay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Yourtheguay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Yourtheguay stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Wang throws up his legs and catches Yourtheguay in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Yourtheguay tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Wang! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harry Wang!