PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noriaki Ueyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregorio Del Pilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ueyama
vs
Del Pilar

168 cm
19
138 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

159 cm
23
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noriaki Ueyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gregorio Del Pilar!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Del Pilar misses the target.
Del Pilar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ueyama at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Del Pilar as he connects with a hook.
Ueyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Pilar throws out the jab.
Del Pilar lands a jab to the nose.
Ueyama shoots in for a takedown but Del Pilar shows good takedown defense.
Del Pilar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ueyama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Ueyama gets the takedown into side control.
Ueyama advances to full mount.
Ueyama wants to control the pace but Del Pilar is squirming around nicely.
Ueyama throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Del Pilar because Ueyama loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ueyama is landing with some decent strikes but Del Pilar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueyama throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Del Pilar tries to hold on but Ueyama postures up.
Del Pilar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Ueyama wants to finish this one by submission but Del Pilar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ueyama.
Del Pilar tries to hold on but Ueyama postures up.
Del Pilar tries to control Ueyama's body but Ueyama pushes him off. Del Pilar squirms to his side and now Ueyama has his back!

Ueyama working for a choke but Del Pilar is defending well.
Ueyama tries to keep control of the position but Del Pilar is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ueyama is working the ground and pound. Can Del Pilar escape?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueyama missing with strikes.
Del Pilar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ueyama dominating with strikes here.
Ueyama looking to ground and pound but Del Pilar is blocking nicely.
Ueyama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ueyama with good strikes from the mount here!
Ueyama tries to control but Del Pilar wriggling away.
Del Pilar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ueyama unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Pilar is working to get back to half guard.
Ueyama with shots to the head and body - Del Pilar looks very uncomfortable down there.

Del Pilar is rocked!
Ueyama dominating with strikes here.
Del Pilar is still in real trouble! Can Ueyama finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ueyama goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Del Pilar is on top in guard.
Del Pilar seems to have recovered his senses.
Del Pilar trying to control but Ueyama is working from the bottom.
Ueyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Ueyama, not yet.
Del Pilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Ueyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ueyama is looking for a triangle here but Del Pilar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ueyama wants to control but Del Pilar postures up.
Ueyama tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ueyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Del Pilar misses with a body shot.
Del Pilar throws a shot from downtown. Ueyama moves away and avoids it.
Del Pilar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ueyama ducks under a wild hook from Del Pilar.
Del Pilar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ueyama ducks under a wild hook from Del Pilar.
Del Pilar stuffs the takedown.
Del Pilar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Pilar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ueyama moves away.
Ueyama fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noriaki Ueyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ueyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Del Pilar is fending him off so far but Ueyama persists. Nope, Del Pilar circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Del Pilar takes a swing at Ueyama's ribcage but misses.
Ueyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Del Pilar throws a body punch but Ueyama moves out of range.
Del Pilar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ueyama moves away.
Del Pilar throws an overhand right that lands on Ueyama's shoulder, as Ueyama tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ueyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Del Pilar throws a series of punches but Ueyama avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Del Pilar does no damage.
Ueyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Del Pilar's waist but Del Pilar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ueyama off to one side.
Ueyama shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noriaki Ueyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Pilar throws a nice looking combination but Ueyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueyama misses with a takedown attempt - Del Pilar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Del Pilar throws an overhand right that lands on Ueyama's shoulder, as Ueyama tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ueyama is defended easily by Del Pilar.
Ueyama fails with the takedown.
Ueyama slips a straight right by Del Pilar.
Gregorio Del Pilar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Del Pilar. No joy for Ueyama on that attempt.
Del Pilar stuffs the takedown attempt from Ueyama. Ueyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Del Pilar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ueyama at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ueyama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Del Pilar sprawls well. Del Pilar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ueyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Del Pilar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ueyama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ueyama slips a jab from Del Pilar.
A jab from Del Pilar misses.
Del Pilar lands an overhand right.
Del Pilar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ueyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Del Pilar circles away.
Ueyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Pilar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Pilar throws out a loose jab but Ueyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Pilar throws a body punch but Ueyama moves out of range.
Ueyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Del Pilar as he jumps to the side.
Ueyama fails to land the takedown.
Del Pilar scores with a hook to the body. Ueyama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gregorio Del Pilar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ueyama avoids the body shot from Del Pilar.
Ueyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Pilar.
Del Pilar cracks Ueyama with a good jab.
Ueyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Pilar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ueyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Del Pilar throws a body punch but Ueyama moves out of range.
Del Pilar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ueyama moves away.
Del Pilar looks to throw the jab but Ueyama is out of range.
Ueyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Pilar misses with an uppercut. Ueyama saw that one coming.
Del Pilar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ueyama tries for a takedown but Del Pilar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Pilar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ueyama.
Del Pilar throws a big shot that misses.
Del Pilar throws a body punch but Ueyama moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregorio Del Pilar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Del Pilar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ueyama.
Ueyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Pilar.
Ueyama closes the distance and clinches up with Del Pilar, looking for a takedown. Ueyama pushes Del Pilar against the cage but Del Pilar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ueyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noriaki Ueyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Pilar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Del Pilar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ueyama.
Ueyama avoids the body shot from Del Pilar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Pilar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ueyama manages to avoid it.
Del Pilar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Pilar misses with a hook. Ueyama ducked under it nicely.
Del Pilar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Pilar.
Ueyama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Pilar tries to avoid it but Ueyama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Pilar to the ground. Del Pilar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Del Pilar misses the shot to the body.
Del Pilar swings for the body but Ueyama moves out of range.
Ueyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Del Pilar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ueyama somewhat.
Ueyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Pilar.
Del Pilar misses with a hook. Ueyama ducked under it nicely.
Ueyama throws a body kick that misses.
Del Pilar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ueyama.

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.
Del Pilar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Del Pilar as he connects with a hook.
Del Pilar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Pilar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Pilar swings for the body but Ueyama moves out of range.
Del Pilar misses with an uppercut. Ueyama saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Del Pilar.
Del Pilar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ueyama manages to avoid it.
Ueyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Ueyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Del Pilar.
Del Pilar takes a swing at Ueyama's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Pilar lands with an uppercut that bounces Ueyama off the cage and back into rage.
Del Pilar misses with the combination.
Ueyama avoids the body shot from Del Pilar.
A jab from Del Pilar misses.
A slow jab from Del Pilar misses its intended target.
Ueyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Del Pilar is fending him off so far but Ueyama persists. Nope, Del Pilar circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Pilar. Ueyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ueyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ueyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Del Pilar as Ueyama shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Del Pilar just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ueyama.
Del Pilar looks to land a left hand but Ueyama moved out of range nicely.
Del Pilar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ueyama at a distance.
Del Pilar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ueyama manages to avoid it.

Ueyama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ueyama lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Pilar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Del Pilar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregorio Del Pilar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Del Pilar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregorio Del Pilar!