PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Masao Yoshimitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Fei Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fei Hung comes into a darkened arena with his song building. On the General's Orders kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wong Fei Hung is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Yoshimitsu
vs
Fei Hung

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
20
130 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masao Yoshimitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wong Fei Hung!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yoshimitsu shoots in and bounces Fei Hung off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fei Hung is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yoshimitsu is controlling him.
Yoshimitsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Fei Hung has his feet on Yoshimitsu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Yoshimitsu swinging wilding here.
Yoshimitsu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yoshimitsu avoids the head kick by Fei Hung.
Yoshimitsu tries to move into range but Fei Hung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yoshimitsu.

Fei Hung gets caught flat footed, as Yoshimitsu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Fei Hung is working an open guard so Yoshimitsu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Fei Hung closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yoshimitsu to the mat! Yoshimitsu manages to get full guard.
Fei Hung won't allow Yoshimitsu to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yoshimitsu pushes Fei Hung off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Yoshimitsu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fei Hung counters with a low kick, right behind Yoshimitsu 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masao Yoshimitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshimitsu is breathing heavily.

Fei Hung moves into the clinch.
Yoshimitsu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fei Hung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yoshimitsu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fei Hung gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yoshimitsu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fei Hung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Fei Hung breaks the clinch.
Fei Hung thuds a left hand into Yoshimitsu's body.
Yoshimitsu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fei Hung lands a body shot.
Yoshimitsu is looking to clinch.
Yoshimitsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fei Hung counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Yoshimitsu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Yoshimitsu escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshimitsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fei Hung counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yoshimitsu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fei Hung counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yoshimitsu misses with a takedown attempt
and Fei Hung counters with a three punch combo that has Yoshimitsu backing up. Yoshimitsu nods at Fei Hung to acknowledge the strikes.

Yoshimitsu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fei Hung to the mat! Fei Hung manages to get full guard.

Yoshimitsu stands up from Fei Hung's guard - Yoshimitsu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fei Hung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshimitsu moves in looking to clinch but Fei Hung pushes him off.

Yoshimitsu clinches up with Fei Hung and pushes him back against the cage.
Yoshimitsu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yoshimitsu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fei Hung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fei Hung stops a takedown attempt from Yoshimitsu.
Yoshimitsu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fei Hung gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fei Hung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fei Hung avoiding damage.

Yoshimitsu has picked Fei Hung up - he's going for a ride! Yoshimitsu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yoshimitsu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Yoshimitsu gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Yoshimitsu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fei Hung!
Fei Hung flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Yoshimitsu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yoshimitsu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fei Hung is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Masao Yoshimitsu just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Yoshimitsu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fei Hung circles away.

Yoshimitsu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fei Hung!
Fei Hung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshimitsu looking to control but Fei Hung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yoshimitsu avoids the attempt from Fei Hung to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Masao Yoshimitsu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fei Hung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshimitsu fails with a takedown attempt.
Fei Hung throws a head kick that misses.
Fei Hung lands a jab to the head.

Yoshimitsu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yoshimitsu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Yoshimitsu stands and steps away. Fei Hung gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yoshimitsu misses with a takedown attempt
and Fei Hung counters with a nice body kick.
Yoshimitsu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshimitsu with a poor takedown

so Fei Hung counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masao Yoshimitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fei Hung gets to his feet - Yoshimitsu follows without any prompting.

Yoshimitsu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Yoshimitsu stands and steps away. Fei Hung gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yoshimitsu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Yoshimitsu shoots in and bounces Fei Hung off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yoshimitsu stands and steps away. Fei Hung gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fei Hung is breathing heavily.
Yoshimitsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fei Hung counters with a big head kick but Yoshimitsu shrugs it off.

Yoshimitsu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yoshimitsu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Yoshimitsu gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Masao Yoshimitsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Yoshimitsu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yoshimitsu showed some decent athleticism there.
Fei Hung regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yoshimitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung wants to get back to his feet but Yoshimitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Fei Hung has his feet on Yoshimitsu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fei Hung throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fei Hung stuffs the takedown attempt from Yoshimitsu. Yoshimitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Fei Hung throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshimitsu moves out of range easily.
Fei Hung lands with a nice combination. Yoshimitsu backs away looking to recover.

Yoshimitsu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Hung throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshimitsu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fei Hung is fending him off so far but Yoshimitsu persists. Nope, Fei Hung circles away and we're back to standing.
Fei Hung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fei Hung throws the kick towards the body but Yoshimitsu avoids it.

Fei Hung sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Yoshimitsu to the ground! Fei Hung dives into full mount looking to finish!
Oh Yoshimitsu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Fei Hung is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yoshimitsu is surviving well by controlling Fei Hung's body position as best he can.
Fei Hung working Yoshimitsu over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung controlling from the full mount.
Fei Hung scoring with strikes but Yoshimitsu is staying in there.
Yoshimitsu is working to get back to half guard.
Yoshimitsu is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Yoshimitsu seems to have got his legs back now.
Yoshimitsu tries to reverse the position but Fei Hung maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You get the feeling that Yoshimitsu really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Yoshimitsu bucks up and throws Fei Hung to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Yoshimitsu blocks a head kick by Fei Hung.

Fei Hung moves into the clinch successfully.

Yoshimitsu has hold of one of Fei Hung's legs. Fei Hung is fighting the takedown attempt but Yoshimitsu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yoshimitsu stopping the sweep attempt from Fei Hung.
Yoshimitsu with a flurry of punches that miss.

Fei Hung is working an open guard so Yoshimitsu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Yoshimitsu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Yoshimitsu stands up and waves to Fei Hung to follow him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fei Hung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoshimitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Yoshimitsu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Masao Yoshimitsu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Yoshimitsu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fei Hung counters with a nice kick to the body.

Yoshimitsu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yoshimitsu advances to full mount.
Yoshimitsu tries to control but Fei Hung wriggling away.
Yoshimitsu is really struggling to control Fei Hung but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Masao Yoshimitsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fei Hung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Masao Yoshimitsu just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Yoshimitsu.

Yoshimitsu decides to stand back up.
Fei Hung misses with a two punch combination.
Yoshimitsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshimitsu misses with a takedown attempt

and Fei Hung counters with a takedown into side control.
Yoshimitsu is looking for a sweep.
Yoshimitsu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yoshimitsu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu is looking for a sweep.

Yoshimitsu sneaks out the side door and pushes Fei Hung away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Yoshimitsu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Fei Hung wants to stand up but Yoshimitsu is controlling him.

Fei Hung is working an open guard so Yoshimitsu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yoshimitsu has his takedown stuffed
and Fei Hung counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fei Hung lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fei Hung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshimitsu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoshimitsu with a poor takedown
and Fei Hung counters with a big head kick but Yoshimitsu shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masao Yoshimitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshimitsu avoids the head kick by Fei Hung.
Yoshimitsu doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fei Hung counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yoshimitsu keeping moving, preventing Fei Hung from controlling successfully.

Yoshimitsu is working an open guard so Fei Hung takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Yoshimitsu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fei Hung's guard.
Yoshimitsu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yoshimitsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Yoshimitsu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Yoshimitsu shoots in and bounces Fei Hung off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Yoshimitsu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yoshimitsu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fei Hung counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Fei Hung as Yoshimitsu shoots in.
Yoshimitsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fei Hung makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yoshimitsu really felt that one!
Wong Fei Hung seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yoshimitsu has closed the distance and engaged Fei Hung in a clinch.
Fei Hung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fei Hung is trying to break the clinch but Yoshimitsu has him pressed against the cage.
Fei Hung gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yoshimitsu.
Fei Hung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshimitsu pushes Fei Hung back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshimitsu tries to score a body lock takedown but Fei Hung shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fei Hung stops a takedown attempt from Yoshimitsu.
Yoshimitsu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fei Hung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fei Hung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yoshimitsu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yoshimitsu can't get the takedown.

Yoshimitsu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yoshimitsu manages to end up in side control.

Yoshimitsu stands up and beckons Fei Hung to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Yoshimitsu with that takedown attempt.
Fei Hung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wong Fei Hung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Yoshimitsu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yoshimitsu showed some decent athleticism there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masao Yoshimitsu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yoshimitsu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masao Yoshimitsu!