PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hulohot Yokohama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korto Grepplund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yokohama comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yokohama
vs
Grepplund

178 cm
26
177 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

179 cm
24
182 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulohot Yokohama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Korto Grepplund!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yokohama slips a straight right by Grepplund.
Yokohama stuffs the takedown.
Yokohama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yokohama tried to score with a low kick but Grepplund checks it.
Yokohama misses with a low kick.
Yokohama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grepplund.
Grepplund throws a shot from downtown. Yokohama moves away and avoids it.
Yokohama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grepplund connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yokohama lands with a nice body punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yokohama.
Grepplund walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yokohama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yokohama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yokohama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yokohama connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepplund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yokohama moves away.
Grepplund moves out of range of the body kick.
Yokohama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yokohama fakes the leg kick and cracks Grepplund in the body.
Hulohot Yokohama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grepplund attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grepplund misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yokohama.
Grepplund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yokohama connects with the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Grepplund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grepplund misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yokohama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grepplund takes a step back to recover.
Yokohama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grepplund was well out of range. Poor timing from Yokohama.
Yokohama throws a low kick but Grepplund moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Yokohama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yokohama connects with a leg kick. Grepplund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grepplund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yokohama misses with a low kick as Grepplund jumps back.
Yokohama avoids the body shot from Grepplund.
Yokohama throws a jab when Grepplund was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yokohama.
Yokohama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama ducks under a wild hook from Grepplund.
Yokohama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yokohama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grepplund walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yokohama.
Grepplund misses the jab.
Yokohama throws a looping overhand right but Grepplund ducks down to avoid it.
Grepplund lands a leg kick that knocks Yokohama off balance momentarily.
Yokohama misses with a low kick as Grepplund jumps back.
Grepplund looks to land a right hand but Yokohama moved out of range.
Yokohama misses with a leg kick
and Grepplund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grepplund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grepplund works Yokohama's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund throws a looping overhand right but Yokohama ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Yokohama blocks the low kick.
Grepplund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yokohama swivels and escapes.
Hulohot Yokohama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korto Grepplund.
Yokohama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grepplund.
Yokohama fails to land with a series of punches.
Yokohama throws a leg kick but Grepplund checks it.
Yokohama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yokohama scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grepplund. Yokohama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yokohama throws a leg kick but Grepplund moved away.
Grepplund lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulohot Yokohama dominated that round.
That's time! Yokohama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice shot by Grepplund.
Grepplund throws a looping overhand right but Yokohama ducks down to avoid it.
Yokohama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yokohama moves away from the strike by Grepplund.
Yokohama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yokohama misses with a hook. Grepplund ducked under it nicely.
Grepplund avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yokohama, right into the meat.
Grepplund throws out a loose jab but Yokohama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grepplund misses the shot to the body.
Yokohama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grepplund doesn't seem bothered though.
Hulohot Yokohama is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Grepplund blocks the leg kick.
Grepplund checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yokohama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yokohama lands a jab to the head.
Grepplund shoots in for a double leg but Yokohama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yokohama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grepplund moves away.
Grepplund misses with a looping right.
Grepplund works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yokohama takes a swing at Grepplund's ribcage but misses.
Yokohama misses with a looping right.
Yokohama throws a low kick but Grepplund avoids it.
Yokohama pushes Grepplund away with a front kick.
Yokohama tries to score with a low kick but Grepplund moves his leg out of the way.
Yokohama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grepplund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yokohama connects with a body shot.
Yokohama throws a push kick but Grepplund slaps the foot to one side.
Grepplund thumps Yokohama with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grepplund lands a really nice looking cross but Yokohama seems unphased.
Grepplund is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yokohama is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Grepplund.
Yokohama lands a really nice looking cross but Grepplund seems unphased.
Yokohama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grepplund to score with a decent uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Grepplund or perhaps it was just good defense by Yokohama which made him look bad.
Hulohot Yokohama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korto Grepplund.
Yokohama misses with an uppercut. Grepplund saw that one coming.
Grepplund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yokohama.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund slips under a jab.
Grepplund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yokohama throws out the jab.
Grepplund throws an off balance right hand
and Yokohama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grepplund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grepplund looks to throw the jab but Yokohama is out of range.
Grepplund connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yokohama momentarily.
Yokohama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grepplund. That did some damage!
Grepplund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grepplund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grepplund is breathing heavily.
Yokohama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grepplund under the eye.
Grepplund checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama connects with a solid leg kick.
Yokohama throws a body kick that misses.
Yokohama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grepplund is out of range.
Yokohama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yokohama misses with a low kick.
Yokohama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grepplund.
Yokohama is looking to slow Grepplund down with leg kicks.
Yokohama throws a low kick but Grepplund moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Yokohama as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grepplund blocks a low kick nicely.
Yokohama tried to score with a low kick but Grepplund checks it.
Grepplund on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulohot Yokohama dominated that second round.
That's time! Yokohama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Yokohama. No joy for Grepplund on that attempt.
Grepplund uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yokohama has time to react.
Grepplund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yokohama moves away.
Grepplund avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grepplund moves out of range of the leg kick from Yokohama.
No luck for Grepplund with that takedown attempt.
Grepplund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Yokohama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yokohama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grepplund.
Grepplund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yokohama.
Grepplund is looking to chop away at Yokohama's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yokohama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grepplund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yokohama.
Grepplund jabs Yokohama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yokohama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grepplund has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yokohama.
Yokohama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grepplund was well out of range. Poor timing from Yokohama.
Yokohama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grepplund blocks a low kick nicely.
Yokohama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yokohama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yokohama scores with a kick to the body.
Grepplund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grepplund ducks under a wild hook from Yokohama.
Grepplund misses the shot to the body.
Hulohot Yokohama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama loads up on a big right hand but Grepplund slips the punch.
Yokohama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yokohama lands a jab to the head.
Yokohama misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yokohama loads up on a big right hand but Grepplund slips the punch.
Yokohama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yokohama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yokohama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Yokohama.
Yokohama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yokohama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grepplund is out of range.
Grepplund moves out of range of the body kick.
Grepplund drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yokohama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grepplund can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yokohama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grepplund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grepplund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yokohama.
Yokohama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grepplund's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yokohama throws a low kick but Grepplund moves out of range easily.
Yokohama slips a straight right by Grepplund.
Yokohama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Grepplund might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yokohama has got the better of the exchanges.
Yokohama drops his hands momentarily and Grepplund takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Grepplund.
Grepplund dives in and grabs Yokohama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yokohama pushes down on Grepplund's head and hops out.
Hulohot Yokohama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korto Grepplund.
Grepplund defending well as Yokohama loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund has his takedown stuffed
and Yokohama counters with an outside leg kick.
Grepplund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yokohama can pounce on him.
Korto Grepplund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grepplund with a hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Yokohama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yokohama slips a straight right by Grepplund.
Yokohama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grepplund.
Nice defenses there by Grepplund.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grepplund tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grepplund gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yokohama.
Grepplund tries to move into range but Yokohama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hulohot Yokohama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yokohama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulohot Yokohama!