PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bucky Pluto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuko Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pluto
vs
Yamamoto

190 cm
25
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bucky Pluto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuko Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pluto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pluto throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.

Yamamoto rushes Pluto and presses him up against the cage.
Pluto has Yamamoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yamamoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yamamoto is leaning against Pluto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Yamamoto jumps into guard, dragging Pluto to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Yamamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Pluto from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Yamamoto has his feet on Pluto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pluto to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Pluto as Yamamoto shoots in.
Pluto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Pluto throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Pluto looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pluto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bucky Pluto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuko Yamamoto.
Pluto throws a nice looking combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pluto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yamamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Pluto 's knee.
Pluto is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Pluto as Yamamoto shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pluto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pluto can pounce on him.
Bucky Pluto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pluto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pluto throws a good cross that connects.
Pluto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pluto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pluto stuns Yamamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pluto scores with a jab. Yamamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yamamoto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pluto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bucky Pluto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pluto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Pluto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pluto lands a leg kick that knocks Yamamoto off balance momentarily.
Pluto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pluto connects with a nice looking jab.
Pluto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pluto stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamamoto. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Pluto lands a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pluto - that will leave a mark!
Pluto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Pluto is having none of it.
Pluto scores with a push kick.
Pluto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamamoto drops his hands momentarily and Pluto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pluto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Pluto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pluto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pluto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pluto stuns Yamamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab
and Pluto counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pluto cracks Yamamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pluto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pluto throws a push kick but Yamamoto slaps the foot to one side.
Yamamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pluto lands a jab to the nose.
Pluto connects with the punch.
Pluto throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Pluto.
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. Pluto sprawls well.
Yamamoto drops his hands momentarily and Pluto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yamamoto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pluto.
Pluto scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamamoto should have avoided that one.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the body kick from Pluto.

Yamamoto darts in and clinches Pluto up against the cage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Yamamoto with that takedown attempt.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Pluto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pluto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pluto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pluto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yamamoto shoots in but Pluto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bucky Pluto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuko Yamamoto.
Pluto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pluto duly obliges.
Yamamoto moves forwards but Pluto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yamamoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pluto misses with the combination.
Pluto lands with a nice combination. Yamamoto backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto drops his hands momentarily and Pluto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Pluto moves out of range.
Pluto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pluto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pluto cracks Yamamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yuko Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pluto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Pluto circles away.
Yamamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pluto as he avoids it easily.
Pluto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pluto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pluto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamamoto. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pluto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Pluto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pluto lands a body shot.
Pluto lands with a hook. Yamamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pluto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamamoto's head backwards.
Pluto lands a front kick.
Pluto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pluto thows a body kick. Yamamoto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pluto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pluto throws a head kick that Yamamoto semi-blocks.
Pluto thows a body kick. Yamamoto tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Pluto.
Bucky Pluto is winning the standup battle so far.
Pluto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamamoto at a distance.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pluto swivels and escapes.
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Pluto circles away.
Pluto scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pluto throws out a powerful jab.
Pluto scores with a leg kick.
Pluto works over Yamamoto's head and body with a nice combination.
Pluto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pluto connects with a body shot.
Pluto throws a combination. Yamamoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pluto scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bucky Pluto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A shot to the liver by Pluto. Beautiful body shot.
Pluto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Pluto looks to land a body kick but Yamamoto moved away.
Yamamoto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pluto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamamoto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pluto.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pluto.
Pluto throws a push kick but Yamamoto slaps the foot to one side.
Horrible takedown by Yamamoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Pluto which made him look bad.
Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamamoto is defended easily by Pluto.
Pluto thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto fails to land the takedown.
Bucky Pluto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuko Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Pluto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pluto lands a right hook to the body.
Pluto digs a good hook to Yamamoto's body.
Pluto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pluto scores with a nice body kick.
Pluto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamamoto at a distance.
Pluto cracks Yamamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yamamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pluto.
Pluto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pluto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pluto scores with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pluto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pluto works Yamamoto's body with a nice hook.
Pluto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pluto duly obliges.
A head kick from Pluto lands but Yamamoto takes it in his stride.
Pluto lands a head shot.
Pluto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yamamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pluto lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Pluto.
Pluto connects with a leg kick. Yamamoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pluto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Pluto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pluto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Pluto.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Pluto.
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pluto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pluto lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pluto lands with a nice body punch.
Horrible takedown by Yamamoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Pluto which made him look bad.
Yamamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pluto.
Pluto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pluto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pluto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pluto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yamamoto will feel that in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pluto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pluto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yuko Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bucky Pluto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pluto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yamamoto will feel that in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bucky Pluto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pluto, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bucky Pluto!