PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raul Magtibay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koyomuki Yashigawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Magtibay
vs
Yashigawa

170 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
29
161 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Magtibay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Koyomuki Yashigawa!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Magtibay.
Magtibay connects with a looping right hand.
Magtibay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yashigawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magtibay avoids it really well and circles away.
Magtibay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magtibay misses with an uppercut

and Yashigawa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yashigawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magtibay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magtibay tries to get out of the position.
Yashigawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Magtibay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magtibay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koyomuki Yashigawa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Magtibay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yashigawa manages to avoid it.
Yashigawa moves out of range of the body kick from Magtibay.
Magtibay misses the shot to the body.
Magtibay slips a jab and a cross from Yashigawa.
Magtibay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magtibay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yashigawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magtibay throws a big shot that misses.
Magtibay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magtibay throws a body punch but Yashigawa moves out of range.

Yashigawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Magtibay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Magtibay is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yashigawa landing strikes.

Yashigawa tries for a kimura but Magtibay is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yashigawa is looking to take a break and control but Magtibay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yashigawa scoring with punches from side control.

Yashigawa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magtibay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magtibay gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magtibay's head.
Magtibay is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yashigawa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magtibay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magtibay is breathing heavily.
Yashigawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Magtibay trying to hold on to Yashigawa's head to control him but Yashigawa postures up.
Yashigawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yashigawa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Yashigawa there.
It looks like Yashigawa is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yashigawa wants to control but Magtibay is keeping him busy.
Yashigawa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magtibay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Yashigawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magtibay tries to get to full guard but Yashigawa has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yashigawa is trying to control. Magtibay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yashigawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yashigawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Magtibay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magtibay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magtibay misses with a hook.

Yashigawa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yashigawa lands in his opponent's guard.
Yashigawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yashigawa throwing strikes from guard but Magtibay blocks nicely.
Magtibay wants to stand and escape but Yashigawa is having none of it.
Yashigawa slips nicely into half guard.
Yashigawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Yashigawa.
Yashigawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yashigawa slips a nice elbow through Magtibay's hands, connecting with Magtibay's forehead.
Koyomuki Yashigawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yashigawa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yashigawa working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yashigawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yashigawa is nestled in close to Magtibay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magtibay is refusing to be controlled, as Yashigawa sits in half guard.
Yashigawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Yashigawa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yashigawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yashigawa in particular looking to stall.
Yashigawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Yashigawa trying to control the pace.
Magtibay is trying to stand up here but Yashigawa is controlling him well.
Yashigawa controlling the action here.
Magtibay has hold of Yashigawa's hands but Yashigawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yashigawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yashigawa slips a nice elbow through Magtibay's hands, connecting with Magtibay's forehead.
Yashigawa lands strikes from half guard.

Yashigawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magtibay defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yashigawa connects with a nice short shot to Magtibay's temple.
Yashigawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yashigawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yashigawa slips a nice elbow through Magtibay's hands, connecting with Magtibay's forehead.
Yashigawa drops an elbow to the side of Magtibay's head.
Yashigawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magtibay keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yashigawa is looking for a kimura but Magtibay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yashigawa to get the leverage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yashigawa connects with a nice short shot to Magtibay's temple.
Yashigawa slips a nice elbow through Magtibay's hands, connecting with Magtibay's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yashigawa is nestled in close to Magtibay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magtibay is trying to get back to full guard.

Yashigawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Yashigawa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Yashigawa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yashigawa lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koyomuki Yashigawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Yashigawa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yashigawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magtibay's head.

Yashigawa decides to return to a standing position.
Magtibay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yashigawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koyomuki Yashigawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magtibay lands a nice shot that snaps Yashigawa's head back.
Yashigawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magtibay is fending him off so far but Yashigawa persists. Nope, Magtibay circles away and we're back to standing.

Yashigawa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magtibay's half guard.
Yashigawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magtibay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yashigawa lands a nice short elbow.
Yashigawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yashigawa tries to stand and escape but Magtibay is controlling the position.
Yashigawa slips a nice elbow through Magtibay's hands, connecting with Magtibay's forehead.
Yashigawa wants to take a breather but Magtibay is having none of it.
Yashigawa drops an elbow to the side of Magtibay's head.
Yashigawa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magtibay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yashigawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yashigawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice strikes from Yashigawa there.
Yashigawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yashigawa is nestled in close to Magtibay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yashigawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yashigawa slips a nice elbow through Magtibay's hands, connecting with Magtibay's forehead.
Yashigawa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtibay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magtibay taking some punishment here, with Yashigawa in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yashigawa controlling the action here.
Yashigawa trying to control from half guard but Magtibay is working away.
Yashigawa not doing much here.
Yashigawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Yashigawa is keen to just control but Magtibay is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magtibay has hold of Yashigawa's hands but Yashigawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Magtibay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yashigawa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magtibay is trying to stand up here but Yashigawa is controlling him well.
Yashigawa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yashigawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magtibay has hold of Yashigawa's hands but Yashigawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Magtibay wants to control but Yashigawa is keeping busy.
Yashigawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Yashigawa decides to stand up.

Yashigawa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yashigawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koyomuki Yashigawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yashigawa stalling.
Raul Magtibay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yashigawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Yashigawa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magtibay is not content to let Yashigawa control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koyomuki Yashigawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yashigawa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koyomuki Yashigawa!