PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Arguello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuji Oshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arguello comes to the cage accompanied by Clint Mansell - Requiem For A Dream. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arguello
vs
Oshida

180 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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, Alexis Arguello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuji Oshida!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arguello changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oshida misses with a takedown attempt - Arguello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arguello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oshida.
Oshida throws a head kick that misses.
Oshida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oshida throws a series of punches but Arguello moves out of range.
Arguello steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Oshida. That one must have hurt.
Arguello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Arguello.
Oshida moves out of range as Arguello strikes.
Arguello lands a right hook to the body.
Arguello moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oshida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oshida ducks under a wild hook from Arguello.
Arguello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Oshida misses.
Oshida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oshida tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oshida is defended easily by Arguello.
Oshida fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexis Arguello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuji Oshida.
Arguello scores with a hook to the body. Oshida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arguello scores with a hook to the body. Oshida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arguello lands with a straight right. Oshida didn't see that one coming.
Arguello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arguello throws a right hand that Oshida ducks under and follows up with a left that Oshida also avoids with ease.
Arguello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oshida lands a high kick!
Arguello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oshida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arguello scores with a shot to the body.
Arguello misses with an uppercut.
Arguello scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oshida in his tracks.
Oshida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arguello.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oshida fails with a takedown attempt.
Arguello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oshida looks winded!
Oshida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arguello scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left and a right from Arguello both land. Nice combination.
Arguello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oshida lands with a kick to the ribs.
Arguello fails to land with a series of punches.
Oshida fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Arguello.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arguello throws out a powerful jab.
Arguello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oshida.
Oshida shoots in but no luck this time.
Oshida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arguello jabs Oshida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arguello throws a series of punches but Oshida moves out of range.
Alexis Arguello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arguello cracks Oshida with an open hand slap.
Oshida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arguello misses with a double jab.
Alexis Arguello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arguello throws a right hand that Oshida ducks under and follows up with a left that Oshida also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arguello throws a right hand that Oshida ducks under and follows up with a left that Oshida also avoids with ease.
Arguello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oshida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oshida walks into a stiff left hand from Arguello.

Oshida drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oshida would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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!
Arguello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Arguello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oshida is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Arguello dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Arguello throws a right hand that Oshida ducks under and follows up with a left that Oshida also avoids with ease.
Oshida throws a head kick but Arguello moves out of range.
Oshida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arguello connects with a jab.
Oshida shoots for a double leg takedown but Arguello sprawls well. He's pushed Oshida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oshida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arguello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arguello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oshida circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oshida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arguello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arguello misses with a two punch combination.
Oshida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oshida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arguello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oshida somewhat.
Arguello fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arguello connects with a looping right hand.
A combination from Arguello does no damage.
Arguello defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oshida.
Alexis Arguello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuji Oshida.
Oshida is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Arguello.
Good shot there by Arguello.
Oshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oshida shoots in and drives through. Arguello sprawls well.
Arguello throws a shot to the body.
Arguello lands a really nice looking cross but Oshida seems unphased.
Arguello lands a nice looking body shot.
Arguello throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arguello moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oshida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Arguello will feel that in the morning.
Oshida scores with a push kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arguello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oshida circles away quickly and effectively.
Arguello works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oshida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arguello takes a swing at Oshida's ribcage but misses.
Oshida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oshida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arguello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oshida somewhat.
Oshida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arguello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oshida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Arguello throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oshida throws a nice head kick!
Arguello looks to land a combination but Oshida avoids it well.
Arguello closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice sprawl there from Arguello as Oshida shoots in.
Arguello lands a head shot.
Arguello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oshida.
Oshida misses with a double jab.
Arguello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arguello scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oshida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arguello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oshida.
Arguello cracks Oshida with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arguello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arguello cracks Oshida with a good jab.
Oshida moves forwards but Arguello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arguello looks to score with a jab to the body but Oshida is just out of range.
Oshida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arguello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arguello.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oshida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arguello fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arguello throws a right and a left that Oshida avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Arguello dominated that second round.
That's time! Arguello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Oshida decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arguello is holding on to half guard well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oshida lands a nice short elbow.
Arguello wants to stand back up but Oshida manages to pass into side control.
Oshida trying to control the action but Arguello is working from the bottom.
Oshida throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oshida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arguello, who protects the arm well.
Oshida fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Arguello knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oshida on the ground.
Arguello wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Arguello is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oshida controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arguello struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arguello is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arguello can't do much from the bottom here.

Oshida decides to stand back up. Oshida steps back and let's Arguello get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Arguello misses.
Arguello scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oshida throws an off balance right hand
and Arguello counters with a three punch combo that has Oshida backing up. Oshida nods at Arguello to acknowledge the strikes.
Oshida shoots for a takedown but Arguello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Oshida dives in and scores a takedown into Arguello's guard.
Oshida wants to control from the top but Arguello keeps moving.
Arguello wants to stand and escape but Oshida is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oshida trying to control but Arguello is working from the bottom.

Arguello pushes Oshida off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oshida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oshida tries to close the distance and clinch but Arguello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arguello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oshida.
Arguello looks to land a combination but Oshida avoids it well.

Oshida takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Oshida manages to pull guard.
Yuji Oshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Arguello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuji Oshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arguello has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexis Arguello!
Alexis Arguello seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.