PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hulohot Yokohama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemean Athos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yokohama comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Athos has chosen Thundercats as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yokohama
vs
Athos

178 cm
33
177 lbs
27 - 14 - 0

180 cm
33
181 lbs
27 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER

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 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulohot Yokohama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nemean Athos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Athos.
Athos throws a hook but Yokohama blocks it.
Yokohama throws a leg kick
and Athos counters with a big head kick but Yokohama shrugs it off.
Athos checks the leg kick.
Yokohama misses with a looping right.
Athos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yokohama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Athos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yokohama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yokohama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Athos.
Athos throws a lazy uppercut
and Yokohama makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Athos really felt that one!
A decent looking cross lands there for Athos.
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!
Athos misses with an uppercut. Yokohama saw that one coming.
Athos lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Yokohama finds it's target.
Athos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Athos checks the leg kick.
Athos scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Yokohama misses.
Yokohama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yokohama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Athos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Athos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yokohama tries to work over Athos's front leg with a kick but Athos checks it.
Athos tries to bum rush Yokohama with a series of wild strikes but Yokohama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Athos throws a hook to the side of Yokohama's head but Yokohama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Athos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yokohama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Athos's sensitive parts.
Athos lands with a straight right. Yokohama didn't see that one coming.
Yokohama misses with a low kick as Athos jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Yokohama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Athos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yokohama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yokohama lands a couple of digs.
Athos working a defensive guard here.

Yokohama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yokohama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Athos keeping full guard, as Yokohama tries to pass.
Yokohama wants to control from the top but Athos keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Athos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yokohama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yokohama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yokohama throwing strikes from guard but Athos blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yokohama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yokohama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Athos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Athos working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yokohama advances position into side control!
Athos is trying to get back to half guard.
Athos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Athos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yokohama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yokohama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yokohama postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yokohama throws a big elbow that misses.
Yokohama lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yokohama wants to control from the top but Athos keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nemean Athos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A left and a right from Athos both land. Nice combination.
Athos throws a body punch but Yokohama moves out of range.
Yokohama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Athos. That did some damage!
Nemean Athos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yokohama thuds his right hand into Athos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Athos just misses with a punch to the body.
Yokohama tries to land a front kick but Athos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Athos misses with a body shot.
Yokohama ducks under a wild hook from Athos.
Yokohama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Athos moves away.
Yokohama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yokohama slips under a jab from Athos.
Athos lands with a cross.
Athos misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Athos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yokohama's sensitive parts.
Yokohama lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yokohama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nemean Athos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yokohama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A leg kick checked by Athos.
The fighters circling - Yokohama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Athos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Athos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yokohama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Athos misses with a hook
and Yokohama counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yokohama. That's going to slow Athos down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Athos 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Athos misses.
Athos throws a hook but Yokohama avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Yokohama.
Athos throws a body punch but Yokohama moves out of range.
Yokohama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yokohama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Athos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Athos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yokohama.
Yokohama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yokohama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Athos.
Yokohama misses with a hook. Athos ducked under it nicely.
Athos avoids the body shot from Yokohama.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Athos misses the target.
That kick from Athos tenderised Yokohama's leg. Yokohama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Athos swings widly with a right hand
and Yokohama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yokohama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yokohama tries to land a leg kick but Athos saw it coming and moves away.
Yokohama tries to work over Athos's front leg with a kick but Athos checks it.
Some wild striking there from Athos.
Athos throws a body punch but Yokohama moves out of range.
Athos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yokohama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yokohama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Athos swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yokohama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Athos's head backwards.
Yokohama throws a leg kick but Athos checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Athos looks to land a right hand but Yokohama moved out of range.
Athos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Athos throws a right hand that Yokohama ducks under and follows up with a left that Yokohama also avoids with ease.
Athos fakes the leg kick and cracks Yokohama in the body.
Yokohama throws out a leg kick but Athos moves out of range and Yokohama only half commits.
Athos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yokohama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Athos sprawls well. Athos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yokohama gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yokohama throws a front kick aimed at Athos's knee but Athos avoids it well.
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 Hulohot Yokohama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Athos connects with a solid leg kick.
Athos feints and then cracks Yokohama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yokohama down.
Yokohama motions for Athos to come forward. Yokohama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Athos. Yokohama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yokohama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Athos as he jumps to the side.
Yokohama throws a wild body kick that Athos sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Athos.
Athos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Athos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Athos catches Yokohama right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Athos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yokohama takes a step back to recover.
Athos throws a combination that misses
and Yokohama counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Athos misses with a body kick.
Yokohama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Athos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Athos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yokohama moves out of range of the strikes.
Athos throws a wild body kick that Yokohama sees coming a mile off.
Athos throws a looping overhand right but Yokohama ducks down to avoid it.
Yokohama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick from Yokohama misses.
Yokohama lands a leg kick that knocks Athos off balance momentarily.
Yokohama takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yokohama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yokohama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yokohama is looking to slow Athos down with leg kicks.
Athos misses with a looping left.
Yokohama misses with a wild body shot.
Athos scores with the left hand. Yokohama knows he should have avoided that one.
Athos scores with a nice right hand.
Yokohama checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Athos blocks the leg kick.
Athos checks a low kick from Yokohama.
A clash of legs there as Athos blocks the low kick.
Athos ducks under a wild hook from Yokohama.
Athos looks to score with a jab to the body but Yokohama is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Athos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yokohama feints and then cracks Athos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Athos down.
Athos throws an overhand right that lands on Yokohama's shoulder, as Yokohama tries to avoid the shot.
Athos checks a leg kick.
Yokohama throws a big shot that misses.
Athos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yokohama at a distance.
Athos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yokohama eats them both and turns towards Athos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yokohama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Athos throws a jab but it's blocked by Yokohama.
Yokohama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Athos.
Athos feints and then cracks Yokohama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yokohama down.
Yokohama takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Athos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Athos throws a series of punches but Yokohama avoids them all with ease.
Athos takes a swing at Yokohama's ribcage but misses.
Yokohama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Athos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Athos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yokohama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Athos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Yokohama does it's job there.
Yokohama lands with a cross.
Yokohama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Athos's sensitive parts.
Athos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A leg kick checked by Athos.
Athos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Athos misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nemean Athos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Athos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nemean Athos!
An out of breath Nemean Athos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.