PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yojiro Uchimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Mayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Yojiro Uchimura has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Uchimura
vs
Mayers

172 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
27
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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, Yojiro Uchimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Mayers!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mayers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayers trying to control the action but Uchimura is working from the bottom.
Mayers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Uchimura is refusing to be controlled, as Mayers sits in half guard.
Uchimura is looking to escape.
Mayers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uchimura keeps working.
Uchimura trying to control from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jonathan Mayers wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mayers looks for a takedown but Uchimura sprawls well.
No luck for Mayers with that takedown attempt.
Uchimura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchimura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayers shoots in looking for a takedown but Uchimura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mayers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yojiro Uchimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Mayers.
Mayers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uchimura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uchimura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mayers.
Some wild striking there from Uchimura.

Uchimura closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uchimura lands in his opponent's guard.
Mayers has a closed guard, preventing Uchimura from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uchimura is really struggling to control Mayers but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Uchimura tries to stand but Mayers is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Yojiro Uchimura just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Uchimura with that takedown attempt.
Mayers shoots in but Uchimura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mayers fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayers misses with a takedown

and Uchimura counters with a takedown into side control.
Mayers looks winded!

Uchimura has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Uchimura moves into the clinch successfully.
Mayers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Uchimura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayers prevents the takedown attempt.

Mayers has Uchimura pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mayers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Uchimura tumbling to the mat - Mayers dives into Uchimura's guard.
Uchimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchimura keeping full guard, as Mayers tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchimura trying to keep a closed guard but Mayers is proving a slippery customer.
Mayers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uchimura is keeping the position for now.
Mayers stopping the sweep attempt from Uchimura.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayers trying to control but Uchimura is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yojiro Uchimura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mayers shoots in looking for a takedown. Uchimura tries to sprawl out of it but Mayers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uchimura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uchimura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mayers shoots in but no luck this time.
Mayers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uchimura pinned against the cage. Uchimura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yojiro Uchimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Mayers.
Mayers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uchimura throws a sloppy head kick and Mayers moves out of range easily.
Mayers shoots in but no luck this time.
Uchimura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayers.
Yojiro Uchimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayers is breathing heavily.
Mayers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uchimura swivels and escapes.
Mayers keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uchimura avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uchimura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mayers's guard.

Uchimura decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mayers, up you get!

Uchimura gets a double leg takedown into Mayers's guard.
Uchimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Uchimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayers is retaining full guard.

Uchimura stands up and waves to Mayers to follow him.

Uchimura scores with a takedown into Mayers's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uchimura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Uchimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mayers looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayers, not yet.
Uchimura trying to control but Mayers is working from the bottom.
Uchimura stopping the sweep attempt from Mayers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Yojiro Uchimura just wasn't active enough.

Uchimura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Mayers is looking for a triangle but Uchimura pushes his legs off easily.

Uchimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mayers has a closed guard, preventing Uchimura from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Mayers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uchimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yojiro Uchimura dominated that second round.
That's time! Uchimura'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!

Mayers shoots for a takedown but Uchimura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mayers tries for a takedown but Uchimura circles away easily

and Uchimura counters with a shoot takedown. Mayers fights it but they end up in guard.
Mayers keeping moving, preventing Uchimura from controlling successfully.
Uchimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Yojiro Uchimura has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Uchimura misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uchimura as he jumps to the side.
Yojiro Uchimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Mayers.
Mayers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uchimura throws a head kick that misses.
Uchimura doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayers circles away.
Mayers shoots in but Uchimura avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Uchimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mayers is trying to defend but Uchimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mayers is refusing to be controlled, as Uchimura sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mayers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uchimura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mayers wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Mayers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayers trying to control the position but Uchimura manages to sink in the hooks.
Mayers is trying to break free.
Uchimura is trying to control but Mayers is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Uchimura landing strikes from the mount and Mayers is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayers is trying desperately to improve position.
Mayers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uchimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Uchimura working the ground and pound effectively.
Jonathan Mayers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yojiro Uchimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uchimura looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yojiro Uchimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uchimura 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yojiro Uchimura!