PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Ngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sexyama's choice of entrance music: Sexy Singing. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ngo
vs
Sexyama

180 cm
34
190 lbs
24 - 22 - 0

179 cm
27
189 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Ngo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ngo shoots in and gets a takedown into Sexyama's guard.
Sexyama pulls Ngo in to control the position.
Sexyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ngo looking to pass the guard.
Ngo is pushing down on Sexyama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sexyama is fighting to maintain full guard but Ngo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ngo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sexyama defending well though.

Ngo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ngo wants to take a breather but Sexyama is having none of it.
Ngo prevents Sexyama from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama is trying to control but can't.
Sexyama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ngo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ngo's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngo turns into Sexyama and is now in his guard.
Sexyama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ngo stopping the sweep attempt from Sexyama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama pulls Ngo in close to his closed guard and prevents Ngo from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ngo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ngo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexyama can't keep his opponent in guard - Ngo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ngo wants to free his trapped foot but Sexyama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sexyama felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ngo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sexyama's head.
Sexyama is trying to maintain the position but Ngo is very close to passing his half guard.
Sexyama tries to get to full guard but Ngo has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ngo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ngo 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.
Sexyama gets full guard.
Ngo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sexyama working a defensive guard here.
Ngo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ngo trying to control but Sexyama is working from the bottom.
Sexyama working a defensive guard here.
Sexyama seems keen to control Ngo's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama trying to keep a closed guard but Ngo is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ngo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ngo slaps away a takedown attempt from Sexyama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sexyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngo.

Ngo has Sexyama up against the cage in a clinch.

Sexyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sexyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Ngo. No joy for Sexyama on that attempt.

Sexyama clinches up with Ngo and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama managing to block the knees to the body from Ngo.
Ngo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sexyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sexyama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ngo tries to avoid it but Sexyama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ngo to the ground. Ngo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henry Ngo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
A punch combination from Sexyama misses.
Ngo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ngo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sexyama defends it nicely.
Sexyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ngo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ngo fails with the takedown
and Sexyama counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Ngo as Sexyama shoots in.
Ngo takes a swing at Sexyama's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Sexyama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sexyama looks for a takedown but Ngo sprawls well.
Ngo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sexyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ngo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sexyama.
Ngo tries to counter with a takedown but Sexyama is quick to defend against it.
Henry Ngo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
Sexyama throws a head kick that misses

and Ngo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ngo.
Ngo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sexyama trying to keep a closed guard but Ngo is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama keeping moving, preventing Ngo from controlling successfully.
Ngo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sexyama trying to keep a closed guard but Ngo is proving a slippery customer.

Ngo stands up from Sexyama's guard - Ngo perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sexyama's waist but Sexyama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ngo off to one side.
Ngo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSexyama.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngo.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sexyama enables Ngo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sexyama manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sexyama has control of Ngo's left arm, preventing Ngo from doing any damage.
Ngo landing some decent shots from guard.
Sexyama wants to sweep here but Ngo controlling him for the moment.
Ngo wants to control from the top but Sexyama keeps moving.
Sexyama trying to control the position.
Sexyama keeping full guard, as Ngo tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama looking to control.
Ngo is looking to advance position but Sexyama has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Sexyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sexyama's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sexyama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ngo is looking to escape.
Ngo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ngo is trying to maintain the position but Sexyama is very close to passing his half guard.
Ngo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ngo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ngo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ngo wants to control but Sexyama is keeping him busy.
Sexyama wants to control but Ngo is keeping busy.
Ngo uses his free foot to push down on Sexyama's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sexyama.
We've been hearing that Ngo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngo avoids the attempt from Sexyama to control.
Sexyama is trying to escape the mount.
Ngo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sexyama working to try and regain half guard.
Sexyama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ngo wants to control the pace but Sexyama is squirming around nicely.
Ngo lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngo controlling his opponent.
Ngo tries to control but Sexyama wriggling away.
Ngo raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sexyama looks to throw the jab but Ngo is out of range.
Ngo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sexyama sprawls and moves away.

It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
Sexyama shoots in but no luck this time.
Ngo shoots for a double leg takedown but Sexyama sprawls well. He's pushed Ngo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sexyama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ngo.
Ngo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sexyama's waist but Sexyama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ngo off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ngo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sexyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ngo is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Sexyama.
Ngo wants a takedown.
Ngo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexyama can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Sexyama breaks from the clinch.
Ngo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sexyama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ngo somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Sexyama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Sexyama.

It looks like Henry Ngo has been cut.
Ngo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Sexyama looks to move away, Ngo throws a big counter combo bu Sexyama just gets out of the way.
Ngo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sexyama is fending him off so far but Ngo persists. Nope, Sexyama circles away and we're back to standing.
Ngo circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ngo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ngo lands in his opponent's guard.
Ngo being controlled here momentarily.
Ngo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sexyama is on top in guard.

Ngo keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully.
Henry Ngo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ngo has his foot on Sexyama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sexyama works his way back into a safe position though.

Ngo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sexyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama wants to control but Ngo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ngo wants to pass the guard but Sexyama is defending well.
Sexyama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sexyama trying to control the position.
Sexyama keeping moving, preventing Ngo from controlling successfully.
Ngo won't allow Sexyama to sweep him here.
Ngo slips nicely into half guard.
Ngo trying to control the action but Sexyama is working from the bottom.
Sexyama is trying to stand up here but Ngo is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sexyama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngo is working away from the top position though.
Sexyama is in trouble now - Ngo has advanced to mount!
Ngo trying to control but Sexyama is having none of it.
Ngo controlling the pace for now.
Ngo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sexyama tries to reverse the position but Ngo maintains control.
Ngo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sexyama takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Ngo clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ngo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sexyama is out of range.
Sexyama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ngo darts in looking for a takedown but Sexyama gets double underhooks and turns Ngo into the cage.
Sexyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ngo.
Jab, jab by Sexyama - just one landing.
Ngo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sexyama avoids it really well and circles away.
Sexyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sexyama.
Ngo stuffs the takedown attempt from Sexyama. Sexyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Sexyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ngo circles away.
Henry Ngo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
Sexyama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sexyama tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ngo defends well and Sexyama ends up having to push Ngo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sexyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ngo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Ngo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ngo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sexyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ngo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ngo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sexyama is keeping the position for now.
Ngo passes into half guard.
Sexyama tries to get to full guard but Ngo has control of the leg.
Ngo wants to stand up but Sexyama is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama is trying to maintain the position but Ngo is very close to passing his half guard.
Ngo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sexyama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Ngo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sexyama sees it coming and defends easily.
Ngo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sexyama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sexyama is looking to control Ngo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sexyama avoid being mounted?
Sexyama is looking for a sweep. Ngo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ngo is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sexyama is looking to improve his position but Ngo isn't that keen on the idea.
Ngo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sexyama is in a horrible position here. Ngo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ngo content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama tries to lock up and control but Ngo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ngo with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Ngo.
Sexyama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ngo landing strikes from the mount and Sexyama is in trouble!

Sexyama is rocked!

Ngo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sexyama can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sexyama is still in real trouble! Can Ngo finish him?

Ngo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sexyama manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngo cracks Sexyama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sexyama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Sexyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Ngo had his way with Yoshihiro Sexyama in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

Sexyama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sexyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Ngo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sexyama's head.
Sexyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sexyama keeping full guard, as Ngo tries to pass.
Ngo trying to control but Sexyama is working from the bottom.
Sexyama has momentary wrist control but Ngo slips an elbow through the middle.
Sexyama managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama controls Ngo momentarily but Ngo frees himself.
Ngo wants to control from the top but Sexyama keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngo wants to pass the guard but Sexyama is keeping the position.
Ngo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sexyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Ngo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ngo shoots in looking for a takedown but Sexyama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ngo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ngo shoots in looking for a takedown. Sexyama tries to sprawl out of it but Ngo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sexyama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sexyama throws out a counter right but Ngo avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Ngo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ngo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sexyama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ngo backs up against the cage.

Sexyama clinches.

Sexyama breaks the clinch.
Ngo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Sexyama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ngo shoots in looking for a takedown. Sexyama tries to sprawl out of it but Ngo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sexyama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sexyama throws out a counter right but Ngo avoids it with no problem.
Sexyama scores with a jab to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sexyama.
Ngo can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngo is trying to work for a sweep but Sexyama has mounted him!
Sexyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Sexyama get's back to his feet.

Sexyama has Ngo up against the cage in a clinch.

Ngo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sexyama can't fight it off and eventually Ngo manages to take the fight to the floor. Sexyama looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sexyama looking to control.
Ngo stands up over Sexyama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ngo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sexyama's guard.
Sexyama is looking to control Ngo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sexyama avoid being mounted?
Ngo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sexyama wants to hold on but Ngo pushes him away.
Yoshihiro Sexyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ngo landing shots from mount.
Sexyama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ngo with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexyama is squirming around, avoiding Ngo's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihiro Sexyama.
I think Ngo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Henry Ngo!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Henry Ngo!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Henry Ngo!

Henry Ngo wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Henry Ngo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MMA ANIMAL and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Yoshihiro Sexyama stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was obviousl...'.