PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 1162 p4p, 51 weight class) and Takashi Yoshida (ranked 1363 p4p, 62 weight class). Ji Woo comes to the cage accompanied by 나쁜 달 상승. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Takashi Yoshida enters the cage!

Ji Woo
vs
Yoshida

169 cm
22
135 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

165 cm
21
135 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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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 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takashi Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ji Woo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Yoshida throws a series of punches but Ji Woo moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Ji Woo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Ji Woo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yoshida's half guard.

Yoshida has one foot on Ji Woo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ji Woo tries to clinch there but Yoshida circles away.
Yoshida lands a lovely overhand right.
Yoshida has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ji Woo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshida. Yoshida obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ji Woo has time to react.

Ji Woo moves into range and clinches up with Yoshida.
Ji Woo lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ji Woo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ji Woo tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Ji Woo back against the cage.
Ji Woo tries to pull guard but Yoshida forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ji Woo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ji Woo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yoshida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Ji Woo pulls guard successfully.
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida preventing the sweep.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji Woo looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ji Woo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ji Woo wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ji Woo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Ji Woo trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Ji Woo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yoshida manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ji Woo pushes a forearm under Yoshida's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Yoshida is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bong Ji Woo!
A less than humble Bong Ji Woo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.