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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Margarito Key (ranked 5713 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yun Gyu Yeob (ranked 8691 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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215 cm
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Margarito Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yun Gyu Yeob!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key shoots in and drives through. Gyu Yeob sprawls well.
Gyu Yeob drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Key defends it well.
Key tries for a takedown but Gyu Yeob circles away easily
and Gyu Yeob counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like Gyu Yeob is going to stand back up.
Key really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Key controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gyu Yeob is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key is controlling Gyu Yeob's trapped leg to prevent Gyu Yeob from advancing to side control.
Gyu Yeob decides to stand and escape the position.
Gyu Yeob gets caught napping as Key dives in and scores a takedown. Gyu Yeob manages to retain guard.
Key trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Key works over Gyu Yeob with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Key stops Gyu Yeob from standing up.
Key throws a big right hand that misses.
Key is in close to Gyu Yeob's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gyu Yeob can do anything to dispel that myth.
Key stands up and waves to Gyu Yeob to follow him.
Key with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gyu Yeob counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Key manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Margarito Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Key shoots and misses
so Gyu Yeob counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyu Yeob stands up and waves to Key to follow him.
Key with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gyu Yeob counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gyu Yeob.
Key is breathing heavily.
Gyu Yeob wants to get up but he can't break Key's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Key wants to stand but Gyu Yeob is controlling the position.
Gyu Yeob being controlled here momentarily.
Key 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyu Yeob gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Key looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Key fails to land the takedown.
Gyu Yeob tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yun Gyu Yeob will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Key tries for a takedown but Gyu Yeob circles away easily
and Gyu Yeob counters with a shoot takedown. Key fights it but they end up in guard.
Key is trying to control the position but Gyu Yeob postures up.
Gyu Yeob trying to stand up but can't free himself from Key's guard.
Gyu Yeob decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gyu Yeob counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gyu Yeob tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key is looking to control Gyu Yeob's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Key avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key is looking for a sweep. Gyu Yeob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gyu Yeob tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gyu Yeob stands up and beckons Key to join him on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Key shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gyu Yeob as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Margarito Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gyu Yeob decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Key's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Key has his hands on Gyu Yeob's head, controlling the position.
Gyu Yeob gets to his feet. Key looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gyu Yeob counters with a takedown into side control.
Gyu Yeob decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Key swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gyu Yeob decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Key's guard.
Key wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gyu Yeob counters with a shoot takedown. Key fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyu Yeob wants to get up but he can't break Key's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gyu Yeob stands and steps away. Key gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Key bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gyu Yeob throws Key to one side and escapes!
Key tries for a takedown but Gyu Yeob circles away easily
so Gyu Yeob counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Key is looking to stand back up but Gyu Yeob counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Key.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yun Gyu Yeob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Margarito Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Key shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Gyu Yeob counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Key is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Key pulls Gyu Yeob in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gyu Yeob wants to stand but Key has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Key controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyu Yeob stands and steps away. Key gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Key fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gyu Yeob drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Key defends it well.
Gyu Yeob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Key shoots in but Gyu Yeob avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Margarito Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key closes the distance and clinches up with Gyu Yeob, looking for a takedown. Key pushes Gyu Yeob against the cage but Gyu Yeob circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gyu Yeob is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two 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.
Key with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gyu Yeob counters with a single leg into guard. Key didn't expect that.
Gyu Yeob gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Key closes the distance and clinches up with Gyu Yeob, looking for a takedown. Key pushes Gyu Yeob against the cage but Gyu Yeob circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Key shoots and misses
and Gyu Yeob counters with a single leg into guard. Key didn't expect that.
Gyu Yeob stands up and waves to Key to follow him.
Gyu Yeob displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Key.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key tries for a takedown but Gyu Yeob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gyu Yeob is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Key fails with the takedown
and Gyu Yeob counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gyu Yeob tries to stand but can't do so whilst Key controls his leg.
Gyu Yeob prevents Key from improving his position.
Key is trying to stand back up but Gyu Yeob is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyu Yeob decides to return to a standing position.
Gyu Yeob stuffs the takedown.
Key has his takedown stuffed
and Gyu Yeob counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gyu Yeob postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Key to stand up.
Margarito Key has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yun Gyu Yeob is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Key has his takedown stuffed
and Gyu Yeob counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yun Gyu Yeob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gyu Yeob has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yun Gyu Yeob!
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G |
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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