PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yasuo Yoshifumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Michael Jackson and Too Many DJs - Rock with you as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Michael Jackson enters the cage!

Yoshifumi
vs
Jackson

195 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
149 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Lightning Fight Gear
Lightning Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yasuo Yoshifumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Yoshifumi in a clinch.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson jumps guard but Yoshifumi stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoshifumi smiles and moves away.
Yasuo Yoshifumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson manages to pull guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jackson working for a triangle but Yoshifumi defends it easily.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshifumi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshifumi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Yoshifumi defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshifumi postures up.

Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yoshifumi has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Yoshifumi manages to pass to side control!
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yoshifumi tries to advance to mount but Jackson instead regains half guard.
Yoshifumi is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Yoshifumi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Yoshifumi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yoshifumi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yoshifumi misses with a few strikes there.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yoshifumi is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Yoshifumi won't allow it.
Yoshifumi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yoshifumi wants to break free but Jackson has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshifumi wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Yasuo Yoshifumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jackson.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Yoshifumi manages to get underhooks.
Yoshifumi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Yoshifumi holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Yoshifumi won't allow it.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

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.
Jackson fails to pull guard.

Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Jackson has an active guard here but Yoshifumi has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Yoshifumi keeps him under control.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yoshifumi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yoshifumi's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yoshifumi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.

Jackson has got his arm under Yoshifumi's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Yoshifumi has spun round into Jackson's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yoshifumi wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Yoshifumi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yoshifumi tries to get out of the position.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshifumi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Yasuo Yoshifumi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

No joy there for Yoshifumi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Yoshifumi.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Yoshifumi in a clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yoshifumi walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson misses with a head kick.

Yoshifumi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Yoshifumi keeps moving.
Yoshifumi keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yoshifumi's guard.
Jackson is keen to just control but Yoshifumi is a slippery customer.
Yoshifumi is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoshifumi sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshifumi keeps working.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yoshifumi misses with the combination.
A combination from Yoshifumi does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yoshifumi sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshifumi keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoshifumi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Yoshifumi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Yoshifumi keeps moving.
Yoshifumi keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yoshifumi looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoshifumi circles away.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Yoshifumi can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yoshifumi prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jackson!