PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafy Dyas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Takedown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dyas
vs
Takedown

186 cm
19
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafy Dyas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Takedown!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyas avoids the head kick by Takedown.
Dyas shoots in but Takedown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Takedown as Dyas shoots in.
Dyas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takedown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafy Dyas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takedown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takedown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takedown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dyas.
Dyas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takedown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dyas somewhat.
Takedown stuffs the takedown.
Dyas is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takedown as he avoids it easily.
Takedown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Takedown.
Dyas tries to clinch up but Takedown circles away and keeps his distance.
Dyas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takedown but Takedown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dyas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takedown sprawls well. Takedown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dyas gets slowly back to his feet.
Dyas shoots in looking for a takedown. Takedown tries to sprawl out of it but Dyas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takedown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takedown tries a head kick but it misses.

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.
Takedown throws a sloppy head kick and Dyas moves out of range easily.
Takedown throws a sloppy head kick and Dyas moves out of range easily.
Dyas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takedown swivels and escapes.

Dyas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Dyas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takedown, who protects the arm well.
Takedown pushes Dyas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dyas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyas trying to control the position but Takedown is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dyas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takedown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takedown is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dyas asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dyas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dyas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dyas throws a sloppy head kick
and Takedown counters with a big head kick but Dyas shrugs it off.
Dyas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takedown is able to avoid easily.
Dyas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takedown counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dyas has his takedown stuffed
and Takedown counters with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takedown counters with a head kick.
Takedown throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Takedown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Takedown throws a head kick that misses.
Dyas shoots and misses
and Takedown counters with a head kick. That will keep Dyas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dyas wants to clinch but Takedown slips to the side
and Takedown counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dyas fails with the takedown
and Takedown counters with a big head kick but Dyas shrugs it off.
Dyas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takedown counters with a big head kick but Dyas shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafy Dyas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyas tries for a takedown but Takedown circles away easily
and Takedown counters with a head kick. That will keep Dyas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dyas blocks a head kick by Takedown.
Dyas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyas tries for a takedown but Takedown circles away easily
and Takedown counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takedown tries a head kick but it misses.
Takedown throws a head kick that misses.
Dyas with a poor takedown
and Takedown counters with a head kick. That will keep Dyas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Takedown throws a sloppy head kick and Dyas moves out of range easily.
Takedown throws a sloppy head kick and Dyas moves out of range easily.
Takedown throws a head kick that misses.
Dyas misses with a takedown attempt
and Takedown counters with a head kick.
Dyas tries for a takedown but Takedown circles away easily
and Takedown counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Takedown pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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.
Dyas has his takedown stuffed
and Takedown counters with a head kick. That will keep Dyas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dyas blocks a head kick by Takedown.
Dyas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takedown counters with a head kick.
Rafy Dyas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takedown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dyas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takedown counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dyas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Takedown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dyas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takedown counters with a big head kick but Dyas shrugs it off.
Matt Takedown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyas misses with a takedown
and Takedown counters with a big head kick but Dyas shrugs it off.
Takedown tries a head kick but it misses.
Dyas tries for a takedown but Takedown circles away easily
and Takedown counters with a head kick. That will keep Dyas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Takedown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dyas misses with a takedown attempt
and Takedown counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Takedown tries a head kick but it misses.
Takedown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dyas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takedown counters with a big head kick but Dyas shrugs it off.

That's four 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.
Dyas tries for a takedown but Takedown circles away easily
and Takedown counters with a head kick. That will keep Dyas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dyas blocks a head kick by Takedown.

Dyas gets a takedown into half guard.
Takedown wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyas wants to pass the guard but Takedown is defending well.

Dyas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Takedown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dyas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dyas has his takedown stuffed
and Takedown counters with a head kick. That will keep Dyas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Takedown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dyas wants to control from the top but Takedown keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Dyas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dyas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takedown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takedown has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takedown is looking to stand up but Dyas won't let him.
Dyas trying to control the position.
Dyas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Dyas is working for a submission of some sort.
Takedown wants to get back to his feet.
Takedown is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dyas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Takedown!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dyas has isolated one of Takedown's arms. Takedown looking to fight him off but Dyas twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafy Dyas!