PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between nhoJ aneC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Yikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

aneC
vs
Yikes

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, nhoJ aneC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Yikes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
aneC on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yikes throws a shot from downtown. aneC moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yikes. aneC does a little dance to reset his feet.
aneC swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
aneC throws a series of punches but Yikes moves out of range.
Yikes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. aneC tries to avoid it but Yikes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag aneC to the ground. aneC escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yikes misses with a double jab.
aneC swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yikes throws a jab but it's blocked by aneC.
Yikes misses with a wild combination.
Kyle Yikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yikes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
aneC misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yikes.
aneC misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yikes.
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!
Yikes thows a body shot but no joy.
Yikes slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
aneC throws a head kick but Yikes moves out of range.
aneC throws a right and a left that both miss.
aneC dodges the punch combination from Yikes.
Yikes misses with a jab, cross combination.
aneC takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
aneC on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yikes misses the shot to the body.
aneC moves away from the strike by Yikes.
Yikes misses with a body shot.
Yikes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down aneC rather than just go for the knockout.
aneC fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yikes manages to avoid it.
Yikes drops his hands momentarily and aneC takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yikes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. aneC looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
aneC pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yikes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yikes fails with a takedown attempt.
nhoJ aneC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Yikes.
Nice shot by aneC.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yikes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? aneC is fending him off so far but Yikes persists. Nope, aneC circles away and we're back to standing.
aneC uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yikes.
Yikes throws a series of punches but aneC moves out of range.
Yikes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and aneC counters with a nice body shot.
nhoJ aneC is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
aneC misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yikes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
aneC takes a swing at Yikes's ribcage but misses.
Yikes misses with a body shot.
Yikes lands a slapping body shot.
aneC throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yikes misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from aneC as Yikes shoots in.
Yikes looks gassed!
Yikes misses with a hook.
Yikes blocks a head kick by aneC.
Yikes lands with a nice body punch.
aneC takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
aneC throws a series of punches but Yikes avoids them all with ease.
Yikes throws a right and a left that aneC avoids nicely.
aneC throws a combination that misses
and Yikes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
aneC misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
aneC throws a right hand that Yikes ducks under and follows up with a left that Yikes also avoids with ease.
aneC dodges the punch combination from Yikes.
aneC swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yikes scores with a hook to the body. aneC takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
aneC keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
aneC cracks Yikes with a good jab.
Yikes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yikes catches aneC with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
aneC throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yikes loads up on a big right hand but aneC slips the punch.
Yikes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yikes misses with a body shot.
aneC misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Yikes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

aneC throws a series of punches but Yikes moves out of range.
Yikes scores with a body shot.
aneC swings for the body but Yikes moves out of range.
aneC throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yikes.
Yikes cracks a nice hook into aneC's ribs.
Yikes misses with a left hand
and aneC counters with a stiff right hand.
Yikes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yikes shoots in for a takedown but aneC shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yikes dives in and grabs aneC's left leg, looking for a takedown. aneC pushes down on Yikes's head and hops out.
Yikes misses with an uppercut. aneC saw that one coming.
Yikes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yikes throws a series of punches but aneC moves out of range.
Yikes misses with a wild body shot.
Yikes throws a body punch but aneC moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yikes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
aneC misses with a double jab
and Yikes counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Yikes. Those never looked like landing.
Yikes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and aneC counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yikes is breathing heavily.
aneC leaves Yikes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
nhoJ aneC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Yikes.
aneC smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yikes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yikes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but aneC moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
aneC misses with a few strikes there.
Yikes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from aneC.
Yikes thuds a left hand into aneC's body.
Yikes scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yikes loads up on a big right hand but aneC slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from aneC.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yikes.
aneC looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
aneC cracks Yikes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yikes dodges the punch combination from aneC.
Yikes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
aneC will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yikes misses with a double jab.
Yikes throws a body punch but aneC moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
aneC scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Yikes misses its intended target.
aneC scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yikes in his tracks.
Yikes misses with a body shot.
aneC jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
aneC misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yikes dives in and grabs aneC's left leg, looking for a takedown. aneC pushes down on Yikes's head and hops out.
aneC lands a jab to Yikes's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

aneC drops Yikes with a beautiful combination! Yikes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - aneC is looking for the KO!

Yikes is rocked!
aneC looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yikes is still on wobbly legs! Can aneC finish him?
Horrible takedown by Yikes or perhaps it was just good defense by aneC which made him look bad.
aneC throws a body punch but Yikes moves out of range.
Yikes seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
aneC throws a head kick that misses.
Yikes closes the distance and clinches up with aneC, looking for a takedown. Yikes pushes aneC against the cage but aneC circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
aneC swinging wildly here.
aneC looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
aneC lands the left hand.
Yikes shoots in for a takedown but aneC shows good takedown defense.
aneC scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yikes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract aneC.
aneC lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yikes circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
aneC swings for the body but Yikes moves out of range.
Yikes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yikes connects with a good right hand that stumbles aneC. aneC circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

nhoJ aneC dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Yikes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but aneC was well out of range. Poor timing from Yikes.
nhoJ aneC is winning the standup battle so far.
Yikes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yikes has a takedown stuffed.
Yikes sizes up aneC with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
aneC lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yikes at a distance.
aneC dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
nhoJ aneC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yikes throws a sloppy body shot
and aneC counters with a straight right hand.
aneC tries a head kick but it misses.
aneC misses with a series of wild punches.
Yikes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yikes is trying desperately to land a takedown but aneC is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Yikes.
aneC lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
aneC throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
aneC moves away from the strike by Yikes.
Yikes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
aneC stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and aneC wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from aneC does no damage.
aneC throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yikes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
aneC lands a body shot.
aneC throws a sloppy head kick and Yikes moves out of range easily.
aneC throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yikes.
Yikes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by aneC.
aneC lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yikes will feel that in the morning.
aneC throws a shot to the body.
aneC looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
aneC misses with a wild combination.
Yikes misses with a combination
enabling aneC to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
aneC fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
aneC walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yikes throws an overhand right that lands on aneC's shoulder, as aneC tries to avoid the shot.
Yikes swings away with a body shot that misses
and aneC cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
aneC keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yikes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yikes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from aneC.
aneC misses with a body shot.
aneC tests Yikes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yikes throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yikes lands with a cross.
aneC throws a series of punches but Yikes moves out of range.
aneC misses with a few strikes there.
Yikes misses with a takedown attempt - aneC sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
nhoJ aneC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Yikes.
aneC swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yikes misses with a few strikes there.
aneC uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yikes.
Yikes misses with a combination
and aneC counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yikes thinking.
aneC will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yikes takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yikes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from aneC.
Yikes tries to clinch but aneC is having none of it.
aneC throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yikes misses with the combination.

aneC gets caught napping as Yikes dives in and scores a takedown. aneC manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

aneC is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
aneC is looking to break free of the clinch but Yikes has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Yikes's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
nhoJ aneC showed his dominance in that final round.
I think aneC 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... nhoJ aneC!