PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Sykloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes into the arena with Flight of Icarus blaring out of the sound system. Sykloni has chosen David Arkenstone - Carrickfergus as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Hayes
vs
Sykloni

180 cm
23
203 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

188 cm
24
201 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Fighters First Nutrition

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khalid Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Sykloni!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Sykloni.
Sykloni avoids the body shot from Hayes.
Hayes loads up on a big right hand but Sykloni slips the punch.
Hayes misses with a body kick.
Sykloni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hayes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sykloni throws a series of punches but Hayes avoids them all with ease.
Sykloni drops his hands momentarily and Hayes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Sami Sykloni has been cut.
Hayes throws the kick towards the body but Sykloni avoids it.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykloni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayes doesn't seem bothered though.
Sykloni swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes misses with a double jab.
Sykloni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hayes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hayes thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykloni swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.

Hayes tries to sprawl but Sykloni drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hayes is trying to maintain the position but Sykloni is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykloni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Sykloni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hayes is just riding it out for now. Sykloni eventually gives up the hold.
Hayes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hayes is trying to stand up here but Sykloni is controlling him well.
Sykloni throwing shots but Hayes is blocking nicely.
Hayes is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes trying to hold on to Sykloni's head to control him but Sykloni postures up.
Sykloni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hayes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sykloni wants to pass the guard but Hayes is keeping the position.
Sykloni stays in close to Hayes's body and controls the position.
Sykloni looking to pass the guard.
Hayes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sykloni looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hayes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sykloni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hayes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hayes controls Sykloni momentarily but Sykloni frees himself.
Sykloni won't allow Hayes to sweep him here.
Sykloni wants to pass the guard but Hayes is keeping the position.
Sykloni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hayes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sykloni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hayes at a distance.
Sykloni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykloni thuds a left hand into Hayes's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Sykloni blocks the leg kick.
Sykloni scores with the left hand. Hayes knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykloni is looking to land body kicks.
Hayes takes a swing at Sykloni's ribcage but misses.
Hayes throws a solid leg kick but Sykloni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hayes.
Hayes wants to land a leg kick but Sykloni is out of range.
Sykloni digs a good hook to Hayes's body.
Hayes swings for the body but Sykloni moves out of range.
Hayes throws a hook but Sykloni avoids it easily.
Sykloni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hayes's sensitive parts.
Sykloni just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Hayes coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykloni is just out of range.
Hayes throws an overhand right that lands on Sykloni's shoulder, as Sykloni tries to avoid the shot.
Hayes misses with an uppercut. Sykloni saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Sykloni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sami Sykloni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hayes throws a front kick aimed at Sykloni's knee but Sykloni avoids it well.
Sykloni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykloni lands with a nice combination. Hayes backs away looking to recover.
Hayes misses with a hook. Sykloni ducked under it nicely.
Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayes throws a head kick but Sykloni moves out of range.
Hayes throws a body punch but Sykloni moves out of range.
Sykloni tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sykloni.
Sykloni throws a sloppy head kick and Hayes moves out of range easily.
Sykloni misses with a body shot.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykloni is just out of range.
Sykloni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sykloni looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
Sykloni misses with a body shot.
Sykloni's corner calls for a 1-2. Sykloni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sykloni thuds his right hand into Hayes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykloni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hayes lands with a right hand.
Hayes is looking to wear down Sykloni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hayes misses with a low kick.
Hayes checks a low kick from Sykloni.
Sykloni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sykloni misses with a hook. Hayes ducked under it nicely.
Sykloni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sykloni scores with a hook.
Sykloni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Sykloni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykloni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hayes takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayes. Sykloni does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Sykloni finds it's target.
Sykloni cracks Hayes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hayes.
Hayes tries to move into range but Sykloni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sykloni lands a jab to Hayes's midsection.
Sykloni has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hayes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sykloni misses with a hook. Hayes ducked under it nicely.
Sykloni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sykloni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayes.
Sykloni is looking to score with low kicks.
Hayes throws a sloppy head kick and Sykloni moves out of range easily.
Sykloni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sykloni.
Hayes tried to score with a low kick but Sykloni checks it.
Hayes looks for the body kick but Sykloni saw that one coming.
Sami Sykloni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayes moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hayes misses the target.
Hayes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sykloni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sykloni swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
Sykloni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykloni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hayes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykloni.
Hayes throws a sloppy body shot
and Sykloni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykloni tries a low kick but Hayes avoids it.
Hayes misses with a low kick.
Khalid Hayes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sykloni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sykloni moves out of range of the strikes.
Hayes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykloni manages to avoid it.
Sykloni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hayes on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni checks a low kick from Hayes.

Sykloni looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hayes.
Sykloni advances to half guard.
Sykloni wants to free his trapped foot but Hayes is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Sykloni seems to be looking for submissions.
Hayes is looking to control Sykloni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hayes avoid being mounted?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayes is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Sykloni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sami Sykloni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sykloni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hayes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sykloni has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sykloni and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hayes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sykloni misses with a looping left.
Hayes throws a low kick, looking for Sykloni's leg but Sykloni calmly moves out of range.
Sykloni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hayes.
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykloni.
Hayes connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sykloni.
Sykloni connects with a body shot that sends Hayes's belly button to the back.
Sykloni throws a low kick but Hayes avoids it.
Hayes avoids the head kick by Sykloni.
Sykloni lands with a right hand.
Hayes scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykloni just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykloni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes works Sykloni's body with a nice hook.
Sykloni takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Sykloni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hayes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sykloni makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hayes really felt that one!
Hayes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykloni throws out the jab.
Hayes tries to move into range but Sykloni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sykloni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sykloni thuds his shin into the meat of Hayes's side.
Sykloni lands a nice looking body shot.
Sykloni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hayes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hayes is looking to chop away at Sykloni's legs.
Hayes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes misses with a leg kick.
Hayes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sykloni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Khalid Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni looks for the body kick but Hayes saw that one coming.
Hayes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hayes moves out of range of the body kick from Sykloni.
Hayes moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes throws a low kick but Sykloni moves out of range easily.
Hayes jabs Sykloni right on the nose. Sykloni blinks but takes it well.
Sykloni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hayes at a distance.
Hayes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sykloni.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sykloni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hayes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykloni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hayes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab by Hayes.
Sykloni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hayes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hayes throws a shot from downtown. Sykloni moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni lands a nice hook to Hayes's body. Hayes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sykloni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sykloni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sami Sykloni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayes. Sykloni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sykloni moves out of range of the body kick from Hayes.
Sykloni cracks Hayes with a good jab.
Sykloni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayes circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Sykloni.
Sykloni checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hayes.
A solid body kick from Hayes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sykloni.
Sykloni lands a jab to Hayes's midsection.
Sykloni misses with an uppercut. Hayes saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sykloni counters with a leg kick.
Sykloni cracks Hayes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Sykloni coming out on top.
Hayes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykloni.
Hayes misses with a body shot.
Hayes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sykloni scores with a head kick.
Sykloni moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sykloni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sykloni throws out a powerful jab.
Donk. Sykloni catches Hayes right on the button with a cross.
Sykloni connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Sykloni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sykloni 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Sykloni!
A relieved looking Sami Sykloni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.