PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronan Yamokivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiller has chosen I know you want me as his entrance music. Brandon Spiller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yamokivic
vs
Spiller

178 cm
27
170 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
159 lbs
22 - 14 - 3

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronan Yamokivic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Brandon Spiller!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiller throws a hook but Yamokivic blocks it.
Spiller misses with a hook. Yamokivic ducked under it nicely.
Spiller slips a straight right by Yamokivic.
Brandon Spiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Yamokivic tries to keep at a distance but Spiller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spiller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spiller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spiller is trying to force a seperation but Yamokivic has the dominant position.
Spiller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Spiller.
Spiller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamokivic backwards.
Spiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamokivic tries to land knees in the clinch but Spiller avoids the damage to the body.
Spiller throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Yamokivic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spiller thows a body kick. Yamokivic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yamokivic looks to land a combination. Spiller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Brandon Spiller has been cut.
Yamokivic connects with a nice looking jab.
Spiller misses the body punch
and Yamokivic counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Yamokivic does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamokivic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spiller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamokivic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamokivic takes a swing at Spiller's ribcage but misses.
Yamokivic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spiller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamokivic.
Spiller misses with a straight right.
Spiller lands a head kick. Yamokivic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yamokivic thuds a left hand into Spiller's body.
Spiller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamokivic misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller tries to work over Yamokivic's front leg with a kick but Yamokivic checks it.
Spiller misses with a looping right.
Spiller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamokivic throws out the jab.
Spiller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yamokivic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spiller.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamokivic blocks the leg kick.
Yamokivic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yamokivic misses with a hook. Spiller ducked under it nicely.
Spiller misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Spiller slams his shin into Yamokivic's torso.
Yamokivic misses with a body shot.
Spiller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamokivic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamokivic. Spiller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yamokivic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Spiller moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spiller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Spiller's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller is trying to break the clinch but Yamokivic has him pressed against the cage.

Yamokivic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spiller takes a swing at Yamokivic's ribcage but misses.
Spiller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamokivic.
Spiller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spiller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spiller throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Yamokivic misses.
Yamokivic clobbers Spiller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spiller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamokivic.
Spiller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamokivic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spiller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiller throws a body kick that misses.
Yamokivic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spiller avoids the body shot from Yamokivic.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamokivic misses the target.
Spiller misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamokivic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamokivic just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamokivic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab lands there for Spiller.
A leg kick checked by Yamokivic.
Spiller throws a one two combo.
Spiller lands a nice looking body shot.
Spiller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spiller misses with a straight left.
Spiller takes a swing at Yamokivic's ribcage but misses.
Spiller ducks under a wild hook from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spiller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brandon Spiller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Spiller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Yamokivic misses with a looping right.
Yamokivic misses the jab.
Spiller throws an overhand right that lands on Yamokivic's shoulder, as Yamokivic tries to avoid the shot.
Yamokivic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamokivic swats away the attempt to clinch by Spiller.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spiller.
Yamokivic defending well as Spiller loads up on a big left hand.
Yamokivic swats away the attempt to clinch by Spiller.
Spiller throws out a loose jab but Yamokivic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamokivic just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamokivic throws a lazy uppercut
and Spiller counters with a series of strikes. Yamokivic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yamokivic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spiller, right into the meat.
Spiller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yamokivic.
Yamokivic throws a lazy right hand but Spiller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamokivic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spiller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller connects with a jab.
Spiller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamokivic.
Yamokivic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spiller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamokivic.
Yamokivic lands the left hand.
Brandon Spiller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spiller tries to clinch up
and Yamokivic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yamokivic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spiller.
Spiller misses with a low kick.
Yamokivic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiller.
Yamokivic digs a good hook to Spiller's body.
Yamokivic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spiller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamokivic misses with a left hand
and Spiller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Spiller lands but Yamokivic takes it in his stride.
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!
Spiller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamokivic throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Spiller to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamokivic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spiller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spiller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamokivic under the eye.
Spiller throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Yamokivic misses.
Spiller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamokivic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamokivic throws a right hand that misses
and Spiller counters with a head kick.
Spiller throws the left hand but Yamokivic avoids the punch easily.
Yamokivic scores with a hook to the body. Spiller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamokivic misses with a right hand
and Spiller counters with a left and a right that stings Yamokivic.
Spiller takes a swing at Yamokivic's ribcage but misses.
Yamokivic moves out of range as Spiller throws a body kick.
Spiller moves forwards but Yamokivic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Spiller misses.
Spiller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamokivic blocks the body kick.
Yamokivic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiller manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Spiller there.
Yamokivic loads up on a big right hand but Spiller slips the punch.
Spiller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spiller moves in looking to clinch but Yamokivic pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Yamokivic scores with a four punch combination!
Yamokivic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiller.
Yamokivic lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamokivic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spiller doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamokivic circles away.
Spiller defending well as Yamokivic loads up on a big left hand.
Spiller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiller lands a jab.
Yamokivic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spiller finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamokivic's head.
Spiller swings for the body but Yamokivic moves out of range.
Yamokivic scores with a nice head shot.
Brandon Spiller seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spiller is looking to clinch.

Spiller darts in and clinches Yamokivic up against the cage.
Spiller has Yamokivic pressed against the cage, preventing Yamokivic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Spiller.
Spiller misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Spiller to work.
Yamokivic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yamokivic is trying to force a seperation but Spiller has the dominant position.
Spiller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamokivic is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spiller controlling the action here for a moment.

Yamokivic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Spiller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Spiller's cut.
That's time! Yamokivic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Spiller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yamokivic misses the shot to the body.
Spiller avoids the body shot from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spiller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yamokivic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spiller has time to react.
Spiller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamokivic.
Yamokivic cracks Spiller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spiller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamokivic throws a shot from downtown. Spiller moves away and avoids it.
Spiller lands with a cross.
Yamokivic avoids the head kick by Spiller.
Good exchange - Yamokivic coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamokivic. Spiller does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spiller. That's going to slow Yamokivic down.
Spiller throws a wild body kick that Yamokivic sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yamokivic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamokivic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Spiller.
Spiller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spiller throws a sloppy head kick and Yamokivic moves out of range easily.
Yamokivic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamokivic as he connects with a hook.
Yamokivic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiller manages to avoid it.
Spiller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamokivic.
Spiller misses with a leg kick.
Yamokivic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yamokivic throws a big shot that misses.
Yamokivic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamokivic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiller was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamokivic.
Yamokivic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yamokivic scores with a jab. Spiller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamokivic looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiller is just out of range.
Yamokivic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spiller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yamokivic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiller moves away.
Spiller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spiller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamokivic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spiller avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spiller.
Spiller misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Spiller misses
and Spiller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamokivic lands with a shot to the body.
Yamokivic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yamokivic throws the left hand but Spiller avoids the punch easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yamokivic!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller blocks a jab.
Yamokivic throws a jab but it's blocked by Spiller.
Yamokivic thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Yamokivic.
Yamokivic stuns Spiller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamokivic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Spiller misses the target.
Spiller scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamokivic should have avoided that one.
Yamokivic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spiller misses with a left hand
and Yamokivic counters with a series of strikes. Spiller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yamokivic blocks a jab.
Spiller wants to clinch up but Yamokivic keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Yamokivic lands.
Spiller throws a head kick that misses.
Yamokivic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiller tries to bum rush Yamokivic with a series of wild strikes but Yamokivic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spiller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamokivic misses with an uppercut. Spiller saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamokivic under the eye.
Spiller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Spiller is predictable there
and Yamokivic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spiller throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Yamokivic to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamokivic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Yamokivic does no damage.
Ronan Yamokivic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yamokivic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spiller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamokivic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spiller scrambles back to his feet.
Spiller scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Yamokivic misses.
Spiller ducks under a wild hook from Yamokivic.
Spiller fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandon Spiller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamokivic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiller moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronan Yamokivic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spiller 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!