PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasim Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiao Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayani comes to the cage accompanied by Audioslave - Exploder. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kayani
vs
Hua

170 cm
28
167 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

176 cm
38
155 lbs
24 - 13 - 1

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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wasim Kayani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xiao Hua!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayani blocks a head kick by Hua.
Hua throws a leg kick
and Kayani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hua scores with a nice strike.
Kayani avoids the head kick by Hua.
Hua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kayani manages to avoid it.
Hua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kayani.
Hua misses with a body kick.
Kayani missing with a left hand there. Hua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiao Hua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kayani scores with a decent looking hook.
Kayani avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Kayani.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kayani throws an off balance right hand
and Hua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kayani throws a head kick but Hua moves out of range.
Kayani misses with an uppercut. Hua saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kayani.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hua counters with a thumping low kick.
Hua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hua. That's going to slow Kayani down.
A swing and a miss from Hua.
Kayani connects with a leg kick. Hua looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hua scores with a jab. Kayani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hua throws a sloppy head kick and Kayani moves out of range easily.
Kayani misses with a hook
and Hua counters with a nice body shot.
Xiao Hua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hua throws a lazy head kick
and Kayani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hua throws a head kick that misses
and Kayani counters with a nice uppercut.
Kayani lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Kayani.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kayani.
Kayani moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hua throws a head kick that misses.
Kayani misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hua. Kayani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kayani.
Hua staying out of range there.
Kayani throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kayani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hua. That did some damage!
Kayani blocks a leg kick.
Hua looks to throw the jab but Kayani is out of range.
Hua misses with a leg kick.
Kayani throws a leg kick but Hua moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayani throws out a loose jab but Hua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hua throws a head kick that misses
and Kayani counters with a thumping low kick.
Kayani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kayani throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Hua gets caught napping as Kayani dives in and scores a takedown. Hua manages to retain guard.
Kayani stands up over Hua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hua wants to stand up but Kayani is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Kayani's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kayani seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hua keeping moving, preventing Kayani from controlling successfully.
Kayani prevents Hua from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayani controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kayani can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kayani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hua's head.
Hua wants to stand and escape but Kayani is having none of it.
Kayani wants to pass the guard but Hua is keeping the position.
Kayani stopping the sweep attempt from Hua.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kayani manages to get himself to full guard.
Hua is looking to stand up but Kayani won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasim Kayani dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hua connects with a leg kick. Kayani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hua checks a low kick from Kayani.
Hua throws a head kick but Kayani moves out of range.
Hua throws a sloppy head kick
and Kayani counters with a stiff right hand.
Hua throws a sloppy head kick and Kayani moves out of range easily.
Hua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kayani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kayani looks to land a left hand but Hua moved out of range nicely.
Hua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kayani lands with a hook. Hua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hua misses the shot to the body.
Hua lands with a kick to the temple. Kayani shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hua misses with a head kick.
Kayani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Kayani finds it's target.
Kayani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kayani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hua throws a lazy right hand but Kayani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Kayani drives through with a takedown into Hua's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kayani is one step ahead there.
Hua keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kayani wants to control from the top but Hua keeps moving.
Kayani is standing up over Hua. Hua looks to escape but Kayani dives into side control.
Kayani is putting a hurting on Hua here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kayani looks up at the clock and then as Hua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kayani smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Hua is rocked!
Hua is looking to get back to his feet here but Kayani is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hua's back.

Kayani looking to break Hua's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hua remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kayani will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hua trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kayani scores with punches to the body.
A lull in the action here.
Hua looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayani lands shots to the head and Hua turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wasim Kayani!
A victorious Wasim Kayani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.