PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tee Kaydaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olafur Finnbogason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kaydaa
vs
Finnbogason

171 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

EVOLUTION Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tee Kaydaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olafur Finnbogason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaydaa misses with a wild combination.
Kaydaa throws a wild body kick that Finnbogason sees coming a mile off.

Kaydaa gets tackled into the cage by Finnbogason. Finnbogason maintains the clinch.
Finnbogason lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaydaa won't want to take too many of those.
Kaydaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnbogason obliges.
Finnbogason landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finnbogason with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kaydaa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Finnbogason connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnbogason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Finnbogason lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finnbogason.
Kaydaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaydaa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kaydaa looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnbogason.
Finnbogason working Kaydaa over with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Finnbogason stops a takedown attempt from Kaydaa.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kaydaa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaydaa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaydaa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finnbogason displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kaydaa up against the cage.
Kaydaa wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason stalls.
Kaydaa avoiding damage as Finnbogason throws knees to the body.
Kaydaa tries to pull guard but Finnbogason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Come on Finnbogason - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kaydaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Finnbogason avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnbogason stalling the fight.
Kaydaa managing to block the knees to the body from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Kaydaa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Finnbogason.
A head punch on the inside from Kaydaa fails to land.
Kaydaa avoiding damage as Finnbogason throws knees to the body.
Finnbogason working Kaydaa over with knees to the body.
Kaydaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaydaa.
Finnbogason slows down the pace here.
Finnbogason tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaydaa avoids the damage to the body.
Kaydaa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finnbogason to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Kaydaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnbogason landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kaydaa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finnbogason just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaydaa managing to block the knees to the body from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kaydaa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaydaa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Finnbogason landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finnbogason tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaydaa can't find room to land a body shot as Finnbogason controls the action.
Finnbogason throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaydaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaydaa.
Finnbogason lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnbogason misses with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason looks winded!
Finnbogason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finnbogason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaydaa avoids it.
Kaydaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaydaa is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olafur Finnbogason dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kaydaa tries a head kick but it misses.

Finnbogason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finnbogason lands a nice knee to the body.
Finnbogason lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaydaa won't want to take too many of those.
The referee calls for Finnbogason to work.
Finnbogason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaydaa is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage.
Finnbogason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaydaa avoids it.
Finnbogason working Kaydaa over with knees to the body.
Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnbogason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finnbogason stalling against the cage.
Kaydaa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Finnbogason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnbogason putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaydaa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Finnbogason missing with knees to the body.
Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaydaa avoids it.
Kaydaa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finnbogason walks away with a smile on his face. Kaydaa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Kaydaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Kaydaa is predictable there

and Finnbogason moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaydaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnbogason is breathing heavily.
Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finnbogason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaydaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kaydaa's face.
Kaydaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Finnbogason trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaydaa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Finnbogason is defending well.
Kaydaa is trying to break the clinch but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage.
Olafur Finnbogason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kaydaa is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kaydaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnbogason with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnbogason obliges.
Kaydaa tries to pull guard but Finnbogason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kaydaa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Finnbogason with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Finnbogason connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kaydaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaydaa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finnbogason prevents it.
Finnbogason manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaydaa.
Finnbogason lands a nice knee to the body.
Finnbogason has Kaydaa pushed against the cage.
Finnbogason leaning his opponent against the cage.
Finnbogason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason working Kaydaa over with knees to the body.
Finnbogason is struggling to control the position.
Kaydaa is trying to drag Finnbogason to the mat but Finnbogason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the head.
Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaydaa.
Finnbogason content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Finnbogason.
Finnbogason keeps control of Kaydaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olafur Finnbogason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Finnbogason checks a leg kick.

Finnbogason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finnbogason missing with knees to the body.
Kaydaa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finnbogason scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Finnbogason takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kaydaa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Finnbogason just leaning against Kaydaa, taking a breather.
Finnbogason tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaydaa avoids the damage to the body.
Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnbogason taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Finnbogason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaydaa tries to pull guard but Finnbogason won't allow it.
Finnbogason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaydaa is defending well for now.
Kaydaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnbogason missing with knees to the body.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kaydaa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Finnbogason taking a breather.
Kaydaa wants to break free but Finnbogason has control.
Kaydaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Kaydaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaydaa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finnbogason throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnbogason tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaydaa.
Kaydaa is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kaydaa fails to land.
Kaydaa wants to take the fight to the mat but Finnbogason manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kaydaa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finnbogason just stands there and leans against the cage.
Olafur Finnbogason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaydaa is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Finnbogason tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaydaa avoids the damage to the body.
Kaydaa letting Finnbogason take a breather here.
Finnbogason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaydaa avoids it.
Finnbogason missing with knees to the body.
Kaydaa managing to block the knees to the body from Finnbogason.
Kaydaa managing to block the knees to the body from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason effectively controlling the action here.
Kaydaa jumps guard but Finnbogason stands there with Kaydaa around his waist. Kaydaa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaydaa wants to break free but Finnbogason has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaydaa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finnbogason to keep the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finnbogason.
Kaydaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finnbogason.
Finnbogason missing with knees to the body.
Finnbogason landing knees to the body.
Kaydaa avoiding damage as Finnbogason throws knees to the body.
Kaydaa tries to pull guard but Finnbogason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Finnbogason has a couple of punches blocked by Kaydaa.
Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaydaa.
Kaydaa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnbogason obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaydaa avoiding damage as Finnbogason throws knees to the body.
Kaydaa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Finnbogason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaydaa backwards.
Finnbogason is struggling to control the position.
Finnbogason stalling against the cage.
Finnbogason connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kaydaa's face.
Finnbogason missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kaydaa tries to stall but Finnbogason uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tee Kaydaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaydaa jumps guard but Finnbogason stands there with Kaydaa around his waist. Kaydaa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olafur Finnbogason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finnbogason winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olafur Finnbogason!
After winning the bout, Olafur Finnbogason thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.