PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoki Mayoniko (ranked 1696 p4p, 202 weight class) and Riaq Rowanda (ranked 2544 p4p, 285 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mayoniko
vs
Rowanda

185 cm
30
185 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

170 cm
36
173 lbs
13 - 8 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yoki Mayoniko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Riaq Rowanda!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowanda misses with a jab to the body
and Mayoniko counters with an outside leg kick.
Rowanda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mayoniko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mayoniko takes a swing at Rowanda's ribcage but misses.
Mayoniko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rowanda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rowanda stuns Mayoniko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mayoniko is looking to chop away at Rowanda's legs.
Mayoniko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rowanda.
Mayoniko misses with a wild body shot.
Rowanda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayoniko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mayoniko moves away from the strike by Rowanda.
Mayoniko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rowanda throws a low kick, looking for Mayoniko's leg but Mayoniko calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rowanda instigates a clinch.
Rowanda throws a head punch that misses.
Rowanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko blocks an uppercut.
Rowanda misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Mayoniko.
Rowanda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayoniko or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko blocks an elbow strike from Rowanda.
Rowanda lands an uppercut.
A short left from Rowanda.
Mayoniko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rowanda.
Mayoniko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Rowanda.
Mayoniko tries to throw a body punch but Rowanda avoids it by throwing Mayoniko back against the cage.
Rowanda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Mayoniko.
Rowanda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayoniko misses with the head strike.

Mayoniko manages to pull guard.
Mayoniko wants to stand but Rowanda is controlling the position.
Rowanda throwing strikes from guard but Mayoniko blocks nicely.
Rowanda is looking to stand up but Mayoniko won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko wants to stand up but Rowanda is controlling him.

Mayoniko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rowanda misses with a punch on the inside.
Rowanda working aggressively here.
Rowanda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rowanda lands a right hand.
Mayoniko throws a punch but it's blocked by Rowanda.
Mayoniko lands with a right to the head.
Mayoniko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mayoniko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Rowanda.

Mayoniko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rowanda explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko missing with a left hand there. Rowanda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayoniko swats away the attempt to clinch by Rowanda.
Rowanda takes one to the chin there.
Mayoniko scores with a hook to the body. Rowanda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayoniko scores with a one two! Rowanda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Mayoniko's head coaches at The Takeover that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Rowanda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mayoniko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rowanda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mayoniko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rowanda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayoniko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rowanda loads up on a big right hand but Mayoniko slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rowanda throws a low kick, looking for Mayoniko's leg but Mayoniko calmly moves out of range.
Rowanda lunges at Mayoniko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mayoniko's hand.
Rowanda walks into a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mayoniko jabs Rowanda right on the nose. Rowanda blinks but takes it well.
Rowanda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rowanda 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 Mayoniko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mayoniko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rowanda catches Mayoniko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mayoniko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rowanda lands with a cross.
Mayoniko connects with an inside leg kick.

Rowanda darts in and clinches Mayoniko up against the cage.
A short right from Rowanda.
Rowanda misses with a body punch.
Mayoniko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayoniko.
Rowanda throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Mayoniko.
Rowanda throws a head punch that misses.
Mayoniko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riaq Rowanda will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fighters circling - Rowanda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rowanda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Riaq Rowanda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rowanda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayoniko lands a leg kick that knocks Rowanda off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Mayoniko.
Rowanda throws out a counter right but Mayoniko avoids it with no problem.
Rowanda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayoniko counters with a straight right hand.
Mayoniko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rowanda's calf.
Mayoniko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mayoniko throws a shot from downtown. Rowanda moves away and avoids it.
Rowanda throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mayoniko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rowanda ducks under a wild hook from Mayoniko.
Rowanda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rowanda moves out of range as Mayoniko throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Rowanda misses its intended target.
Mayoniko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rowanda.
Rowanda tried to score with a low kick but Mayoniko checks it.
Mayoniko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rowanda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayoniko lands a leg kick that knocks Rowanda off balance momentarily.
Mayoniko blocks a jab.
Rowanda swings for the body but Mayoniko moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayoniko misses the target.
Mayoniko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mayoniko duly obliges.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayoniko as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Rowanda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mayoniko doesn't seem phased though.
Mayoniko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mayoniko ducks under a wild hook from Rowanda.
Mayoniko looks to throw the jab but Rowanda is out of range.
Mayoniko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mayoniko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayoniko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rowanda manages to avoid it.
Mayoniko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rowanda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Rowanda misses.
Mayoniko lands with a straight right. Rowanda didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rowanda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rowanda misses the target.
Rowanda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rowanda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mayoniko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rowanda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayoniko moves out of range of the strikes.
Rowanda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rowanda.
Riaq Rowanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowanda misses with an uppercut.
Mayoniko throws a shot to the body.
Mayoniko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rowanda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko cracks the inside of Rowanda's front leg.
Rowanda misses with an uppercut.
Mayoniko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rowanda lands with a hook. Mayoniko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rowanda misses with a hook. Mayoniko ducked under it nicely.
Rowanda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mayoniko.
Rowanda moves out of range of the strikes.
Rowanda tries a quick counter leg kick but Mayoniko is wise to it.
Rowanda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rowanda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mayoniko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mayoniko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rowanda's calf.
Rowanda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mayoniko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rowanda throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayoniko counters with a left to the body.

Mayoniko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rowanda's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rowanda is trying to control the position but Mayoniko postures up.
Rowanda keeping full guard, as Mayoniko tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Mayoniko stands up from Rowanda's guard - Mayoniko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mayoniko staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rowanda. Mayoniko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mayoniko. Rowanda shrugs it off though.
Mayoniko scores with a hook to the body. Rowanda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayoniko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mayoniko lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Rowanda misses.
Mayoniko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rowanda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoki Mayoniko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mayoniko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rowanda on the side of the head.
Rowanda wants to clinch.
Mayoniko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayoniko lands a slapping body shot.
Mayoniko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rowanda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mayoniko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mayoniko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rowanda.
Rowanda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko throws a right hand that Rowanda ducks under and follows up with a left that Rowanda also avoids with ease.
Mayoniko tries to bum rush Rowanda with a series of wild strikes but Rowanda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Rowanda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Mayoniko.
A good leg kick by Rowanda.
Mayoniko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rowanda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rowanda slips a jab from Mayoniko.
Rowanda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rowanda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rowanda walks into a straight right hand from Mayoniko.
Rowanda misses with a lunging right hand
and Mayoniko counters with a thumping low kick.
Rowanda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mayoniko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mayoniko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rowanda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayoniko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mayoniko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mayoniko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayoniko cracks Rowanda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rowanda throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko misses with a wild body shot.
Mayoniko ducks under a wild hook from Rowanda.
Rowanda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayoniko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mayoniko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mayoniko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rowanda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rowanda throws a leg kick but Mayoniko moved away.
Mayoniko ducks under a wild hook from Rowanda.
Mayoniko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rowanda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mayoniko looks to land a right hand but Rowanda moved out of range.
Mayoniko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayoniko throws a front kick aimed at Rowanda's knee but Rowanda avoids it well.
Mayoniko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mayoniko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko scores with a punch to the head.
Mayoniko blocks a leg kick.
Rowanda misses with a body kick.
Mayoniko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rowanda just manages to avoid it.
Mayoniko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rowanda circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayoniko looks to score with a jab to the body but Rowanda is just out of range.
A nice side step and Rowanda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rowanda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mayoniko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rowanda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mayoniko misses with a head kick.
A big left from Rowanda misses.
Mayoniko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rowanda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rowanda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rowanda takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mayoniko is able to avoid easily.
Rowanda misses with a hook
and Mayoniko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Mayoniko misses.
Rowanda lands with a straight right. Mayoniko didn't see that one coming.
Mayoniko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rowanda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rowanda scores with a nice right hand.
Rowanda throws an overhand right that lands on Mayoniko's shoulder, as Mayoniko tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mayoniko, right into the meat.
Rowanda throws out a loose jab but Mayoniko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayoniko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rowanda misses with a hook
and Mayoniko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayoniko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rowanda tries to score with a low kick but Mayoniko moves his leg out of the way.
Mayoniko throws a nice looking combination but Rowanda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoki Mayoniko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayoniko 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoki Mayoniko!
Yoki Mayoniko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.