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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yawa Kiang (ranked 23509 p4p, 23448 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 46 - 84 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yawa Kiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 64 - 67 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kiang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nada swivels and escapes.
Nada was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nada closes the distance and clinches up with Kiang, looking for a takedown. Nada pushes Kiang against the cage but Kiang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nada just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKiang.
Kiang shoots and misses
and Nada counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kiang won't be happy with that.
Nada fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kiang is not content to let Nada control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiang tries to bench press Nada off him but Nada keeps the position.
Nada laying and praying for a moment but Kiang takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kiang has his hands clasped together around Nada's back. He's all about the action.
Kiang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nada throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kiang to regain full guard.
Nada stays in close to Kiang's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kiang tries to land a front kick but Nada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiang but Kiang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It appears Kiang was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kiang is controlling Nada's posture.
Nada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kiang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nada.
Kiang leaves Nada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It appears Kiang was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kiang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kiang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nada being controlled here, momentarily.
Kiang trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nada pulls Kiang in close to prevent any damage.
Kiang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Nada. No joy for Kiang on that attempt.
Nada replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kiang blocks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiang stuffs the takedown.
Kiang throws a counter high kick but Nada was just alert enough to avoid it.
Yawa Kiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Nada shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiang gets caught napping as Nada dives in and scores a takedown. Kiang manages to retain guard.
Kiang has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nada has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nada wants the takedown. Kiang is fighting it off but Nada persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kiang's guard against the cage.
Kiang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kiang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nada is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yawa Kiang dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kiang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nada steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kiang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
Nada wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiang trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiang is one step ahead there.
Nada pulls Kiang in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kiang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nada seems keen to control Kiang's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt - Kiang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiang pinned against the cage. Kiang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nada somewhat.
Kiang thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yawa Kiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kiang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yawa Kiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kiang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yawa Kiang!
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