PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kyffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Blake
vs
Kyffin

187 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dee Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Kyffin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake tries to clinch up

and Kyffin moves into the clinch.
Blake is trying to pull guard but Kyffin has him pressed against the cage.

Kyffin jumps guard.
Blake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyffin managing to control the position.
Kyffin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kyffin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kyffin keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blake is fending him off so far but Kyffin persists. Nope, Blake circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake fails with the takedown.
Blake fails with the takedown

and Kyffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kyffin tries to stand but Blake is controlling from the bottom.
Kyffin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kyffin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kyffin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kyffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kyffin wants to pass to mount but Blake is defending the position.
Kyffin controlling the pace.
Blake tries to kick Kyffin off but Kyffin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kyffin is stalling here. Blake is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kyffin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Blake has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Blake staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyffin is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kyffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kyffin is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kyffin tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kyffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kyffin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyffin regains half guard.
Kyffin keeping hold of Blake's head, controlling as best he can.
Kyffin trying to control from the bottom.
Blake is just content to waste time from the top position. Kyffin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kyffin looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyffin wants to stand but Blake is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Kyffin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kyffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Blake wants to clinch up but Kyffin keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Kyffin with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Kyffin.
Kyffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blake circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Blake or perhaps it was just good defense by Kyffin which made him look bad.
A combination from Kyffin does no damage.
Kyffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Blake circles away.
Kyffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blake paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyffin keeps the fight on the outside.

Kyffin shoots in and bounces Blake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kyffin trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.

Blake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyffin is aware though and is defending well.
Kyffin tries to stand but Blake is controlling from the bottom.
Blake looking to control.
Kyffin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kyffin scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyffin trying to control the position but Blake is working away.
Blake struggling a bit here.
Blake is looking to reverse the position.
Kyffin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Blake!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake wants to hold on but Kyffin pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyffin lands a couple of good shots and Blake has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kyffin is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Blake up.
A lull in the action here.

Blake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kyffin's arms.
Blake tries to break free.
Good control from Kyffin.
Jack Kyffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Will Kyffin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kyffin's arms.

Kyffin looking for the RNC.
Kyffin is breathing heavily.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kyffin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I would not like to be Blake right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Kyffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A combination from Kyffin does no damage.
Dee Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blake throws a head kick that misses

and Kyffin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kyffin.
Kyffin is trying to pull guard but Blake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blake is trying to break free.
Blake wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyffin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Blake scores with a nice short uppercut.

Kyffin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kyffin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blake preventing the sweep.
Kyffin wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it.
Kyffin trying to control the position.
Kyffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake postures up.
Blake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blake preventing the sweep.
Blake wants to control from the top but Kyffin keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kyffin misses with a combination
and Blake counters with a series of strikes. Kyffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kyffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blake shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Blake.
Blake tries to clinch but Kyffin is having none of it.

Kyffin shoots in and gets a takedown into Blake's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyffin working some strikes from top position.
Kyffin wants to stand but Blake is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kyffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blake wants to improve his position but instead Kyffin has moved into half guard.

Blake has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kyffin is on him like a limpet, forcing Blake back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to control the position but instead, Kyffin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blake into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Blake as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blake is trying to maintain a safe position but Kyffin gets an underhook and turns Blake into the cage.
Kyffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kyffin is stalling here.
Kyffin is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries for a takedown but Kyffin manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyffin tries to pull guard but Blake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Kyffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyffin wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance.

Kyffin shoots in and bounces Blake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kyffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyffin stopping the sweep attempt from Blake.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kyffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kyffin 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Kyffin!