PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vyrkyx Dall (ranked 2294 p4p, 2390 weight class) and Yef Yew (ranked 291 p4p, 306 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Won't let go. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dall
vs
Yew

170 cm
40
199
21 - 19 - 0

187 cm
37
185
27 - 11 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vyrkyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 3, fighting out of London, Yef Yew!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yew is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Yew circles away and we're back to standing.
Dall tries for a takedown but Yew sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yew turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dall.
Yew has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyrkyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yew lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dall shoots in but no luck this time.
Yew throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Yew lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries to clinch up
and Yew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dall scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dall has his takedown stuffed
and Yew counters with a right hand to the body.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
Dall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yew jabs at Dall's body.
Dall misses with the body kick
letting Yew counter with a right hand.
Dall throws a low kick but Yew avoids it.
Yew fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yew has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yew stuffs the takedown attempt from Dall. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Yew scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dall looks for a takedown but Yew sprawls well.

Dall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Yew has one foot on Dall's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yew throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Vyrkyx Dall has been cut.

Dall instigates a clinch.
Yew swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall leaning against his opponent.
Dall is trying to push Yew away but Yew has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yew is pressed up against the cage. Dall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yew down to the mat. Yew avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dall fails with the takedown
and Yew counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yew keeps the fight on the outside.
Yew connects with an inside leg kick.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall looks to land a combination but Yew avoids it well.

Dall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yew keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yew is proving hard to escape from.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Yew is retaining full guard.
Yew looking to control.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Dall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yef Yew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vyrkyx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dall blocks a head kick by Yew.
Dall looks to land a combination but Yew avoids it well.
Yew chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Dall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yew did well to prevent Dall getting side control.
Dall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yew looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vyrkyx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yew wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yew is not content to let Dall control the position.

Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yew is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard.
Dall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Dall is going to stand back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yew looks for a takedown but Dall sprawls well.

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.
Yew throws a good cross that connects.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yew swivels and escapes.
Yew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yew scoring well with a low kick there.
Dall tries to clinch but Yew is having none of it.
Yew stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyrkyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yew moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Yew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yew leaves Dall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yew thumps Dall with a low kick.
Yew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dall slaps away a takedown attempt from Yew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Dall. Those never looked like landing.
Dall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Yew.
Yew fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yew connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yew counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall tries to clinch but Yew moves out of range.
Yew flicks out a counter leg kick but Dall steps away.
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yew pinned against the cage. Yew gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yew scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yew scores with a body shot.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yew as he avoids it easily.
Yew lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yef Yew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vyrkyx Dall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Yew with a nice calf kick.
Yew connects with a body shot.

Yew shoots in and gets a takedown into Dall's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Yew stands and steps away. Dall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yew lands with a good body shot.
Yew scores with a jab to the body.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown but Yew manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yew staying out of range there.
Dall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Yew had a free shot at his head there.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yew lands with an overhand left.
Yew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall wants to clinch up but Yew keeps it at a distance.
Yew connects with a leg kick.
Yef Yew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall lands a jab to Yew's midsection.
Dall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Dall drives through and clinches with Yew against the cage.
Dall pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yew lands with a light punch inside.
Dall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yef Yew 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.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Yew controls his hands.
Dall looking to stall.
Dall tries to break free but Yew pushes him back against the cage.
Dall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yew blocks it with crossed arms.
Dall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yew pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyrkyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yew circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yew is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dall wants to clinch up but Yew keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall is defended easily by Yew.
Dall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall moves forwards but Yew connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall has his takedown stuffed
and Yew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yew cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
Dall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dall darts in looking for a takedown but Yew gets double underhooks and turns Dall into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Yew as Dall shoots in.
Yew lands a jab to the nose.

Dall is rocked!
Yew steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Dall is out on his feet! Yew sets himself and nearly takes Dall's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yef Yew!
Yef Yew thanked the fans post fight for their support.