PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myoto Lachida (ranked 5889 p4p, 4262 weight class) and Stri Yanhavoci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myoto Lachida has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lachida
vs
Yanhavoci

190 cm
18
205
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
24
205
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Myoto Lachida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stri Yanhavoci!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yanhavoci moves into the clinch successfully.

Yanhavoci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yanhavoci throws a series of punches but Lachida moves out of range.
Yanhavoci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lachida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yanhavoci connects with a nice looking jab.
Yanhavoci fails with a takedown attempt.
Lachida throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yanhavoci avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanhavoci tries to clinch up but Lachida circles away and keeps his distance.
Yanhavoci tries to clinch but Lachida is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachida stuffs the takedown attempt from Yanhavoci. Yanhavoci gets slowly back to his feet.
Yanhavoci just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLachida.
Myoto Lachida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stri Yanhavoci.

Yanhavoci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lachida tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Yanhavoci manages to move to mount!
Yanhavoci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lachida is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at High Kicks, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yanhavoci throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lachida because Yanhavoci loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yanhavoci goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lachida is on top in guard.
Yanhavoci throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yanhavoci tries to strike from the bottom.

Yanhavoci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lachida seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yanhavoci keeping moving, preventing Lachida from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanhavoci has his hands on Lachida's head, controlling the position.
Yanhavoci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lachida preventing the sweep.

Yanhavoci looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lachida passes into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yanhavoci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yanhavoci is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lachida is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Yanhavoci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yanhavoci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lachida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lachida tries to stand but Yanhavoci is controlling his head.
Yanhavoci is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lachida asserts his dominance and retains side control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lachida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Yanhavoci clinches with his opponent.
Yanhavoci jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lachida walks away with a smile on his face. Yanhavoci gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stri Yanhavoci will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lachida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yanhavoci throws a sloppy head kick and Lachida moves out of range easily.
Lachida throws a counter high kick but Yanhavoci was just alert enough to avoid it.
Yanhavoci shoots in looking for a takedown. Lachida tries to sprawl out of it but Yanhavoci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lachida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lachida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Yanhavoci looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanhavoci postures up.
Lachida keeping moving, preventing Yanhavoci from controlling successfully.
Lachida tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanhavoci wants to pass the guard but Lachida is keeping the position.
Lachida is pulling down on Yanhavoci's head to control his posture.
Yanhavoci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lachida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yanhavoci distracts Lachida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yanhavoci's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Yanhavoci decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lachida, up you get!
Lachida leaves Yanhavoci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yanhavoci misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myoto Lachida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stri Yanhavoci.

Yanhavoci throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lachida tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yanhavoci is in Lachida's guard.
Lachida is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yanhavoci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachida controlling Yanhavoci's posture.
Yanhavoci wants to control from the top but Lachida keeps moving.
Lachida is pulling down on Yanhavoci's head to control his posture.
Lachida wants to sweep here but Yanhavoci controlling him for the moment.
Yanhavoci trying to control but Lachida is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Yanhavoci pushes down on Lachida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachida manages to get to full guard.
Yanhavoci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lachida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stri Yanhavoci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Yanhavoci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yanhavoci just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLachida.
Lachida blocks a head kick by Yanhavoci.
Lachida throws a counter high kick but Yanhavoci was just alert enough to avoid it.
Yanhavoci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lachida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yanhavoci's knee momentarily.
Lachida lands a head kick. Yanhavoci smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Stri Yanhavoci has been cut.
Yanhavoci is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachida looks for the body kick but Yanhavoci saw that one coming.

Yanhavoci gets a double leg takedown into Lachida's guard.

Yanhavoci drops back looking for a leg! Lachida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lachida manages to kick Yanhavoci off! Yanhavoci jumps back into Lachida's guard.
Yanhavoci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanhavoci tries to free his leg and advance position but Lachida is retaining full guard.
Yanhavoci trying to control but Lachida is working from the bottom.
Yanhavoci forces his way into half guard.

Yanhavoci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lachida is just riding it out for now. Yanhavoci eventually gives up the hold.
Lachida is looking for a sweep. Yanhavoci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Myoto Lachida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yanhavoci wants to control but Lachida is keeping him busy.
Yanhavoci content to control rather than advance.
Lachida is concentrating on defense, preventing Yanhavoci from advancing position.
Lachida wants to control but Yanhavoci is keeping busy.
Lachida wants to sweep but Yanhavoci has passed to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachida sneaks back into half guard.

Yanhavoci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lachida defends it well.
Lachida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lachida.
Yanhavoci trying to control but Lachida is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lachida holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yanhavoci tries to clinch but Lachida moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yanhavoci crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lachida - the referee stops the clock and Yanhavoci gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lachida. Yanhavoci manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yanhavoci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lachida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yanhavoci is looking to clinch.
Lachida thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yanhavoci is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Yanhavoci closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stri Yanhavoci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yanhavoci blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Myoto Lachida.
I think Yanhavoci has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!