PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Jorgensen (ranked 2506 p4p, 3209 weight class) and Kyle Yike Ii (ranked 315 p4p, 371 weight class). Jorgensen comes to the cage accompanied by Peyton Parrish - My Mother Told Me. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jorgensen
vs
Yike Ii

190 cm
22
204
3 - 5 - 0

183 cm
24
195
5 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobias Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Yike Ii!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yike Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Jorgensen gets double underhooks and turns Yike Ii into the cage.
A good leg kick by Yike Ii.
Jorgensen lands a jab to the head.
Tobias Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgensen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yike Ii.
Jorgensen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jorgensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yike Ii.
Jorgensen tried to counter with a leg kick but Yike Ii avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Jorgensen.
It seemed like Yike Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yike Ii closes the distance and clinches up with Jorgensen, looking for a takedown. Yike Ii pushes Jorgensen against the cage but Jorgensen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tobias Jorgensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Yike Ii.
Jorgensen's corner calls for a 1-2. Jorgensen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yike Ii tries to move into range but Jorgensen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen lands a jab to Yike Ii's midsection.
Jorgensen throws the left hand but Yike Ii avoids the punch easily.
Yike Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yike Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Tobias Jorgensen has been cut.
Jorgensen throws a good cross that connects.
Jorgensen misses with a hook.
Tobias Jorgensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorgensen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jorgensen blocks a jab.
Jorgensen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yike Ii in his tracks.
Yike Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yike Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jorgensen.
Yike Ii misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Jorgensen's head coaches at Glory 4 Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jorgensen connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yike Ii misses with a body punch
and Jorgensen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yike Ii tries to land a leg kick but Jorgensen saw it coming and moves away.
Jorgensen misses with a looping right.
Jorgensen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No joy there for Yike Ii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jorgensen cracks Yike Ii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yike Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Yike Ii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jorgensen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jorgensen lands a nice looking body shot.
Yike Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with a left hand
enabling Yike Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Jorgensen.
Yike Ii drops his hands momentarily and Jorgensen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jorgensen looks to throw the jab but Yike Ii is out of range.
Yike Ii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yike Ii with a poor takedown
and Jorgensen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jorgensen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yike Ii counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yike Ii looks to land a right hand but Jorgensen moved out of range.
Jorgensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jorgensen wants it to stay on the feet.
A good leg kick by Jorgensen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yike Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Jorgensen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jorgensen misses with a straight left.
Yike Ii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Yike Ii misses.
Jorgensen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Yike Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yike Ii slips a jab from Jorgensen.
Yike Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yike Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jorgensen throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Jorgensen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
That's time! Jorgensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yike Ii throws a hook but Jorgensen blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Jorgensen.
Yike Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Yike Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yike Ii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yike Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jorgensen counters with a left and a right that stings Yike Ii.
Jorgensen misses with a body kick.
Tobias Jorgensen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yike Ii.
Jorgensen throwing a counter right hand but Yike Ii manages to avoid it.
Jorgensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yike Ii can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by Yike Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Yike Ii.
A little jabbing left from Yike Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yike Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jorgensen.
Jorgensen lands a nice shot to the body.
Yike Ii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yike Ii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yike Ii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jorgensen. Jorgensen obviously looking to wear him down.
Yike Ii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jorgensen misses the target.
Yike Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yike Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen lands a jab.
Jorgensen scores with a hook to the body. Yike Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yike Ii throws a right and a left that Jorgensen avoids nicely.
Yike Ii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jorgensen finds it's way round the side to connect with Yike Ii's head.
Yike Ii ducks right into an uppercut from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen slips a jab and a cross from Yike Ii.
Jorgensen lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Jorgensen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yike Ii doesn't seem phased though.
Yike Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Jorgensen coming out on top.
Jorgensen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yike Ii moves away.
Jorgensen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yike Ii tries to move into range but Jorgensen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jorgensen lands with a shot to the body.
Jorgensen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jorgensen misses with a double jab.
Yike Ii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jorgensen with a body shot.
Jorgensen throws a leg kick but Yike Ii moved away.
Yike Ii misses the body punch
and Jorgensen counters with a nice uppercut.
Yike Ii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jorgensen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yike Ii blocks a jab.
Yike Ii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab, jab by Jorgensen - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen missing with a left hand there. Yike Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yike Ii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jorgensen with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Yike Ii.
Yike Ii slips a straight right by Jorgensen.
A big left from Jorgensen misses.
Yike Ii is looking for the big counter here.
Yike Ii throws a head kick but Jorgensen moves out of range.
It looked like Jorgensen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yike Ii.
Jorgensen dodges the punch combination from Yike Ii.
Yike Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jorgensen.
Yike Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Jorgensen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Yike Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Jorgensen tries to sprawl out of it but Yike Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jorgensen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yike Ii looks to throw the jab but Jorgensen is out of range.
Yike Ii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jorgensen misses with a double jab.
Jorgensen throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen throws a good cross that connects.
Yike Ii tried to score with a low kick but Jorgensen checks it.
Jorgensen is looking to counter punch.
Yike Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorgensen looks to land a left hand but Yike Ii moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yike Ii looking to score a takedown here. Jorgensen is defending well but Yike Ii drives through and ends up in Jorgensen's guard.
Jorgensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yike Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Jorgensen is retaining full guard.
Yike Ii is in close to Jorgensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yike Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Jorgensen is retaining full guard.
Yike Ii is still trying to improve position.
Yike Ii passes into half guard.
Jorgensen is looking for a sweep. Yike Ii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is trying to control but can't.
Yike Ii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yike Ii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jorgensen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jorgensen is looking to improve his position.
Yike Ii works his way into side control.
Yike Ii blocks the strikes from Jorgensen.
Yike Ii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorgensen keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is looking to regain half guard here but Yike Ii keeps moving and retains side control.
Jorgensen pushes Yike Ii away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yike Ii gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jorgensen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yike Ii slips a straight right by Jorgensen.
Yike Ii ducks under a wild hook from Jorgensen.
It seemed like Yike Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yike Ii slips under a jab from Jorgensen.
Yike Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yike Ii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jorgensen doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Jorgensen misses its intended target.
Yike Ii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jorgensen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kyle Yike Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yike Ii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jorgensen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jorgensen with a nice cross.
Yike Ii looks to throw the jab but Jorgensen is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yike Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yike Ii misses with a double jab
and Jorgensen counters with a nice uppercut.

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 Tobias Jorgensen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jorgensen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

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