PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kami Iakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ayman homayed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iakopa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ziggy Marley - Beach in Hawaii. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Iakopa
vs
homayed

185 cm
24
177 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

175 cm
26
170 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kami Iakopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, ayman homayed!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iakopa misses with a two punch combination.
Iakopa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
homayed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Kami Iakopa has been cut.

homayed closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Iakopa did well to prevent homayed getting side control.
homayed is keen to just control but Iakopa is a slippery customer.
homayed passes to full mount!
Iakopa working to try and regain half guard.

homayed stands up from mount. Strange move.
Iakopa falls off balance throwing a combination
and homayed counters with a series of strikes. Iakopa will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Iakopa finds it's target.
Iakopa throws a combination. homayed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
homayed throws a head kick that misses.
Iakopa misses with a two punch combination.
Kami Iakopa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iakopa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Iakopa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
homayed tries to clinch up but Iakopa circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakopa tries to bum rush homayed with a series of wild strikes but homayed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
homayed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iakopa counters with a stiff right hand.
homayed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iakopa pinned against the cage. Iakopa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
homayed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iakopa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but homayed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iakopa is breathing heavily.
Iakopa misses with a double jab
and homayed counters with a stiff right hand.

homayed closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
homayed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iakopa just stands there and leans against the cage.
homayed is looking to break free of the clinch but Iakopa has double underhooks.
Iakopa scores with a shoulder strike.
homayed dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

homayed manages to break the clinch.
homayed tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iakopa throws a left and a right that both miss

so homayed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Iakopa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Iakopa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead homayed passes into side control.
homayed cracks Iakopa with a big right hand but Iakopa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

homayed stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
homayed is looking to clinch but Iakopa is avoiding it.

homayed drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
homayed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iakopa has a closed guard, preventing homayed from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

homayed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
homayed advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on homayed's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iakopa is looking to reverse the position.
homayed happy to just control the position for now.

homayed decides to stand back up.
Iakopa throws a series of punches but homayed moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

homayed has managed to clinch.
Iakopa misses with a punch on the inside.

homayed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

homayed forces Iakopa back against the cage and clinches.
homayed is looking to break free of the clinch but Iakopa has double underhooks.

homayed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
homayed fails with the takedown.
Kami Iakopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ayman homayed.
Iakopa looks to land a combination. homayed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
homayed fails in his attempt to clinch.

homayed scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

homayed decides to take the fight back to the feet.
homayed fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - homayed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
homayed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ayman homayed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kami Iakopa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

homayed shoots in looking for a takedown. Iakopa tries to sprawl out of it but homayed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iakopa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Iakopa throws a combination. homayed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Iakopa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and homayed counters with a single leg into guard. Iakopa didn't expect that.
ayman homayed has got the better of the ground game so far.
homayed wants to control from the top but Iakopa keeps moving.
homayed is in close to Iakopa's body, working some short punches and elbows.

homayed stands and steps away. Iakopa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Iakopa swinging wildly here.
homayed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
homayed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
homayed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

homayed forces Iakopa back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

homayed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

homayed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
homayed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
homayed is trying to break the clinch but Iakopa has him pressed against the cage.
homayed tries to stall but Iakopa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

homayed manages to break the clinch.
Iakopa walks forward, straight into a front kick from homayed.
homayed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
homayed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iakopa counters with a three punch combo that has homayed backing up. homayed nods at Iakopa to acknowledge the strikes.
Kami Iakopa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
homayed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iakopa swivels and escapes.
Kami Iakopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ayman homayed.

homayed changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Iakopa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

homayed decides to stand back up.
Iakopa swats away the attempt to clinch by homayed.
Iakopa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and homayed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by homayed as Iakopa tries to tie him up.
homayed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

homayed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

homayed rushes Iakopa and presses him up against the cage.
Iakopa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Iakopa tries to pull guard but homayed won't allow it.
Iakopa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. homayed just stands there and leans against the cage.
homayed pressing his opponent against the cage.

Iakopa jumps guard and drags homayed to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
homayed won't allow Iakopa to sweep him here.

homayed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Iakopa avoids a punch combination nicely.
homayed moves in looking to clinch but Iakopa pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
homayed shoots in but Iakopa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
homayed throws out a powerful jab.
Iakopa swings away with a body shot that misses
and homayed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iakopa leaves homayed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Iakopa tries to bum rush homayed with a series of wild strikes but homayed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
homayed shoots in looking for a takedown. Iakopa tries to sprawl out of it but homayed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iakopa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
homayed tries to clinch up but Iakopa circles away and keeps his distance.
homayed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iakopa.
Iakopa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from homayed.

homayed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iakopa sprawls well initially but homayed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Iakopa wants to get back to full guard.
homayed working Iakopa over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
homayed moves nicely into side control.
homayed working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Iakopa is looking for a sweep.
Iakopa is working hard here to advance position.
homayed gets to mount! Iakopa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
homayed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

homayed stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ayman homayed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kami Iakopa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.

Iakopa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iakopa throws a combination that misses
and homayed counters with a series of strikes. Iakopa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Iakopa.

homayed has closed the distance and engaged Iakopa in a clinch.
Iakopa has had enough of the clinch but homayed keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
homayed tries to circle away but Iakopa has him pinned against the cage.
Iakopa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybe Iakopa would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
homayed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

homayed drags the fight down to the ground.
Iakopa stopping the sweep attempt from homayed.
homayed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakopa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
homayed looking for a sweep. Not yet homayed, not yet.
Iakopa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
homayed working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A clash of legs there as Iakopa blocks the low kick.
Iakopa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and homayed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
homayed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
homayed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

homayed stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa slips a jab and a cross from homayed.
Iakopa swinging wildly here.
Iakopa stuffs the takedown.

homayed scores with a takedown into Iakopa's guard.
homayed wants to control from the top but Iakopa keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
homayed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
homayed trying to control but Iakopa is working from the bottom.

homayed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Iakopa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
homayed misses with a series of wild punches.
homayed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iakopa but Iakopa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
homayed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iakopa.
homayed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iakopa defends it nicely.
Kami Iakopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ayman homayed.

That's four 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.
Iakopa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and homayed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by homayed.
homayed lands with a short shot to the head.
homayed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
homayed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Iakopa walks away with a smile on his face. homayed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kami Iakopa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
homayed tries to clinch there but Iakopa circles away.
Iakopa misses with a few strikes there.
Kami Iakopa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
homayed connects with a solid leg kick.
Iakopa takes a jab right on the kisser.
homayed is looking to clinch but Iakopa is avoiding it.
homayed throws out a powerful jab.
homayed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ayman homayed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
homayed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
ayman homayed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well homayed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ayman homayed!