PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dimitros Iakovakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ugbUK UBIU (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.

Iakovakis
vs
UBIU

184 cm
19
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dimitros Iakovakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, ugbUK UBIU!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iakovakis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iakovakis wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot by Iakovakis.

UBIU shoots in and bounces Iakovakis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
UBIU with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Iakovakis is trying to keep UBIU in close.
UBIU throwing strikes but missing.
UBIU is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Iakovakis looking to control.
UBIU won't allow Iakovakis to sweep him here.

Iakovakis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
UBIU stands up over Iakovakis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Iakovakis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iakovakis looking to control.
UBIU must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
UBIU distracts Iakovakis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakovakis looking for a sweep. Not yet Iakovakis, not yet.
UBIU really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iakovakis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
UBIU loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
UBIU throwing strikes but missing.
UBIU is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
UBIU landing with the ground and pound.
UBIU landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
UBIU won't allow Iakovakis to sweep him here.
UBIU distracts Iakovakis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Iakovakis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. UBIU doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. UBIU manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
UBIU working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
UBIU throwing strikes from guard but Iakovakis blocks nicely.
UBIU postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iakovakis wants to sweep here but UBIU controlling him for the moment.

Iakovakis has his foot on UBIU's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. UBIU works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
UBIU landing with the ground and pound.
UBIU makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Iakovakis keeping full guard, as UBIU tries to pass.
UBIU working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Iakovakis's head.
UBIU throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iakovakis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
UBIU looking to pass the guard.
UBIU chips away with some ground and pound.
UBIU scoring with some ground and pound.
Iakovakis has momentary wrist control but UBIU slips an elbow through the middle.
UBIU thows a big elbow that misses.
UBIU cracks Iakovakis with a solid left hand.
UBIU looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
UBIU is looking to work some ground and pound but Iakovakis has wrist control.

Iakovakis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
UBIU with a nice head shot there.
UBIU postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
UBIU lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Iakovakis is trying to control the position but UBIU postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iakovakis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because UBIU is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
UBIU postures up in Iakovakis's guard and throws a big left but Iakovakis blocks it.
UBIU chips away with some ground and pound.
UBIU working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Iakovakis's head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Iakovakis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
UBIU throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iakovakis's waist but Iakovakis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing UBIU off to one side.
UBIU fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dimitros Iakovakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ugbUK UBIU.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iakovakis lands a jab.
Iakovakis lands an overhand right.
Iakovakis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Iakovakis scores with a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Iakovakis scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iakovakis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

UBIU drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
UBIU lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ugbUK UBIU dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Iakovakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
UBIU fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
UBIU with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Iakovakis to score with a decent uppercut.
Iakovakis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy left from Iakovakis finds it's target.
Iakovakis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
UBIU shoots in for a double leg but Iakovakis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dimitros Iakovakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ugbUK UBIU.
UBIU is breathing heavily.
Iakovakis lands with a shot to the body.
UBIU takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iakovakis scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakovakis throws a series of strikes that have UBIU backpedaling.

UBIU is rocked!
Iakovakis stuns UBIU with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Iakovakis works UBIU's body with a nice hook.
UBIU needs to keep his hands up - Iakovakis had a free shot at his head there.
ugbUK UBIU is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iakovakis lands an overhand right.
UBIU is still on wobbly legs! Can Iakovakis finish him?
Iakovakis digs a good hook to UBIU's body.
Iakovakis throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh UBIU colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Iakovakis as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and UBIU is left battered and dazed whilst Iakovakis and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitros Iakovakis!