PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Yardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dead Man Walking- The Die Hunns. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bong
vs
Yardy

180 cm
26
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

183 cm
23
182 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Billa Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Yardy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yardy tries to bum rush Bong with a series of wild strikes but Bong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yardy sprawls well. Yardy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bong gets slowly back to his feet.

Bong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Bong working for a submission but Yardy is keeping him at bay.
Bong content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yardy tries to buck Bong off but he can't manage it.
Bong looking to ground and pound but Yardy is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bong raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bong sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Yardy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yardy hang on?

Bong stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bong shoots in and bounces Yardy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Bong drops back looking for a leg! Yardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yardy manages to kick Bong off! Bong jumps back into Yardy's guard.
Bong tries to free his leg and advance position but Yardy is retaining full guard.

Yardy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yardy swivels and escapes.
Bong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yardy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billa Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong is breathing heavily.
Bong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dan Yardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bong.
Bong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yardy.
Yardy catches Bong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Bong gets caught flat footed, as Yardy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yardy wanted to stand there but Bong had control of the position.

Yardy stands up from Bong's guard - Yardy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yardy misses with a straight left.
Bong moves out of range of the strikes.
Bong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bong somewhat.
Bong tries for a takedown but Yardy circles away easily

and Yardy counters with a takedown into side control.

Yardy decides to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Yardy as Bong shoots in.
Yardy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Bong off the cage and back into rage.
Yardy lands with a kick to the temple. Bong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Bong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.
Yardy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yardy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bong trying to control the position but Yardy is working away.
Bong lands a few punches from side control.
Bong trying to control the position but Yardy is working away.

Yardy sneaks out the side door and pushes Bong away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Yardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Yardy connects with a looping right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yardy slips under a jab from Bong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Billa Bong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bong's head backwards.

Bong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yardy to the mat! Yardy manages to get full guard.
Yardy wants to get back to his feet but Bong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Yardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yardy is looking to stand up but Bong isn't so interested in that idea.

Bong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Yardy wriggles free and stands up.
Bong throws a jab when Yardy was well out of range.
Bong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yardy counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yardy misses with a double jab

and Bong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bong.
Yardy lands a hook to the side of the head.

Bong drags the fight down to the ground.
Yardy preventing the sweep.
Yardy is looking to stand up but Bong won't let him.

Bong is looking for a triangle but Yardy pushes his legs off easily.
Yardy is looking to stand up but Bong won't let him.

Yardy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice combination there by Yardy.
Yardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bong doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Yardy misses.
Dan Yardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yardy.
Bong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yardy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Bong drives through with a takedown into guard.

Yardy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Yardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yardy avoids the attempt from Bong to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yardy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bong is trying desperately to improve position.

Yardy is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Yardy slips a jab from Bong.
Yardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bong in his tracks.
Yardy misses with the combination.
Bong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billa Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong misses with a takedown attempt
and Yardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yardy keeps the fight on the outside.

Yardy scores a takedown into full mount!

Yardy stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bong shoots in for a double leg but Yardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yardy misses with a few strikes there.
Bong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Yardy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bong pulls Yardy in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Yardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A clash of legs there as Yardy blocks the low kick.
Yardy throws a head kick but Bong moves out of range.
Yardy swinging wildly here.
Bong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bong shoots for a takedown but Yardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yardy connects with a looping right hand.
Bong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Bong misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Yardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Bong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yardy pushes Bong off looking to stand but Bong dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yardy won't allow Bong to pass to mount.

Bong is trying to work for a kimura but Yardy is defending well.

Yardy has one foot on Bong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Yardy catches Bong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Yardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yardy!
Bong walks into a straight right hand from Yardy.
Yardy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bong counters with a shoot takedown. Yardy fights it but they end up in guard.
Bong throwing strikes but missing.
Yardy wants to get back to his feet but Bong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bong looking to pass the guard.
Bong postures up in Yardy's guard and throws a big left but Yardy blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yardy has his feet on Bong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bong throws a looping overhand right but Yardy ducks down to avoid it.
Bong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yardy counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Yardy counters with a single leg into guard. Bong didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billa Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yardy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bong is proving hard to escape from.
Bong looking for a sweep. Not yet Bong, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yardy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Bong looking for a guillotine here but Yardy defends easily.

Yardy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bong, up you get!
Yardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bong but Bong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the liver by Yardy. Beautiful body shot.

That's four 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.
Yardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Bong off the cage and back into rage.
Yardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yardy won't be happy with that.
Yardy is pushing Bong's head away, looking to escape. Bong manages to hold on to the position though.

Bong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yardy, who protects the arm well.
Billa Bong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bong tries to advance to mount but can't.

Yardy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bong shoots in for a takedown but Yardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bong is looking to clinch.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt.
Yardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bong backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billa Bong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billa Bong!