PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haya Razanadahy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Till The New York Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Razanadahy
vs
The New York Monster

200 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haya Razanadahy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Till The New York Monster!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razanadahy lands the left hand.
The New York Monster misses with a head kick.
Razanadahy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

The New York Monster lands a big head kick that sends Razanadahy tumbling to the mat! The New York Monster takes a step backwards and waves Razanadahy back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Razanadahy is rocked!

It looks like Haya Razanadahy has been cut.
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 New York Monster throws a sloppy head kick and Razanadahy moves out of range easily.
Oh Razanadahy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The New York Monster misses with a two punch combination.

The New York Monster moves into the clinch successfully.
The New York Monster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Razanadahy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The New York Monster backwards.
Razanadahy seems to have got his legs back now.
The New York Monster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Razanadahy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Razanadahy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The New York Monster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Razanadahy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haya Razanadahy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Till The New York Monster.

Razanadahy is fighting off a takedown attempt but The New York Monster is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Razanadahy to the mat. Razanadahy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Razanadahy wants to get back to his feet but The New York Monster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Razanadahy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The New York Monster trying to control the position from guard on top but Razanadahy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Razanadahy pushes The New York Monster off and gets back to his feet.
The New York Monster looks gassed!
Razanadahy lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Till The New York Monster has been cut.
Razanadahy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The New York Monster paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razanadahy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The New York Monster sprawls well. The New York Monster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Razanadahy gets slowly back to his feet.
Razanadahy tries to clinch up.
Razanadahy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The New York Monster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - The New York Monster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice combination there by Razanadahy.
Crunch! Razanadahy slams his shin into The New York Monster's torso.

Razanadahy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Razanadahy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Razanadahy lands a nice shot to the head.
Razanadahy wants to control the pace but The New York Monster is squirming around nicely.

The New York Monster bucks Razanadahy off and manages to get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Razanadahy lands a nice shot that snaps The New York Monster's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razanadahy looks for a takedown but The New York Monster sprawls well.

The New York Monster gets tackled into the cage by Razanadahy. Razanadahy maintains the clinch.
The New York Monster wants a takedown.
Razanadahy wants to get back to striking at distance but The New York Monster won't allow it.
Razanadahy lands a left hand that snaps the head of The New York Monster backwards.
The New York Monster looking for a takedown.
Razanadahy working aggressively here.
The New York Monster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Razanadahy manages to pull guard.
Razanadahy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The New York Monster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Razanadahy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The New York Monster has managed to get both his arms back between Razanadahy's legs - danger averted.
The New York Monster scoring with some ground and pound.
Razanadahy has control of The New York Monster's left arm, preventing The New York Monster from doing any damage.
The New York Monster stopping the sweep attempt from Razanadahy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razanadahy keeping moving, preventing The New York Monster from controlling successfully.
Razanadahy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Razanadahy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The New York Monster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Haya Razanadahy wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Razanadahy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Razanadahy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The New York Monster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Razanadahy shoots in and drives through. The New York Monster sprawls well.
The New York Monster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The New York Monster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The New York Monster throws a head kick that misses.
Razanadahy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The New York Monster.
Razanadahy blocks a head kick by The New York Monster.
Razanadahy blocks a head kick by The New York Monster.
The New York Monster throws a lazy head kick
and Razanadahy counters with a left and a right that stings The New York Monster.
The New York Monster wants to clinch.

Razanadahy clinches with his opponent.
Razanadahy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Razanadahy has a couple of punches blocked by The New York Monster.

The New York Monster has Razanadahy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The New York Monster pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Razanadahy tumbling to the mat - The New York Monster dives into Razanadahy's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The New York Monster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The New York Monster trying to control but Razanadahy is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The New York Monster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Haya Razanadahy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Razanadahy wants to clinch up but The New York Monster keeps it at a distance.
The New York Monster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The New York Monster tries a head kick but it misses.
Razanadahy wants to clinch up but The New York Monster keeps it at a distance.
Razanadahy tries to clinch but The New York Monster moves out of range.
The New York Monster looks to land a combination but Razanadahy avoids it well.
Razanadahy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The New York Monster swivels and escapes.
The New York Monster swats away the attempt to clinch by Razanadahy.
Sloppy strikes from The New York Monster. Those never looked like landing.

Razanadahy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Razanadahy decides to stand back up.
The New York Monster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haya Razanadahy is winning the standup battle so far.
Razanadahy blocks a head kick by The New York Monster.

The New York Monster gets tackled into the cage by Razanadahy. Razanadahy maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The New York Monster tries for a takedown but Razanadahy manages to get underhooks.
Razanadahy is looking to break free of the clinch but The New York Monster has double underhooks.
The New York Monster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The New York Monster tries to score a body lock takedown but Razanadahy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Haya Razanadahy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Till The New York Monster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The New York Monster wants a takedown.
Razanadahy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Razanadahy lands with a left to the head.
The New York Monster goes for a takedown attempt but Razanadahy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The New York Monster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Razanadahy doesn't manage to clinch there - The New York Monster circles away.
A head kick misses from The New York Monster.
The New York Monster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Razanadahy tries to clinch
and The New York Monster counters with a big head kick but Razanadahy shrugs it off.
The New York Monster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The New York Monster tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from The New York Monster.
Razanadahy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Razanadahy avoids a kick to the body.
The New York Monster tries to clinch there but Razanadahy circles away.
Razanadahy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haya Razanadahy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The New York Monster misses with a combination
and Razanadahy counters with a nice uppercut.
Razanadahy has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The New York Monster throws a sloppy head kick and Razanadahy moves out of range easily.

Razanadahy feints and as The New York Monster raises his hands in defense, Razanadahy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Razanadahy tries to free his leg and advance position but The New York Monster is retaining full guard.
Razanadahy pushes down on The New York Monster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The New York Monster is looking to escape.
Razanadahy is nestled in close to The New York Monster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The New York Monster is trying to stand back up but Razanadahy is controlling him

The New York Monster kicks Razanadahy off and gets back to his feet.
Razanadahy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Razanadahy cracks The New York Monster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The New York Monster throws a sloppy head kick and Razanadahy moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The New York Monster throws a lazy head kick
and Razanadahy counters with a left and a right that stings The New York Monster.
The New York Monster throws a sloppy head kick and Razanadahy moves out of range easily.
The New York Monster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The New York Monster throws a head kick that misses
and Razanadahy counters with a one-two to the body.
Razanadahy blocks a head kick by The New York Monster.
The New York Monster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Razanadahy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The New York Monster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The New York Monster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Razanadahy circles away quickly and effectively.
Razanadahy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Razanadahy tests The New York Monster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The New York Monster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The New York Monster there as he acknowledges the shot.
The New York Monster looks to land a body kick but Razanadahy moved away.
Razanadahy tries to clinch up but The New York Monster circles away and keeps his distance.
Razanadahy shoots in but no luck this time.
Razanadahy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The New York Monster's head.
Razanadahy tries to clinch there but The New York Monster circles away.
Razanadahy avoids the head kick by The New York Monster.
The New York Monster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The New York Monster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The New York Monster is looking to clinch.
The New York Monster swats away the attempt to clinch by Razanadahy.
Razanadahy shoots in looking for a takedown but The New York Monster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Razanadahy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The New York Monster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The New York Monster misses with a double jab

and Razanadahy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Razanadahy.
The New York Monster striking off his back but it's not causing Razanadahy any problems.
Razanadahy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Razanadahy stands and throws The New York Monster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The New York Monster throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Razanadahy taking a breather here.

Razanadahy stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haya Razanadahy dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The New York Monster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The New York Monster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

The New York Monster clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Razanadahy.
The New York Monster is trying to drag Razanadahy to the mat but Razanadahy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Razanadahy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Razanadahy misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Razanadahy.
The New York Monster is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Razanadahy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Razanadahy gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Razanadahy tightens his grip and picks The New York Monster up, before dumping him to the ground. The New York Monster manages to land in guard.
Razanadahy stopping the sweep attempt from The New York Monster.
Haya Razanadahy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The New York Monster keeping moving, preventing Razanadahy from controlling successfully.
Razanadahy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Razanadahy prevents The New York Monster from getting back to his feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Haya Razanadahy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

The New York Monster tries to keep at a distance but Razanadahy has taken the fight into the clinch.
The New York Monster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Razanadahy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Razanadahy.
Razanadahy tries to circle away but The New York Monster has him pinned against the cage.

The New York Monster turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The New York Monster cracks Razanadahy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Razanadahy can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razanadahy pushes The New York Monster away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The New York Monster gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The New York Monster in side control, throwing shots but Razanadahy defends.

The New York Monster is trying to get an arm triangle but Razanadahy is defending well.

The New York Monster stands up.
The New York Monster moves in looking to clinch but Razanadahy pushes him off.
The New York Monster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Razanadahy.
Till The New York Monster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Razanadahy closes the distance looking to clinch

and The New York Monster moves into the clinch.

The New York Monster pulls guard.
Razanadahy preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The New York Monster trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Razanadahy stands and steps away. The New York Monster gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The New York Monster throws a sloppy head kick and Razanadahy moves out of range easily.
Razanadahy lands a jab-cross combination.
The New York Monster throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Razanadahy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The New York Monster paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Razanadahy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The New York Monster napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on The New York Monster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Razanadahy scores with a couple of short elbows.
The New York Monster is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Razanadahy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The New York Monster some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razanadahy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The New York Monster stops Razanadahy from passing to mount.
Razanadahy scores with punches from side control.
The New York Monster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Razanadahy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The New York Monster can't do much from the bottom here.

Razanadahy decides to stand up, so the ref orders The New York Monster to his feet.
Razanadahy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Razanadahy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Razanadahy blocks a head kick by The New York Monster.
The New York Monster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The New York Monster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The New York Monster moves out of range of the body kick from Razanadahy.
Till The New York Monster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haya Razanadahy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The New York Monster keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haya Razanadahy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Razanadahy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haya Razanadahy!