PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Faulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Yackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Yackey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arthur Faulk's chin.

Faulk
vs
Yackey

189 cm
20
203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Faulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Yackey!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yackey moves out of range of the strikes.
Yackey tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yackey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yackey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faulk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yackey.
Yackey throws a head kick that misses.
Faulk misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Faulk misses.
Faulk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Faulk throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Faulk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Faulk.
Yackey slips a jab from Faulk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yackey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice sprawl there from Faulk as Yackey shoots in.
Faulk misses with a looping right.
Faulk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faulk misses with a lunging right hand

and Yackey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Faulk's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yackey trying to control the position from guard on top but Faulk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faulk looking to control.
Yackey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Faulk looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yackey wants to control from the top but Faulk keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jimmy Yackey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Faulk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yackey on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Faulk.
Faulk swings widly with a right hand
and Yackey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Faulk is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Yackey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Faulk. Faulk obviously looking to wear him down.
Yackey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faulk.
Arthur Faulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faulk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Faulk misses.
Yackey pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yackey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Yackey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Faulk's guard.
Faulk keeping moving, preventing Yackey from controlling successfully.
Yackey tries to stand but Faulk is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Yackey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Faulk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yackey has Faulk in his guard.
Yackey looking to control.

Yackey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Faulk wants to stand but Yackey is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulk wants to control from the top but Yackey keeps moving.

Yackey working for a triangle but Faulk defends it easily.
Faulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Yackey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faulk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yackey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Faulk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yackey's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Arthur Faulk wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Yackey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yackey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Faulk can pounce on him.
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 Arthur Faulk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Faulk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Faulk connects with a crisp jab.
Yackey fails with a takedown attempt.
Yackey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yackey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faulk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Faulk.
Faulk scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Faulk.
Faulk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yackey moves away.
Faulk misses with an uppercut.
Faulk thuds his right hand into Yackey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yackey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Faulk lands a nice shot that snaps Yackey's head back.
Yackey ducks under a wild hook from Faulk.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Faulk.
Faulk works Yackey's body with a nice hook.
Yackey walks into a left hand.
Faulk lands a slapping body shot.
Faulk lands a jab.
Faulk with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Faulk as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faulk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yackey.
Yackey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Faulk avoids it really well and circles away.
Arthur Faulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Yackey.
Yackey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Faulk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Faulk with a nice cross.
Faulk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yackey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arthur Faulk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faulk digs a good hook to Yackey's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yackey on the side of the head.

Yackey closes the distance and clinches.
Faulk trying to control the position but instead, Yackey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Faulk into the ropes.
Faulk avoids a wild elbow strike from Yackey.
Yackey blocks an uppercut.
Faulk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yackey.
Faulk scores with a shoulder strike.
Faulk taking a breather.
Faulk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yackey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faulk blocks an elbow strike from Yackey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yackey is working for takedown but Faulk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Faulk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faulk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Yackey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Faulk's brow.
Faulk takes an elbow to the temple.
Yackey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faulk avoids the elbow strike from Yackey, against the ropes.
Faulk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yackey backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yackey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yackey is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Faulk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Faulk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yackey is trying to drag Faulk to the mat but Faulk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yackey wants to take the fight to the mat but Faulk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yackey is breathing heavily.
Faulk lands a body shot.
Faulk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yackey up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Faulk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Yackey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Faulk is predictable there
and Yackey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Faulk is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Faulk throws a hook but Yackey avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Faulk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Faulk.
Yackey slips a straight right by Faulk.
Yackey closes the distance and clinches up with Faulk, looking for a takedown. Yackey pushes Faulk against the ropes but Faulk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yackey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faulk tries to avoid it but Yackey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faulk to the ground. Faulk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Faulk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faulk throws a jab when Yackey was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yackey avoids the body shot from Faulk.
Yackey misses with a head kick.
A jab from Faulk does it's job there.
Faulk stuns Yackey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yackey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yackey takes one to the chin there.
Yackey misses with a head kick.

Yackey clinches up against the ropes.
Faulk lands with a light punch inside.
Faulk misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Faulk.
Faulk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faulk lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Yackey throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Faulk misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faulk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faulk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Yackey manages to break the clinch.
Faulk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yackey.
Faulk lands a really nice looking cross but Yackey seems unphased.
Faulk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yackey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Faulk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yackey.
Faulk thuds his right hand into Yackey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yackey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulk lands with a cross.
Yackey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yackey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Yackey.
Yackey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yackey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Faulk there.
Yackey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yackey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Faulk stuffs the takedown attempt from Yackey. Yackey gets slowly back to his feet.
Arthur Faulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Yackey.
Faulk lands a jab to the head.
Arthur Faulk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yackey counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yackey fails with a takedown attempt.
Yackey shoots in for a double leg but Faulk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Faulk jabs at Yackey's body.
Arthur Faulk is winning the standup battle so far.
Faulk digs a good body shot into Yackey's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faulk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yackey. That did some damage!
Faulk lands the left hand.
Jimmy Yackey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faulk scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Faulk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Faulk, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Faulk!