PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibssen comes to the ring accompanied by DJ Encore - I see right through you. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Emmanuel Ibssen
vs
Yakimyuk

175 cm
19
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roman Yakimyuk!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibssen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ibssen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakimyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibssen.
Yakimyuk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ibssen misses with a two punch combination.
Ibssen moves forwards but Yakimyuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yakimyuk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ibssen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen has been cut.
Ibssen throws a looping overhand right but Yakimyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Yakimyuk. No joy for Ibssen on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakimyuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibssen circles away quickly and effectively.
Ibssen misses the body punch
and Yakimyuk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yakimyuk closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk works over Ibssen's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibssen shoots for a double leg takedown but Yakimyuk sprawls well. He's pushed Ibssen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice combination there by Yakimyuk.

Ibssen is rocked!
Ibssen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yakimyuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ibssen somewhat.
Yakimyuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ibssen at a distance.
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yakimyuk gets caught flat footed, as Ibssen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yakimyuk wants to stand up but Ibssen is controlling him.

Ibssen stands up from Yakimyuk's guard - Ibssen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ibssen shoots in for a double leg but Yakimyuk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yakimyuk is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibssen dodges the punch combination from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ibssen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yakimyuk defends it nicely.
Yakimyuk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Yakimyuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Yakimyuk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Ibssen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ibssen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Ibssen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yakimyuk has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ibssen lands with some strikes.
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.

Ibssen has hold of Yakimyuk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yakimyuk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Yakimyuk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ibssen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ibssen goes for an armbar but Yakimyuk turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk is looking to stand up but Ibssen won't let him.

Ibssen has his foot on Yakimyuk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yakimyuk works his way back into a safe position though.
Yakimyuk wants to control from the top but Ibssen keeps moving.

Ibssen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ibssen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yakimyuk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ibssen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yakimyuk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ibssen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yakimyuk defends it easily.
Yakimyuk tries to stand but Ibssen is controlling from the bottom.
Yakimyuk wants to control from the top but Ibssen keeps moving.
Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ibssen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yakimyuk defends it easily.
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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ibssen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ibssen is proving hard to escape from.

Ibssen has his foot on Yakimyuk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yakimyuk works his way back into a safe position though.
Yakimyuk trying to control but Ibssen is working from the bottom.

Yakimyuk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ibssen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yakimyuk has managed to get both his arms back between Ibssen's legs - danger averted.
Ibssen keeping moving, preventing Yakimyuk from controlling successfully.
Yakimyuk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ibssen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yakimyuk is looking to stand up but Ibssen won't let him.

Roman Yakimyuk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ibssen throws a right hand that Yakimyuk ducks under and follows up with a left that Yakimyuk also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibssen shoots in but Yakimyuk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ibssen fails with a takedown attempt.
Yakimyuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Yakimyuk.
Roman Yakimyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibssen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yakimyuk as he avoids it easily.
Yakimyuk misses with the combination.
A combination from Yakimyuk does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibssen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibssen moves in looking to clinch but Yakimyuk pushes him off.
Ibssen shoots in for a takedown but Yakimyuk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibssen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yakimyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibssen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibssen walks into a stiff left hand from Yakimyuk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ibssen closes the distance and clinches up with Yakimyuk, looking for a takedown. Ibssen pushes Yakimyuk against the ropes but Yakimyuk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ibssen has his takedown stuffed
and Yakimyuk counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Yakimyuk - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk connects with a body shot.
Ibssen slips a jab and a cross from Yakimyuk.
A right-left combo lands from Yakimyuk.
Ibssen fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibssen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ibssen shoots in and drives through. Yakimyuk sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk throws a series of punches but Ibssen moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yakimyuk!
Yakimyuk throws a right hand that Ibssen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibssen also avoids with ease.
Ibssen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yakimyuk but Yakimyuk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibssen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Yakimyuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yakimyuk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Yakimyuk!
Our winner, Roman Yakimyuk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.