PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Stinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakimyuk has chosen IT'S MY TIME as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stinger
vs
Yakimyuk

190 cm
29
159 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

177 cm
22
167 lbs
6 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Cutthroat
Malicestar

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Freddy Stinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Yakimyuk!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stinger.
Yakimyuk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Freddy Stinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakimyuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stinger.

Stinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yakimyuk keeping moving, preventing Stinger from controlling successfully.

Stinger decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stinger is defended easily by Yakimyuk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Stinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Stinger gets a takedown into half guard.
Yakimyuk is refusing to be controlled, as Stinger sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stinger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yakimyuk has managed to free his arm - good work.

Stinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yakimyuk sees it coming and defends easily.
Stinger prevents Yakimyuk from standing back up.
Stinger is pressing down on Yakimyuk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yakimyuk is holding on for now.

Stinger is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Yakimyuk still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Yakimyuk has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk wants to stand but Stinger has his arm trapped.
Stinger can't do much from the bottom here.
Stinger is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakimyuk wants to stand but Stinger is controlling his arm.

Yakimyuk stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck for Stinger with that takedown attempt.
Stinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yakimyuk defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk misses with a wild combination.
Yakimyuk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stinger misses with a leg kick.
Stinger dodges the punch combination from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stinger doesn't seem bothered though.
Yakimyuk lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Yakimyuk does no damage.
Stinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yakimyuk defends it nicely.
Stinger shoots in but Yakimyuk avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk lands a nice shot that snaps Stinger's head back.
Yakimyuk digs a good hook to Stinger's body.
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!
Yakimyuk clobbers Stinger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stinger looks for a takedown but Yakimyuk sprawls well.
Yakimyuk misses with the combination.
Stinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Yakimyuk tries to sprawl out of it but Stinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yakimyuk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yakimyuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stinger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stinger throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yakimyuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Yakimyuk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Yakimyuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Roman Yakimyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stinger fails with the takedown.
Yakimyuk throws a right and a left that Stinger avoids nicely.

Stinger shoots in and bounces Yakimyuk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yakimyuk wants to get back to his feet but Stinger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stinger looking to pass the guard.
Stinger pushes down on Yakimyuk's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Stinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yakimyuk kicks off Stinger and gets to his feet.
Stinger shoots in for a double leg but Yakimyuk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yakimyuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk misses with a double jab.
Yakimyuk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yakimyuk swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Stinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Yakimyuk as Stinger shoots in.
Stinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Yakimyuk sprawls well. He's pushed Stinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yakimyuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stinger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yakimyuk was covering up waiting for the punch and Stinger finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stinger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yakimyuk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stinger, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yakimyuk wants to stand but Stinger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stinger trying to keep a closed guard but Yakimyuk is proving a slippery customer.

Stinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yakimyuk is aware though and is defending well.
Freddy Stinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Stinger has his feet on Yakimyuk's thighs here. He's pushed Yakimyuk off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Yakimyuk screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Stinger!
In his post fight interview, Freddy Stinger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.