PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime comes to the cage accompanied by Bring It. Roman Yakimyuk has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Downtime
vs
Yakimyuk

176 cm
30
159 lbs
23 - 19 - 0

177 cm
24
167 lbs
10 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

The Adrenaline Matrix

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 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Yakimyuk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakimyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Downtime keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakimyuk.
Downtime connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yakimyuk looks to throw the jab but Downtime is out of range.
Yakimyuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Roman Yakimyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Downtime.
A big left from Yakimyuk misses.
Downtime looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakimyuk is just out of range.

Downtime moves into the clinch.
Yakimyuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk misses with a punch to the body.
Yakimyuk misses with some punches.
Downtime is trying to stall.
Yakimyuk lands a nice shot to the body.
Yakimyuk throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime prevents a body shot from Yakimyuk.
Downtime looking to throw knees to the head but Yakimyuk is blocking nicely.
Yakimyuk misses with the head strike.
Downtime wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yakimyuk tries to throw a body punch but Downtime avoids it by throwing Yakimyuk back against the cage.
Downtime pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Downtime using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yakimyuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk has a couple of punches blocked by Downtime.
Downtime has had enough of the clinch but Yakimyuk keeps him there for the moment.
Yakimyuk misses with some punches.
Yakimyuk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yakimyuk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Downtime wants to take the fight to the mat but Yakimyuk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yakimyuk misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yakimyuk.
Downtime blocks a body shot from Yakimyuk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakimyuk.
Still in the clinch, Yakimyuk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Downtime tries to land a knee to the head but Yakimyuk blocks with his arms.
Downtime is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Yakimyuk.
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 swings wildly with an uppercut but Downtime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Downtime misses with an elbow over the top.
Yakimyuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Downtime.
Yakimyuk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Downtime tries to break free but Yakimyuk pushes him back against the cage.
Yakimyuk lands a left hand.
Downtime throws a knee to the head but misses.
Downtime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yakimyuk avoids it.
Yakimyuk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yakimyuk.
Downtime misses with an elbow strike.
Yakimyuk has Downtime pressed against the cage, preventing Downtime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yakimyuk misses with the head strike.
Yakimyuk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Downtime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yakimyuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Downtime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Yakimyuk misses.

Downtime clinches.
Downtime drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yakimyuk throws a head punch that misses.
Yakimyuk tries to work over Downtime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk lands a nice shot to the body.
Yakimyuk avoiding damage as Downtime throws knees to the body.
Downtime is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yakimyuk tries to throw a body punch but Downtime avoids it by throwing Yakimyuk back against the cage.
Yakimyuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Downtime missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downtime pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yakimyuk pushes Downtime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakimyuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Downtime blocking some punches.
Downtime tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Downtime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Yakimyuk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Yakimyuk dips to his left and cracks Downtime with an uppercut!
Yakimyuk tries to clinch up but Downtime circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakimyuk lands with an uppercut that bounces Downtime off the cage and back into range.
Downtime throws the left hand but Yakimyuk avoids the punch easily.
Yakimyuk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Downtime's calf.
Downtime on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Yakimyuk misses.

Downtime closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yakimyuk's guard.
Yakimyuk wants to stand and escape but Downtime is having none of it.
Downtime is looking to stand up but Yakimyuk won't let him.
Yakimyuk wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downtime tries to stand but Yakimyuk is controlling from the bottom.
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!
Downtime trying to control but Yakimyuk is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk is looking to stand up but Downtime isn't so interested in that idea.
Yakimyuk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Downtime trying to control but Yakimyuk is working from the bottom.

Nycky Downtime has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Downtime swings for the body but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakimyuk lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downtime lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yakimyuk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Downtime is rocked!
Downtime takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Downtime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yakimyuk misses with a body shot.
Downtime seems to have got his legs back now.
Downtime thows a body shot but no joy.
Yakimyuk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakimyuk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yakimyuk misses with a straight left.
Yakimyuk throws a body punch but Downtime moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Downtime is just out of range.
Yakimyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Downtime.
Yakimyuk misses with a body shot.
Yakimyuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yakimyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakimyuk throws a leg kick which misses Downtime's front leg but catches the back leg as Downtime tries to avoid it.
A combination from Downtime does no damage.
Yakimyuk is looking to clinch but Downtime is avoiding it.
Yakimyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yakimyuk takes a swing at Downtime's ribcage but misses.
Yakimyuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yakimyuk throws a leg kick which misses Downtime's front leg but catches the back leg as Downtime tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk thows a body shot but no joy.
Yakimyuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Downtime at a distance.
Downtime uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk wants to clinch up but Downtime keeps it at a distance.
Downtime throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yakimyuk on the side of the head.
Downtime checks a low kick from Yakimyuk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakimyuk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downtime.
Downtime throws out a loose jab but Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakimyuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Downtime chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yakimyuk can pounce on him.
Yakimyuk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Yakimyuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Yakimyuk slips a straight right by Downtime.

Downtime darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Yakimyuk has one foot on Downtime's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Yakimyuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yakimyuk misses the shot to the body.

Yakimyuk moves into the clinch successfully.
Yakimyuk lands an uppercut.
Yakimyuk lands with a light punch inside.
Yakimyuk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yakimyuk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yakimyuk lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yakimyuk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yakimyuk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Downtime wants a takedown but no success here.
Yakimyuk lands with a right to the head.
Yakimyuk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Downtime backwards.
Yakimyuk slowing the pace effectively.
Yakimyuk lands a body punch.

Downtime has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yakimyuk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Yakimyuk manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Downtime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakimyuk.
Downtime connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yakimyuk misses with a leg kick.
Nycky Downtime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downtime scores with a shot to the body.
Yakimyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yakimyuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Downtime moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yakimyuk digs a good body shot into Downtime's ribs.
That kick from Yakimyuk tenderised Downtime's leg. Downtime is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yakimyuk looks to land a combination but Downtime avoids it well.
Downtime bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yakimyuk's head.
Yakimyuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Downtime moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yakimyuk throws a series of punches but Downtime avoids them all with ease.
Yakimyuk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Yakimyuk tenderised Downtime's leg. Downtime is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yakimyuk throws a shot from downtown. Downtime moves away and avoids it.
Downtime tries to clinch but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Yakimyuk throws the left hand but Downtime avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Downtime. Yakimyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yakimyuk misses with an uppercut. Downtime saw that one coming.
Yakimyuk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Downtime tries to close the distance and clinch but Yakimyuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yakimyuk throws a hook but Downtime avoids it easily.
Yakimyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Downtime is just out of range.
Nycky Downtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Downtime 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yakimyuk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakimyuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Downtime circles away quickly and effectively.
Downtime scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Downtime throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yakimyuk walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakimyuk looks to throw the jab but Downtime is out of range.
Downtime throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Yakimyuk colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Downtime as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Yakimyuk is left battered and dazed whilst Downtime and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nycky Downtime!