PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Starner had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Starner
vs
Yakimyuk

172 cm
33
165 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

177 cm
28
167 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

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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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Yakimyuk!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakimyuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yakimyuk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yakimyuk looks to land a body kick but Starner moved away.
Starner moves out of range as Yakimyuk strikes.
Starner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yakimyuk tries to move into range but Starner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Starner swings for the body but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Yakimyuk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Starner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yakimyuk at a distance.
Starner throws a hook but Yakimyuk avoids it easily.
Yakimyuk stuns Starner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yakimyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Starner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yakimyuk, right into the meat.
A nice combination there by Starner.

It looks like Roman Yakimyuk 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!
Yakimyuk lands a nice looking body shot.
Starner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Starner fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yakimyuk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yakimyuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Yakimyuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Starner throws a solid leg kick but Yakimyuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Starner.
Yakimyuk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Starner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yakimyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Starner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yakimyuk.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starner.
Starner with a jab.
Yakimyuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yakimyuk connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starner fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starner throws out the jab.
Yakimyuk misses with a few strikes there.
Yakimyuk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Starner takes a step back to recover.
Yakimyuk connects with a body shot.
Yakimyuk staying out of range there.
Yakimyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yakimyuk connects with a jab.
Starner throws a series of punches but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Starner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starner digs a good hook to Yakimyuk's body.
Yakimyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Starner is looking to score with low kicks.
Yakimyuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Starner moves in looking to clinch but Yakimyuk pushes him off.
Yakimyuk ducks under a wild hook from Starner.
Starner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakimyuk moves away.
Yakimyuk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yakimyuk throws a hook but Starner blocks it.
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk throws a big shot that misses.
Starner throws a shot from downtown. Yakimyuk moves away and avoids it.
Starner checks a leg kick nicely.
Yakimyuk lands a nice hook to Starner's body. Starner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yakimyuk scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakimyuk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yakimyuk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Starner. Starner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yakimyuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner fails to land with a series of punches.

Starner scores with a takedown into Yakimyuk's guard.
Yakimyuk is looking to stand up but Starner isn't so interested in that idea.
Starner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yakimyuk's head.
Starner postures up in Yakimyuk's guard and throws a big left but Yakimyuk blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Yakimyuk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Starner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Starner jumps guard and drags Yakimyuk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yakimyuk wants to stand but Starner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Starner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yakimyuk is one step ahead there.
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 Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Good leg kick by Yakimyuk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glen Starner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Starner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yakimyuk's half guard.
Yakimyuk tries to kick Starner off but Starner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Starner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yakimyuk pushes Starner off but Starner dives into side control.
Yakimyuk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Starner is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starner has knee on belly momentarily but Yakimyuk bucks him off and regains half guard.
Starner is pressing down on Yakimyuk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yakimyuk is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Starner not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Starner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yakimyuk is just riding it out for now. Starner eventually gives up the hold.
Starner thows a huge punch but Yakimyuk dodges it nicely.

Yakimyuk manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yakimyuk misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk throws a body punch but Starner moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Yakimyuk enables Starner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yakimyuk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Starner scoring with some ground and pound.
Yakimyuk wants to stand up but Starner is controlling him.
Starner works over Yakimyuk with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starner throwing strikes from guard but Yakimyuk blocks nicely.
Starner looking to sit in guard and control but Yakimyuk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Starner wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Starner 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.
Starner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yakimyuk wanted to stand there but Starner had control of the position.
Starner trying to control the position.
Starner wants to sweep but no luck.

Starner working for submissions but it's allowed Yakimyuk to get to half guard.
Yakimyuk wants to stand up but Starner has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Starner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yakimyuk pulls his head out easily.
Yakimyuk tries to stand and escape but Starner is controlling the position.
Yakimyuk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yakimyuk manages to capitalize on a mistake by Starner to take his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakimyuk tries to get the hooks in deep but Starner pushed the leg off.
Glen Starner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yakimyuk has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Starner's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Starner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
That's time! Starner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Starner moves out of range of the leg kick from Yakimyuk.
Starner staying out of range there.
Yakimyuk connects with a single shot there.
Yakimyuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yakimyuk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Roman Yakimyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakimyuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Starner in the body.
Yakimyuk looks to land a right hand but Starner moved out of range.
Starner missing with a left hand there. Yakimyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starner misses with a low kick.
Yakimyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner missing with a left hand there. Yakimyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yakimyuk throws a hook but Starner avoids it easily.
Yakimyuk moves in looking to clinch but Starner pushes him off.
Starner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakimyuk scores with a nice strike.
Yakimyuk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starner's calf.
Starner tries a low kick but Yakimyuk avoids it.
Starner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk tests Starner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yakimyuk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Starner avoids the body shot from Yakimyuk.
Starner misses with a wild body shot.
Yakimyuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Starner at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Starner can pounce on him.
Yakimyuk throws a body punch but Starner moves out of range.
Starner misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk thows a body shot but no joy.
Yakimyuk delivers a nice body kick.
Starner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yakimyuk sprawls well. Yakimyuk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starner gets slowly back to his feet.
Starner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakimyuk.
Starner throws a nice looking combination but Yakimyuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Starner misses.
Starner takes one on the button.
Starner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Yakimyuk misses.
Yakimyuk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yakimyuk misses with a body kick.
Yakimyuk takes a swing at Starner's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Yakimyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yakimyuk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Starner takes one on the button.
Yakimyuk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Starner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yakimyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starner manages to avoid it.
Starner throws a jab when Yakimyuk was well out of range.
Yakimyuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Starner.
Starner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yakimyuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Starner misses with a takedown attempt - Yakimyuk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Starner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Starner.
Starner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Starner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakimyuk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakimyuk sizes up Starner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yakimyuk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Yakimyuk. That snapped Starner's head back.
Yakimyuk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Starner is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yakimyuk.
Oh Starner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yakimyuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Starner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starner seems to have got his legs back now.
Yakimyuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starner.

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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews 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.