PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Kygo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juno August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kygo
vs
August

165 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Kygo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juno August!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
August darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kygo lands with a shot to the body.
Kygo looks for a takedown but August sprawls well.
August throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kygo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Kygo dives in and scores a takedown into August's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kygo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kygo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kygo with a flurry of punches that miss.

August is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kygo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kygo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
August working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kygo.
August avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Kygo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
August really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kygo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kygo is on top in guard.

Kygo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kygo throwing strikes from guard but August blocks nicely.

August throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kygo is looking to work some ground and pound but August has wrist control.

Kygo has gone for a leg lock! August slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kygo's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kygo keeping moving, preventing August from controlling successfully.
August must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

August drops back looking for a leg! Kygo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kygo manages to kick August off! August jumps back into Kygo's guard.

Kygo looking for a guillotine here but August defends easily.
My spies in ReEvolution MMA inform me that August has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

August got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kygo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, August has managed to get both his arms back between Kygo's legs - danger averted.
August stopping the sweep attempt from Kygo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kygo has his foot on August's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. August works his way back into a safe position though.

Kygo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kygo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
August trying to control but Kygo is working from the bottom.
August pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kygo is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kygo is on top in guard.

August is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kygo defends well.

Kygo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kygo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
August working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kygo.
Kygo throwing strikes from guard but August blocks nicely.

August throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
August can't keep his opponent in guard - Kygo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kygo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. August doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kygo.
August avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kygo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Kygo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kygo tries to score a power double leg takedown but August sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kygo somewhat.
August throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kygo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. August is trying to defend but Kygo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kygo wants to work for an arm triangle but August is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kygo is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kygo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, August has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kygo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

August looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kygo moves into full mount! August won't be happy about that!
Tommy Kygo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kygo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but August is surviving well by controlling Kygo's body position as best he can.

Kygo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Kygo has control of August's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and August regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kygo prevents August from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kygo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Kygo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
August is trying desperately to improve position.

Kygo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but August is surviving well by controlling Kygo's body position as best he can.

Kygo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, August has worked his arm free - good work by August!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kygo working away.
Kygo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that August can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
August might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kygo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Kygo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kygo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Kygo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, August rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kygo's guard! Nice work there by August!

Kygo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. August doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. August manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Kygo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but August can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
August trying to control but Kygo is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kygo working for a triangle but August defends it easily.
August wants to control from the top but Kygo keeps moving.

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

Kygo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because August has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kygo wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Kygo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kygo looks for a takedown but August sprawls well.
August let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheers as August lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kygo doesn't seem phased though.
Kygo misses with a takedown
and August counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kygo drops his hands momentarily and August takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
August misses with a few strikes there.
Kygo with a lazy takedown attempt
and August cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Kygo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kygo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and August connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kygo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has August pinned against the cage. August gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kygo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
August slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Kygo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
August tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kygo working the ground and pound but August is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kygo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kygo tries for a kimura but August is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
August struggling a bit here.

Kygo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, August has escaped the position, nice work there.
August tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kygo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Kygo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. August knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Kygo is trying to get an arm triangle but August is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kygo working away.

Kygo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
August tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kygo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
August is still trying to improve position.

Kygo tries for a kimura but August is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
August dodges the ground and pound from Kygo.
August defending against the ground and pound.

Kygo tries for a kimura but August is defending well.

Kygo is trying to get an arm triangle but August is defending well.
Juno August has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
August can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kygo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but August is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juno August.
I think Kygo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Kygo!
A victorious Tommy Kygo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.