PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Indian Icecapades (ranked 2355 p4p, 286 weight class) and Hasan Kaya (ranked 3726 p4p, 419 weight class). Icecapades comes to the cage accompanied by I am India Song | Qaidi Band | Aadar | Anya | Arijit Singh | Yashita Sharma. Hasan Kaya has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Indian Icecapades's chin.

Icecapades
vs
Kaya

184 cm
28
167 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

176 cm
19
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Indian Icecapades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hasan Kaya!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaya avoids the body shot from Icecapades.

Kaya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaya misses with a knee to the head.

Icecapades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Icecapades lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaya off the cage and back into range.
Icecapades misses with a body shot.

Icecapades tries to keep at a distance but Kaya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Icecapades managing to block the knees to the body from Kaya.
Kaya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaya looking to throw knees to the head but Icecapades is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icecapades is trying to force a seperation but Kaya has the dominant position.

Icecapades jumps guard.
Kaya is fighting to break Icecapades's control of his arms but Icecapades is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Icecapades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Icecapades controlling Kaya's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Icecapades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaya being controlled here momentarily.
Icecapades is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Icecapades tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Icecapades wants to get back to his feet but Kaya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Icecapades. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Icecapades had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaya defends it easily.
Icecapades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Icecapades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Icecapades tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaya trying to control but Icecapades is working from the bottom.
Kaya throws a big right hand that misses.
Icecapades pulls Kaya in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Icecapades on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Icecapades tries to get out of the position.
Icecapades wants to sweep here but Kaya controlling him for the moment.
Kaya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Icecapades wants to sweep here but Kaya controlling him for the moment.

Icecapades working for a triangle but Kaya defends it easily.

Icecapades looking for a guillotine here but Kaya defends easily.
Kaya wants to control from the top but Icecapades keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kaya darts in trying to clinch
and Icecapades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Icecapades misses with a left hand

and Kaya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kaya looking to throw knees to the head but Icecapades is blocking nicely.
Kaya is pushing Icecapades up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kaya tries to land a knee to the head but Icecapades blocks with his arms.
Icecapades throws a head punch that misses.
Icecapades misses with a short punch on the inside.

Icecapades breaks from the clinch.
Kaya is looking to clinch but Icecapades is avoiding it.

Kaya clinches.
Icecapades tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaya smiles and moves away.
Kaya tries to clinch up
and Icecapades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Icecapades circles away.
Kaya slips under a jab.
Kaya steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Icecapades.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Indian Icecapades will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kaya tries to close the distance and clinch but Icecapades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaya tries to clinch up
letting Icecapades counter with a right hand.
Kaya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaya slips under a jab.
Kaya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Icecapades keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaya tries to clinch but Icecapades moves away
letting Icecapades counter with a right hand.
Kaya wants to clinch up but Icecapades keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Icecapades tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaya is looking to clinch but Icecapades is avoiding it.
Kaya tries to clinch but Icecapades moves away
and Icecapades counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kaya moves into the clinch.
Kaya missing with knees to the body.
Kaya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Icecapades is trying to break free.
Icecapades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaya can do to turn this around?
Icecapades can't break the clinch.

Icecapades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaya moves out of range as Icecapades strikes.
Icecapades sets himself, and Kaya steps forward looking for the clinch! Icecapades avoids it this time.
Icecapades swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaya.
Icecapades cracks Kaya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaya tries to clinch up.
It looked like Icecapades wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Icecapades throws a hook but Kaya avoids it easily.
Kaya tries to clinch there but Icecapades circles away.
Kaya tries to clinch up but Icecapades circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaya moves out of range as Icecapades strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icecapades throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaya.
Icecapades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaya moves away.

Kaya closes the distance and clinches.
Kaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Icecapades on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Icecapades tries to break the clinch but Kaya is controlling the position.
Kaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Icecapades trying to stall but Kaya improves his position.
Kaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Icecapades wants to break free but Kaya has control.
Icecapades tries to circle away but Kaya has him pinned against the cage.
Icecapades is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaya tries a knee to the head but Icecapades blocks it.
Icecapades tries to pull guard but Kaya won't allow it.
Kaya looking to throw knees to the head but Icecapades is blocking nicely.
Kaya tries a knee to the head but Icecapades blocks it.

Icecapades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Icecapades pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Icecapades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaya manages to avoid it.
Kaya tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Icecapades counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaya tries to clinch but Icecapades moves out of range.
Icecapades misses the jab.
Icecapades throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kaya closes the distance and pushes Icecapades back into the cage.
Icecapades tries to circle away but Kaya has him pinned against the cage.
Kaya tries to land a knee to the head but Icecapades blocks with his arms.
Kaya landing knees to the body.
Kaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Icecapades has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaya.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Icecapades is trying to force a seperation but Kaya has the dominant position.
Kaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Icecapades has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaya.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Icecapades is trying to pull guard but Kaya has him pressed against the cage.
Kaya misses with a knee strike.

Icecapades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hasan Kaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Icecapades swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kaya pushes Icecapades up against the cage in a clinch.
Icecapades blocking some punches.
Icecapades tries to pull guard but Kaya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Indian Icecapades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Icecapades in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Icecapades misses with the head strike.
Icecapades avoiding damage as Kaya throws knees to the body.
Kaya tries a knee to the head but Icecapades blocks it.
Kaya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Icecapades.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Indian Icecapades will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Icecapades circles away.

Kaya moves into the clinch.

Icecapades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Icecapades looks to throw the jab but Kaya is out of range.
Kaya tries to clinch up.
Icecapades throwing a counter right hand but Kaya manages to avoid it.
Icecapades misses with a hook. Kaya ducked under it nicely.
Kaya slips under a jab.
Icecapades circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kaya pushes Icecapades up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Icecapades blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaya misses with a knee strike.
Kaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Icecapades has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Icecapades wants to break the clinch but can't.

Icecapades breaks the clinch.
Kaya tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Icecapades counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaya tries to close the distance and clinch but Icecapades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Icecapades was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaya tries to clinch but Icecapades moves out of range.
Kaya needs to keep his hands up - Icecapades had a free shot at his head there.
Kaya tries to clinch there but Icecapades circles away.
Icecapades circles away from the clinch attempt
and Icecapades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Kaya clinches with his opponent.
Icecapades lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaya displaying some good clinch control by pressing Icecapades up against the cage.

Icecapades jumps into guard, dragging Kaya to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Icecapades scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Icecapades misses with a hook. Kaya ducked under it nicely.
Kaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Icecapades is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Icecapades circles away from the clinch attempt.
Icecapades is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kaya clinches with his opponent.
Icecapades is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaya is keeping busy.
Kaya misses with a knee to the head.
Kaya prevents Icecapades from breaking the clinch.
Icecapades tries to pull guard but Kaya won't allow it.
Kaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Icecapades is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaya has double underhooks.
Kaya blocks an uppercut.
Icecapades looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaya crunches a lovely knee into Icecapades's ribcage.
Kaya working Icecapades over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Icecapades tries to pull guard but Kaya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Icecapades wants to break the clinch but can't.
Icecapades being controlled against the cage.
Icecapades tries to throw a body punch but Kaya avoids it by throwing Icecapades back against the cage.
Icecapades wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Icecapades's face.

It looks like Indian Icecapades has been cut.
A knee to the head by Kaya.
Kaya tries to land a knee to the head but Icecapades blocks with his arms.
Icecapades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Icecapades looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Icecapades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Icecapades breaks the clinch.
Kaya tries to clinch up but Icecapades circles away and keeps his distance.

Kaya takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Icecapades working hard to break the clinch.
Kaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaya trying to land knees to the body.
Icecapades wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Icecapades tries to break the clinch but Kaya is controlling the position.
Icecapades wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaya blocking some punches.
Kaya tries to land knees in the clinch but Icecapades avoids the damage to the body.
Kaya blocking some punches.
Kaya misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaya lands a knee to the head.

Icecapades is rocked!
Kaya tries to land a knee to the head but Icecapades blocks with his arms.
Oh Icecapades is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Icecapades misses with a punch to the body.
Kaya scores with a knee to the head.
Kaya has a couple of punches blocked by Icecapades.
Hasan Kaya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaya obliges.
Kaya lands a big knee! That's hurt Icecapades! Oh, he's all over the place! Kaya lands another knee that sends Icecapades to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasan Kaya!
Indian Icecapades was interviewed post fight and said 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!! Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.