PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chukwumo Viwako (ranked 4311 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maykol Yurk (ranked 4403 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Viwako
vs
Yurk

175 cm
25
157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
156 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chukwumo Viwako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maykol Yurk!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yurk is defended easily by Viwako.

Viwako has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viwako misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yurk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viwako.

Viwako lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yurk works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viwako is looking to advance position but Yurk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Viwako is looking to improve his position but Yurk isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Viwako defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yurk.
Yurk avoids the attempt from Viwako to control.
Yurk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Viwako throwing hammer fists to the chest of Yurk. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurk punching from mount but Viwako doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Viwako is in all sorts of trouble here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viwako looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Viwako is looking to get to half guard.
Yurk looking to ground and pound but Viwako is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viwako is working to get back to half guard.
Viwako on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Viwako tries to get out of the position.
Viwako tries to lock up and control but Yurk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yurk trying to control but Viwako is having none of it.
Viwako wants to control but Yurk is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurk trying to control but Viwako is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yurk avoids the attempt from Viwako to control.
Viwako is trying desperately to improve position.
Yurk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viwako is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Viwako's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Viwako is looking to improve his position but Yurk isn't that keen on the idea.
Viwako knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yurk on the ground.

Yurk goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Viwako turns into him and now he's in Yurk's guard.
Yurk wants to sweep here but Viwako controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykol Yurk dominated that round.
That's time! Viwako's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yurk tries to keep at a distance but Viwako has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yurk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Viwako to keep the fight standing.
Viwako scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yurk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Viwako digs a right hand into Yurk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yurk's gas tank.
Viwako holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yurk tries to pull guard but Viwako holds him up against the cage and eventually Yurk drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viwako fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yurk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurk prevents the takedown attempt.
Yurk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yurk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Yurk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yurk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Viwako throws a big right hand that misses.
Yurk is trying to control the position but Viwako postures up.
Viwako throwing strikes from guard but Yurk blocks nicely.
Viwako trying to move into half guard but instead Yurk has managed to sweep!

Yurk postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viwako keeping moving, preventing Yurk from controlling successfully.
Viwako looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viwako is looking to sweep but instead, Yurk has passed into half guard.
Viwako holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Viwako is not content to let Yurk control the position.
Yurk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viwako haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Yurk is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viwako is refusing to be controlled, as Yurk sits in half guard.
Viwako tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yurk has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Viwako is just holding on here. Yurk manages to take his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yurk is hanging on to Viwako's back as he tries to escape.
Viwako trying to get back to his feet but Yurk is in full control for now.
Yurk wants to control but Viwako is keeping busy.
Viwako rolls, trying to escape but Yurk keeps control of the position.
Yurk trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk gets his hands free as Viwako looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykol Yurk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yurk.

Yurk tries to sprawl but Viwako drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Viwako stops Yurk from getting back to his feet.
Yurk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Viwako won't allow Yurk to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viwako trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yurk controls Viwako momentarily but Viwako frees himself.
Maykol Yurk has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viwako pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yurk is keeping the position for now.
Viwako landing with the ground and pound.
Yurk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viwako is one step ahead there.
Viwako throws a big elbow that misses.
Yurk is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Viwako takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Viwako drives through and clinches with Yurk against the cage.
Viwako has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viwako taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Viwako to keep the fight standing.
Yurk is looking for a takedown.
Chukwumo Viwako has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maykol Yurk.
Good body shot from Yurk.
The referee is keeping an eye on Viwako - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yurk tries to circle away but Viwako has him pinned against the cage.

Viwako pulls Yurk into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Viwako holds on and takes a little breather.
Yurk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yurk tries to free his leg and advance position but Viwako is retaining full guard.
Viwako looking to control.
Yurk wants to stand but Viwako has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Viwako circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yurk fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Viwako clinches with his opponent.
Viwako lands with a light punch inside.
Viwako is trying to break free.

Viwako escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yurk tries to clinch up but Viwako circles away and keeps his distance.
Viwako tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Yurk gets caught flat footed, as Viwako shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk controls Viwako momentarily but Viwako frees himself.
Chukwumo Viwako has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maykol Yurk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwumo Viwako showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yurk 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maykol Yurk!