PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yadeep Singh (ranked 2213 p4p, 2758 weight class) and Alexandrew Song (ranked 294 p4p, 349 weight class). Song has chosen The Smiths-How Soon Is Now? as his entrance music. Yadeep Singh had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Singh
vs
Song

194 cm
28
201
5 - 6 - 0

178 cm
27
185
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yadeep Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandrew Song!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh throws a front kick aimed at Song's knee but Song avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Song.
Alexandrew Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Song has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Singh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Song misses with a straight right.
Singh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Singh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Song moves forwards but Singh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Song takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Singh looks to land a body kick but Song moved away.
Singh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Singh looks to land a combination. Song sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Song closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh is trying to get back to half guard.
Song scoring with punches from side control.
Song creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Singh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Song wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singh keeps working.
Singh regains half guard, as Song was trying to land strikes.
Singh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Song on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Song.
Singh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Song.
Singh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Song.
Song throwing shots but Singh is blocking nicely.
Song not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Song missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Song not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Singh is looking for a sweep. Song is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Song has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Singh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Song throwing shots but Singh is blocking nicely.
Song not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Song looks to land a strike but Singh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Song's guard.

Song is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Song is pulling down on Singh's head to control his posture.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Song.

Song is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Song is adopting a defensive guard.
Song trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Singh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Song looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Singh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Singh prevents Song from improving his position.
Singh is trying to control. Song wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Song is trying to control but can't.
Song works his way to full guard. Good work.
Song looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singh is one step ahead there.
Song is trying to keep Singh in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singh content to stall in guard here.
Song keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Song stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh.
Singh blocks a jab.
Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Song checks a leg kick.
Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Singh gets caught napping as Song dives in and scores a takedown. Singh manages to retain guard.
Song working some strikes from top position.
Song postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Song with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Yadeep Singh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Singh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Song at a distance.
Song fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Song looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Singh wants to clinch.
Singh defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Song takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Singh scoring well with a low kick there.
Singh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Singh lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Song lands a really nice looking cross but Singh seems unphased.
Song tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Singh misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh looks to land a left hand but Song moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh cracks a nice hook into Song's ribs.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh checks the leg kick.
Singh misses with a low kick as Song jumps back.
Singh moves out of range as Song throws a body kick.
Singh tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.

Singh has closed the distance and engaged Song in a clinch.
Song creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Singh is stalling here.
Song comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Song has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Singh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Singh struggles to land a body shot inside as Song controls his hands.
Singh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Song tries for a takedown. No joy.
Singh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Song is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Singh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yadeep Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandrew Song.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Singh lands with a left to the head.
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!
Singh lands with a short shot to the head.
Singh is leaning against Song and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Singh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Alexandrew Song has been cut.

Song pulls Singh into guard.
Singh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Song looking to control.
Song lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Singh is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Song.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Song lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Singh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Song.
Song trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Song throws a big right hand that misses.
Singh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Song throwing strikes from guard but Singh blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Song postures up in Singh's guard and throws a big left but Singh blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Song is controlling him.
Song trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Song throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Song bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Singh's guard.

Singh wants to stand up but Song is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Song accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Song lands a couple of elbows.
Song throws a big right hand that misses.
Song throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Song distracts Singh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Song trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yadeep Singh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandrew Song's cut.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Song's jab looks to have found its range, popping Singh under the eye.
Singh slips under a jab from Song.
Singh throws a counter high kick but Song was just alert enough to avoid it.
Song scores with a push kick.
Song throws a sloppy body shot
and Singh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Song throws a jab when Singh was well out of range.
It looked like Singh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Song.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Song misses with a kick to the body.
Song avoids the body shot from Singh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Song.
An attempted straight right counter from Singh misses the target.
Singh is looking to wear down Song with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Singh cracks Song with a right hand to the side of the head.
Song throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song throws a push kick but Singh slaps the foot to one side.
Song wants to clinch.
Singh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Singh fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Both fighters circling a little - Song finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Song checks a leg kick.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Singh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Song misses with an attempted mid kick.

Singh pushes Song up against the cage in a clinch.
Song tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Singh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Song throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Song as Singh tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Song throws an elbow but misses.
Song throws an elbow but it misses.
Singh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Song.
Alexandrew Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Song.
Singh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Singh is pressed up against the cage. Song has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Singh down to the mat. Singh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yadeep Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandrew Song.
A chopping leg kick lands by Singh.
Singh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Song manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Song circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Song.
Singh moves out of range as Song strikes.
Singh throws a leg kick which misses Song's front leg but catches the back leg as Song tries to avoid it.
Song dives in for a single leg takedown but Singh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An inside leg kick from Singh misses.
Singh wants to clinch.
Yadeep Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
Song takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh slips a straight right by Song.
Singh motions for Song to come forward. Singh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Singh lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Singh misses.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Song takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Singh misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Yadeep Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Song closes the distance and clinches.
Song misses with some punches.
Yadeep Singh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Singh scores with a shot to the side of Song's head.
Song tries to pull guard but Singh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Song.
Song drops down looking for an ankle pick but Singh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Singh looks to land a combination but Song avoids it well.
Song swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.
Song moves in looking to clinch but Singh pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh is looking to clinch but Song is avoiding it.
Singh throws a series of punches but Song moves out of range.
Singh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Song shoots and misses
and Singh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Song takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh checks a leg kick.
Singh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Singh feints a jab promting Song to slip. Singh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Song slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh misses with a series of wild punches.
Song on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Singh lands a nice shot that snaps Song's head back.
Singh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Song moves forwards but Singh connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yadeep Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Singh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yadeep Singh!