PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yawa Kiang (ranked 24358 p4p, 24248 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kiang
vs
Nada

182 cm
20
160
12 - 15 - 0

182 cm
20
160
9 - 18 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yawa Kiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice sprawl there from Kiang as Nada shoots in.
It appears Kiang was looking to counter with a kick there.

Nada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nada stalling.
Kiang is trying to maintain the position but Nada is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiang is controlling Nada's trapped leg to prevent Nada from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Nada seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Nada has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kiang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nada is fending him off so far but Kiang persists. Nope, Nada circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nada or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiang, which made it look bad.
Kiang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nada slaps away a takedown attempt from Kiang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nada is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Kiang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yawa Kiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.

Nada drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kiang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nada controls the pace.
Nada's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nada trying to control but Kiang is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiang is trying to keep Nada in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Way Nada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiang's waist but Kiang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nada off to one side.
Nada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nada follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nada lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang has his takedown stuffed
and Nada counters with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yawa Kiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiang stuffs the takedown attempt from Nada. Nada gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two 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.
Kiang looks to land a body kick but Nada moved away.

Nada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nada being controlled here momentarily.
Nada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kiang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nada slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kiang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kiang wants to hit a sweep here but Nada passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kiang there!

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.
Nada controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Way Nada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kiang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nada defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nada or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiang, which made it look bad.
Kiang quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kiang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kiang wants to control but Nada postures up.
Kiang is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nada is staying tight to Kiang's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nada is continuing to stall.
Kiang can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Nada stalls from top position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Kiang tries to sprawl but Nada drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kiang trying to hold on to Nada's head to control him but Nada postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nada in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nada.
Kiang trying to control but Nada postures up.
Yawa Kiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Way Nada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Way Nada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Way Nada!