PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yawa Kiang (ranked 24320 p4p, 24215 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yawa Kiang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Way Nada's chin.

Kiang
vs
Nada

182 cm
20
160
13 - 16 - 0

182 cm
20
160
10 - 19 - 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 13 - 16 - 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 10 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

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.
Nada tries for a takedown but Kiang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kiang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kiang leaves Nada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kiang quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
No luck for Nada with that takedown attempt.
Yawa Kiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiang goes for a double leg but Nada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nada continues to drive forward.
Kiang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kiang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Nada wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kiang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nada was covering up waiting for the punch and Kiang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kiang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada trying to control the position here.
Kiang wants to control from the top but Nada keeps moving.
Nada seems keen to control Kiang's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kiang preventing the sweep.
Nada pulls Kiang in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kiang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nada to the mat! Nada manages to get full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yawa Kiang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kiang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nada counters with a nice body kick.
Kiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nada.
Kiang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nada.
Kiang throws a counter high kick but Nada was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nada somewhat.
Yawa Kiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kiang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kiang is in Nada's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada being controlled here, momentarily.
Nada trying to control the position here.
Kiang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nada can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiang is one step ahead there.
Kiang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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.
Nada pulls Kiang in close to his closed guard and prevents Kiang from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nada wants it to stay on the feet.
Nada follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada dives in for a single leg takedown but Kiang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yawa Kiang dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kiang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada is doing well to control the position and prevent Kiang from advancing to side control.
Nada is looking to get back to full guard here but Kiang has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang trying to control the position but Nada is working away.
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.
An elbow from Kiang crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nada tries to improve position but can't.
Nada wants to control but Kiang postures up.
Nada is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kiang dives in and grabs Nada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nada pushes down on Kiang's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kiang has his takedown stuffed
and Nada counters with a good, hard body kick but Kiang shrugs it off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Nada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kiang's half guard.
Kiang wants to control but Nada is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kiang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kiang punching from the bottom.
Yawa Kiang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Kiang is trying to control but can't.
Nada controlling the pace.
Kiang wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Way Nada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yawa Kiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nada fails to land the takedown.
Kiang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Way Nada.
I think Kiang 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yawa Kiang!