PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yawa Kiang (ranked 24343 p4p, 24265 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Yawa Kiang has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Yawa Kiang seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kiang
vs
Nada

182 cm
22
160
23 - 33 - 0

182 cm
22
160
24 - 32 - 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 23 - 33 - 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 24 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

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.

Kiang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kiang trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
Nada is pulling down on Kiang's head to control his posture.
Kiang is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang cracks Nada with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada pulls Kiang in close to his closed guard and prevents Kiang from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiang stuffs the takedown attempt from Nada. Nada gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nada avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiang somewhat.
Nada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nada wants it to stay on the feet.
Nada replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kiang blocks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nada dives in and scores a takedown into Kiang's guard.
Kiang managing to control the position.
Nada throwing strikes but missing.
Nada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiang pulls Nada in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Way Nada dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiang as he avoids it easily.
Kiang thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kiang shoots in but Nada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kiang.
Nada is trying to counter with his kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yawa Kiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Kiang stays in close to Nada's body and controls the position.
Nada trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada is continuing to stall.
Nada trying to keep a closed guard but Kiang is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nada closes the distance and clinches up with Kiang, looking for a takedown. Nada pushes Kiang against the cage but Kiang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kiang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiang somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada leaves Kiang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nada counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yawa Kiang will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Nada shoots in for a double leg but Kiang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Nada shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kiang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kiang managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada controlling from the top position.
Kiang looking to control but Nada passes into half guard.
Nada is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nada wants to free his trapped foot but Kiang is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kiang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nada taking a breather here.
Way Nada has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Kiang is trying to get back to half guard.

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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

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