PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chest Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yimi Yuskevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yimi Yuskevich is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rockwell
vs
Yuskevich

187 cm
23
224 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

186 cm
30
224 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chest Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yimi Yuskevich!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuskevich swings for the body but Rockwell moves out of range.
Yuskevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockwell.
Yimi Yuskevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuskevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockwell moves away.
Yuskevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yuskevich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockwell moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockwell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yuskevich.
Yuskevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Yuskevich closes the distance but Rockwell moves to the side
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yuskevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuskevich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockwell defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Yuskevich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuskevich throws a lazy right hand but Rockwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuskevich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockwell.
Good exchange - Yuskevich coming out on top.
Rockwell slips a straight right by Yuskevich.
Yuskevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuskevich throws a big shot that misses.
Rockwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yuskevich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rockwell somewhat.
Rockwell throws a body punch but Yuskevich moves out of range.
Rockwell dodges the punch combination from Yuskevich.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yuskevich avoids it really well and circles away.

Yuskevich clinches.
Yuskevich lands with a right to the head.
Rockwell can't find room to land a body shot as Yuskevich controls the action.
Rockwell looking to slow down the pace here.
Rockwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuskevich controls his hands.
Yuskevich can't break the clinch.
Rockwell stalls.
Yuskevich scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yuskevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockwell prevents the takedown attempt.

Rockwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuskevich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rockwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich throws a wild body kick that Rockwell sees coming a mile off.
Yuskevich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuskevich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Yuskevich saw that one coming.

Yuskevich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rockwell is positioning himself well to prevent Yuskevich advancing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rockwell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuskevich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yuskevich trying to control from half guard but Rockwell is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yimi Yuskevich wasn't active enough on the ground.
Yuskevich throws an off balance right hand
and Rockwell counters with a left and a right that stings Yuskevich.
Rockwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yuskevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yimi Yuskevich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A head kick misses from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich lands with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Rockwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Yuskevich which made him look bad.
Yuskevich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockwell misses with a hook. Yuskevich ducked under it nicely.
Yuskevich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rockwell blocks a jab.
Yuskevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuskevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockwell.
Rockwell connects with a right hand. Yuskevich shakes it off.
Rockwell throws a leg kick but Yuskevich moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yimi Yuskevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Yuskevich moves into the clinch.
Yuskevich has Rockwell pushed against the cage.
Rockwell is leaning against Yuskevich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich misses with the head strike.
Rockwell blocks an uppercut.
Yuskevich working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Rockwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockwell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yuskevich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yuskevich wants to land a leg kick but Rockwell is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell scores with a shot to the body.
Yuskevich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockwell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yuskevich's head.
Rockwell throws a leg kick that misses.
Rockwell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rockwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuskevich moves away.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich cracks Rockwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rockwell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yuskevich is able to avoid easily.
Yuskevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockwell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuskevich. Rockwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Yuskevich.

Yuskevich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yuskevich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yuskevich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockwell pulls Yuskevich in close to prevent any damage.
Yuskevich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Chest Rockwell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rockwell. That's going to slow Yuskevich down.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Yuskevich enables Rockwell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yuskevich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yuskevich looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rockwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yuskevich wants to stand up but Rockwell is controlling him.
Rockwell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockwell lands a few punches from side control.
Rockwell wants to control but Yuskevich is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yimi Yuskevich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Yuskevich shoots in for a takedown but Rockwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuskevich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rockwell will feel that in the morning.
Yuskevich throws the left hand but Rockwell avoids the punch easily.
Rockwell thows a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Yuskevich
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.
Rockwell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yuskevich walks into a left hand.
Yuskevich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yuskevich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuskevich looks to throw the jab but Rockwell is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yuskevich.

Yuskevich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rockwell gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuskevich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rockwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockwell, not yet.
Rockwell wants to stand up but Yuskevich is controlling him.
Chest Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockwell wants to sweep here but Yuskevich controlling him for the moment.
Rockwell controlling Yuskevich's posture.

We're going to have a standup here because Chest Rockwell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rockwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich throws the kick towards the body but Rockwell avoids it.
Rockwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rockwell misses with a wild combination.
Yuskevich thuds a left hand into Rockwell's body.
Rockwell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuskevich lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rockwell avoids the head kick by Yuskevich.
Yuskevich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockwell but Rockwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chest Rockwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yimi Yuskevich.
Yuskevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuskevich is just out of range.
Rockwell checks a low kick from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich wants to clinch
and Rockwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rockwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yuskevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockwell can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuskevich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rockwell doesn't seem bothered though.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown but Yuskevich shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yimi Yuskevich.
Well Yuskevich 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yimi Yuskevich!
Yimi Yuskevich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.