PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Kikyerass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmond Dantes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyle Kikyerass's chin.

Dantes
vs
Kikyerass

213 cm
25
300 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

199 cm
23
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmond Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyle Kikyerass!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikyerass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dantes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dantes scores with a push kick.
A big right from Kikyerass misses.
Dantes lands a leg kick that knocks Kikyerass off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Dantes misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dantes. Kikyerass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dantes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Dantes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kikyerass sprawls well initially but Dantes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dantes is working for a submission of some sort.

Dantes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kikyerass is just riding it out for now. Dantes eventually gives up the hold.
Dantes moves nicely into side control.
Dantes cracks Kikyerass with a big right hand but Kikyerass just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes trying to control the position but Kikyerass is working away.
Kikyerass is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Dantes is trying to get an arm triangle but Kikyerass is defending well.
Kikyerass wants to get back to his feet.

Dantes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kikyerass, who protects the arm well.

Dantes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Dantes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kikyerass, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Dantes crashes against the mat.
Kikyerass is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dantes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kikyerass is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dantes tries to advance to mount but Kikyerass denies him.
Kikyerass is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Dantes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kikyerass is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
Kikyerass pushes Dantes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dantes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dantes trying to control the action but Kikyerass is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes happy to just control the position for now.
Kikyerass is pushing Dantes's head away, looking to escape. Dantes manages to hold on to the position though.

Dantes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kikyerass knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dantes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dantes trying to control the action but Kikyerass is working from the bottom.
Kikyerass wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikyerass is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Dantes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kikyerass knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dantes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dantes has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Dantes looking to secure an arm triangle but Kikyerass defends it well.
Kikyerass is trying to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dantes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Kikyerass bucks Dantes off and manages to get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Dantes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dantes missing with a left hand there. Kikyerass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kikyerass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kikyerass there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kikyerass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Dantes drops Kikyerass with a right and a left! Dantes comes rushing in but Kikyerass regains his composure and manages to keep Dantes in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dantes throws an elbow but Kikyerass slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kikyerass tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Dantes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dantes trying to control but Kikyerass is having none of it.

Dantes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kikyerass to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kikyerass shrugs it off.
Edmond Dantes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You get the feeling that Kikyerass really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dantes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kikyerass blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dantes looking to finish with strikes here!
Kikyerass is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kikyerass can do to turn this around?

Dantes is working for a guillotine from mount but Kikyerass frees his head quite easily.
Dantes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dantes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Kikyerass bucks up and throws Dantes to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Dantes throws a hook but Kikyerass avoids it easily.
Kikyerass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dantes's corner calls for a 1-2. Dantes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kikyerass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dantes's head backwards.
Dantes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikyerass connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Kikyerass misses.
Kikyerass avoids the head kick by Dantes.
Dantes misses with a head kick.
Lyle Kikyerass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dantes throws a right hand that Kikyerass ducks under and follows up with a left that Kikyerass also avoids with ease.
Kikyerass throws a hook to the side of Dantes's head but Dantes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edmond Dantes is winning the standup battle so far.
Dantes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kikyerass is looking to score with low kicks.
Kikyerass scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Edmond Dantes has been cut.
Dantes misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kikyerass throws a right and a left that Dantes avoids nicely.
Kikyerass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dantes.
Kikyerass throws a leg kick that misses.
Kikyerass misses with a wild body shot.
Kikyerass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Dantes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Dantes.
Kikyerass scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lyle Kikyerass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikyerass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dantes.
Kikyerass lands a nice looking body shot.
Dantes thows a body shot but no joy.
Dantes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Dantes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kikyerass did well to prevent Dantes getting side control.
Kikyerass looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dantes is trying to control. Kikyerass wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dantes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dantes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kikyerass is not content to let Dantes control the position.
Dantes lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dantes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kikyerass wants to get back to his feet.
Kikyerass is refusing to be controlled, as Dantes sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dantes is working for a submission of some sort.

Dantes is trying to work for a kimura but Kikyerass is defending well.

Dantes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kikyerass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dantes.

Dantes seems to be working for a kimura but Kikyerass defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Dantes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edmond Dantes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A punch combination from Kikyerass misses.
Kikyerass throws a low kick but Dantes avoids it.
Kikyerass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dantes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kikyerass swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Dantes.
A good leg kick by Dantes.
Dantes throws a push kick but Kikyerass slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Dantes misses the target.
Dantes thows a body shot but no joy.
Kikyerass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dantes stuns Kikyerass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Dantes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Dantes drops back looking for a leg! Kikyerass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kikyerass manages to kick Dantes off! Dantes jumps back into Kikyerass's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dantes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kikyerass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kikyerass is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dantes is controlling him.
Kikyerass really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dantes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kikyerass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dantes passes Kikyerass's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kikyerass is trying to stand.
Kikyerass is not content to let Dantes control the position.

Dantes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kikyerass sees it coming and defends easily.

Dantes trying to work for an americana but Kikyerass has managed to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes wants to control from the top but Kikyerass keeps moving.
Dantes landing some decent shots from guard.
Dantes stops Kikyerass from standing up.
Kikyerass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dantes wants to control from the top but Kikyerass keeps moving.
Dantes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dantes stops Kikyerass from standing up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikyerass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dantes pushes down on Kikyerass's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Dantes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lyle Kikyerass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kikyerass makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dantes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dantes blocks a low kick nicely.
Kikyerass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dantes thuds his right hand into Kikyerass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kikyerass throws a hook but Dantes avoids it easily.
Kikyerass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dantess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Kikyerass.
Dantes throws a front kick that sends Kikyerass stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantes 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.
Dantes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kikyerass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kikyerass scores with a decent looking hook.

Kikyerass tries to sprawl but Dantes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dantes is looking to take a break and control but Kikyerass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dantes is trying to work for a kimura but Kikyerass is defending well.

Dantes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kikyerass is trying to stand up here but Dantes is controlling him well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edmond Dantes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dantes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmond Dantes!
Edmond Dantes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.