PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Yackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sith One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yackey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ante Up. One has chosen Sith as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Yackey
vs
One

188 cm
24
205 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Valhalla Q160 Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Yackey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sith One!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yackey pivots, looking for a leg kick but One is out of range and Yackey settles back down.

One bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yackey is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but One has just dragged him back down to the mat.
One is looking to take a break and control but Yackey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
One tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yackey's legs.
One lands an elbow.

One thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yackey tries to bench press One off him but One keeps the position.
One misses with the ground and pound.
Yackey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on One's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One prevents Yackey from improving his position.

Yackey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
One working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yackey is positioning himself well to prevent One advancing to mount.
One throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
One seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Yackey looking for submissions off his back.
One trying to mount his opponent but Yackey defends it.

Yackey looking for submissions off his back.

Yackey actively working from the bottom here.

Yackey looking for submissions off his back.

One is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yackey is just riding it out for now. One eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One wants to pass to mount but Yackey is defending the position.
Yackey is trying to control but can't.
One lands with a punch from half guard.
One sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yackey defending well though.
One thows a huge punch but Yackey dodges it nicely.
One working over Yackey with some ground and pound. Yackey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yackey wants to stand back up but One manages to pass into side control.
Yackey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked One off and has taken his back!
One looking very determined here, making life difficult for Yackey.
One rolls, trying to escape but Yackey keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yackey doesn't have the hooks in and One manages to turn into his guard.
Yackey wants to stand but One is controlling the position.
One throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yackey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as One accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Yackey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead One passes into half guard.
Yackey blocking the ground and pound attempt from One.
One looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yackey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yackey is looking to escape.
One takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
One lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
One seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
One lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yackey tries to kick One off but One keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yackey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but One scores with a couple of nice shots.

One is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yackey has hold of One's hands but One slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
One has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Yackey looking for submissions off his back.
One takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
One takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yackey pushes One off looking to stand but One dives back in and keeps control.

Yackey looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

One wants to work for an arm triangle but Yackey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
One passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yackey!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sith One dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

One fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yackey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
One shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yackey as he avoids it easily.
Yackey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
One tries to clinch up.
Yackey connects with a solid leg kick.

Yackey rushes One and presses him up against the cage.

One pulls guard.
One controlling Yackey's posture.
Yackey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
One controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yackey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yackey postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
One fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Yackey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sith One.
One fails to land the takedown.
One tries for a takedown but Yackey circles away easily
and Yackey counters with a nice body kick.
One is breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yackey - that will leave a mark!
Yackey pushes One away with a front kick.
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!
Yackey throws a head kick that One semi-blocks.
Yackey scores with a kick to the body.
Yackey throws a head kick that One semi-blocks.
Yackey keeps One at a distance using the push kick.
Sith One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yackey lands with a straight right. One didn't see that one coming.
One has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yackey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yackey lands a front kick.
One takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yackey lands with a slapping head kick.
Yackey connects with a high kick.
One tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yackey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten One somewhat.
One misses with a takedown attempt - Yackey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yackey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yackey connects with a jab.

Yackey forces One back against the cage and clinches.

Yackey manages to break the clinch.
Yackey thuds his shin into the meat of One's side.
Nice cross by Yackey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yackey keeps One at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick from Yackey lands but One takes it in his stride.
Yackey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yackey tries a head kick but it misses.
Yackey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jimmy Yackey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yackey scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yackey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yackey lands a nice leg kick that just misses One's sensitive parts.
One takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
One has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from One there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yackey. One shrugs it off though.
Yackey lands a leg kick that knocks One off balance momentarily.

Yackey moves into the clinch successfully.
Yackey working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yackey breaks the clinch.
Yackey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of One's head.
One has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yackey.
Yackey scores with a kick to the body.

Yackey has taken the fight to the clinch.

Yackey manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yackey!
Yackey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yackey throws a nice inside leg kick.
One takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yackey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yackey throws a head kick that misses.
Yackey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from One is defended easily by Yackey.
One misses with a takedown attempt
and Yackey counters with a stiff right hand.
Yackey scores with a head kick.
Yackey throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Yackey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yackey. One shrugs it off though.
Yackey thows a body shot but no joy.
One throws a hook but Yackey avoids it easily.
One fails with a takedown attempt.
Yackey scores with a jab to the head.
Yackey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. One doesn't seem bothered though.
Yackey throws a sloppy head kick and One moves out of range easily.
One shoots in looking for a takedown but Yackey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing One's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A good leg kick by Yackey.
One misses with an uppercut
and Yackey counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yackey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yackey scores with a nice strike.
One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yackey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yackey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yackey throws a head kick that One semi-blocks.

One is rocked!
Yackey thuds a left hand into One's body.
Yackey scores with a head kick. One tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Yackey finish him?
Yackey feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! One collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Yackey!
Jimmy Yackey retains his light heavyweight title!
Jimmy Yackey looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This is my passion, and I give it all for my fans, my alliance and my camp. I am going to drink some fine tequila and impregnate my hot wife tonight.'.