PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yonah Yongsaklai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Esponja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yongsaklai
vs
Esponja

182 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

178 cm
25
182 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yonah Yongsaklai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Esponja!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Esponja with that takedown attempt.

Esponja looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yongsaklai!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Esponja connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yongsaklai some visible discomfort.
Esponja lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yongsaklai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Esponja.
Esponja throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Esponja landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Esponja crashes against the mat.
Esponja controls the position.
Yongsaklai is not content to let Esponja control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponja cracks Yongsaklai with a big right hand but Yongsaklai just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yongsaklai wants to get back to his feet but Esponja drags him back down.
Esponja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yongsaklai keeps working.
Esponja misses with the ground and pound.
Esponja tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yongsaklai's legs.
Esponja in side control, throwing shots but Yongsaklai defends.
Yongsaklai tries to buck Esponja off but Esponja is having none of it.
Yongsaklai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Esponja has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Esponja scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yongsaklai to see if he's OK.
Esponja grinds an elbow into Yongsaklai's temple.
A lull in the action here as Esponja stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Yongsaklai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yongsaklai is trying to get back to half guard.
Esponja working the head with strikes.
Yongsaklai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yongsaklai is not content to let Esponja control the position.
What's Yongsaklai going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
A lull in the action here as Esponja stalls from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Esponja creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esponja lands an elbow.
The ground and pound from Esponja seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Esponja scores with a couple of short elbows.
Yongsaklai struggling a bit here.
Esponja trying to control the position but Yongsaklai is working away.
Esponja throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Esponja throws an elbow but Yongsaklai slips to the side and avoids it well.
Esponja working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Yongsaklai is looking to regain half guard here but Esponja keeps moving and retains side control.
Esponja is looking to take a break and control but Yongsaklai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esponja working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Esponja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yongsaklai keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yongsaklai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Esponja working the ground and pound.
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!
Yongsaklai struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Esponja politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Esponja prefers to stall for the moment though.
Esponja lands a decent elbow from side control.
Esponja trying to control the action but Yongsaklai is working from the bottom.
Yongsaklai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esponja lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Esponja grinds an elbow into Yongsaklai's temple.
Esponja tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Esponja content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Esponja dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Esponja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yongsaklai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yongsaklai is trying to escape the position but Esponja is controlling the position.
Yongsaklai struggling a bit here.
Esponja taking a breather here.
Esponja lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yongsaklai down.
Yongsaklai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Esponja grinds an elbow into Yongsaklai's temple.
Yongsaklai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Esponja.
You can see the frustration on Yongsaklai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponja working the ground and pound from side control.
Esponja lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Esponja working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Esponja working the head and body with strikes.
Yongsaklai struggling a bit here.
Esponja creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Esponja trying to control the action but Yongsaklai is working from the bottom.
Yongsaklai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Esponja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yongsaklai is trying to control but can't.
Esponja is keen to just control but Yongsaklai is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Esponja there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esponja looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yongsaklai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bob Esponja has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yongsaklai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yongsaklai is trying to stand up here but Esponja is controlling him well.
Esponja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Esponja wants to pass to mount but Yongsaklai is defending the position.
Esponja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Esponja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Esponja tries to pass to full mount but Yongsaklai defends it.
Esponja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esponja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yongsaklai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Esponja scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esponja working over Yongsaklai with some ground and pound. Yongsaklai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Esponja there.
Esponja is thwarting Yongsaklai's attempts to control the position.
Esponja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Esponja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Esponja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Esponja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Esponja thows a huge punch but Yongsaklai dodges it nicely.
Esponja working Yongsaklai over with strikes.
Esponja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yongsaklai is trying to get back to full guard.
Esponja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esponja lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esponja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yongsaklai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esponja is working away from the top position though.
Esponja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yongsaklai pushes Esponja off looking to stand but Esponja dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esponja controlling the pace.
Esponja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yongsaklai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Esponja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yongsaklai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Esponja fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Yongsaklai as Esponja shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esponja.
Yonah Yongsaklai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Esponja.
Yongsaklai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yongsaklai wants it to stay on the feet.
Esponja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yongsaklai as he avoids it easily.
Yongsaklai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bob Esponja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Yongsaklai. No joy for Esponja on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yongsaklai.
Esponja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yongsaklai.

It looks like Bob Esponja has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esponja 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yongsaklai tries to clinch up but Esponja circles away and keeps his distance.
Esponja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yonah Yongsaklai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yongsaklai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Esponja checks a low kick from Yongsaklai.
Esponja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yongsaklai circles away.
Esponja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yongsaklai wants to land a leg kick but Esponja is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Yongsaklai.
Yongsaklai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yongsaklai wants to slow Esponja down by chopping away at his legs.
Esponja shoots in but Yongsaklai avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esponja shoots in for a takedown but Yongsaklai shows good takedown defense.
Esponja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yongsaklai. Yongsaklai obviously looking to wear him down.
Yongsaklai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Esponja's sensitive parts.
Yongsaklai throws a leg kick which misses Esponja's front leg but catches the back leg as Esponja tries to avoid it.

Yongsaklai rushes Esponja and presses him up against the cage.
Yongsaklai crunches a lovely knee into Esponja's ribcage.
Yongsaklai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yongsaklai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yongsaklai connects with a knee to the head.
Yongsaklai lands a damaging elbow.

Esponja is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yongsaklai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Esponja is still on wobbly legs! Can Yongsaklai finish him?
Yongsaklai lands an elbow just above Esponja 's eye.
Clinched against the cage, Yongsaklai lands a big elbow that drops Esponja! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Esponja is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yonah Yongsaklai!