PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borys Yviekin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelo Bowser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Yviekin
vs
Bowser

192 cm
20
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borys Yviekin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelo Bowser!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bowser shoots in but no luck this time.
Bowser closes the distance and clinches up with Yviekin, looking for a takedown. Bowser pushes Yviekin against the cage but Yviekin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bowser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yviekin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bowser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yviekin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowser somewhat.
Borys Yviekin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelo Bowser.
Bowser shoots in for a double leg but Yviekin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bowser with a poor takedown

and Yviekin counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Yviekin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yviekin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Yviekin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yviekin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bowser controls Yviekin momentarily but Yviekin frees himself.

Yviekin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yviekin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Yviekin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Yviekin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bowser has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yviekin has managed to get both his arms back between Bowser's legs - danger averted.
Bowser keeping full guard, as Yviekin tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Yviekin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bowser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yviekin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yviekin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yviekin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yviekin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Yviekin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Yviekin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Yviekin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yviekin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yviekin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bowser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yviekin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bowser striking from his own guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yviekin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yviekin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Bowser is looking for a triangle but Yviekin pushes his legs off easily.

Yviekin gets to his feet - Bowser follows without any prompting.
Bowser misses with a takedown attempt - Yviekin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Bowser has closed the distance and engaged Yviekin in a clinch.

Bowser has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yviekin uses from the top position.
Yviekin postures up.
Yviekin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yviekin wants to pass the guard but Bowser is keeping the position.

Yviekin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yviekin passes Bowser's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Yviekin is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Yviekin seems to be working for a kimura but Bowser defends the submission attempt.

Yviekin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowser wants to improve his position but Yviekin is controlling well.
Yviekin trying to mount his opponent but Bowser defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Borys Yviekin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bowser moves into the clinch.

Yviekin lands a takedown into guard.
Yviekin stops Bowser from standing up.

Yviekin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bowser trying to keep a closed guard but Yviekin is proving a slippery customer.

Yviekin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yviekin advances to half guard.
Borys Yviekin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Yviekin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Yviekin seems to be working for a kimura but Bowser defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yviekin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bowser defends it well.

Bowser pushes Yviekin off and gets back to his feet.

Bowser moves into the clinch.

Yviekin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bowser can't fight it off and eventually Yviekin manages to take the fight to the floor. Bowser looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Yviekin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bowser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Yviekin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Yviekin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Bowser has his foot on Yviekin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yviekin works his way back into a safe position though.

Yviekin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Bowser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Yviekin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Yviekin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bowser has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Yviekin is looking to defend but Bowser has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Yviekin! Bowser pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Yviekin taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kelo Bowser!
A very excited looking Kelo Bowser made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.