PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sisa Yiftos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharky Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sisa Yiftos and Sharky Shark. Shark is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stand My Ground. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yiftos
vs
Shark

200 cm
24
275 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

197 cm
23
239 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

DC Unrivaled
V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sisa Yiftos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sharky Shark!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark jabs Yiftos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yiftos fails with the takedown.
Yiftos moves out of range as Shark throws a body kick.
It looked like Yiftos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Shark.
Shark looks to land a left hand but Yiftos moved out of range nicely.
Yiftos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yiftos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been hearing reports that Yiftos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Yiftos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yiftos trying to control the action but Shark is working from the bottom.
Shark wants to control but Yiftos is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Yiftos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shark is defending against the submission attempts here by Yiftos.

Shark looking for submissions off his back.
Yiftos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shark is refusing to be controlled, as Yiftos sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Yiftos is looking for a kimura here.

Yiftos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shark sees it coming and defends easily.
Shark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Yiftos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shark defends it well.
Shark is trying to get back to full guard.

Yiftos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yiftos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shark manages to get to full guard.
Yiftos wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving.
Yiftos pushes down on Shark's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Yiftos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shark sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Yiftos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shark tries to roll over but Yiftos keeps him under control.

Yiftos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yiftos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shark!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark is squirming around, avoiding Yiftos's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yiftos is looking for a counter combo.
Shark does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yiftos throws a big counter combination but Shark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Yiftos misses.
Shark connects with a solid leg kick.
Shark pushes Yiftos away with a front kick.
Yiftos takes one on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Shark as Yiftos shoots in.
Shark throws a wild body kick that Yiftos sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yiftos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yiftos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yiftos scrambles back to his feet.
Shark throws a hook but Yiftos avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark digs a good hook to Yiftos's body.
Sisa Yiftos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shark throws a lazy body kick
and Yiftos counters with a leg kick.
Shark fakes the leg kick and cracks Yiftos in the body.
Yiftos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shark!
Yiftos 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.
Shark lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yiftos blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark misses with a body kick.
Yiftos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shark as he jumps to the side.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shark. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shark.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Shark lands a head shot.
Shark tests Yiftos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yiftos.
Yiftos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yiftos's calf.
Shark looks for the body kick but Yiftos saw that one coming.
Sharky Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yiftos is defended easily by Shark.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisa Yiftos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yiftos misses with a low kick.
Shark scores with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shark.
Shark throws a front kick aimed at Yiftos's knee but Yiftos avoids it well.
A combination from Shark does no damage.
Shark lands a lovely overhand right.
Yiftos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shark as he avoids it easily.
Shark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yiftos was well out of range. Poor timing from Shark.
Yiftos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shark swivels and escapes.
Sharky Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shark feints and then cracks Yiftos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yiftos down.
A cross from Shark lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark scoring well with a low kick there.
Shark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shark looks to land a body kick but Yiftos moved away.
Sharky Shark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Shark. No joy for Yiftos on that attempt.
Yiftos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yiftos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shark.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shark.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shark - that will leave a mark!
Shark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shark pushes Yiftos away with a front kick.
Shark throws a shot to the body.
Shark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shark thows a body kick. Yiftos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yiftos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharky Shark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shark scores with a nice body kick.
Shark thuds his shin into the meat of Yiftos's side.
Shark throws a nice head kick!
Shark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shark tests Yiftos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Shark. No joy for Yiftos on that attempt.
Yiftos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shark.
Shark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shark scores with a one two! Yiftos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shark.
Shark pushes Yiftos away with a front kick.
Shark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yiftos's calf.
Shark is looking to slow Yiftos down with leg kicks.
Shark throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yiftos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shark. Yiftos shrugs it off though.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yiftos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shark lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yiftos will feel that in the morning.
Yiftos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shark throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yiftos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yiftos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shark defends well and Yiftos ends up having to push Shark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yiftos takes a step back to recover.
Shark connects with an inside leg kick.
Shark dodges the punch combination from Yiftos.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yiftos blocks a head kick by Shark.
Yiftos attempts a counter takedown but Shark avoids it well and moves away.
Yiftos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark delivers a nice body kick.
Yiftos moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Yiftos avoids the body shot from Shark.
Yiftos misses with a takedown attempt - Shark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisa Yiftos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shark lands a jab to Yiftos's midsection.
Shark throws a head kick but Yiftos moves out of range.
Yiftos throws a big counter combination but Shark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shark thuds a left hand into Yiftos's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shark, as that shot connected.
Shark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yiftos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shark throws a leg kick which misses Yiftos's front leg but catches the back leg as Yiftos tries to avoid it.
Shark lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Shark.
Shark lands a body shot.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shark fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shark scores with a kick to the body.
Shark throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yiftos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shark pinned against the cage. Shark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sharky Shark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sharky Shark!
Sharky Shark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.