PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simeoni Jukola (ranked 1385 p4p, 2945 weight class) and Reagan Marley (ranked 176 p4p, 353 weight class). Simeoni Jukola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reagan Marley's chin.

Jukola
vs
Marley

183 cm
21
195
5 - 1 - 0

191 cm
21
190
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeoni Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reagan Marley!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Jukola.
Jukola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jukola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Marley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jukola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marley wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marley instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Jukola breaks from the clinch.
Marley missing with a left hand there. Jukola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simeoni Jukola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Jukola. Beautiful body shot.

Marley pushes Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.

Jukola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simeoni Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Marley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jukola misses with a looping left.

Marley has managed to clinch.
Marley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jukola to keep the fight standing.
Jukola throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Jukola.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola prevents the takedown attempt.
Marley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jukola prevents it.
Simeoni Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reagan Marley.

Jukola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Marley clinches.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Jukola lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Reagan Marley has been cut.
Jukola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marley wants to take the fight to the mat but Jukola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jukola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jukola misses with some punches.
Marley is looking for a takedown.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Marley is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jukola as Marley tries to tie him up.

Marley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jukola uses from the top position.
Jukola wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.
Jukola tries to stand but Marley is controlling from the bottom.

Jukola gets to his feet - Marley follows without any prompting.
Marley throws out a leg kick but Jukola moves out of range and Marley only half commits.
Jukola lands with a shot to the body.

Jukola lands a big uppercut and Marley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Marley looks OK. Jukola waves Marley back to his feet!
Marley is still on wobbly legs! Can Jukola finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BAM! Jukola delivers a spinning backfist that drops Marley like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Simeoni Jukola!