PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salomon Mukunzi (ranked 2381 p4p, 3023 weight class) and Fela Kuti (ranked 349 p4p, 429 weight class). Mukunzi comes to the cage accompanied by All We Got - Chance The Rapper. Kuti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Expensive Shit. Fela Kuti will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mukunzi
vs
Kuti

178 cm
21
197
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
22
195
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salomon Mukunzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fela Kuti!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukunzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mukunzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuti.
A jab from Kuti does it's job there.
Kuti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mukunzi misses the body punch
and Kuti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Kuti moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kuti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Mukunzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Kuti moved out of range.
It seemed like Kuti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Mukunzi's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti throws the left hand but Mukunzi avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses its target.
Kuti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mukunzi's hands.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Mukunzi moved out of range.
Kuti's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Kuti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuti's hands.
Kuti misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body. Kuti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Mukunzi as he connects with a hook.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Mukunzi misses.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti throws out a powerful jab.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Kuti moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kuti misses its intended target.
Mukunzi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuti, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuti tests Mukunzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
Mukunzi is looking to wear down Kuti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Kuti moves out of range.
Kuti ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Kuti throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Kuti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mukunzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuti connects with a jab.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuti counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kuti.
Despite the aggression on Kuti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mukunzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Kuti blocks it.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Mukunzi's shoulder, as Mukunzi tries to avoid the shot.
Kuti throws a looping overhand right but Mukunzi ducks down to avoid it.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Kuti.
A slow jab from Mukunzi misses its intended target.
Kuti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Mukunzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuti lands the left hand.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kuti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mukunzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuti moves away.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Mukunzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mukunzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Kuti swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Kuti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi works the jab nicely.
Mukunzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mukunzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Mukunzi misses with a jab to the body
and Kuti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Kuti lands the left hand.
Mukunzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Mukunzi thuds a left hand into Kuti's body.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuti.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Kuti.
Kuti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mukunzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kuti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fela Kuti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti tests Mukunzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Kuti uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body. Kuti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mukunzi connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kuti.
Kuti is breathing heavily.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mukunzi digs a good hook to Kuti's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Kuti dodges the punch combination from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Kuti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuti lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuti slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Kuti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mukunzi's head backwards.
Mukunzi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mukunzi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Kuti avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Kuti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi slips a jab and a cross from Kuti.
Mukunzi misses with a hook.
Kuti connects with a looping right hand.
Kuti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Kuti slips a jab from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a series of punches but Kuti moves out of range.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Mukunzi defending well as Kuti loads up on a big left hand.
Kuti misses with a looping left.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuti.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Kuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mukunzi cracks Kuti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuti lands with a straight right. Mukunzi didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuti lands with a good body shot.
Mukunzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuti on the side of the head.
Mukunzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Kuti throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mukunzi misses the body punch
and Kuti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuti lands a jab to Mukunzi's midsection.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuti avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuti. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Kuti.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuti throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salomon Mukunzi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kuti lands a jab to Mukunzi's midsection.
Kuti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mukunzi lands with a good body shot.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi works Kuti's body with a nice hook.
Mukunzi lands a jab to Kuti's midsection.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuti lands with a cross.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Mukunzi.
Kuti misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuti looks to throw the jab but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi throws a nice looking combination but Kuti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Kuti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Mukunzi lands.
A big right from Kuti misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Kuti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mukunzi lands with a good body shot.
Mukunzi takes one on the button.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kuti to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a jab to the body
and Kuti counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
Kuti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuti tries to bum rush Mukunzi with a series of wild strikes but Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Kuti.
Kuti misses with a body shot.

Mukunzi lands a big uppercut and Kuti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kuti looks OK. Mukunzi waves Kuti back to his feet!

Kuti is rocked!
Kuti gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Mukunzi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kuti wakes up just in time to hear Mukunzi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salomon Mukunzi!
Salomon Mukunzi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.