PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kikeona Kulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Struck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Struck is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunderstruck. Kikeona Kulani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kulani
vs
Struck

171 cm
19
171 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Crippler's Corner
BioPharm Nutrition

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kikeona Kulani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thunder Struck!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulani blocks a head kick by Struck.
Thunder Struck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kulani throws a right and a left that Struck avoids nicely.
Struck throws a hook but Kulani avoids it easily.
Struck throws a hook but Kulani blocks it.
A big right from Struck misses.
Struck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulani.
Struck misses with a jab to the body
and Struck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Struck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Struck loads up on a big right hand but Kulani slips the punch.
Struck throws a head kick that misses.
Kulani misses with a body shot
and Struck counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kulani is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A big right from Struck misses.
Kulani lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Kikeona Kulani has been cut.
Kulani connects with a body shot.
Struck misses with a body shot
and Kulani counters with a one-two to the body.
Struck looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Struck misses.
Kulani digs a good hook to Struck's body.
Kulani misses the shot to the body.
Kulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Struck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulani with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Struck to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Struck.
Thunder Struck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulani throws a nice looking combination but Struck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulani misses the jab.
Struck lands a head shot.
Struck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Struck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kulani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Struck misses with a body punch
and Kulani counters with a left to the body.
Kulani connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Struck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kulani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Struck.
Kulani is looking to wear down Struck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Struck slips under a jab.
Struck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Struck just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulani avoids the head kick by Struck.
Struck is looking to slow Kulani down with leg kicks.

Kulani darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Struck wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulani trying to control from half guard but Struck is working away.

Kulani is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Struck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kulani.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struck wants to control but Kulani passes into side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Kulani decides to stand back up. Kulani steps back and let's Struck get back to his feet.
Kulani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Struck.
Kulani misses with a body shot.
Struck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Thunder Struck has been cut.
Struck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Struck jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kulani is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Struck scores with a hook to the body. Kulani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Struck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kulani walks into a stiff left hand from Struck.
Struck throws a sloppy head kick and Kulani moves out of range easily.
Struck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thunder Struck dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kulani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Struck throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Kulani stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Struck follows into mount!
Struck controlling from the full mount.
Struck throws a sloppy strike and Kulani uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Kulani has ended up in Struck's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Struck has Kulani pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulani slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Struck wants to stand up but Kulani is controlling him.
Struck trying to keep a closed guard but Kulani is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Struck is keeping the position for now.

Struck pushes Kulani off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kulani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Struck scores with a jab. Kulani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Struck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kulani.
Struck lands with a slapping head kick.
Struck looks to land a left hand but Kulani moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Struck misses.
Kulani misses the jab.
Struck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Struck connects with a solid leg kick.
Kulani moves out of range as Struck throws a body kick.
Kulani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struck throws a sloppy head kick and Kulani moves out of range easily.
Struck is breathing heavily.
Kulani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struck.
Struck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Struck throws a sloppy head kick and Kulani moves out of range easily.
Kulani blocks a head kick by Struck.
Kulani misses with a wild combination.
Struck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulani.
Struck throws a combination that misses
and Kulani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Struck looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulani is just out of range.
Struck misses with a hook to the body
and Kulani counters with a left to the body.
Kulani avoids the head kick by Struck.
Kulani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Struck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Struck dodges the punch combination from Kulani.
Nice takedown defense from Struck. No joy for Kulani on that attempt.
Kulani throws a nice looking combination but Struck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Struck misses with a combination
and Kulani counters with a left to the body.
Struck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Struck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Struck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kulani slips under a jab.
Struck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulani.
Struck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kulani.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Struck makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kulani really felt that one!
Struck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thunder Struck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kulani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Struck.
Struck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kulani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Struck misses with a body shot
and Kulani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kulani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kulani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulani throws a jab but it's blocked by Struck.
Struck thows a body shot but no joy.
Kulani throws a combination that misses
and Struck counters with a series of strikes. Kulani will be more careful next time no doubt.
Struck throws a head kick that Kulani semi-blocks.
Nice shot lands for Struck.
Struck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulani moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Struck sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struck throws a head kick that half lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Struck - that will leave a mark!
Jab, jab by Kulani - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Struck.
Kulani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kulani.
Struck thuds his right hand into Kulani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Struck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulani.
A punch lands to the side of Kulani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Struck lands a jab.
Kikeona Kulani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulani loads up on a big right hand but Struck slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struck misses with a body shot
and Struck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Struck throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kulani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kulani.
Struck misses with a few strikes there.
Struck misses with a jab to the body
and Kulani counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kulani moves forwards but Struck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Struck lands with a nice body punch.
Kulani slips a jab and a cross from Struck.
Kulani throws a shot to the body.
Kulani loads up on a big right hand but Struck slips the punch.
Kulani throws a nice looking combination but Struck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Struck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Struck is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kulani tries for a takedown but Struck circles away easily
and Struck counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struck misses with the combination.
Struck throws a head kick that misses.
Kulani fails to land with a series of punches.
Struck takes a swing at Kulani's ribcage but misses.
Struck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Kulani.
A punch lands to the side of Kulani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Struck looks to land a right hand but Kulani moved out of range.
Kulani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Struck circles away quickly and effectively.
Struck throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kulani's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Struck misses.
Struck misses with a jab to the body
and Kulani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Struck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulani.
Struck thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Struck misses.
Struck walks into a jab.
Kulani connects with a nice looking jab.
Struck throws a combination that misses
and Kulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kikeona Kulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Struck slips a jab and a cross from Kulani.
Struck throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder Struck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Struck winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thunder Struck!