PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kikeona Kulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Brat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kikeona Kulani has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kulani
vs
Brat

171 cm
20
171 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

182 cm
20
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kikeona Kulani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Brat!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kulani shoots in and bounces Brat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kulani showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Brat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brat wants to improve his position but instead Kulani has moved into half guard.
Brat tries to get to full guard but Kulani has control of the leg.
Kulani trying to control from half guard but Brat is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brat is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kulani jumps into side control!
Kulani trying to control the position but Brat is working away.
Brat struggling a bit here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Brat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kulani's half guard.
Brat is pressing down on Kulani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulani is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulani keeping hold of Brat's head, controlling as best he can.
Kulani is trying to control but can't.
Brat trying to mount his opponent but Kulani defends it.
Kulani is trying to maintain the position but Brat is very close to passing his half guard.
Kulani is trying is best to control the position here.
Brat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brat tries a low kick but Kulani avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulani moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kulani fails to land with a series of punches.
Brat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brat throws a nice looking combination but Kulani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Brat counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kulani's guard now.
Kulani seems keen to control Brat's posture.
Kulani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brat passes into half guard.
Kulani tries to get to full guard but Brat has control of the leg.
Kulani is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brat jumps into side control!
Brat laying and praying for a moment but Kulani takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulani is trying to get back to full guard.
Brat works his way into full mount!
Kulani tries to reverse the position but Brat maintains control.
Kulani regains half guard.
Brat is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kulani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benjamin Brat will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kulani lands with a shot to the body.
Kulani with a poor takedown
and Kulani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulani connects with a body shot.

Brat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kulani to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brat looking to control.
Brat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kulani won't allow Brat to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brat trying to control the position.
Brat has control of Kulani's left arm, preventing Kulani from doing any damage.

Kulani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kulani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brat can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulani advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kulani is trying to control. Brat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brat tries to roll over but Kulani keeps him under control.
Kulani tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Brat is doing well to control the position and prevent Kulani from advancing to side control.

Kulani is working for a kimura but Brat is defending it quite comfortably.
Brat tries to roll over but Kulani keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulani tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Kulani seems to be looking for submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Brat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brat showed some decent athleticism there.
Benjamin Brat has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brat trying to pass the guard but Kulani defending well.
Brat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kulani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kulani is staying active underneath Brat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kulani is looking for a sweep. Brat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulani is working hard here to advance position.
Brat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kulani wants to control but Brat is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brat misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benjamin Brat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kulani drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kulani stopping the sweep attempt from Brat.
Brat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kulani wanted to stand there but Brat had control of the position.
Kulani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Brat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brat is on top in guard.
Brat trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulani trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulani is keeping the position for now.
Brat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulani is on top in guard.
Kulani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulani wants to control from the top but Brat keeps moving.
Kulani looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulani has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brat manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kulani blocking the ground and pound.

That's four 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.
Kulani avoids a strike by Brat and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Brat's guard! Fantastic escape!
Kulani stopping the sweep attempt from Brat.

Kulani drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brat!
Kikeona Kulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin Brat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulani is trying to escape the position but Brat is controlling the position.
Brat is looking to take a break and control but Kulani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kikeona Kulani.
I think Brat 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Benjamin Brat!