PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helmy Abu Basha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krejzi Madafaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Abu Basha
vs
Madafaka

187 cm
18
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Koffin Inc.

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Helmy Abu Basha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krejzi Madafaka!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abu Basha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abu Basha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madafaka.
Madafaka shoots in for a takedown but Abu Basha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Madafaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abu Basha avoids it really well and circles away.
Abu Basha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madafaka circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madafaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abu Basha tries to avoid it but Madafaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abu Basha to the ground. Abu Basha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Helmy Abu Basha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krejzi Madafaka.
Good shot there by Abu Basha.
Madafaka takes one on the button.
Abu Basha thuds his right hand into Madafaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Krejzi Madafaka has been cut.
Abu Basha misses with a looping right.
Helmy Abu Basha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abu Basha throws a nice looking combination but Madafaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abu Basha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Madafaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abu Basha swivels and escapes.
Abu Basha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madafaka.
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!
Abu Basha is looking to clinch but Madafaka is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madafaka dodges the punch combination from Abu Basha.
Madafaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abu Basha circles away.
Abu Basha slaps away a takedown attempt from Madafaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abu Basha tries to clinch up.

That's four 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.
Abu Basha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Madafaka is rocked!
No joy there for Abu Basha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Madafaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Abu Basha finish him?
Abu Basha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Madafaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Abu Basha throws an overhand right that drops Madafaka like a sack of potatoes! Abu Basha dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helmy Abu Basha!