PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Moukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moukari comes to the cage accompanied by Sunblock - I'll Be Ready. This should be a great matchup!

Moukari
vs
Andrews

180 cm
25
180 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

189 cm
22
179 lbs
14 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Augustus Moukari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alex Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moukari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andrews throws a looping overhand right but Moukari ducks down to avoid it.
Andrews moves out of range of the body kick.
Moukari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moukari on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andrews misses with a body shot
and Moukari counters with a leg kick.
Moukari thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Moukari misses its intended target.
Andrews works Moukari's body with a nice hook.
Moukari is looking to slow Andrews down with leg kicks.
Andrews misses with a straight left.
Andrews misses with a head kick.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches up with Moukari, looking for a takedown. Andrews pushes Moukari against the cage but Moukari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moukari scores with a nice right hand.
Moukari throws a sloppy head kick and Andrews moves out of range easily.
Moukari walks into a stiff left hand from Andrews.
Moukari tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukari avoids the body shot from Andrews.
Andrews scores with a head kick.
A cross from Moukari lands.
Andrews tries for a takedown but Moukari circles away easily
and Moukari counters with a three punch combo that has Andrews backing up. Andrews nods at Moukari to acknowledge the strikes.
Augustus Moukari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Andrews.
Donk. Moukari catches Andrews right on the button with a cross.
Andrews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andrews misses with a shot to the body
and Moukari counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Andrews or perhaps it was just good defense by Moukari which made him look bad.
Andrews lands a right hook to the body.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt
and Moukari counters with a left and a right that stings Andrews.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moukari throws a jab when Andrews was well out of range.
Augustus Moukari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moukari misses with the combination.
Moukari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrews doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moukari can pounce on him.
Moukari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moukari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andrews somewhat.
Andrews slips a jab from Moukari.
Crunch! Moukari slams his shin into Andrews's torso.
Andrews looks gassed!
Moukari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donk. Andrews catches Moukari right on the button with a cross.
Moukari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andrews.
Moukari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moukari stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrews. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrews throws a jab but it's blocked by Moukari.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukari looks to land a body kick but Andrews moved away.
Andrews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andrews is trying desperately to land a takedown but Moukari is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Andrews.
Moukari looks to throw the jab but Andrews is out of range.
Moukari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moukari.
Moukari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrews.
Andrews throws a lazy head kick
and Moukari counters with a nice leg kick.
Moukari connects with a crisp jab.
Moukari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moukari misses with a body shot.
Moukari jabs at Andrews's body.
Moukari works Andrews's body with a nice hook.
Andrews moves forwards but Moukari connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Moukari.
Moukari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moukari works Andrews's body with a nice hook.
Andrews takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Andrews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moukari.
Andrews tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Moukari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moukari at a distance.
Andrews fails with the takedown
and Moukari counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut there from Moukari.
Moukari takes a swing at Andrews's ribcage but misses.
Andrews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moukari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Moukari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Moukari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Moukari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away.
Andrews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moukari fakes the leg kick and cracks Andrews in the body.
Andrews misses the body punch
and Moukari counters with a nice uppercut.
Moukari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrews can do to turn this around?
Andrews misses the jab.
Moukari blocks a jab.
Andrews thows a body shot but no joy.
Augustus Moukari is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrews steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moukari. That one must have hurt.
Moukari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Andrews might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Moukari has got the better of the exchanges.
Moukari avoids the head kick by Andrews.
Moukari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
Moukari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moukari misses with a wild combination.
Andrews misses with a body punch
and Moukari counters with an outside leg kick.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Andrews misses with a body punch
and Moukari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Augustus Moukari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moukari counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moukari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moukari scores with a three punch combo!
Moukari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moukari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Moukari misses.
Andrews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moukari. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moukari lands with an overhand left.
Andrews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moukari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moukari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrews misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a hook. Moukari ducked under it nicely.
Andrews tries for a takedown but Moukari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews looks to throw a body kick
and Moukari counters with a slapping leg kick.
Andrews misses with a wild body shot.
Andrews misses with a combination
and Moukari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andrews is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moukari rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moukari. That's going to slow Andrews down.
Moukari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away.
Nice cross by Moukari.
Andrews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moukari pinned against the cage. Moukari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moukari scores with a jab to the head.
Andrews walks into a left hand.
Moukari lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukari cracks Andrews with a good jab.
Moukari lands a head kick. Andrews smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A shot to the body from Andrews misses
and Andrews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moukari can pounce on him.
Andrews has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moukari throws a series of strikes that have Andrews backpedaling.
Moukari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moukari cracks a nice hook into Andrews's ribs.
Moukari jabs Andrews right on the nose. Andrews blinks but takes it well.
Moukari cracks a nice hook into Andrews's ribs.
Andrews throws a jab when Moukari was well out of range.
A combination from Moukari does no damage.
Andrews loads up on a big right hand but Moukari slips the punch.
Moukari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moukari connects with a solid leg kick.
Moukari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moukari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moukari scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Andrews steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moukari. That one must have hurt.
A slow jab from Moukari misses its intended target.
Andrews avoids the body shot from Moukari.
Moukari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moukari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moukari lands a right hook to the body.
Moukari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moukari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moukari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrews throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moukari counters with a three punch combo that has Andrews backing up. Andrews nods at Moukari to acknowledge the strikes.
Moukari scores with a jab to the body.
Moukari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moukari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrews doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Moukari dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fighters circling - Moukari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrews connects with a body shot.
Moukari moves out of range as Andrews strikes.
Andrews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moukari.

Andrews shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moukari napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moukari avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Andrews.
Moukari sneaks back into half guard.
Andrews misses with a head shot. Moukari uses the momentum to regain guard.
Moukari has control of Andrews's left arm, preventing Andrews from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews trying to control but Moukari is working from the bottom.
Andrews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrews thows a big elbow that misses.
Andrews throwing strikes from guard but Moukari blocks nicely.
Andrews prevents Moukari from getting back to his feet.
Moukari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andrews is looking to work some ground and pound but Moukari has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Andrews avoids a kick to the body.
Andrews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moukari. Moukari obviously looking to wear him down.
Andrews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moukari. Moukari obviously looking to wear him down.
Moukari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andrews takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrews misses with a body punch
and Moukari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moukari ducks under a wild hook from Andrews.
Moukari throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrews.
Moukari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andrews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrews has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Moukari.
Andrews moves away from the strike by Moukari.
Andrews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Moukari does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moukari. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moukari slips a jab from Andrews.
Moukari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Andrews looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moukari tries to roll over but Andrews keeps him under control.
Andrews thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moukari's head.
Andrews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andrews is looking to stall here but Moukari recovers full guard.
Andrews with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews prevents Moukari from getting back to his feet.
Andrews throwing strikes but missing.
Moukari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrews is one step ahead there.
Andrews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moukari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Augustus Moukari did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrews.

Andrews gets a takedown into half guard.
Andrews throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andrews trying to control from half guard but Moukari is working away.
Andrews throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moukari regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Andrews.

Moukari wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukari moves out of range as Andrews throws a body kick.
Andrews misses with a head kick.
Moukari thuds his right hand into Andrews's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moukari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrews.
Andrews throws a wild body kick that Moukari sees coming a mile off.
Andrews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moukari.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moukari as he avoids it easily.
Moukari throws a shot to the body.
Moukari catches Andrews with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andrews has a takedown stuffed.
Andrews is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Andrews lands a nice shot that snaps Moukari's head back.
Moukari lands a jab to the nose.

Andrews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moukari's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andrews throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moukari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moukari is looking to escape.
Andrews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andrews misses with a head shot. Moukari uses the momentum to regain guard.
Andrews throws and elbow that misses. Moukari uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andrews's guard. Nice move by Moukari!
Moukari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews controls Moukari momentarily but Moukari frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moukari misses with a double jab.
Moukari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moukari throws a body punch but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Moukari is just out of range.
Andrews misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moukari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andrews throws a lazy right hand but Moukari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moukari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrews misses with a jab to the body
and Moukari counters with a nice uppercut.
Moukari throws a hook but Andrews avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Andrews does it's job there.
Moukari throws a series of punches but Andrews avoids them all with ease.
Moukari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Andrews comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moukari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moukari lands a right hook to the body.
Moukari scores with a shot to the body.
Andrews takes a swing at Moukari's ribcage but misses.
Andrews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moukari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moukari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrews circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrews lands a two punch combo.
Andrews walks into a straight right hand from Moukari.
Andrews missing with a left hand there. Moukari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moukari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Moukari had his way with Alex Andrews in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Andrews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moukari avoids the body shot from Andrews.
Andrews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrews's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moukari stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrews. Moukari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moukari.
Moukari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrews.
Moukari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moukari misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews misses with a jab to the body
and Moukari counters with a one-two to the body.
Andrews moves away from the strike by Moukari.
Moukari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moukari lands a front kick.
Andrews scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukari misses with the combination.
Andrews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moukari tries to avoid it but Andrews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moukari to the ground. Moukari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Augustus Moukari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Andrews.
Andrews is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head kick by Andrews misses
letting Moukari counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moukari, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Andrews misses its intended target.
Moukari throws a shot to the body.
Moukari wants to land a leg kick but Andrews is out of range.
Andrews takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moukari lands a high kick!
Andrews takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andrews takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andrews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moukari checks a low kick from Andrews.
Andrews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alex Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a jab to the body
and Moukari counters with a nice uppercut.
Moukari throws a right and a left that Andrews avoids nicely.
Moukari scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Moukari.
Andrews shoots in and drives through. Moukari sprawls well.
Moukari misses with a wild combination.
Moukari lunges at Andrews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andrews's hand.
Moukari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Moukari. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moukari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moukari.
Andrews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moukari avoids it really well and circles away.
Moukari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukari throws a head kick that misses.

Andrews scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Moukari has one of Andrews's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Moukari is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Andrews's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Andrews looks to land a strike but Moukari avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Andrews throws and elbow that misses. Moukari uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andrews's guard. Nice move by Moukari!
Moukari passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews wants to control but Moukari postures up.
Augustus Moukari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Moukari stands up and beckons Andrews to his feet.
Moukari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moukari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Andrews misses
and Moukari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrews misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moukari throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andrews.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moukari, as that shot connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Moukari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moukari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:43
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:43
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Moukari!
Augustus Moukari retains his welterweight title!