PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ano Aukanaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aukanaii
vs
Kobra

182 cm
20
187 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ano Aukanaii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Kobra!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Kobra.
Aukanaii avoids the body shot from Kobra.
Aukanaii has a takedown stuffed.

Aukanaii scores with a takedown into Kobra's guard.
Kobra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Aukanaii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kobra is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kobra has escaped and now he's on top!
Kobra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aukanaii swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Aukanaii has an active guard here but Kobra has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukanaii makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aukanaii.

Aukanaii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Aukanaii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kobra defends it easily.
Kobra won't allow Aukanaii to sweep him here.

That's two 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.

Kobra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kobra would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Aukanaii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Aukanaii looking for subs off his back but Kobra has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kobra stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aukanaii to get to his feet.
Aukanaii shoots for a double leg takedown but Kobra sprawls well. He's pushed Aukanaii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aukanaii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like King Kobra has been cut.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kobra as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aukanaii shoots in and drives through. Kobra sprawls well.
Kobra throws a series of punches but Aukanaii avoids them all with ease.
Aukanaii misses with a low kick.
Ano Aukanaii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aukanaii is defended easily by Kobra.
Aukanaii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aukanaii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big left from Kobra misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kobra. No joy for Aukanaii on that attempt.
Aukanaii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobra.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kobra as he jumps to the side.
Kobra leaves Aukanaii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ano Aukanaii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on King Kobra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kobra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aukanaii.
Nice defenses there by Aukanaii.
Aukanaii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kobra tries to avoid it but Aukanaii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kobra to the ground. Kobra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aukanaii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aukanaii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aukanaii misses with a double jab
and Kobra counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aukanaii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kobra to counter with a crisp jab.
Aukanaii tries for a takedown but Kobra circles away easily

and Kobra moves into the clinch.
Aukanaii avoids the elbow strike from Kobra, against the cage.
Kobra throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukanaii blocks the elbow strike.
Kobra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aukanaii tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kobra misses with an elbow strike.
Kobra pushes off an throws an elbow but Aukanaii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kobra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aukanaii backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kobra throws an elbow but misses.
Aukanaii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aukanaii blocks an elbow strike.
Aukanaii avoids the elbow strike from Kobra, against the cage.
Kobra is trying to stall.
Kobra pushes off an throws an elbow but Aukanaii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kobra looking to throw knees to the head but Aukanaii is blocking nicely.
Kobra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kobra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aukanaii managing to block the knees to the body from Kobra.

Aukanaii jumps into guard, dragging Kobra to the mat.

Aukanaii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Aukanaii working for submissions but it's allowed Kobra to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aukanaii wants to control but Kobra is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aukanaii actively working from the bottom here.

Aukanaii has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kobra. Oh but Aukanaii has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kobra goes limp - he's gone! Aukanaii jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ano Aukanaii!