PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ano Aukanaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulle Slapajo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aukanaii
vs
Slapajo

182 cm
21
187 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 4 - 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eulle Slapajo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aukanaii dodges the punch combination from Slapajo.
Aukanaii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aukanaii tries to clinch up.
Aukanaii lands with a kick to the temple. Slapajo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Eulle Slapajo has been cut.
Slapajo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slapajo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aukanaii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aukanaii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aukanaii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slapajo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aukanaii somewhat.
Aukanaii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slapajo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slapajo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aukanaii wants to clinch up but Slapajo keeps it at a distance.
Slapajo connects with the punch.
Aukanaii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Slapajo.
Jab by Slapajo.
A slow jab from Slapajo misses its intended target.
Slapajo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aukanaii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aukanaii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slapajo moves away.
Slapajo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slapajo wants it to stay on the feet.
Aukanaii swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Slapajo.
Aukanaii closes the distance and clinches up with Slapajo, looking for a takedown. Aukanaii pushes Slapajo against the cage but Slapajo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aukanaii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slapajo.
Horrible takedown by Aukanaii or perhaps it was just good defense by Slapajo which made him look bad.
Eulle Slapajo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slapajo connects with a body shot.
Slapajo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aukanaii.
Slapajo scores with a hook to the body. Aukanaii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eulle Slapajo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Slapajo as Aukanaii shoots in.
Aukanaii is breathing heavily.
Aukanaii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slapajo checks a low kick from Aukanaii.
Slapajo digs a good hook to Aukanaii's body.
Slapajo lands a slapping body shot.
Slapajo looks to land a combination but Aukanaii avoids it well.
Aukanaii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aukanaii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slapajo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slapajo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aukanaii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Slapajo connects with a body shot.
Slapajo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slapajo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aukanaii has time to react.
Slapajo misses with a hook to the body
and Aukanaii counters with a head kick. That will keep Slapajo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Decent striking displayed by Slapajo there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slapajo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aukanaii manages to avoid it.
Aukanaii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slapajo was well out of range. Poor timing from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slapajo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aukanaii at a distance.
Good shot there by Slapajo.
Slapajo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slapajo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slapajo throws a one two combo.
Slapajo lands a nice shot to the body.
Slapajo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slapajo slips a straight right by Aukanaii.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slapajo, as that shot connected.
Nice shot lands for Slapajo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Aukanaii. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Slapajo throws a sloppy body shot
and Aukanaii counters with a leg kick.
Aukanaii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aukanaii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slapajo lands a nice shot to the body.
Slapajo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slapajo throws a nice looking combination but Aukanaii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slapajo just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown but Slapajo shows good takedown defense.
Slapajo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slapajo lands a right hook to the body.
Slapajo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aukanaii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slapajo lands a head shot.
Aukanaii tries a head kick but it misses.
Slapajo lands a really nice looking cross but Aukanaii seems unphased.
Slapajo lands a jab.
Slapajo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aukanaii moves forwards but Slapajo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slapajo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aukanaii moves away.
Slapajo connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Aukanaii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aukanaii throws a series of punches but Slapajo avoids them all with ease.
Slapajo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aukanaii's head backwards.
Slapajo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slapajo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slapajo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aukanaii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slapajo scores with a body shot.
Slapajo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slapajo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slapajo scores with a jab to the body.
Slapajo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slapajo misses with a few strikes there.
Slapajo looks to throw the jab but Aukanaii is out of range.
Slapajo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aukanaii rather than just go for the knockout.
Slapajo cracks a nice hook into Aukanaii's ribs.
Aukanaii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slapajo thuds his right hand into Aukanaii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Slapajo. Beautiful body shot.
Slapajo cracks Aukanaii with an open hand slap.
Slapajo scores with a decent looking hook.
Slapajo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aukanaii. Aukanaii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aukanaii misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Slapajo.
Slapajo lands with an uppercut that bounces Aukanaii off the cage and back into rage.
Slapajo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Slapajo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aukanaii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slapajo lands a nice hook to Aukanaii's body. Aukanaii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aukanaii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aukanaii avoids the body shot from Slapajo.
Aukanaii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slapajo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eulle Slapajo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eulle Slapajo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aukanaii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ano Aukanaii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Slapajo misses.
Slapajo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Slapajo.
Aukanaii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Aukanaii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Slapajo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aukanaii throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aukanaii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aukanaii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aukanaii throwing strikes from guard but Slapajo blocks nicely.
Slapajo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slapajo keeping moving, preventing Aukanaii from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukanaii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aukanaii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aukanaii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aukanaii stopping the sweep attempt from Slapajo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slapajo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aukanaii shoots in for a double leg but Slapajo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A lazy left from Slapajo finds it's target.
Slapajo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aukanaii moves away.
Aukanaii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aukanaii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slapajo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aukanaii shoots in but Slapajo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aukanaii throws a series of punches but Slapajo avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapajo digs a good hook to Aukanaii's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slapajo stuns Aukanaii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slapajo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aukanaii takes one on the button.
Slapajo lands with a nice body punch.
Slapajo looks to throw the jab but Aukanaii is out of range.
Aukanaii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slapajo lands a jab-cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Slapajo there.
Eulle Slapajo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aukanaii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slapajo's corner calls for a 1-2. Slapajo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slapajo lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slapajo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aukanaii backs up against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Slapajo. No joy for Aukanaii on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slapajo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slapajo.

Aukanaii is rocked!
Aukanaii ducks under a wild hook from Slapajo.
Oh Aukanaii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slapajo misses with a combination

and Aukanaii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aukanaii seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slapajo wants to stand and escape but Aukanaii is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slapajo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slapajo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aukanaii is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii prevents Slapajo from getting back to his feet.
Aukanaii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slapajo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aukanaii throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Aukanaii seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Aukanaii has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slapajo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slapajo lands a really nice looking cross but Aukanaii seems unphased.
Slapajo throws a shot from downtown. Aukanaii moves away and avoids it.
Slapajo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aukanaii.
Slapajo misses the shot to the body.
Slapajo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Slapajo misses the target.
Slapajo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slapajo scores with a nice right hand.
Slapajo lunges at Aukanaii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aukanaii's hand.
Aukanaii looks to score with a jab to the body but Slapajo is just out of range.
Aukanaii tries to clinch but Slapajo moves out of range.
Aukanaii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slapajo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slapajo cracks Aukanaii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slapajo scores with a three punch combo!
Slapajo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aukanaii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slapajo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aukanaii throws a head kick but Slapajo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eulle Slapajo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eulle Slapajo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Slapajo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slapajo scores with a body shot.
Slapajo misses the shot to the body.
Slapajo throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot by Slapajo.
Slapajo fails to land with a series of punches.
Slapajo throws a body punch but Aukanaii moves out of range.
Slapajo lands with an uppercut that bounces Aukanaii off the cage and back into rage.

Aukanaii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aukanaii scoring with punches and elbows.
Aukanaii working the ground and pound from side control.
Aukanaii lands a nice forearm strike.
Aukanaii scores with punches from side control.

Slapajo is rocked!
Aukanaii landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Slapajo is still in real trouble! Can Aukanaii finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aukanaii lands a strong strike to the head of Slapajo. That's dazed him! Aukanaii looking to finish here. Slapajo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Aukanaii lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ano Aukanaii!