PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mukuro Rokudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilmer Theodore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rokudo
vs
Theodore

187 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

183 cm
20
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mukuro Rokudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilmer Theodore!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rokudo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Theodore to the mat! Theodore manages to get full guard.
Theodore keeping full guard, as Rokudo tries to pass.
Theodore is trying to keep Rokudo in close.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rokudo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Theodore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rokudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rokudo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokudo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Rokudo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Theodore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Theodore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Theodore!

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.
Rokudo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

Theodore stands up and beckons Rokudo to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rokudo fails with the takedown.
Rokudo blocks a head kick by Theodore.
A swing and a miss from Theodore.
Theodore throws a sloppy head kick and Rokudo moves out of range easily.

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

Rokudo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rokudo stands up from half guard.
Theodore throws a sloppy head kick and Rokudo moves out of range easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rokudo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theodore as he jumps to the side.

Rokudo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Rokudo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Rokudo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Theodore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rokudo but great work by Theodore.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rokudo can't do much from the bottom here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rokudo throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Theodore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rokudo keeps working.
Theodore tries to stand but Rokudo is controlling his head.
Theodore wants to control but Rokudo is keeping him busy.
Rokudo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Theodore's best efforts.

That's eight 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.
Rokudo is trying to maintain the position but Theodore is very close to passing his half guard.
Rokudo is staying active underneath Theodore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Theodore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Rokudo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rokudo avoids the head kick by Theodore.
Rokudo blocks a jab.
Theodore lands with a kick to the temple. Rokudo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Rokudo shoots in and gets a takedown into Theodore's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rokudo wants to control from the top but Theodore keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mukuro Rokudo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rokudo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mukuro Rokudo!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Mukuro Rokudo!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Mukuro Rokudo!

Mukuro Rokudo wins by unanimous decision!