PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Olufunmilola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nag Hambukoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olufunmilola's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chase The Devil. Hambukoo has chosen Darkest Hour as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Olufunmilola
vs
Hambukoo

160 cm
28
143 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

165 cm
29
157 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Very quick

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enitan Olufunmilola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nag Hambukoo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olufunmilola looks to land a combination but Hambukoo avoids it well.
Hambukoo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Olufunmilola counters with a low kick, right behind Hambukoo 's knee.
A low kick from Hambukoo is predictable there
and Olufunmilola counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Hambukoo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Olufunmilola prevents Hambukoo from improving position.
Olufunmilola is not content to let Hambukoo control the position.
Olufunmilola struggling a bit here.

Hambukoo tries for a kimura but Olufunmilola is defending well.
Hambukoo working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambukoo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Olufunmilola stops Hambukoo from passing to mount.

Hambukoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

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.
Olufunmilola has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hambukoo!
Hambukoo is trying to reverse the position but instead Olufunmilola has taken his back - oops!
Olufunmilola doesn't have the hooks in and Hambukoo manages to turn into his guard.
Hambukoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olufunmilola is keeping the position for now.
Hambukoo trying to control but Olufunmilola is working from the bottom.
Hambukoo looking to pass the guard.
Olufunmilola looking for a sweep. Not yet Olufunmilola, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo throws and elbow that misses. Olufunmilola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hambukoo's guard. Nice move by Olufunmilola!
Olufunmilola content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hambukoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hambukoo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hambukoo throws a strike there. Olufunmilola manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hambukoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olufunmilola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hambukoo.
Hambukoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hambukoo 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.
Hambukoo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nag Hambukoo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hambukoo lands a jab-cross combination.
Olufunmilola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hambukoo moves away.
Olufunmilola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hambukoo is able to avoid easily.
Hambukoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Olufunmilola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Olufunmilola throws a solid leg kick but Hambukoo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olufunmilola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olufunmilola throws out a leg kick but Hambukoo moves out of range and Olufunmilola only half commits.
Hambukoo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Hambukoo gets tackled into the cage by Olufunmilola. Olufunmilola maintains the clinch.
Hambukoo lands a shoulder strike.
Olufunmilola scores with a shoulder strike.
Hambukoo stalling in the clinch but Olufunmilola improves position.
A short left from Hambukoo.
Hambukoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olufunmilola backwards.
Hambukoo can't get the takedown.
Olufunmilola lands an elbow just above Hambukoo 's eye.
Hambukoo avoiding damage as Olufunmilola throws knees to the body.
Olufunmilola prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hambukoo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Olufunmilola wants to improve his position but Hambukoo is controlling well.
Olufunmilola is staying active underneath Hambukoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Olufunmilola is looking for a sweep. Hambukoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hambukoo is working for a kimura but Olufunmilola is defending it quite comfortably.
Olufunmilola is trying to maintain the position but Hambukoo is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Olufunmilola's head.

Hambukoo is trying to work for a kimura but Olufunmilola is defending well.
Olufunmilola is staying active underneath Hambukoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Olufunmilola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Olufunmilola.
Hambukoo stands and throws Olufunmilola's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hambukoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Olufunmilola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Olufunmilola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hambukoo off and has taken his back!
Olufunmilola is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hambukoo tries to escape but Olufunmilola has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Olufunmilola's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hambukoo rolls, trying to escape but Olufunmilola keeps control of the position.
What can Hambukoo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hambukoo breaks Olufunmilola's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hambukoo pushing down on Olufunmilola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Olufunmilola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hambukoo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nag Hambukoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Olufunmilola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hambukoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Olufunmilola misses with a body kick.
Olufunmilola stuffs the takedown.
Hambukoo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olufunmilola counters with a right hand to the body.
Enitan Olufunmilola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nag Hambukoo.
Olufunmilola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Olufunmilola takes a swing at Hambukoo's ribcage but misses.
Olufunmilola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Olufunmilola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Olufunmilola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hambukoo's sensitive parts.
Olufunmilola jabs Hambukoo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olufunmilola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hambukoo throws a lazy head kick
and Olufunmilola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olufunmilola is looking to wear down Hambukoo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Olufunmilola does it's job there.
Hambukoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olufunmilola finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hambukoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hambukoo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Olufunmilola drives through and clinches with Hambukoo against the cage.
Olufunmilola lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Olufunmilola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olufunmilola cracks Hambukoo with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Olufunmilola.
The referee calls for Olufunmilola to work.
Olufunmilola lands a hook that snaps the head of Hambukoo backwards.
Olufunmilola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Olufunmilola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olufunmilola lands a nice knee to the body.
Olufunmilola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Olufunmilola pushes Hambukoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olufunmilola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hambukoo.
Hambukoo blocks an elbow strike from Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola cracks Hambukoo with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola lands with a short shot to the head.
Olufunmilola lands a left hand.
Olufunmilola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Olufunmilola scores with a shoulder strike.
Olufunmilola gets through Hambukoo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olufunmilola slowing the pace effectively.
Hambukoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olufunmilola effectively controlling the action here.
Olufunmilola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Olufunmilola trying to control the position but instead, Hambukoo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olufunmilola into the cage.
Hambukoo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Olufunmilola just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hambukoo can't find room to land a body shot as Olufunmilola controls the action.
Olufunmilola blocks a body shot from Hambukoo.
Olufunmilola tries to stall but Hambukoo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olufunmilola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hambukoo's elbow.
Olufunmilola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola misses with an elbow strike.
Olufunmilola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hambukoo is defending well for now.
Olufunmilola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olufunmilola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hambukoo tries to stall but Olufunmilola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olufunmilola misses with some punches.
Hambukoo has a couple of punches blocked by Olufunmilola.
Nag Hambukoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olufunmilola lands a nice shot to the body.
Olufunmilola is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Olufunmilola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hambukoo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Olufunmilola.
A body shot lands from Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola lands a knee to the body.
Hambukoo lands a right hand.
Olufunmilola lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Olufunmilola scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hambukoo struggles to land a body shot inside as Olufunmilola controls his hands.
Hambukoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hambukoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Olufunmilola.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Olufunmilola - that landed with a thud.
Olufunmilola is leaning against Hambukoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Olufunmilola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hambukoo avoids it.
Olufunmilola slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Olufunmilola as the two fighters clinch.
Olufunmilola lands a knee to the body.
Olufunmilola comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olufunmilola landing knees to the body.
Olufunmilola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olufunmilola looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Enitan Olufunmilola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olufunmilola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hambukoos head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Olufunmilola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hambukoo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Enitan Olufunmilola!