PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Redfield
vs
Muakbar

180 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

171 cm
22
161 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Muakbar drives through with a takedown into Redfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Muakbar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Muakbar postures up in Redfield's guard and throws a big left but Redfield blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muakbar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Redfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Muakbar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Redfield's half guard.
Still in half guard, Muakbar seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield tries to get to full guard but Muakbar has control of the leg.
Muakbar prevents Redfield from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Muakbar there.
Redfield is looking for a sweep. Muakbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muakbar is nestled in close to Redfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Muakbar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muakbar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar stalling.
Redfield wants to improve his position but Muakbar is controlling well.
Muakbar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Muakbar is taking a breather. Redfield says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Muakbar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muakbar trying to mount his opponent but Redfield defends it.
Muakbar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Muakbar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Muakbar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar is controlling the pace.
Muakbar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muakbar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Muakbar seems content to control.
Muakbar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Muakbar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muakbar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Redfield is rocked!
Muakbar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Redfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muakbar is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Redfield is hurt! He's hurt bad - Muakbar fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Redfield from any more punishment! Congratulations to Muakbar! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haji Muakbar!