PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akin Oluzawade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oluzawade comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mike Jones - Back Then kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Moses
vs
Oluzawade

193 cm
20
274 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
221 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akin Oluzawade!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moses clinches up against the cage.
Oluzawade wants to break free but Moses has control.
Moses tries to pull guard but Oluzawade won't allow it.
Oluzawade stalling in the clinch.
Moses throws an elbow but it misses.

Oluzawade has Moses pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Oluzawade pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Moses tumbling to the mat - Oluzawade dives into Moses's guard.
Moses can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oluzawade controls the pace.
Oluzawade trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oluzawade passes into half guard.
Oluzawade tries to pass to full mount but Moses defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses moves into full guard.
Moses throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Oluzawade trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oluzawade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moses could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Oluzawade won't allow Moses to sweep him here.
Oluzawade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moses is keeping the position for now.

Oluzawade gets to his feet. Moses looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two 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.
Moses shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oluzawade as he avoids it easily.
Moses is breathing heavily.
Moses tries to close the distance and clinch but Oluzawade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Moses with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moses tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oluzawade just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oluzawade stalls.
Oluzawade scores with a hook to the body.
Oluzawade lands with a right to the head.
Moses can't find room to land a body shot as Oluzawade controls the action.

Oluzawade has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moses regains guard immediately.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oluzawade scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oluzawade wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving.
Oluzawade showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oluzawade is one step ahead there.
Moses keeping moving, preventing Oluzawade from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moses working a defensive guard here.
Oluzawade throws and elbow that misses. Moses uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oluzawade's guard. Nice move by Moses!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oluzawade keeping moving, preventing Moses from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Oluzawade closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oluzawade lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akin Oluzawade dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Oluzawade closes the distance and clinches.
Moses wants to get back to striking at distance but Oluzawade won't allow it.
Oluzawade keeps control of Moses as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moses is looking to break free of the clinch but Oluzawade has double underhooks.
Oluzawade lands a right hand.
Oluzawade gets underhooks to prevent Moses's takedown attempt.

Oluzawade has picked Moses up - he's going for a ride! Oluzawade dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Oluzawade decides to stand up.
Martin Moses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moses tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Oluzawade counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oluzawade.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oluzawade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses wants to sweep here but Oluzawade controlling him for the moment.

Moses scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Oluzawade scores with a four punch combination!
Moses gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Oluzawade counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Moses has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Oluzawade has passed into side control.
Oluzawade working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oluzawade stands up and beckons Moses to his feet.
Martin Moses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moses misses with a takedown

and Oluzawade counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moses's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!

Oluzawade gets to his feet - Moses follows without any prompting.
Moses doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Oluzawade moves into the clinch.
Moses tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oluzawade smiles and moves away.
Oluzawade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oluzawade.
Oluzawade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Oluzawade feints and as Moses raises his hands in defense, Oluzawade changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oluzawade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moses swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Oluzawade stands up and waves to Moses to follow him.

Oluzawade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moses keeping full guard, as Oluzawade tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moses is working an open guard so Oluzawade takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oluzawade. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Oluzawade gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moses tries to bench press Oluzawade off him but Oluzawade keeps the position.
Moses gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moses is trying to maintain the position but Oluzawade is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moses wants to improve his position but Oluzawade is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akin Oluzawade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Moses misses with a series of wild punches.
Oluzawade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Oluzawade scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moses is trying to maintain the position but Oluzawade is very close to passing his half guard.
Oluzawade thows a huge punch but Moses dodges it nicely.
Akin Oluzawade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses wants to control but Oluzawade is keeping busy.
Moses is trying to get back to full guard.
Oluzawade takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oluzawade is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oluzawade is taking a breather. Moses 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.
Moses blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moses defending well though.

That's two 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.
Moses wants to improve his position but Oluzawade is controlling well.

Moses looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oluzawade is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moses blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oluzawade.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moses tries to clinch but Oluzawade moves out of range.
Oluzawade doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Moses counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oluzawade gets underhooks to prevent Moses's takedown attempt.

Oluzawade has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Moses clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oluzawade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moses rolls, trying to escape but Oluzawade keeps control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oluzawade throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Oluzawade avoiding Moses 's attempts to control his hands.
Moses tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Oluzawade throws some wild stikes that Moses manages to avoid easily.

Oluzawade goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Moses turns into him and now he's in Oluzawade's guard.
Moses slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akin Oluzawade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oluzawade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akin Oluzawade!