PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Feta Kooli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Skiddles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byron Skiddles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kooli
vs
Skiddles

178 cm
19
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Feta Kooli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Byron Skiddles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skiddles misses the jab.
Kooli scores with a push kick.
Kooli tries a head kick but it misses.
Kooli throws a sloppy head kick and Skiddles moves out of range easily.
Kooli throws a head kick but Skiddles moves out of range.

Kooli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Skiddles!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Skiddles is trying to get back to half guard.

Kooli swings around for an armbar but Skiddles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kooli's guard.
Skiddles looking to pass the guard.
Kooli keeping moving, preventing Skiddles from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skiddles is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Skiddles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kooli controls Skiddles momentarily but Skiddles frees himself.
Skiddles wants to pass the guard but Kooli is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kooli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skiddles trying to control but Kooli is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skiddles looking to pass the guard.
Kooli can't keep his opponent in guard - Skiddles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kooli is looking to control Skiddles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kooli avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kooli's thigh. Kooli counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kooli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skiddles controls the pace.
Kooli is trying to control the position but Skiddles postures up.
Skiddles tries to free his leg and advance position but Kooli is retaining full guard.
Skiddles trying to control but Kooli is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kooli wants to sweep here but Skiddles controlling him for the moment.

Byron Skiddles has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice body punch from Skiddles.
Skiddles lands a body shot.
Skiddles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kooli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kooli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skiddles tries for a takedown but Kooli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skiddles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kooli counters with a big head kick but Skiddles shrugs it off.
Kooli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skiddles.
Kooli drops his hands momentarily and Skiddles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Skiddles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kooli fakes the leg kick and cracks Skiddles in the body.
Skiddles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Skiddles.
Kooli tries to clinch but Skiddles is having none of it.
Kooli throws a head kick that half lands.
Kooli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skiddles throws out the jab.
Skiddles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skiddles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kooli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skiddles somewhat.
Skiddles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Kooli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skiddles to the ground. Kooli is now in Skiddles's guard.
Skiddles looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiddles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skiddles keeping moving, preventing Kooli from controlling successfully.

Skiddles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kooli defends well.
Kooli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kooli has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Skiddles is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skiddles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skiddles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kooli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Feta Kooli just wasn't active enough.

Skiddles forces Kooli back against the cage and clinches.
Kooli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles tries to break free but Kooli pushes him back against the cage.
Kooli lands a good knee to the midsection. Skiddles won't want to take too many of those.
Skiddles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skiddles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kooli.
Kooli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Skiddles up against the cage.
Skiddles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skiddles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kooli gets underhooks to prevent Skiddles's takedown attempt.
Skiddles is breathing heavily.
Kooli connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Byron Skiddles has been cut.
Kooli is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skiddles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kooli unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skiddles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Skiddles is trying to pull guard but Kooli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Feta Kooli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Skiddles.
Kooli takes a shot to the head.
Kooli scores with a knee to the head.
Skiddles misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Kooli.
Kooli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skiddles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kooli.
Kooli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kooli is pushing Skiddles up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kooli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feta Kooli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Byron Skiddles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Skiddles swats away the attempt to clinch by Kooli.
Skiddles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skiddles misses with a body shot.
Skiddles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kooli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kooli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kooli misses with a head kick.
Kooli walks into a left hand.

Kooli forces Skiddles back against the cage and clinches.
Skiddles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kooli working Skiddles over with knees to the body.
Skiddles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kooli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kooli blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiddles is trying to push Kooli away but Kooli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skiddles is trying to drag Kooli to the mat but Kooli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Skiddles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kooli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skiddles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skiddles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kooli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Feta Kooli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Skiddles.
Kooli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kooli slips a straight right by Skiddles.
Skiddles misses with a wild body shot.
Kooli throws a nice head kick!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles wants to get back to striking at distance but Kooli won't allow it.
Skiddles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Feta Kooli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kooli slowing the pace effectively.
Kooli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skiddles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kooli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skiddles misses with a punch to the body.
Skiddles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kooli obliges.
Kooli has Skiddles pushed against the cage.
Kooli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skiddles blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Skiddles jumps guard and drags Kooli to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Skiddles keeping moving, preventing Kooli from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kooli wants to control from the top but Skiddles keeps moving.
Skiddles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kooli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Feta Kooli just wasn't active enough.
Kooli wants to clinch up but Skiddles keeps it at a distance.
Skiddles throws the left hand but Kooli avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Skiddles misses the target.

Skiddles tries to keep at a distance but Kooli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kooli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skiddles.
Kooli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kooli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skiddles.
Skiddles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kooli has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kooli crunches a lovely knee into Skiddles's ribcage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skiddles.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skiddles.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Feta Kooli.
I think Kooli 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Feta Kooli!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Feta Kooli!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Feta Kooli!

Feta Kooli wins by unanimous decision!