PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaleo Makua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Hacham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Makua
vs
Hacham

180 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleo Makua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohamed Hacham!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makua dives in for a single leg takedown but Hacham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hacham wants to break free but Makua has control.
Makua wants to take the fight to the mat but Hacham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Makua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hacham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleo Makua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makua throws a head kick that misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hacham.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makua is looking for a sweep.
Makua struggling a bit here.
Makua holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hacham trying to control the action but Makua is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makua tries to bench press Hacham off him but Hacham keeps the position.
Hacham has control of an arm but Makua manages to advance to Hacham's back!
Makua controlling the position well here. Hacham rolled but Makua kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Makua wants to control but Hacham is keeping busy.

Makua goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Hacham escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Makua is looking for a sweep. Hacham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hacham is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Makua tries to kick Hacham off in order to stand up. Hacham Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Makua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hacham off and has taken his back!
Makua missing with punches from the back.

Hacham won't enjoy being in this position. Makua looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hacham is tapping - it's over boys! Makua picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaleo Makua!