PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azekel Bakari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bummypon Ayoodeearggghhhhh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakari comes to the cage accompanied by Hey che ...e so sal . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bakari
vs
Ayoodeearggghhhhh

178 cm
18
172 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Mizuko Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Azekel Bakari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bummypon Ayoodeearggghhhhh!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayoodeearggghhhhh tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ayoodeearggghhhhh.

Bakari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ayoodeearggghhhhh did well to prevent Bakari getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bakari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ayoodeearggghhhhh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh missing with punches from the bottom.

Bakari 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.

Bakari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ayoodeearggghhhhh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bakari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ayoodeearggghhhhh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh gets full guard.
Bakari trying to move into half guard but instead Ayoodeearggghhhhh has managed to sweep!

Ayoodeearggghhhhh pushes down on Bakari's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Bakari manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bakari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh with a hook.
Bakari connects with the punch.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bakari.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bakari has time to react.
Bakari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ayoodeearggghhhhh! But no joy.
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!
Bakari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bakari slips a jab and a cross from Ayoodeearggghhhhh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh misses with an uppercut. Bakari saw that one coming.
Bakari moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakari misses the target.
Bakari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ayoodeearggghhhhh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Ayoodeearggghhhhh misses.
Bakari connects with an inside leg kick.

Bakari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ayoodeearggghhhhh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ayoodeearggghhhhh working for a triangle but Bakari defends it easily.

Ayoodeearggghhhhh has his foot on Bakari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bakari works his way back into a safe position though.
Bakari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bakari trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayoodeearggghhhhh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakari won't allow Ayoodeearggghhhhh to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakari wants to control from the top but Ayoodeearggghhhhh keeps moving.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bakari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Bakari gets to his feet - Ayoodeearggghhhhh follows without any prompting.
Bakari connects with an inside leg kick.

Bakari gets a takedown into half guard.

Ayoodeearggghhhhh kicks Bakari off and gets back to his feet.
Bakari avoids the body shot from Ayoodeearggghhhhh.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bakari.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh missing with a left hand there. Bakari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bakari shoots in looking for a takedown. Ayoodeearggghhhhh tries to sprawl out of it but Bakari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ayoodeearggghhhhh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh throws a series of punches but Bakari avoids them all with ease.

Bakari shoots in and bounces Ayoodeearggghhhhh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Ayoodeearggghhhhh looking for a guillotine here but Bakari defends easily.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh is trying to control the position but Bakari postures up.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh keeping full guard, as Bakari tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azekel Bakari dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ayoodeearggghhhhh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakari.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Bakari.
Bakari lands with a hook. Ayoodeearggghhhhh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bakari fails with the takedown.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakari manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Ayoodeearggghhhhh coming out on top.
Azekel Bakari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakari dives in and grabs Ayoodeearggghhhhh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ayoodeearggghhhhh pushes down on Bakari's head and hops out.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakari manages to avoid it.
Bakari looks to land a combination but Ayoodeearggghhhhh avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Ayoodeearggghhhhh. That snapped Bakari's head back.
Bakari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ayoodeearggghhhhh's corner calls for a 1-2. Ayoodeearggghhhhh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Bakari or perhaps it was just good defense by Ayoodeearggghhhhh, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azekel Bakari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakari staying out of range there.
Bakari slips under a jab.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bakari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ayoodeearggghhhhh finds it's way round the side to connect with Bakari's head.

Bakari fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ayoodeearggghhhhh to the ground. Bakari is now in Ayoodeearggghhhhh's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bakari won't allow Ayoodeearggghhhhh to sweep him here.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh looking to control.
Bakari trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayoodeearggghhhhh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakari preventing the sweep.
Bakari stays in close to Ayoodeearggghhhhh's body and controls the position.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh wants to sweep here but Bakari controlling him for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bummypon Ayoodeearggghhhhh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh lands a lovely overhand right.

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.
A jab lands there for Bakari.
Bakari swinging wildly here.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Bakari is rocked!
Ayoodeearggghhhhh throws a shot to the body.
Ayoodeearggghhhhh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Bakari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ayoodeearggghhhhh lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bakari - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ayoodeearggghhhhh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bummypon Ayoodeearggghhhhh!