PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Starfighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akin Oluzawade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oluzawade has chosen Mike Jones - Back Then as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Starfighter
vs
Oluzawade

190 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
221 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

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, Kenny Starfighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akin Oluzawade!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starfighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Starfighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Oluzawade shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oluzawade showed some decent athleticism there.
Starfighter manages to get to full guard.
Oluzawade won't allow Starfighter to sweep him here.

Starfighter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oluzawade passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oluzawade tries to advance to mount but Starfighter denies him.
Starfighter is not content to let Oluzawade control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starfighter is trying to get back to half guard.
Oluzawade trying to control the position but Starfighter is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Starfighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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.
Starfighter throws a big shot that misses.
Oluzawade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starfighter.
Starfighter misses with an uppercut. Oluzawade saw that one coming.
Starfighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oluzawade ducks under a wild hook from Starfighter.
Oluzawade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Starfighter cracks Oluzawade with a good jab.
Oluzawade looks to score with a jab to the body but Starfighter is just out of range.

Oluzawade clinches up against the cage.
Oluzawade lands an uppercut.
Oluzawade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oluzawade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starfighter backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oluzawade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oluzawade lands a nice shot to the body.
Starfighter is breathing heavily.
Oluzawade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oluzawade scores with a shot to the side of Starfighter's head.
Oluzawade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oluzawade's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oluzawade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oluzawade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oluzawade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starfighters head.
Starfighter is trying to break free.
Oluzawade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oluzawade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade lands a shoulder strike.
Oluzawade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oluzawade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starfighter backwards.
A hook to the body from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oluzawade lands a right hand.
Oluzawade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Oluzawade as the two fighters clinch.
Oluzawade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oluzawade lands a right hand.
Oluzawade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oluzawade lands a shoulder strike.
Starfighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Oluzawade scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oluzawade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Starfighter up against the cage.
Oluzawade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade lands a left hand.
Oluzawade lands with a right to the head.
Oluzawade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oluzawade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oluzawade has Starfighter pressed against the cage.
Oluzawade lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oluzawade lands an uppercut.
Oluzawade lands a right hand.
Starfighter is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Starfighter's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Starfighter wants to get back to striking at distance but Oluzawade won't allow it.
Oluzawade lands a body shot.
Oluzawade lands a body shot in the clinch.
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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oluzawade.
Oluzawade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oluzawade has Starfighter pressed against the cage.
Starfighter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oluzawade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starfighters head.
Oluzawade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Starfighter is looking to break free of the clinch but Oluzawade has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade lands a hook that snaps the head of Starfighter backwards.
Oluzawade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starfighter backwards.
Oluzawade lands with a right to the head.
Oluzawade keeps control of Starfighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oluzawade has Starfighter pushed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Oluzawade.
Good body shot from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Starfighter.
Oluzawade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oluzawade.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oluzawade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oluzawade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Oluzawade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oluzawade lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oluzawade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starfighter backwards.
Oluzawade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oluzawade pushes Starfighter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oluzawade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Starfighter being controlled against the cage.
Oluzawade scores with a shoulder strike.
Oluzawade lands with a left to the head.
Starfighter being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Oluzawade as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Oluzawade.
Starfighter takes a shot to the head.
Oluzawade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Oluzawade.
Nice body punch from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Oluzawade.
Starfighter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oluzawade lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oluzawade lands a shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oluzawade. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Oluzawade scores with a shot to the side of Starfighter's head.
Oluzawade lands a left hand.
Starfighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akin Oluzawade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade is pushing Starfighter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oluzawade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oluzawade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oluzawade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Starfighter stalling in the clinch but Oluzawade improves position.
Oluzawade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starfighter backwards.
Oluzawade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starfighter backwards.
Oluzawade scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oluzawade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oluzawade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oluzawade lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oluzawade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oluzawade scores with a shoulder strike.
Oluzawade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Starfighter.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade lands a right hand.
Oluzawade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oluzawade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oluzawade scores with a shoulder strike.
Oluzawade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oluzawade pushes Starfighter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oluzawade leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oluzawade cracks Starfighter with a nice body shot.
Oluzawade controlling the action here for a moment.
Starfighter is looking to break free of the clinch but Oluzawade has double underhooks.
Oluzawade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Starfighter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oluzawade stalling in the clinch.
Oluzawade lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starfighter tries to break the clinch but Oluzawade is controlling the position.
Oluzawade lands with a light punch inside.
Oluzawade scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Oluzawade.
Oluzawade is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Starfighter is looking to control Oluzawade's arms but Oluzawade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Starfighter has his back to the cage.
Oluzawade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oluzawade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starfighter backwards.
Starfighter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Starfighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oluzawade pressing his opponent against the cage.
Starfighter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oluzawade has him pressed against the cage.
Oluzawade leaning against his opponent.
Oluzawade receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oluzawade prevents Starfighter from breaking the clinch.
Oluzawade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starfighters head.
Oluzawade leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oluzawade lands a hook that snaps the head of Starfighter backwards.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Starfighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Starfighter throws an overhand right that lands on Oluzawade's shoulder, as Oluzawade tries to avoid the shot.

Oluzawade clinches up against the cage.
Oluzawade scores with a shoulder strike.
Oluzawade keeps control of Starfighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oluzawade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oluzawade keeps control of Starfighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade slows down the pace here.
Oluzawade lands a hook that snaps the head of Starfighter backwards.
Oluzawade stalling against the cage.
Starfighter wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oluzawade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oluzawade avoiding damage.
Starfighter is looking to break free of the clinch but Oluzawade has double underhooks.
Oluzawade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starfighter backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Oluzawade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oluzawade stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Akin Oluzawade.

Oluzawade takes the fight into the clinch.
Oluzawade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oluzawade prevents Starfighter from breaking the clinch.
Starfighter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Oluzawade - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Oluzawade.
Starfighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starfighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oluzawade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Starfighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Starfighter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oluzawade has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oluzawade.
Oluzawade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Starfighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Oluzawade.
Oluzawade slows down the pace here.
Oluzawade lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oluzawade lands a nice uppercut.
Starfighter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Oluzawade.
Starfighter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oluzawade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oluzawade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oluzawade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Starfighter or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oluzawade as Starfighter tries to tie him up.
Starfighter has a couple of punches blocked by Oluzawade.
Oluzawade lands with a left to the head.
Oluzawade holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Starfighter misses with the head strike.
Oluzawade digs a right hand underneath Starfighter's ribcage. Starfighter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oluzawade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oluzawade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Starfighter can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Oluzawade.
Starfighter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Starfighter wants to break free but Oluzawade has control.
Oluzawade taking a breather.
Oluzawade scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Oluzawade.
Oluzawade gets through Starfighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oluzawade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Starfighter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oluzawade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Oluzawade.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oluzawade.
Starfighter wants to stall.
Starfighter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oluzawade.
Kenny Starfighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akin Oluzawade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Oluzawade - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Oluzawade.
Oluzawade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starfighter backwards.
The is referee keeping an eye on Oluzawade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oluzawade blocking some punches.
Oluzawade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oluzawade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Starfighter misses with a short punch on the inside.

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.
Oluzawade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starfighter backwards.
Starfighter is trying to maintain a safe position but Oluzawade gets an underhook and turns Starfighter into the cage.
Starfighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oluzawade's elbow.
Starfighter is trying to break the clinch but Oluzawade has him pressed against the cage.
Starfighter is trying to break free.
Oluzawade displaying some good clinch control by pressing Starfighter up against the cage.
Oluzawade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oluzawade.
A left hand lands to the body for Oluzawade.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oluzawade takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Starfighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starfighter takes a shot to the head.
Oluzawade prevents a body shot from Starfighter.
Starfighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oluzawade's elbow.
Oluzawade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starfighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Oluzawade controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akin Oluzawade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oluzawade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

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