PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kukulcan Tonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Ajax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ajax has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Marco Ajax has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kukulcan Tonga's chin.

Tonga
vs
Ajax

181 cm
31
162 lbs
21 - 9 - 1

160 cm
33
158 lbs
25 - 13 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Kukulcan Tonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajax misses the jab.
Ajax throws a leg kick but Tonga sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tonga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tonga on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tonga misses with a looping left.
Ajax was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonga misses with a looping right.
Tonga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tonga misses with a body kick.
Ajax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ajax shoots and misses
and Tonga counters with a right hand to the body.
Ajax throws a big shot that misses.
Tonga throws an overhand right that lands on Ajax's shoulder, as Ajax tries to avoid the shot.
Ajax misses with the combination.
Ajax misses with a straight left.
Ajax defending well as Tonga loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Ajax tenderised Tonga's leg. Tonga is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Ajax.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax throws a leg kick but Tonga moved away.
Ajax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonga manages to avoid it.
Ajax throws a leg kick which misses Tonga's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonga tries to avoid it.
Tonga ducks under a wild hook from Ajax.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ajax.
Ajax is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ajax misses with a hook.
Tonga throws a leg kick that is checked

and Ajax counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ajax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ajax throws a big right hand that misses.
Ajax is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tonga keeping full guard, as Ajax tries to pass.
Tonga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ajax.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax throwing strikes from guard but Tonga blocks nicely.
Tonga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ajax.
Tonga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ajax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ajax trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Ajax throwing strikes from guard but Tonga blocks nicely.
Ajax throws a strike but Tonga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ajax being controlled here, momentarily.
Tonga stopping the sweep attempt from Ajax.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ajax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ajax manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tonga manages to get himself to full guard.

Ajax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ajax with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ajax trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tonga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ajax.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax throws an elbow that misses. Tonga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ajax's guard. Nice move by Tonga!

Ajax trying to control the position.

Ajax looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Tonga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ajax has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonga has managed to get both his arms back between Ajax's legs - danger averted.
Tonga stands and throws Ajax's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ajax struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Ajax dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tonga misses with a body shot.
Ajax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonga manages to avoid it.
Tonga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Tonga finds it's way through Ajax's defenses.
Ajax sizes up Tonga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonga throws a body shot but no joy.
Ajax ducks under a wild hook from Tonga.
Tonga swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Tonga fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ajax to the ground. Tonga is now in Ajax's guard.
Ajax lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Marco Ajax has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ajax throwing strikes but missing.
Ajax lands a couple of digs.
Ajax is looking to work some ground and pound but Tonga has wrist control.
Ajax wants to control from the top but Tonga keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonga, not yet.
Ajax throws a strike but Tonga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ajax has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ajax looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tonga puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tonga is looking to take a break and control but Ajax is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ajax is trying to get back to full guard.

Ajax looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tonga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tonga's back!
Tonga covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ajax punches the canvas rather than the man.
Tonga can't escape the position.
Tonga is keeping busy.
Ajax somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ajax is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tonga. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ajax lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ajax lands with a hammerfist to the side of Tonga's head.
Ajax has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ajax is landing with strikes from the back.

Tonga is rocked!
Ajax lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ajax.
Oh Tonga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonga covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Ajax working for a choke but Tonga is defending well.
Ajax throws a series of strikes and Tonga wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Ajax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ajax throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tonga seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax unloads with some shots from mount but Tonga bucks and avoids them well.
Ajax landing strikes from the mount.
Ajax landing strikes from the mount and Tonga is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ajax throwing strikes but Tonga bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ajax trying to control the position.

Ajax is working an open guard so Tonga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ajax connects with a leg kick. Tonga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ajax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonga.
Ajax finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ajax lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Ajax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ajax scores with the left hand. Tonga knows he should have avoided that one.
Ajax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonga.
Tonga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tonga missing with a left hand there. Ajax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Ajax misses.
Tonga swings for the body but Ajax moves out of range.
Ajax tries to score with a low kick but Tonga moves his leg out of the way.
Tonga looks to land a left hand but Ajax moved out of range nicely.
Ajax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonga.
Ajax throws a hook to the side of Tonga's head but Tonga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonga misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga looks to throw the jab but Ajax is out of range.
Ajax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonga.
Ajax moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Ajax there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ajax, right into the meat.
Tonga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ajax.
Tonga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax scores with a nice right hand.
Tonga misses with a right hand
and Ajax counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajax avoids the body shot from Tonga.
Tonga misses with a looping left.
Tonga throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ajax counter with a right hand.
Kukulcan Tonga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonga catches Ajax with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ajax moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonga throws a hook to the side of Ajax's head but Ajax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marco Ajax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ajax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonga's sensitive parts.
Tonga's corner calls for a 1-2. Tonga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ajax lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajax fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonga misses with a looping left.
Ajax throws out a leg kick but Tonga moves out of range and Ajax only half commits.
Kukulcan Tonga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ajax looks to land a left hand but Tonga moved out of range nicely.
Tonga throws a right hand that misses

and Ajax counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tonga!
Ajax with the ground and pound but Tonga regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ajax working the head and body with strikes.
Ajax prevents Tonga from improving his position.
Ajax missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tonga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ajax throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ajax thows a huge punch but Tonga dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ajax is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tonga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ajax.
Ajax trying to control the action but Tonga is working from the bottom.
Tonga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ajax.
Tonga wants to improve his position but Ajax is controlling well.
Ajax not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ajax wants to control but Tonga is keeping him busy.
Ajax working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ajax connects with a nice short shot to Tonga's temple.
Ajax trying to advance position but Tonga counters by regaining guard.
Tonga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tonga is pulling down on Ajax's head. It's preventing any offense from Ajax, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ajax accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Ajax drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tonga dives on top into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Ajax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ajax 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Ajax!
Marco Ajax spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.