PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Toa (ranked 6244 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christur Eskenson (ranked 5594 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Toa
vs
Eskenson

193 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimi Toa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christur Eskenson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eskenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eskenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eskenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eskenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Toa tries to sprawl out of it but Eskenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Toa throws a big counter combination but Eskenson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christur Eskenson.
Eskenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toa duly obliges.
Eskenson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toa but Toa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toa scores with a one two! Eskenson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eskenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Eskenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Eskenson looks winded!
No luck for Eskenson with that takedown attempt.
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!
Eskenson with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eskenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eskenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a right hand to the body.
Toa lands a slapping body shot.
Eskenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eskenson thinking.
Toa cracks a nice hook into Eskenson's ribs.
Toa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toa connects with a body shot.
Toa cracks Eskenson with an open hand slap.
Toa dips to his left and cracks Eskenson with an uppercut!
Toa lands with a straight right. Eskenson didn't see that one coming.
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!
Eskenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a left to the body.
Eskenson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Toa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toa punishes Eskenson's body with a nice straight punch.
Toa works Eskenson's body with a nice hook.
Eskenson misses with a takedown
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eskenson at a distance.
Toa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toa sizes up Eskenson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eskenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toa throws a big counter combination but Eskenson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jimi Toa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toa connects with a crisp jab.
Eskenson drops his hands momentarily and Toa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Toa.
Eskenson has his takedown stuffed
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christur Eskenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Toa. Beautiful body shot.
Toa jabs Eskenson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eskenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eskenson under the eye.
Toa lands the left hand.
Toa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Toa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eskenson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Toa lands a jab-cross combination.
Eskenson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Toa to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eskenson back to the cage. Toa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Eskenson with a poor takedown
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toa lands a jab.
Toa cracks Eskenson with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Toa.
Eskenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eskenson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eskenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Toa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Eskenson has his takedown stuffed
and Eskenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Toa!
Toa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eskenson doesn't seem bothered though.
Toa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Toa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eskenson fails with the takedown
and Toa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eskenson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toa circles away.
It looked like Toa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eskenson.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christur Eskenson.
Eskenson is breathing heavily.
Eskenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toa scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eskenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a right hand to the body.
Toa cracks Eskenson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eskenson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Toa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Eskenson.
Toa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eskenson walks into a straight right hand from Toa.
Toa's corner calls for a 1-2. Toa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jimi Toa is winning the standup battle so far.
Eskenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Toa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Toa throws a combination. Eskenson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eskenson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eskenson's head backwards.
Eskenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eskenson with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eskenson misses with a takedown
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Jab from Toa.
A shot to the liver by Toa. Beautiful body shot.
Eskenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toa scores with a jab to the head.
Toa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eskenson tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
enabling Toa to counter with a crisp jab.
Toa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eskenson can do to turn this around?
Toa throws a series of strikes that have Eskenson backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eskenson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toa.
Eskenson has his takedown stuffed
and Toa counters with a stiff right hand.
Toa scores with a nice strike.
Eskenson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toa lands a jab-cross combination.
Eskenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eskenson fails with the takedown
and Toa counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Toa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eskenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Toa tries to sprawl out of it but Eskenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toa 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.
Toa throws a good cross that connects.
Eskenson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toa.
Eskenson has his takedown stuffed
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Toa does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eskenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toa lands a body shot.
Eskenson shoots and misses
and Toa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toa scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Toa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Eskenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toa lands a jab to the head.
Eskenson shoots in for a takedown but Toa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Toa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eskenson under the eye.
Toa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toa with a nice cross.
Toa lands a head shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Eskenson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Toa has got the better of the exchanges.
Eskenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toa counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimi Toa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christur Eskenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa scores with a jab. Eskenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eskenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eskenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toa throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eskenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eskenson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Toa!

Eskenson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eskenson with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a stiff right hand.
Eskenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Toa finish him?
Toa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Toa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eskenson back to the cage. Toa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Eskenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toa clobbers Eskenson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eskenson or perhaps it was just good defense by Toa, which made it look bad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Toa.
Eskenson with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Toa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toa scores with a jab. Eskenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eskenson with a poor takedown
and Eskenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toa cracks Eskenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eskenson shoots and misses
and Toa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eskenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toa scores with the left hand. Eskenson knows he should have avoided that one.
Eskenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eskenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Toa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eskenson's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eskenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eskenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Toa. That snapped Eskenson's head back.
Toa scores with a jab to the body.
Eskenson tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
and Toa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toa scores with a hook.
Toa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toa digs a good hook to Eskenson's body.
Toa scores with a one two! Eskenson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eskenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toa counters with a left and a right that stings Eskenson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eskenson has his takedown stuffed
and Toa counters with a nice uppercut.
Toa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eskenson shoots and misses
and Toa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Toa both land. Nice combination.
Eskenson drops his hands momentarily and Toa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eskenson with a poor takedown
and Toa counters with a right hand to the body.
Toa clobbers Eskenson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Toa as Eskenson shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Toa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimi Toa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christur Eskenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eskenson tries for a takedown but Toa circles away easily
letting Toa counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Toa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:24
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Toa!