PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santu Avisu Kona (ranked 2039 p4p, 216 weight class) and Neville Southall (ranked 2611 p4p, 272 weight class). Neville Southall told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Avisu Kona
vs
Southall

195 cm
20
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
286 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAGED

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santu Avisu Kona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avisu Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Southall's shoulder, as Southall tries to avoid the shot.
Southall throws the kick towards the body but Avisu Kona avoids it.
Southall scoring well with a low kick there.
Avisu Kona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Avisu Kona. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Southall misses its intended target.
Southall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Avisu Kona's sensitive parts.
Southall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Southall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Avisu Kona throws the left hand but Southall avoids the punch easily.
Southall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Southall swinging wildly here.

Avisu Kona moves into range and clinches up with Southall.
Southall can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Southall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Southall works on Avisu Kona's body with a couple of short punches.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avisu Kona.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
Southall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Avisu Kona up against the cage.
Avisu Kona tries to throw a body punch but Southall avoids it by throwing Avisu Kona back against the cage.
Southall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avisu Kona or not.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Southall backwards.

It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall is trying to force a seperation but Avisu Kona has the dominant position.
Avisu Kona lands with a short shot to the head.
Southall looking to slow down the pace here.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
Avisu Kona has Southall pressed against the cage, preventing Southall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Southall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Avisu Konas head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southall's elbow.
Southall misses with the head strike.
Southall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Avisu Kona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Southall can turn it around.
Avisu Kona has Southall pressed against the cage, preventing Southall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Avisu Kona as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Avisu Kona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Southall looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Southall has had enough of the clinch but Avisu Kona keeps him there for the moment.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Southall.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a left to the head.
Avisu Kona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Avisu Kona presses Southall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Avisu Kona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avisu Kona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Southall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Southall blocks it.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Southall misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Southall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Avisu Kona works on Southall's body with a couple of short punches.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avisu Kona.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Avisu Kona pushes Southall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Avisu Kona.
Southall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Southall has a couple of punches blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
Southall prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Southall blocks an uppercut.
Avisu Kona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Southalls head.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Avisu Kona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Southall uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neville Southall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Avisu Kona lunges at Southall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Southall's hand.
Southall defending well as Avisu Kona loads up on a big left hand.
Avisu Kona loads up on a big right hand but Southall slips the punch.
Southall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avisu Kona lands with an overhand left.
Southall throws a head kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Avisu Kona moves out of range easily.

Avisu Kona rushes Southall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Southall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona lands a nice uppercut.
Avisu Kona working aggressively here.
Southall blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona struggles to land a body shot inside as Southall controls his hands.
A short right from Avisu Kona on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Southall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southall's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southall.
Southall prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southall's elbow.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Southall blocks it.
Avisu Kona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Southall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avisu Kona is looking to clinch but Southall is avoiding it.
Southall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avisu Kona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Southall can do to turn this around?
Avisu Kona tests Southall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Southall throws a head kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Santu Avisu Kona is winning the standup battle so far.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avisu Kona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Avisu Kona connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Southall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Southall is looking to land body kicks.
Avisu Kona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Southall.
Avisu Kona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southall connects with an inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Southall.
Avisu Kona scores with a punch to the head.
Southall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.

Avisu Kona closes the distance and clinches.
Avisu Kona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Southall is looking to break free of the clinch but Avisu Kona has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southall.
A short right from Southall on the inside.
Southall tries to circle away but Avisu Kona has him pinned against the cage.
Avisu Kona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Southall.
Southall is breathing heavily.
Avisu Kona digs a right hand underneath Southall's ribcage. Southall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avisu Kona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southall blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Southall blocks it.
Southall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike.
Southall takes a shot to the head.

Southall is rocked!
Avisu Kona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Southall is still on wobbly legs! Can Avisu Kona finish him?
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Avisu Kona here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Southall seems to have recovered his senses.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Southall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Southall prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
Southall blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Avisu Kona.
A shot in the inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona dips a shoulder and cracks Southall with a mighty uppercut! Southall falls back against the cage and Avisu Kona unloads with a barrage of strikes! Southall is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Avisu Kona screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
A very excited looking Santu Avisu Kona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.