PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Afejdh Hfdiwk (ranked 4105 p4p, 354 weight class) and Red Karaage (ranked 24396 p4p, 511 weight class). Afejdh Hfdiwk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hfdiwk
vs
Karaage

180 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Afejdh Hfdiwk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Red Karaage!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hfdiwk gets a clinch.

Hfdiwk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hfdiwk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hfdiwk wants to free his trapped foot but Karaage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hfdiwk working over Karaage with some ground and pound. Karaage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Hfdiwk.
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. Hfdiwk connects with a nice short shot to Karaage's temple.
Hfdiwk passes to side control.
Karaage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hfdiwk working the ground and pound.
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!
Hfdiwk cracks Karaage with a big right hand but Karaage just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hfdiwk lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hfdiwk landing strikes.
Karaage can't do much from the bottom here.
Karaage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Karaage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hfdiwk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hfdiwk working the head and body with strikes.
Hfdiwk working the body and head with strikes.
Hfdiwk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karaage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Hfdiwk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hfdiwk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hfdiwk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karaage down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karaage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hfdiwk landing strikes.
Hfdiwk lands some shots froms side control.
Hfdiwk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Karaage is trying to improve his position.
Hfdiwk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hfdiwk working the ground and pound from side control.
Hfdiwk in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Karaage is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hfdiwk has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Karaage!
Hfdiwk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hfdiwk is landing with some decent strikes but Karaage is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hfdiwk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hfdiwk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hfdiwk working Karaage over with strikes here.

Karaage is rocked!
Hfdiwk looking to finish Karaage with some ground and pound. This is bad for Karaage!
Karaage is still in real trouble! Can Hfdiwk finish him?
Karaage is bucking up trying to escape but Hfdiwk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hfdiwk with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hfdiwk with good strikes from the mount here!
Hfdiwk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karaage's face.
Hfdiwk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Karaage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hfdiwk landing strikes from the mount.
Hfdiwk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karaage's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hfdiwk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Hfdiwk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karaage working to try and regain half guard.
Hfdiwk cracks Karaage with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afejdh Hfdiwk!