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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rammaru Nokkau (ranked 5654 p4p, 7445 weight class) and Kloi Boi (ranked 551 p4p, 624 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 cm 18 190 0 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm 18 180 0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling Brawler Very strong |
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Good takedowns Basic striking Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rammaru Nokkau! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kloi Boi! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boi darts in looking for a takedown but Nokkau gets double underhooks and turns Boi into the cage. Boi gets a double leg takedown into Nokkau's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokkau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nokkau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boi's guard. Boi wants to sweep but no luck. Nokkau throws a strike but Boi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Nokkau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Nokkau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Nokkau tries to strike from the bottom.
Nokkau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nokkau tries to get out of the position. Nokkau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boi is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boi advances position into side control! Nokkau tries to get back to half guard but can't. Sloppy strikes there by Boi. Boi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nokkau can't do much from the bottom here. Boi cracks Nokkau with an elbow. That is naaassty. Boi wants to control but Nokkau is keeping him busy. Boi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Nokkau wants to control but Boi postures up. Boi throwing shots but missing, from side control. Who's going to make the next move? Boi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nokkau keeps working. Boi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Boi landing a few strikes. Nokkau is not content to let Boi control the position. What's Nokkau going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nokkau managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boi.
Boi lands some shots froms side control. Boi trying to control the action but Nokkau is working from the bottom. Nokkau is looking to regain half guard here but Boi keeps moving and retains side control. Nokkau wants to control but Boi postures up. Nokkau is trying to improve his position. Boi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Boi throws an elbow but Nokkau slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nokkau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Boi scores with punches from side control. Nokkau is looking for a sweep. Nokkau misses with an elbow from the bottom. Nokkau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boi gets to mount! Nokkau was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Nokkau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nokkau wants to hold on but Boi pushes him away. Nokkau reaches up and holds on to Boi to control the position. Nokkau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nokkau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nokkau holds on for dear life. Boi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nokkau is looking to escape. Boi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Nokkau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Nokkau takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Nokkau is squirming around, avoiding Boi's attempts to control the action. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nokkau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Nokkau is trying desperately to improve position. Boi wants to control the pace but Nokkau is squirming around nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kloi Boi dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nokkau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nokkau tried to score with a low kick but Boi checks it. Boi shoots for a double leg takedown but Nokkau sprawls well. He's pushed Boi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Boi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nokkau to the ground. Boi is now in Nokkau's guard. Boi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokkau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nokkau wants to sweep but no luck. Boi trying to control but Nokkau is working from the bottom. Boi stays in close to Nokkau's body and controls the position. Boi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokkau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Nokkau trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nokkau working for a triangle but Boi defends it easily.
Nokkau wants to stand up but Boi is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Nokkau fails to land with a series of punches.
Boi has a takedown stuffed. Nokkau feinted with a counter takedown. Boi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nokkau circles away. Rammaru Nokkau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kloi Boi. Boi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Boi is trying to control the action in half guard but Nokkau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Nokkau keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Boi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nokkau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Nokkau is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Boi wants to control but Nokkau is keeping him busy. Boi lands strikes from half guard. Boi is trying to control the action in half guard but Nokkau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Boi stalling. Nokkau controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Nokkau is looking for a sweep. Boi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nokkau desperately trying to maintain half guard. Boi trying to control from half guard but Nokkau is working away. Boi drops an elbow to the side of Nokkau's head. Nokkau moves into full guard.
Boi drops back looking for a leg! Nokkau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nokkau manages to kick Boi off! Boi jumps back into Nokkau's guard. Boi trying to control but Nokkau is working from the bottom. Boi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nokkau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Boi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four 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. Boi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Boi shoots in for a takedown but Nokkau shows good takedown defense. Boi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nokkau defends well and Boi ends up having to push Nokkau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Horrible takedown attempt by Nokkau or perhaps it was just good defense by Boi, which made it look bad. Nokkau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Excellent takedown into side control there by Nokkau. Nokkau throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Boi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Nokkau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boi trying to control here.
Nokkau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rammaru Nokkau dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big right from Nokkau misses. Boi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nokkau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boi somewhat. Nice sprawl there from Nokkau as Boi shoots in. Nokkau feinted with a counter takedown. Boi gets the takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Nokkau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Boi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nokkau keeps working. Nokkau holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Nokkau can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nokkau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boi in side control, throwing shots but Nokkau defends. Boi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nokkau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Nokkau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nokkau can't do much from the bottom here. Nokkau is not content to let Boi control the position. Boi working the body and head with strikes. Nokkau is looking for a sweep.
That's two 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. Boi trying to control the position but Nokkau is working away. Nokkau tries to buck Boi off but Boi is having none of it. Boi scoring with punches from side control. Boi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Nokkau is trying to get back to half guard. Nokkau can't do much from the bottom here. Nokkau has one of Boi's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Nokkau is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boi advances to mount. Boi working the ground and pound effectively.
Boi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nokkau can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nokkau wants to hold on but Boi pushes him away. Boi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nokkau is looking to escape. Nokkau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boi on the ground. Boi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nokkau's face.
Nokkau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Nokkau is trying to escape the mount.
Boi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boi looking for a guillotine from mount but Nokkau is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boi trying to control but Nokkau is having none of it. Nokkau working to try and regain half guard.
Boi wants to control the pace but Nokkau is squirming around nicely. Nokkau tries to lock up and control but Boi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Kloi Boi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Boi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloi Boi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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