PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aahil Mohammad (ranked 2583 p4p, 1802 weight class) and Ryu Uska (ranked 354 p4p, 272 weight class). Ryu Uska will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mohammad
vs
Uska

182 cm
25
193
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
190
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aahil Mohammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryu Uska!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mohammad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uska somewhat.

Mohammad gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uska wants to improve his position but Mohammad is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Uska actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mohammad in particular looking to stall.
Mohammad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mohammad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Uska trying to hold on to Mohammad's head to control him but Mohammad postures up.

Uska looking for submissions off his back.
Mohammad lands with a punch from half guard.
Mohammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uska on the ground.
Uska is refusing to be controlled, as Mohammad sits in half guard.
Mohammad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uska tries to get to full guard but Mohammad has control of the leg.
Uska is refusing to be controlled, as Mohammad sits in half guard.

Uska actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uska looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mohammad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Uska has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mohammad is working away from the top position though.
Uska blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mohammad.
Mohammad lands with a punch from half guard.
Mohammad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mohammad lands with a punch from half guard.
Mohammad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mohammad slips a nice elbow through Uska's hands, connecting with Uska's forehead.
Still in half guard, Mohammad seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uska defending well though.
Uska taking some punishment here, with Mohammad in his half guard.
Mohammad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mohammad trying to control the action but Uska is working from the bottom.
Uska trying to hold on to Mohammad's head to control him but Mohammad postures up.
Mohammad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uska is trying to get back to full guard.
Uska won't allow Mohammad to pass to mount.
Mohammad working Uska over with strikes.
Mohammad controlling the action here.
Mohammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Uska wants to improve his position but Mohammad is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mohammad is nestled in close to Uska, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mohammad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Uska is trying to get back to full guard.
Uska wants to control but Mohammad is keeping busy.

Uska looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mohammad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammad is nestled in close to Uska, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Uska wants to get back to full guard.
Uska is staying active underneath Mohammad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mohammad lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aahil Mohammad dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mohammad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Uska's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mohammad lands an elbow.
Uska is trying to get back to half guard.
Mohammad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Uska down.
Mohammad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uska can do to turn this around?
Mohammad is chipping away with strikes.
Uska is trying to improve his position.
Uska manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad tries to pass to full mount but Uska defends it.
Mohammad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mohammad slips a nice elbow through Uska's hands, connecting with Uska's forehead.
Uska moves into full guard.
Mohammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad trying to control but Uska is working from the bottom.
Uska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohammad.
Mohammad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Uska's guard.
Uska is trying to get back to full guard.
Mohammad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mohammad is nestled in close to Uska, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mohammad wants to control but Uska is keeping him busy.
Aahil Mohammad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mohammad tries to pass to full mount but Uska defends it.

Uska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Uska tries to roll over but Mohammad keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mohammad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mohammad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mohammad is keen to just control but Uska is a slippery customer.
Uska trying to control but Mohammad postures up.
Uska is staying active underneath Mohammad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uska is trying to control but can't.
Uska regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mohammad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mohammad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uska has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mohammad is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Uska.
Mohammad lands a nice forearm strike.
Uska sneaks back into half guard.
Mohammad is controlling the pace.
Uska has hold of Mohammad's hands but Mohammad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mohammad lands strikes from half guard.
Mohammad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mohammad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Uska wants to control but Mohammad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Uska moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mohammad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mohammad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mohammad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Uska keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
Uska wants to sweep but no luck.

Uska has his foot on Mohammad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mohammad works his way back into a safe position though.
Mohammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Uska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aahil Mohammad dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Uska throws a head kick that misses.
Mohammad avoids the head kick by Uska.
Aahil Mohammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mohammad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Uska.

Mohammad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Uska quickly recovers to half guard.
Mohammad prevents Uska from improving his position.
Mohammad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mohammad content to control rather than advance.
Mohammad working over Uska with some ground and pound. Uska looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mohammad lands a nice short elbow.
Mohammad lands with a punch from half guard.
Mohammad winds up and cracks Uska with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Uska is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Uska is still in real trouble! Can Mohammad finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mohammad lands a nice short elbow.
Uska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mohammad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uska is looking to improve his position.
Mohammad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mohammad slips a nice elbow through Uska's hands, connecting with Uska's forehead.
Mohammad is looking to take a break and control but Uska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uska seems to have recovered his senses.
Mohammad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Uska regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uska wants to sweep but no luck.
Mohammad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mohammad postures up and lands a big shot to Uska's brow.

Mohammad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mohammad has managed to get both his arms back between Uska's legs - danger averted.
Mohammad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mohammad seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Uska for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Uska keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
Mohammad throws a big elbow that misses.
Mohammad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mohammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Uska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammad is in close to Uska's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mohammad lands a couple of digs.
Mohammad landing with the ground and pound.

Uska working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mohammad has passed into half guard!
Mohammad working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mohammad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Uska is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mohammad pulls his head out easily.
Mohammad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mohammad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mohammad working Uska over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammad wants to control but Uska is keeping him busy.
Mohammad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ryu Uska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aahil Mohammad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mohammad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aahil Mohammad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mohammad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aahil Mohammad!