PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abbas Mohammad (ranked 2510 p4p, 2046 weight class) and Sanka Aisland (ranked 321 p4p, 266 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mohammad
vs
Aisland

180 cm
26
205
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
206
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abbas Mohammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sanka Aisland!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mohammad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mohammad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mohammad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Aisland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mohammad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mohammad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Aisland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mohammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aisland on the ground.
Mohammad landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mohammad lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mohammad's guard.

Mohammad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aisland is one step ahead there.
Mohammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Mohammad is retaining full guard.
Aisland won't allow Mohammad to sweep him here.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aisland is pushing down on Mohammad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mohammad is fighting to maintain full guard but Aisland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aisland in particular looking to stall.

Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mohammad defends it well.

Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mohammad has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two 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.
Aisland wants to take a breather but Mohammad is having none of it.

Aisland is working for a kimura but Mohammad is defending it quite comfortably.
Mohammad moves into full guard.
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Mohammad is retaining full guard.
Aisland pushing down on Mohammad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Aisland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mohammad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aisland.

Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aisland wants to take a breather but Mohammad is having none of it.

Aisland is looking for a kimura but Mohammad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aisland to get the leverage.
Aisland is pressing down on Mohammad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mohammad is holding on for now.
Mohammad is staying active underneath Aisland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Mohammad defends the submission attempt.
Mohammad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aisland.

That's four 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.

Aisland is working for a submission of some sort.

Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aisland wants to pass to mount but Mohammad is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammad keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanka Aisland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Aisland misses with a looping right.

Mohammad throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aisland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mohammad is in Aisland's guard.
Mohammad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Aisland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mohammad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mohammad throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mohammad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mohammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aisland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Aisland is keen to just control but Mohammad is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aisland trying to work for an americana but Mohammad has managed to regain full guard.
Mohammad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Aisland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mohammad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mohammad has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Aisland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mohammad defends it easily.
Mohammad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mohammad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aisland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohammad.
Mohammad landing some decent shots from guard.

Aisland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohammad is aware though and is defending well.
Aisland keeping full guard, as Mohammad tries to pass.

Aisland 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mohammad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mohammad working some strikes from top position.

Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mohammad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mohammad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aisland's head.
Aisland is breathing heavily.
Mohammad is working Aisland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mohammad throwing strikes from guard but Aisland blocks nicely.
Mohammad is working Aisland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mohammad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad works over Aisland with some ground and pound from guard.

It looks like Sanka Aisland has been cut.
Mohammad chips away with some ground and pound.

Aisland is rocked!
Mohammad gets to his feet and stands over Aisland, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Aisland felt that one! Mohammad unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Aisland from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abbas Mohammad!
A very excited looking Abbas Mohammad 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.