PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 24279 p4p, 4181 weight class) and Don WhipAhoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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?

Amiga
vs
WhipAhoo

182 cm
19
160
2 - 19 - 1

175 cm
18
163
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gakus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don WhipAhoo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
WhipAhoo moves into range and connects with a jab.
WhipAhoo moves out of range of the body kick.
WhipAhoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Amiga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. WhipAhoo is trying to defend but Amiga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
WhipAhoo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amiga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amiga's back!

WhipAhoo tightening his grip on Amiga, looking for the choke.
WhipAhoo keeps control of the position easily here as Amiga tries to buck him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

WhipAhoo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Amiga just trying to survive but WhipAhoo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Amiga is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because WhipAhoo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amiga is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

WhipAhoo looking for the choke from the back.

WhipAhoo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Amiga has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
WhipAhoo missing with strikes from the back.
WhipAhoo controls the action.
Amiga just trying to survive but WhipAhoo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amiga is having to fend off submission attempts from WhipAhoo, who is looking to sink in the choke. WhipAhoo doesn't have the hooks in though and Amiga manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
WhipAhoo is looking to stand up but Amiga isn't so interested in that idea.
Amiga trying to control but WhipAhoo is working from the bottom.

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.
WhipAhoo has Amiga pulled in close to control his posture.
WhipAhoo working a defensive guard here.
Amiga trying to control but WhipAhoo is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab from WhipAhoo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don WhipAhoo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

WhipAhoo lands a slapping body shot.
WhipAhoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
WhipAhoo throws an overhand right that lands on Amiga's shoulder, as Amiga tries to avoid the shot.

Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

WhipAhoo looking for a guillotine here but Amiga defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WhipAhoo working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga trying to control the position from guard on top but WhipAhoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
WhipAhoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
WhipAhoo keeping moving, preventing Amiga from controlling successfully.
Don WhipAhoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amiga is fighting to break WhipAhoo's control of his arms but WhipAhoo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
WhipAhoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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.
WhipAhoo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Amiga looking for a sweep. Not yet Amiga, not yet.
Amiga keeping moving, preventing WhipAhoo from controlling successfully.
WhipAhoo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Gakus Amiga has been cut.

Amiga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
WhipAhoo can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WhipAhoo is looking for a sweep.
WhipAhoo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
WhipAhoo can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
WhipAhoo tries to buck Amiga off but Amiga is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
WhipAhoo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Amiga is controlling him well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don WhipAhoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gakus Amiga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Amiga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by WhipAhoo.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
WhipAhoo misses with a low kick.
As WhipAhoo looks to move away, Amiga throws a big counter combo but WhipAhoo just gets out of the way.
WhipAhoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
WhipAhoo takes a swing at Amiga's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WhipAhoo throws a lazy right hand but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.

Amiga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WhipAhoo wants to control but Amiga is keeping busy.
Amiga is looking to take a break and control but WhipAhoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amiga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Amiga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
WhipAhoo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
WhipAhoo trying to control but Amiga postures up.

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.
WhipAhoo wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
WhipAhoo looks to land a right hand but Amiga moved out of range.
Amiga slips under a jab.
WhipAhoo connects with a nice looking jab.
WhipAhoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amiga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but WhipAhoo avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
WhipAhoo throws a right and a left that Amiga avoids nicely.
WhipAhoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by WhipAhoo.
WhipAhoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amiga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Amiga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Amiga lands in his opponent's guard.
Amiga stopping the sweep attempt from WhipAhoo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WhipAhoo pulls Amiga in close to his closed guard and prevents Amiga from doing any damage or advancing position.
WhipAhoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Gakus Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amiga wants to control from the top but WhipAhoo keeps moving.
WhipAhoo controls Amiga momentarily but Amiga frees himself.
Don WhipAhoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
WhipAhoo is pulling down on Amiga's head to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don WhipAhoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got WhipAhoo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don WhipAhoo!