PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Fleximario (ranked 51 p4p, 40 weight class) and Tungsten Kaafjord (ranked 4 p4p, 2 weight class). Fleximario's entrance music is Funkmeister. A fine choice. Kaafjord has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fleximario
vs
Kaafjord

195 cm
25
265
14 - 5 - 0

190 cm
33
265
24 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

NARCOS

NARCOS
Bondi MMA 🏝️

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Fleximario!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tungsten Kaafjord!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleximario misses with a leg kick
and Kaafjord counters with a head kick. That will keep Fleximario thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fleximario shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kaafjord is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fleximario sizes up Kaafjord with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Nice jab there from Fleximario.
Good standup being displayed there by Fleximario as he connects with a hook.
Fleximario looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fleximario throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fleximario tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Fleximario tenderised Kaafjord's leg. Kaafjord is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kaafjord looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That has opened up Tungsten Kaafjord's cut even more.
Kaafjord fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fleximario on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaafjord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fleximario.
Fleximario uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaafjord.
Kaafjord misses with a right hand
and Fleximario counters with a low kick, right behind Kaafjord 's knee.
Kaafjord checks a leg kick.
Kaafjord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kaafjord or perhaps it was just good defense by Fleximario, which made it look bad.
Kaafjord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawk Fleximario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fleximario.
Fleximario misses the body punch
and Kaafjord makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fleximario really felt that one!
Fleximario throws a hook to the side of Kaafjord's head but Kaafjord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaafjord checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kaafjord.
Fleximario cracks a nice hook into Kaafjord's ribs.
Kaafjord slips under a jab from Fleximario.
Kaafjord fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fleximario.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Fleximario.
Kaafjord fails with a takedown attempt.
Fleximario takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kaafjord misses with a hook
and Fleximario counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fleximario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaafjord moves away.
Fleximario throws an off balance right hand
and Kaafjord makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fleximario motions for Kaafjord to come forward. Fleximario throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaafjord is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fleximario with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fleximario.
Fleximario scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaafjord misses with a hook to the body
and Fleximario counters with a right hand to the body.
Fleximario throws a body punch but Kaafjord moves out of range.
Kaafjord is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kaafjord takes a swing at Fleximario's ribcage but misses.
Fleximario throwing a counter right hand but Kaafjord manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleximario throws a chopping leg kick but Kaafjord manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Fleximario tenderised Kaafjord's leg. Kaafjord is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Fleximario dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tungsten Kaafjord's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fleximario fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaafjord.
Kaafjord misses with a looping right.
Fleximario is looking to counter with a body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kaafjord might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fleximario has got the better of the exchanges.
Fleximario throws a body kick that misses.
Fleximario looks to land a left hand but Kaafjord moved out of range nicely.
Fleximario lands with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fleximario!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord throws a leg kick
and Fleximario counters with a stiff right hand.

The cut above Tungsten Kaafjord's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Fleximario sends Kaafjord crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fleximario is motioning to the referee to let Kaafjord up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Tungsten Kaafjord's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleximario scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaafjord doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fleximario.
Fleximario chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fleximario uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleximario manages to avoid it.
Fleximario looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaafjord is just out of range.
Kaafjord is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kaafjord moves out of range of the body kick.
Fleximario misses with a hook
and Kaafjord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fleximario thinking.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord is looking to advance position but Fleximario won't allow it.
Kaafjord is trying to control the action in half guard but Fleximario is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaafjord thows a huge punch but Fleximario dodges it nicely.
Kaafjord tries to pass to full mount but Fleximario defends it.

Kaafjord is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaafjord missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaafjord is keen to just control but Fleximario is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaafjord missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaafjord misses with a head shot. Fleximario uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kaafjord trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleximario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleximario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaafjord can do to turn this around?
Kaafjord is looking to advance position but Fleximario has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Kaafjord has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fleximario prevents Kaafjord from getting the reversal.
Fleximario controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord can't escape the position.
Kaafjord has given up his back.
Kaafjord can't escape the position.
Fleximario biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaafjord tries to escape the position.
Fleximario avoiding Kaafjord 's attempts to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Fleximario dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tungsten Kaafjord's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fleximario leaves Kaafjord with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fleximario throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaafjord.
Kaafjord dives in and grabs Fleximario's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fleximario pushes down on Kaafjord's head and hops out.
Fleximario is looking to counter punch.
Kaafjord is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fleximario rather than just go for the knockout.
Kaafjord moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kaafjord takes a swing at Fleximario's ribcage but misses.
And Fleximario counters with a quick kick to the body but Kaafjord blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fleximario thows a leg kick but Kaafjord checks it
and Kaafjord counters with a straight right hand.
Fleximario just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaafjord scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaafjord.
Fleximario has one of Kaafjord's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kaafjord working the ground and pound but Fleximario is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaafjord.
Kaafjord tries to advance to mount but Fleximario denies him.
Fleximario parries the strikes from Kaafjord easily there. Kaafjord is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fleximario to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kaafjord in side control, throwing shots but Fleximario defends.
Fleximario tries to buck Kaafjord off but Kaafjord is having none of it.
Kaafjord looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fleximario is avoiding damage well.
Fleximario is trying to control Kaafjord's posture but Kaafjord avoids it.
The referee asks Kaafjord politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kaafjord prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kaafjord is looking to take a break and control but Fleximario is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord trying to control the position but Fleximario is working away.
Fleximario is looking to reverse the position.
Kaafjord trying to control the position but Fleximario is working away.
Kaafjord working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fleximario misses with an uppercut.
Kaafjord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fleximario just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaafjord throws a leg kick but Fleximario moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Fleximario on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

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.
Fleximario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaafjord throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fleximario throws a leg kick but Kaafjord sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kaafjord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fleximario.
Kaafjord takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawk Fleximario is winning the standup battle so far.
Fleximario blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Fleximario misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Fleximario misses
and Kaafjord counters with a straight right hand.
Kaafjord avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tungsten Kaafjord really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tungsten Kaafjord's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Kaafjord throws a body punch but Fleximario moves out of range.
Fleximario throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaafjord shoots in for a double leg but Fleximario sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaafjord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fleximario.
Fleximario throwing a counter right hand but Kaafjord manages to avoid it.
Fleximario lands with a nice body kick.
Fleximario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fleximario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaafjord feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaafjord takes a swing at Fleximario's ribcage but misses.
Fleximario lands a nice hook to Kaafjord's body. Kaafjord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaafjord throws a body kick that misses.
Fleximario looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fleximario lands with a shot to the body.
Hawk Fleximario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fleximario lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaafjord's head.
Fleximario ducks under a wild hook from Kaafjord.
Fleximario scores with a kick to the body.
Kaafjord is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Fleximario.
Kaafjord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleximario manages to avoid it.
Kaafjord takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaafjord throws a head kick that misses
and Fleximario counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fleximario getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaafjord has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaafjord there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord throwing strikes from guard but Fleximario blocks nicely.
Kaafjord throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fleximario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaafjord trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleximario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleximario has his hands on Kaafjord's head, controlling the position.
Kaafjord throws an elbow that misses. Fleximario uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaafjord's guard. Nice move by Fleximario!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Kaafjord is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fleximario is aware though and is defending well.
Fleximario controls from within his opponent's guard.

Kaafjord had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleximario defends it easily.
Fleximario sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Fleximario had his way with Tungsten Kaafjord in that round.
The cut man is working on Tungsten Kaafjord's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fleximario throws a head kick that misses.
Tungsten Kaafjord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Fleximario is predictable there
and Kaafjord counters with a stiff right hand.
Fleximario rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaafjord counters with a right hand to the body.
Kaafjord thuds a left hand into Fleximario's body.
Fleximario throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fleximario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Fleximario misses the target.
Kaafjord tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Fleximario on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fleximario swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario connects with a nice looking jab.

Kaafjord throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fleximario was covering up waiting for the punch and Kaafjord finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kaafjord is looking to work some ground and pound but Fleximario has wrist control.
Fleximario keeping moving, preventing Kaafjord from controlling successfully.
Kaafjord stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleximario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaafjord throws an elbow that misses. Fleximario uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaafjord's guard. Nice move by Fleximario!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaafjord is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Kaafjord looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fleximario passes into half guard.
Kaafjord is looking to control Fleximario's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaafjord avoid being mounted?

Kaafjord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fleximario pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord trying to control but Fleximario postures up.

Kaafjord looking for submissions off his back.
Kaafjord is trying to get back to full guard.
Tungsten Kaafjord has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaafjord makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaafjord.
Kaafjord looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleximario is one step ahead there.

Kaafjord has his foot on Fleximario's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleximario works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaafjord looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fleximario puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kaafjord tries to roll over but Fleximario keeps him under control.
Hawk Fleximario is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Kaafjord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tungsten Kaafjord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fleximario has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawk Fleximario!
Hawk Fleximario retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hawk Fleximario thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.