PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 2251 p4p, 1180 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 112 p4p, 63 weight class). Banana Republic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kawiwasulu
vs
Republic

185 cm
34
272
18 - 14 - 0

191 cm
32
270
18 - 17 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Knock Out Sups
Silverguard Outfitters 🛡

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawiwasulu looks to clinch
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Kawiwasulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Kawiwasulu.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawiwasulu.
And Republic responds with a good body kick, but Kawiwasulu manages to step out the way in time.

Kawiwasulu closes the distance and pushes Republic back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Republic.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Republic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawiwasulu.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic blocks an uppercut.
Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Republic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawiwasulu scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Kawiwasulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Republic manages to break the clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws the left hand but Republic avoids the punch easily.
Kawiwasulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu.

Kawiwasulu drives through and clinches with Republic against the cage.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.

Republic manages to break the clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Kawiwasulu has Republic up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Republic or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand.
Kawiwasulu misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kawiwasulu fails to land.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Republic gets through Kawiwasulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Republic throws an elbow but misses.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kawiwasulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Republic lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kawiwasulu as the two fighters clinch.
Republic looks winded!
Kawiwasulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
Republic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawiwasulu.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Republic breaks the clinch.

Kawiwasulu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Republic pushes Kawiwasulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Republic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Republic managing to block the knees to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Republic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.

Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawiwasulu clobbers Republic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kawiwasulu misses with a straight left.
Kawiwasulu throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Kawiwasulu misses its intended target.
Kawiwasulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawiwasulu moves to clinch but Republic breaks away
letting Republic counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawiwasulu misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Republic moves out of range of the body kick.
Republic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Amaru Kawiwasulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Republic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kawiwasulu throws a hook but Republic blocks it.
Republic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Republic tries to clinch there but Kawiwasulu circles away.
Kawiwasulu swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kawiwasulu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kawiwasulu misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
Despite the aggression on Republic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kawiwasulu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Republic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Banana Republic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic'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.

A telegraphed right hand from Kawiwasulu misses the target.
Republic tries a quick counter leg kick but Kawiwasulu is wise to it.
Kawiwasulu throws a lazy uppercut
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab to the body
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Republic moves into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu trying to land knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banana Republic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kawiwasulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Republic.
Republic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside.

Republic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch there but Republic circles away.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawiwasulu.

Kawiwasulu clinches with his opponent.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Republic blocks it.
Republic blocks an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but Republic blocks with his arms.
Republic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Republic prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu blocks an elbow strike from Republic.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic lands with a right to the head.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Republic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Republic tries to throw a body punch but Kawiwasulu avoids it by throwing Republic back against the cage.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Republic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawiwasulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Republic blocks it with crossed arms.
Republic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Republic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
A short uppercut from Republic.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawiwasulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Kawiwasulu scores with a hook to the body.
Republic is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
Kawiwasulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Kawiwasulu misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawiwasulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Republic blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
A short right from Republic.

Republic breaks from the clinch.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic throws out a counter right but Kawiwasulu avoids it with no problem.

Kawiwasulu takes the fight into the clinch.
Republic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Republic avoids it.
Republic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
Kawiwasulu looking to stall.
Kawiwasulu stalls.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Republic.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu looking to stall.
Kawiwasulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Banana Republic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kawiwasulu swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawiwasulu misses the shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu sets himself, and Republic steps forward looking for the clinch! Kawiwasulu avoids it this time.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kawiwasulu duly obliges.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right hand.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch up but Republic keeps it at a distance.
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch up.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawiwasulu misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawiwasulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Kawiwasulu has closed the distance and engaged Republic in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Republic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Republic.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Republic throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Republic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Republic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kawiwasulu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Republic moves out of range as Kawiwasulu strikes.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kawiwasulu misses with a wild body shot.
Kawiwasulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banana Republic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Kawiwasulu rushes Republic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot.
Republic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawiwasulu blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Kawiwasulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Republic blocks it.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Republic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Republic controls the action.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Republic prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Republic breaks from the clinch.
Kawiwasulu misses the jab.
Amaru Kawiwasulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawiwasulu backing away here, and Republic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawiwasulu throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawiwasulu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch.
Republic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Kawiwasulu's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch but Republic slips to the side
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab to the body
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Banana Republic.
I've got Republic 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banana Republic!
A very excited looking Banana Republic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.