PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 525 p4p, 489 weight class) and Chukwu Adeoluwa (ranked 37 p4p, 31 weight class). Big Mouth's entrance music is Bigmouth Strikes Again. A fine choice. 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.

Big Mouth
vs
Adeoluwa

169 cm
32
144
30 - 15 - 0

170 cm
29
140
17 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chukwu Adeoluwa!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Big Mouth. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Big Mouth slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Big Mouth moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth tries to clinch but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Big Mouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adeoluwa.
Nice body kick there by Adeoluwa.
We've been informed that Adeoluwa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Big Mouth misses the body punch
and Adeoluwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Big Mouth saw that one coming.
Big Mouth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Big Mouth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Big Mouth throws a right hand that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a good low kick that Big Mouth was not able to check.
We've been told by Big Mouth's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adeoluwa cracks Big Mouth with a good jab.
Adeoluwa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adeoluwa loads up on a big right hand but Big Mouth slips the punch.
Big Mouth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Big Mouth takes one to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Big Mouth's head but Big Mouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Mouth with a nice calf kick.
Big Mouth misses with a left hand
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth thows a body kick. Adeoluwa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Big Mouth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big Mouth manages to avoid it.
Big Mouth throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Big Mouth moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Big Mouth tests Adeoluwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut
and Adeoluwa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adeoluwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth throws a quick counter kick to the body but Adeoluwa avoids it.
Big Mouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adeoluwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Big Mouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Big Mouth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adeoluwa, pushing him back against the cage.
Adeoluwa prevents a body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adeoluwa's efforts to push away.
Adeoluwa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Big Mouth misses with some punches.

Adeoluwa breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Big Mouth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adeoluwa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adeoluwa walks into a straight right hand from Big Mouth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa flicks out a counter leg kick but Big Mouth steps away.
Big Mouth lands a leg kick that knocks Adeoluwa off balance momentarily.
A combination from Big Mouth does no damage.
Big Mouth throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa misses with a low kick as Big Mouth jumps back.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the body kick.
Adeoluwa throws out a counter right but Big Mouth avoids it with no problem.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
Adeoluwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Big Mouth scores with a hook.
Big Mouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adeoluwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Big Mouth misses with a hook.
Adeoluwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Big Mouth moved out of range nicely.
Yasha Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth connects with a solid leg kick.
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth.
An inside leg kick lands from Big Mouth.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Big Mouth takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Big Mouth throws a lazy uppercut
and Adeoluwa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the body kick from Big Mouth.
Adeoluwa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Big Mouth slips under a jab.
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Big Mouth avoids the punch easily.

Big Mouth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adeoluwa misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Adeoluwa breaks the clinch.
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Mouth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Big Mouth. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adeoluwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Big Mouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Big Mouth misses.
Adeoluwa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Big Mouth tests Adeoluwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big Mouth manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adeoluwa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Big Mouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adeoluwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Big Mouth moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Adeoluwa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Big Mouth.
Adeoluwa blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adeoluwa goes for a takedown attempt but Big Mouth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
Big Mouth tries to clinch but Adeoluwa moves away
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Big Mouth misses with a body shot
and Adeoluwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Big Mouth moves in looking to clinch but Adeoluwa pushes him off.
Adeoluwa connects with a body shot.
Big Mouth lands with an overhand left.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Big Mouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Adeoluwa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adeoluwa scores with a nice right hand.
Big Mouth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Adeoluwa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Big Mouth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adeoluwa misses with a takedown attempt - Big Mouth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Big Mouth.
Adeoluwa throws out a counter right but Big Mouth avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Big Mouth moves into the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adeoluwa's efforts to push away.
Adeoluwa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Big Mouth is defending well.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Adeoluwa blocking some punches.
Big Mouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Big Mouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Adeoluwa breaks the clinch.
Big Mouth tries to clinch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Big Mouth catches Adeoluwa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Adeoluwa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Big Mouth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Mouth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Adeoluwa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Big Mouth is looking to regain half guard here but Adeoluwa keeps moving and retains side control.
Big Mouth is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.
Big Mouth is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa cracks Big Mouth with a big right hand but Big Mouth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position but Big Mouth is working away.
Adeoluwa grinds an elbow into Big Mouth's temple.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Big Mouth is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Adeoluwa crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Adeoluwa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Big Mouth keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adeoluwa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Big Mouth desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Big Mouth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Big Mouth is controlling Adeoluwa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yasha Big Mouth will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Adeoluwa throws a good cross that connects.
Adeoluwa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Big Mouth moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Big Mouth looks to land a body kick but Adeoluwa moved away.
Adeoluwa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Big Mouth moves in looking to clinch but Adeoluwa pushes him off.
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adeoluwa lands a jab to the nose.
Adeoluwa darts in looking for a takedown but Big Mouth gets double underhooks and turns Adeoluwa into the cage.
Adeoluwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Big Mouth misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adeoluwa misses with a shot to the body
letting Big Mouth counter with a right hand.
Adeoluwa keeps the fight on the outside.
Adeoluwa tries to score with a low kick but Big Mouth moves his leg out of the way.
Adeoluwa slips a straight right by Big Mouth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth slips under a jab.
Big Mouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth cracks Adeoluwa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Big Mouth misses with a leg kick.
Adeoluwa scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Adeoluwa does it's job there.
Big Mouth swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adeoluwa! But no joy.
Big Mouth tries to close the distance and clinch but Adeoluwa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Big Mouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Big Mouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Big Mouth throws a big counter combination but Adeoluwa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Big Mouth misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Big Mouth.

Big Mouth has managed to clinch.
Big Mouth gets underhooks to prevent Adeoluwa's takedown attempt.
Adeoluwa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Big Mouth.
Yasha Big Mouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Mouth scores with a shot to the side of Adeoluwa's head.
Adeoluwa blocks an uppercut.

Adeoluwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adeoluwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
Big Mouth slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth with the inside leg kick.
Big Mouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Big Mouth as he jumps to the side.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chukwu Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick that misses.
Big Mouth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Adeoluwa just manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa is out of range.
Adeoluwa feints a counter leg kick.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Big Mouth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Mouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth leaves Adeoluwa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adeoluwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adeoluwa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adeoluwa throws an overhand right that lands on Big Mouth's shoulder, as Big Mouth tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Big Mouth moves away and avoids it.
Big Mouth scores with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adeoluwa.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
A little feinted left hand from Big Mouth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adeoluwa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Big Mouth. Big Mouth obviously looking to wear him down.
Big Mouth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adeoluwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adeoluwa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adeoluwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Big Mouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adeoluwa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Big Mouth jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Big Mouth connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
A head kick misses from Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adeoluwas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Big Mouth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.

Adeoluwa manages to break the clinch.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Big Mouth saw that one coming.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Big Mouth.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Big Mouth moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa connects with a body shot.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
Adeoluwa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adeoluwa tests Big Mouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Big Mouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adeoluwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yasha Big Mouth.
I think Big Mouth 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
During a confident post fight interview, Yasha Big Mouth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.