PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Punishment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IZRAEL KEAKUA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punishment comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff. KEAKUA has chosen pagan pay gone as his entrance music. IZRAEL KEAKUA will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Punishment
vs
KEAKUA

199 cm
20
225 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

184 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Punishment!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, IZRAEL KEAKUA!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KEAKUA throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Punishment's waist but Punishment gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing KEAKUA off to one side.

KEAKUA lands a high kick to the side of Punishment's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! KEAKUA dives into guard, looking to finish.

It looks like George Punishment has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KEAKUA throwing strikes from guard but Punishment blocks nicely.

KEAKUA avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as KEAKUA accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
KEAKUA looking to pass the guard.

KEAKUA postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Punishment is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of KEAKUA, into his guard.
KEAKUA trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Punishment chips away with some ground and pound.
KEAKUA will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
KEAKUA has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
KEAKUA throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KEAKUA has momentary wrist control but Punishment slips an elbow through the middle.

KEAKUA looking for subs off his back but Punishment has passed one foot through into half guard.

KEAKUA actively working from the bottom here.

KEAKUA looking for submissions off his back.
KEAKUA looks gassed!
Punishment trying to pass the guard but KEAKUA defending well.
KEAKUA strikes from the bottom but Punishment uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Punishment wants to control but KEAKUA is keeping him busy.
KEAKUA sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

KEAKUA is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Punishment pulls his head out easily.

Punishment stands up from half guard.
Punishment lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from KEAKUA.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from KEAKUA is defended easily by Punishment.
George Punishment has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IZRAEL KEAKUA.
KEAKUA swats away the attempt to clinch by Punishment.
KEAKUA looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Punishment is fending him off so far but KEAKUA persists. Nope, Punishment circles away and we're back to standing.

Punishment throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. KEAKUA was covering up waiting for the punch and Punishment finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Punishment avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KEAKUA has a closed guard, preventing Punishment from standing up.

Punishment got a little sloppy there for a moment and KEAKUA has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Punishment has managed to get both his arms back between KEAKUA's legs - danger averted.
KEAKUA will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

KEAKUA had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Punishment defends it easily.
Punishment takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Punishment slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from KEAKUA.
KEAKUA punching from the bottom.

KEAKUA looking for submissions off his back.

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.
KEAKUA throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
KEAKUA missing with punches from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
KEAKUA swats away the attempt to clinch by Punishment.
KEAKUA doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Punishment counters with a flying knee. Nice.
KEAKUA fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Punishment throws a low kick but it's checked well by KEAKUA.
Punishment displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from KEAKUA.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

KEAKUA shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
KEAKUA throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

IZRAEL KEAKUA dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Punishment's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

KEAKUA changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Punishment looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Punishment takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

KEAKUA is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Punishment is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
KEAKUA misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Punishment is trying to control KEAKUA's posture but KEAKUA avoids it.

KEAKUA is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Punishment is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on KEAKUA's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Punishment is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, KEAKUA asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KEAKUA working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

KEAKUA is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Punishment knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

KEAKUA is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Punishment knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Punishment can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KEAKUA working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Punishment on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

KEAKUA tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sloppy strikes there by KEAKUA.
KEAKUA grinds an elbow into Punishment's temple.
Punishment takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
KEAKUA lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

KEAKUA swings around for an armbar but Punishment sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into KEAKUA's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

KEAKUA looking for a guillotine here but Punishment defends easily.
Punishment will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

KEAKUA has his foot on Punishment's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punishment works his way back into a safe position though.

KEAKUA has an active guard here but Punishment has managed to pass into half guard.
KEAKUA scores with a few weak punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KEAKUA scores with a few weak punches.
KEAKUA tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
KEAKUA is looking to improve his position.
KEAKUA is pressing down on Punishment's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punishment wanted to stand there but KEAKUA had control of the position.
Punishment wants to control from the top but KEAKUA keeps moving.

KEAKUA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
KEAKUA throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
KEAKUA throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Punishment trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

KEAKUA working for a triangle but Punishment defends it easily.
KEAKUA is striking but Punishment is not phased and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

IZRAEL KEAKUA showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Punishment'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Punishment tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KEAKUA paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KEAKUA pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KEAKUA is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from KEAKUA.

Punishment rushes KEAKUA and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Punishment has KEAKUA pushed against the cage.
Punishment is looking to break free of the clinch but KEAKUA has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KEAKUA jumps guard but Punishment stands there with KEAKUA around his waist. KEAKUA gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

KEAKUA manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KEAKUA shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Punishment sprawls well. Punishment wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. KEAKUA gets slowly back to his feet.
George Punishment has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IZRAEL KEAKUA.
KEAKUA tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Punishment swivels and escapes.

KEAKUA closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Punishment did well to prevent KEAKUA getting side control.
Punishment is trying to get back to full guard.
KEAKUA is nestled in close to Punishment, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Punishment wants to get back to full guard.
KEAKUA missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

KEAKUA is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Punishment is just riding it out for now. KEAKUA eventually gives up the hold.

KEAKUA wants to work for an arm triangle but Punishment is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
IZRAEL KEAKUA is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KEAKUA lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. KEAKUA connects with a nice short shot to Punishment's temple.
Punishment is not content to let KEAKUA control the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KEAKUA drops an elbow to the side of Punishment's head.
KEAKUA looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
KEAKUA looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Punishment with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Punishment avoiding damage under a succession of punches from KEAKUA.
Punishment is staying active underneath KEAKUA, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

KEAKUA is looking for a kimura but Punishment is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for KEAKUA to get the leverage.
Punishment is not content to let KEAKUA control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
KEAKUA thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Punishment to regain full guard.
KEAKUA working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
KEAKUA throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punishment works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
KEAKUA wants to control from the top but Punishment keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
KEAKUA tries for a takedown but Punishment circles away easily

and Punishment counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in KEAKUA's guard now.
KEAKUA not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
IZRAEL KEAKUA has got the better of the ground game so far.
KEAKUA throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Punishment trying to control but KEAKUA is working from the bottom.

KEAKUA looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
George Punishment has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

KEAKUA is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to IZRAEL KEAKUA.
I've got KEAKUA 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... IZRAEL KEAKUA!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

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