PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mer Moquito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minato Namakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moquito comes to the cage accompanied by HARDCORE FUCKING SHIT. Namakazi has chosen Black and Yellow as his entrance music. Minato Namakazi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moquito
vs
Namakazi

183 cm
25
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
172 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mer Moquito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Minato Namakazi!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namakazi wants to clinch.
Moquito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moquito.
Moquito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Moquito. That snapped Namakazi's head back.
Moquito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Namakazi tries to clinch up.
Moquito tries to bum rush Namakazi with a series of wild strikes but Namakazi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moquito lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Namakazi wants to clinch up but Moquito keeps it at a distance.
Namakazi tries to clinch there but Moquito circles away.
Namakazi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Namakazi is looking to clinch.
Moquito looks to land a combination. Namakazi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Namakazi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moquito.
Namakazi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Namakazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minato Namakazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namakazi scores with a one two! Moquito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moquito displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namakazi tries to clinch there but Moquito circles away.
Namakazi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Namakazi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moquito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Namakazi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moquito lands with a nice body punch.
Namakazi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mer Moquito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Namakazi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moquito counters with a one-two to the body.
Namakazi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moquito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moquito scores with a hook.
Moquito dips to his left and cracks Namakazi with an uppercut!
Namakazi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Namakazi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moquito counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moquito cracks Namakazi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Namakazi wants to clinch
enabling Moquito to counter with a crisp jab.
Namakazi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moquito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Namakazi shoots in for a double leg but Moquito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Namakazi looks gassed!
Moquito fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Namakazi takes the fight into the clinch.
Moquito is trying to break the clinch but Namakazi has him pressed against the cage.
Moquito tries to break the clinch but Namakazi is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Namakazi - that landed with a thud.

Namakazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moquito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Namakazi.
Moquito with a hook.
Moquito lands the left hand.
No joy there for Moquito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moquito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Namakazi.
Moquito is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Namakazi misses with a combination
and Moquito counters with a straight right hand.
Namakazi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Namakazi.
Moquito throws a right and a left that Namakazi avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Moquito. Beautiful body shot.
Namakazi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moquito.
Namakazi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moquito circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moquito counters with a series of strikes. Namakazi will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moquito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Moquito.
Moquito lands with an overhand left.
Moquito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Namakazi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Namakazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moquito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moquito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moquito cracks Namakazi with a good jab.
Moquito swinging wildly here.
Namakazi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moquito lands with an overhand left.
Moquito tries to bum rush Namakazi with a series of wild strikes but Namakazi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moquito scores with a punch to the head.
Moquito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Namakazi throws a combination that misses
and Moquito counters with a stiff right hand.
Moquito is working the combinations to good effect here.
Moquito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Namakazi closes the distance but Moquito moves to the side
and Moquito counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Namakazi drives through and clinches with Moquito against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namakazi keeps control of Moquito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moquito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moquito is trying to break free.
Namakazi tries to circle away but Moquito has him pinned against the cage.
Moquito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Namakazi working hard to break the clinch.
Namakazi prevents Moquito from breaking the clinch.

Moquito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moquito lands with a right hand.
Namakazi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Namakazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Moquito checks a leg kick.
Namakazi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mer Moquito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minato Namakazi.
Moquito connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moquito connects with a single shot there.
Namakazi wants to clinch
and Moquito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moquito works over Namakazi's head and body with a nice combination.
Moquito blocks a head kick by Namakazi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Moquito dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Namakazi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moquito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moquito thuds a left hand into Namakazi's body.
Namakazi misses with a two punch combination.
Moquito scores with a nice strike.
Namakazi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moquito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Namakazi dodges the punch combination from Moquito.
Mer Moquito is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Moquito.
Moquito tests Namakazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moquito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Namakazi's hands.
Moquito misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Namakazi with that takedown attempt.
Namakazi tries to move into range but Moquito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Namakazi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moquito.
Namakazi is breathing heavily.
Namakazi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moquito misses with a wild combination.
Moquito cracks Namakazi with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moquito catches Namakazi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good standup being displayed there by Moquito as he connects with a hook.
Moquito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Namakazi has time to react.
Moquito moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Namakazi needs to keep his hands up - Moquito had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Moquito finds it's way through Namakazi's defenses.
Moquito throws a sloppy head kick and Namakazi moves out of range easily.
Moquito throws a right hand that Namakazi ducks under and follows up with a left that Namakazi also avoids with ease.
Namakazi misses with a combination
and Moquito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moquito lands a body shot.
Moquito lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moquito.
Namakazi tries to clinch up
and Moquito counters with a one-two to the body.
Namakazi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moquito connects with the punch.
Namakazi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mer Moquito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minato Namakazi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Moquito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Namakazi doesn't seem phased though.
Moquito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Namakazi can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Moquito. Beautiful body shot.
Namakazi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moquito.
Namakazi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Moquito is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Namakazi.
Namakazi slips a jab and a cross from Moquito.
Moquito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by Moquito.
Mer Moquito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Namakazi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moquito lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moquito!
Moquito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Namakazi darts in trying to clinch
and Moquito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moquito connects with a single shot there.
Moquito misses with a low kick as Namakazi jumps back.
Moquito slaps away a takedown attempt from Namakazi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moquito fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi fails with the takedown.
Namakazi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moquito lands a jab to the head.
Namakazi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moquito swinging wildly here.
Moquito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moquito lands a head shot.
Namakazi shoots in but no luck this time.
Moquito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Namakazi wants to clinch
letting Moquito counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Moquito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Namakazi doesn't seem phased though.
Moquito throws a series of punches but Namakazi moves out of range.
Namakazi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moquito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Namakazi's head.
Moquito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Namakazi misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moquito misses with a few strikes there.
Namakazi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Namakazi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moquito.
Moquito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moquito lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Moquito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moquito scores with a body shot.
Moquito moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moquito goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moquito scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Namakazi.
Namakazi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moquito throws a nice looking combination but Namakazi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Namakazi takes one on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moquito!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moquito!
Moquito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moquito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Moquito dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Moquito misses with a few strikes there.
Moquito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moquito misses with the combination.
Namakazi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moquito counters with a stiff right hand.
Moquito blocks the body kick.
Moquito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Namakazi throws a body punch but Moquito moves out of range.
Namakazi wants to clinch
and Moquito counters with a stiff right hand.
Moquito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moquito misses with the combination.
Namakazi closes the distance but Moquito moves to the side
and Moquito counters with a left and a right that stings Namakazi.
Namakazi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moquito lands a jab to the head.
Namakazi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moquito tries to avoid it but Namakazi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moquito to the ground. Moquito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moquito throws a right hand that Namakazi ducks under and follows up with a left that Namakazi also avoids with ease.
Namakazi falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Moquito counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moquito tests Namakazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moquito lands a two punch combo.
Namakazi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moquito throws a series of punches but Namakazi moves out of range.
Namakazi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moquito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moquito connects with a body shot.
Moquito misses with a two punch combination.
Moquito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Namakazi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moquito swinging wildly here.
Moquito with a nice cross.
Moquito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moquito works over Namakazi's head and body with a nice combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Namakazi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moquito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moquito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Namakazi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moquito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Namakazi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moquito wants a takedown.
Moquito tries for a takedown but Namakazi manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mer Moquito. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Namakazi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Namakazi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moquito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Moquito scores with a four punch combination!
Namakazi wants to clinch but Moquito slips to the side
and Moquito counters with a right hand to the body.
Namakazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Moquito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moquito throws a good cross that connects.
Moquito lands a slapping body shot.
Namakazi slips a jab and a cross from Moquito.
Namakazi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Namakazi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moquito counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moquito counters with a nice uppercut.
Namakazi misses with a few strikes there.
Moquito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Namakazi backs up against the cage.
Namakazi walks into a stiff left hand from Moquito.
Namakazi misses with a hook. Moquito ducked under it nicely.
Namakazi throws a leg kick but Moquito checks it.
Moquito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moquito goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Namakazi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moquito swivels and escapes.
Namakazi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Namakazi ducks right into an uppercut from Moquito.
Namakazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moquito connects with a single shot there.
Moquito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Namakazi.
Moquito connects with a body shot.
Mer Moquito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Moquito.
Namakazi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moquito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Moquito.
Moquito connects with the punch.
Namakazi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moquito connects with the punch.
Moquito tests Namakazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Namakazi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moquito counters with a one-two to the body.
Minato Namakazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moquito connects with a right hand. Namakazi shakes it off.
Moquito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namakazi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moquito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moquito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good work by Namakazi as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Moquito.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mer Moquito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moquito, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mer Moquito!