PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DepaC Pakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bomani El Hazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pakamara
vs
El Hazad

168 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

171 cm
25
159 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, DepaC Pakamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bomani El Hazad!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakamara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
El Hazad stuffs the takedown.
El Hazad tries to clinch up.
El Hazad stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DepaC Pakamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Hazad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
El Hazad wants to clinch up but Pakamara keeps it at a distance.

El Hazad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pakamara, pushing him back against the cage.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Hazad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Hazad lands a knee to the body.
Pakamara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A knee to the head by El Hazad.
El Hazad has Pakamara pressed against the cage, preventing Pakamara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
El Hazad crunches a lovely knee into Pakamara's ribcage.
El Hazad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Hazad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Hazad tries a knee to the head but Pakamara blocks it.
El Hazad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pakamara is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Hazad misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Hazad connects with a knee to the head.
El Hazad lands a good knee to the midsection. Pakamara won't want to take too many of those.
El Hazad looking to throw knees to the head but Pakamara is blocking nicely.
El Hazad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pakamara takes a knee right on the jaw!
El Hazad landing knees to the body.
El Hazad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
El Hazad working Pakamara over with knees to the body.
El Hazad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Hazad misses with a knee to the head.
Pakamara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El Hazad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
El Hazad with a knee to the head.
El Hazad misses with a knee to the head.

Pakamara pulls El Hazad into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Hazad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pakamara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Hazad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pakamara trying to keep a closed guard but El Hazad is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pakamara swats away the attempt to clinch by El Hazad.
Pakamara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pakamara tries for a takedown but El Hazad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
El Hazad wants to clinch.
El Hazad doesn't manage to clinch there - Pakamara circles away.

El Hazad drives through and clinches with Pakamara against the cage.
El Hazad misses with a knee strike.
El Hazad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
El Hazad misses with a knee strike.
El Hazad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pakamara is defending well for now.
Pakamara is working for takedown but El Hazad is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pakamara blocks it with crossed arms.
El Hazad is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
El Hazad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pakamara is defending well for now.
Pakamara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. El Hazad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pakamara is trying to break the clinch but El Hazad is controlling him.
El Hazad scores a nice knee to the body.
El Hazad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pakamara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Hazad connects with a knee to the head.
El Hazad scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. El Hazad obliges.
El Hazad tries to land knees in the clinch but Pakamara avoids the damage to the body.
El Hazad looking to throw knees to the head but Pakamara is blocking nicely.
El Hazad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pakamara.
Pakamara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Hazad just stands there and leans against the cage.
El Hazad is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Hazad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pakamara is defending well for now.
El Hazad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pakamara drops down looking for an ankle pick but El Hazad pulls his leg out and moves away.
El Hazad fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomani El Hazad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

El Hazad throws a big shot that misses.
Pakamara fails to land the takedown.
Bomani El Hazad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pakamara shoots in for a double leg but El Hazad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
El Hazad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pakamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pakamara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
El Hazad is looking to clinch but Pakamara is avoiding it.
Pakamara swats away the attempt to clinch by El Hazad.
El Hazad wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Hazad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pakamara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pakamara blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakamara shoots for a double leg takedown but El Hazad sprawls well. He's pushed Pakamara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DepaC Pakamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pakamara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pakamara swats away the attempt to clinch by El Hazad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pakamara is defended easily by El Hazad.
A punch combination from El Hazad misses.
El Hazad misses with a combination

and Pakamara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pakamara tries to free his leg and advance position but El Hazad is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Hazad holds on and takes a little breather.
El Hazad is looking to stand up but Pakamara isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad wants to sweep here but Pakamara controlling him for the moment.
Pakamara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El Hazad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pakamarais looking to pass into half guard but El Hazad pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now El Hazad is in guard.
El Hazad wants to stand and escape but instead Pakamara has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
El Hazad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pakamara!
El Hazad content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara is wriggling around trying to escape.
El Hazad wants to control the pace but Pakamara is squirming around nicely.
Pakamara tries to hold on but El Hazad postures up.
El Hazad controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
El Hazad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pakamara is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
El Hazad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pakamara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that DepaC Pakamara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

El Hazad doesn't manage to clinch there - Pakamara circles away.
El Hazad tries to clinch there but Pakamara circles away.
El Hazad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
El Hazad closes the distance but Pakamara moves to the side

and Pakamara counters with a shoot takedown. El Hazad fights it but they end up in guard.
El Hazad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pakamara.
El Hazad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pakamara slips nicely into half guard.
El Hazad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pakamara is looking to advance position but El Hazad won't allow it.

Pakamara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Hazad trying to control from the bottom.
Pakamara winds up and cracks El Hazad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

El Hazad is defending against the submission attempts here by Pakamara.
Pakamara is thwarting El Hazad's attempts to control the position.
El Hazad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
El Hazad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pakamara.
Pakamara trying to mount his opponent but El Hazad defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pakamara with the ground and pound but El Hazad uses the opportunity to regain guard.
El Hazad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pakamara is controlling him.
Pakamara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Hazad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
El Hazad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pakamara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
El Hazad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pakamara is one step ahead there.
El Hazad controlling Pakamara's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pakamara tries to free his leg and advance position but El Hazad is retaining full guard.
El Hazad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Hazad is adopting a defensive guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bomani El Hazad hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pakamara circles away from the clinch attempt

and Pakamara counters with a single leg into guard. El Hazad didn't expect that.
Pakamara prevents El Hazad from getting back to his feet.
Pakamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Hazad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Hazad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pakamara.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara stopping the sweep attempt from El Hazad.

El Hazad pushes Pakamara off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
El Hazad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pakamara lands with a nice combination. El Hazad backs away looking to recover.
El Hazad moves to clinch but Pakamara breaks away

and Pakamara counters with a takedown into side control.
Pakamara scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pakamara is trying to get an arm triangle but El Hazad is defending well.
El Hazad tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DepaC Pakamara clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

El Hazad has managed to clinch.
El Hazad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Hazad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pakamara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Pakamara manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pakamara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
El Hazad is stalling in the full guard.
El Hazad wants to stand and escape but instead Pakamara has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
El Hazad 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.
Pakamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Hazad swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakamara throwing strikes but missing.
Pakamara looking to pass the guard.
Pakamara is working hard here to advance position.
Pakamara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
El Hazad pulls Pakamara in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pakamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Hazad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pakamara is looking to work some ground and pound but El Hazad has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pakamara preventing the sweep.
Pakamara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
El Hazad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pakamara looking to pass the guard.
Pakamara scoring with some ground and pound.
Pakamara slips nicely into half guard.
El Hazad is controlling Pakamara's position as best he can from this difficult position.
El Hazad is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pakamara thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing El Hazad to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara is looking to work some ground and pound but El Hazad has wrist control.
El Hazad wants to stand but Pakamara is controlling the position.
El Hazad is trying to keep Pakamara in close.
El Hazad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Hazad keeping full guard, as Pakamara tries to pass.
El Hazad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bomani El Hazad wasn't active enough on the ground.
El Hazad lands a nice looking body shot.
DepaC Pakamara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pakamara is defended easily by El Hazad.
Pakamara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pakamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pakamara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
El Hazad misses with a double jab

and Pakamara counters with a shoot takedown. El Hazad fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now El Hazad is on top in guard.
El Hazad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DepaC Pakamara had his way with Bomani El Hazad in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

El Hazad closes the distance but Pakamara moves to the side

so Pakamara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pakamara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Hazad keeping full guard, as Pakamara tries to pass.
El Hazad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Hazad wants to stand up but Pakamara is controlling him.
El Hazad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pakamara throwing strikes from guard but El Hazad blocks nicely.
Pakamara throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakamara prevents El Hazad from getting back to his feet.
Pakamara won't allow El Hazad to sweep him here.
El Hazad is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pakamara passes El Hazad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pakamara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El Hazad defending well though.
Pakamara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
El Hazad trying to control but Pakamara postures up.
El Hazad regains full guard. Nicely done.

Pakamara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and El Hazad dives on top into guard.
El Hazad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad stopping the sweep attempt from Pakamara.

El Hazad content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pakamara has locked up a guillotine! Pakamara's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? El Hazad is holding on here and Pakamara must be using up a lot of energy. El Hazad has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pakamara gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). DepaC Pakamara!
DepaC Pakamara is the new lightweight champion!