PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taj Mahal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Sadona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Mahal
vs
Sadona

164 cm
22
154 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
160 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taj Mahal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Sadona!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahal throws a hook but Sadona avoids it easily.
Mahal throws a hook but Sadona blocks it.
Mahal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadona was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahal.
No luck for Sadona with that takedown attempt.
Sadona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahal.
Sadona looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahal is fending him off so far but Sadona persists. Nope, Mahal circles away and we're back to standing.
Sadona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taj Mahal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Sadona.

Mahal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sadona tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mahal is in Sadona's guard.
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.

Mahal drops back looking for a leg! Sadona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sadona manages to kick Mahal off! Mahal jumps back into Sadona's guard.
Sadona looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mahal drops back looking for a leg! Sadona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sadona manages to kick Mahal off! Mahal jumps back into Sadona's guard.
Mahal wants to control from the top but Sadona keeps moving.
Mahal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sadona wants to stand but Mahal is controlling the position.
Mahal passes into half guard.
Mahal controlling the pace.

Mahal is working for a kimura but Sadona is defending it quite comfortably.

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.
Mahal is pressing down on Sadona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sadona is holding on for now.
Mahal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mahal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mahal thows a huge punch but Sadona dodges it nicely.
Mahal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Sadona is defending against the submission attempts here by Mahal.
Mahal is pressing down on Sadona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sadona is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sadona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sadona manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Sadona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahal pushing down on Sadona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Mahal is working for a kimura but Sadona is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahal working Sadona over with strikes.

Mahal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sadona defends it well.
Mahal trying to control from half guard but Sadona is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadona tries to roll over but Mahal keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taj Mahal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Good exchange - Mahal coming out on top.
Mahal throws out a loose jab but Sadona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahal misses the jab.
Sadona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahal looks to throw the jab but Sadona is out of range.
Amir Sadona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahal lands a glancing blow to the side of Sadona's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mahal is looking to slow Sadona down with leg kicks.
Mahal looks to land a right hand but Sadona moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadona tries to clinch but Mahal moves out of range.
Mahal throws a series of punches but Sadona moves out of range.

Mahal shoots in and bounces Sadona off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sadona tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mahal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sadona looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sadona looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sadona!

Sadona decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mahal checks a low kick from Sadona.
Sadona misses with a takedown
and Mahal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadona gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mahal to counter with a crisp jab.
Sadona misses with a takedown

and Mahal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mahal.
Taj Mahal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Sadona.

Sadona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sadona can't keep his opponent in guard - Mahal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mahal not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadona wants to get back to his feet.
Mahal is trying to control. Sadona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mahal trying to pass the guard but Sadona defending well.
Mahal is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mahal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahal trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahal preventing the sweep.
Sadona is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mahal gets back to full guard.
Mahal controls Sadona momentarily but Sadona frees himself.

Mahal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sadona gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahal trying to keep a closed guard but Sadona is proving a slippery customer.

Sadona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Mahal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sadona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sadona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sadona stands and throws Mahal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taj Mahal dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A slow jab from Mahal misses its intended target.

Mahal gets the takedown into side control.
Sadona is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mahal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sadona has managed to free his arm - good work.

Mahal seems to be working for a kimura but Sadona defends the submission attempt.
Sadona avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mahal.
Mahal is looking to advance position but Sadona won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mahal seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sadona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sadona is looking to control Mahal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sadona avoid being mounted?

Mahal maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sadona could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mahal has cracked it and Sadona is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mahal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taj Mahal!