PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kota Punga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punga has chosen who let the dogs out as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Adebesi
vs
Punga

180 cm
21
166 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

169 cm
25
161 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Adebesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kota Punga!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebesi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Adebesi throws a right hand that Punga ducks under and follows up with a left that Punga also avoids with ease.
Adebesi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Punga momentarily.
Adebesi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Punga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Punga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adebesi sprawls well. Adebesi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Punga gets slowly back to his feet.
Punga throws a nice looking combination but Adebesi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Adebesi scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Adebesi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Punga is rocked!
Adebesi misses with a few strikes there.
Punga is still on wobbly legs! Can Adebesi finish him?
Simon Adebesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adebesi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adebesi wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adebesi connects with the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Punga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adebesi scores with a hook to the body. Punga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adebesi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punga circles away quickly and effectively.
Adebesi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Adebesi jabs at Punga's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adebesi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adebesi avoids the body shot from Punga.
Adebesi Rushes Punga and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Punga is up against the ropes and has nowhere to go. Adebesi Piles on the pressure and Punga crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Adebesi!