PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mustafiq Rana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toal Kean Cionaoith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rana comes to the cage accompanied by Spaceman. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rana
vs
Kean Cionaoith

179 cm
29
179 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

184 cm
21
173 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Conquer
Voodoo Nutrition

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mustafiq Rana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toal Kean Cionaoith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cionaoith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rana's head.

Rana dives in and scores a takedown into Cionaoith's guard.
Rana forces his way into half guard.
Cionaoith is staying active underneath Rana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rana is looking to advance position but Cionaoith won't allow it.
Cionaoith wants to get back to full guard.

Rana seems to be working for a kimura but Cionaoith defends the submission attempt.
Rana is pressing down on Cionaoith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cionaoith is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cionaoith is not content to let Rana control the position.

Rana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cionaoith wants to get back to full guard.
Cionaoith won't allow Rana to pass to mount.
Cionaoith trying to control from the bottom.
Rana wants to control but Cionaoith is keeping him busy.
Rana stalling away here and it's allowed Cionaoith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rana stands and throws Cionaoith's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Rana tries for a kimura but Cionaoith is defending well.
Cionaoith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Rana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cionaoith, who protects the arm well.
Cionaoith stops Rana from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cionaoith wants to control but Rana postures up.
Rana tries to advance to mount but Cionaoith denies him.
Rana just content to control the position.
Rana moves into full mount!
Cionaoith has given up his back. Will we see Rana going for some submissions?
Rana is looking to control Cionaoith but Cionaoith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Cionaoith trying to control the hands but Rana won't let him.
Rana biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cionaoith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rana.

Cionaoith showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rana has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rana gets a double leg takedown into Cionaoith's guard.

Rana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cionaoith is controlling Rana's posture.
Rana wants to pass the guard but Cionaoith is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cionaoith keeps working.
Rana works to advance to full mount. Cionaoith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rana moves to the back.
Cionaoith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Rana has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rana wants to control but Cionaoith is keeping busy.
Cionaoith tries to roll but Rana sticks to his back.
Rana wants to control the position but Cionaoith frees himself and scrambles - Rana manages to regain control in side control.
Rana trying to control the action but Cionaoith is working from the bottom.
Rana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rana tries to advance position but instead Cionaoith slips a leg back in to half guard.
Rana is pressing down on Cionaoith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cionaoith is holding on for now.
Rana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cionaoith can do to turn this around?
Cionaoith is in trouble now - Rana has advanced to mount!
Rana moves to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rana struggling to keep hold of the position.

Rana working for a choke but Cionaoith is defending well.
Rana trying to control momentarily.
Cionaoith just trying to survive but Rana is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rana is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafiq Rana dominated that second round.
That's time! Rana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rana tries for a takedown but Cionaoith circles away easily
and Cionaoith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rana shoots for a double leg takedown but Cionaoith sprawls well. He's pushed Rana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Cionaoith. No joy for Rana on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafiq Rana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cionaoith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Cionaoith coming out on top.
Rana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cionaoith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rana shoots in and drives through. Cionaoith sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cionaoith.
Rana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cionaoith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Cionaoith lands a big head kick that sends Rana tumbling to the mat! Cionaoith takes a step backwards and waves Rana back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Rana is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rana fails with the takedown
and Cionaoith counters with a good, hard body kick but Rana shrugs it off.
Oh Rana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cionaoith.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cionaoith.
Rana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cionaoith lands with a nice body punch.
Cionaoith fakes the leg kick and cracks Rana in the body.
Toal Kean Cionaoith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Cionaoith engages and cracks Rana with a massive lead left hook - Rana tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Cionaoith is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toal Kean Cionaoith!