PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luta Livre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makua Koa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Livre
vs
Koa

200 cm
21
142 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

173 cm
22
135 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luta Livre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makua Koa!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livre misses with a two punch combination.
Koa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Livre throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Koa.
A telegraphed right hand from Livre misses the target.
Livre throws a sloppy head kick and Koa moves out of range easily.
Livre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koa on the side of the head.
Koa slips under a jab from Livre.
Koa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Livre sprawls well. Livre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koa gets slowly back to his feet.
Livre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koa.
Luta Livre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livre tries a low kick but Koa avoids it.
Livre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koa slips under a jab.
Livre lands a jab to Koa's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Livre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koa closes the distance and clinches up with Livre, looking for a takedown. Koa pushes Livre against the cage but Livre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Livre throws a series of punches but Koa moves out of range.
Livre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Livre lunges at Koa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koa's hand.
Koa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Livre connects with a crisp jab.

Koa is rocked!
Koa slips under a jab.
Koa slips under a jab.
Koa has a takedown stuffed.
Luta Livre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makua Koa.
Koa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Livre throws a lazy right hand but Koa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Livre throws out the jab.
Livre throws a hook but Koa avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koa.
Danga de danga de dang - Livre scores with a four punch combination!
Koa is still on wobbly legs! Can Livre finish him?
Livre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koa seems to have recovered his senses.
Luta Livre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koa defending well as Livre loads up on a big left hand.
Koa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Livre tests Koa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Koa with that takedown attempt.
Koa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Livre defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Livre cracks Koa with a hook to the temple - Koa is on wobbly legs here! Livre swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Koa falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Livre wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luta Livre!