PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hatake Akamaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaramogi Nabulungi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nabulungi 's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman by Metallica. Jaramogi Nabulungi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Akamaru
vs
Nabulungi

185 cm
26
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
19
146 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hatake Akamaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaramogi Nabulungi !
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akamaru tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nabulungi swivels and escapes.
Akamaru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Nabulungi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nabulungi showed some decent athleticism there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Akamaru avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nabulungi .
Akamaru wants to improve his position but Nabulungi is controlling well.

Nabulungi is looking for a kimura here.

Nabulungi seems to be working for a kimura but Akamaru defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabulungi is looking to take a break and control but Akamaru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akamaru wants to get back to full guard.

Nabulungi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akamaru doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nabulungi .

Nabulungi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akamaru defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamaru is looking to control Nabulungi 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akamaru avoid being mounted?
Nabulungi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nabulungi is thwarting Akamaru's attempts to control the position.
Akamaru has a hand on Nabulungi 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nabulungi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nabulungi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Akamaru is on top in guard.
Akamaru looking to pass the guard.
Nabulungi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Akamaru has passed into side control.
Nabulungi is looking to reverse the position.
Nabulungi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akamaru's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Akamaru is trying to control. Nabulungi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabulungi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nabulungi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nabulungi is staying active underneath Akamaru, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hatake Akamaru wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nabulungi leaves Akamaru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hatake Akamaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nabulungi .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nabulungi .

Nabulungi tries to keep at a distance but Akamaru has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaramogi Nabulungi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Akamaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Akamaru has Nabulungi up against the cage in a clinch.
Nabulungi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akamaru is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nabulungi is pushing Akamaru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Akamaru ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Akamaru no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nabulungi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nabulungi postures up in Akamaru's guard and throws a big left but Akamaru blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabulungi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Akamaru's guard.
Nabulungi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nabulungi wants to control from the top but Akamaru keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jaramogi Nabulungi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Akamaru looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akamaru with a poor takedown

and Nabulungi counters by clinching up.

Nabulungi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamaru slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akamaru wants to control but Nabulungi is keeping him busy.
Nabulungi gets back to full guard.
Nabulungi keeping moving, preventing Akamaru from controlling successfully.
Nabulungi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Akamaru!
Akamaru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nabulungi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabulungi landing shots from mount.
Nabulungi controlling from mount.
Nabulungi scoring with strikes but Akamaru is staying in there.
Nabulungi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nabulungi lands a big elbow.
Nabulungi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nabulungi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Akamaru?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akamaru keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nabulungi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Akamaru because Nabulungi loaded up on that one.
Akamaru is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nabulungi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Akamaru because Nabulungi loaded up on that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nabulungi trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Nabulungi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaramogi Nabulungi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Akamaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Nabulungi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Akamaru is trying to defend but Nabulungi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nabulungi looks to land a strike but Akamaru avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nabulungi cracks Akamaru with a solid left hand.
Akamaru trying to keep a closed guard but Nabulungi is proving a slippery customer.
Nabulungi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamaru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nabulungi .

Nabulungi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Akamaru is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Akamaru has escaped and now he's on top!
Nabulungi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akamaru is one step ahead there.
Nabulungi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Nabulungi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Nabulungi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akamaru defends well.
Nabulungi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akamaru wants to control from the top but Nabulungi keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabulungi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akamaru trying to control but Nabulungi is working from the bottom.
Nabulungi 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.
Jaramogi Nabulungi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nabulungi keeping moving, preventing Akamaru from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hatake Akamaru.
Akamaru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akamaru wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabulungi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akamaru swivels and escapes.

Akamaru looking to score a takedown here. Nabulungi is defending well but Akamaru drives through and ends up in Nabulungi 's guard.

Nabulungi working for a triangle but Akamaru defends it easily.

Nabulungi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Akamaru has passed into half guard!
Akamaru wants to take a breather but Nabulungi is having none of it.
Nabulungi wants to control but Akamaru is keeping busy.
Jaramogi Nabulungi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akamaru wants to take a breather but Nabulungi is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nabulungi tries to roll over but Akamaru keeps him under control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hatake Akamaru just wasn't active enough.
Nabulungi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akamaru.
Hatake Akamaru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akamaru fails with the takedown

and Nabulungi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Akamaru!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nabulungi looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaramogi Nabulungi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nabulungi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaramogi Nabulungi !