PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kafka has chosen Haters Gonna Hate as his entrance music. 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.

Nkemakolam
vs
Kafka

193 cm
26
260 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

200 cm
30
265 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

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World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franz Kafka!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kafka throws a wild body kick that Nkemakolam sees coming a mile off.
Kafka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nkemakolam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nkemakolam lands a jab.
Jab from Kafka.
Kafka misses with a straight right.
A combination from Nkemakolam does no damage.
Kafka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kafka throws a jab but it's blocked by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Nkemakolam.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Kafka misses its intended target.
Nkemakolam avoids a kick to the body.
Nkemakolam swings for the body but Kafka moves out of range.
Kafka checks a low kick from Nkemakolam.
Kafka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nkemakolam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam throws a big shot that misses.
Nkemakolam misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kafka.
Kafka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nkemakolam scores with a leg kick.
Nkemakolam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Franz Kafka has been cut.
Kafka looks to land a combination but Nkemakolam avoids it well.
Kafka loads up on a big right hand but Nkemakolam slips the punch.
Nkemakolam throws a jab when Kafka was well out of range.
Kafka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nkemakolam.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nkemakolam throws a solid leg kick but Kafka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam throws a low kick but Kafka moves out of range easily.
Nkemakolam catches Kafka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kafka moves out of range as Nkemakolam strikes.
Nkemakolam scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Kafka.
Nkemakolam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nkemakolam misses with a head kick.
Kafka scores with a nice strike.
Nkemakolam checks a low kick from Kafka.
Good leg kick by Kafka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kafka throws a push kick but Nkemakolam slaps the foot to one side.
Kafka moves out of range as Nkemakolam strikes.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kafka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nkemakolam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kafka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nkemakolam slips a straight right by Kafka.
Franz Kafka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kafka slips a straight right by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam throws a shot from downtown. Kafka moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam blocks the body kick.
Nkemakolam jabs Kafka right on the nose. Kafka blinks but takes it well.
Nkemakolam throws a hook but Kafka blocks it.
Nkemakolam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kafka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nkemakolam's calf.
Nkemakolam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kafka.
Kafka staying out of range there.
Nkemakolam ducks under a wild hook from Kafka.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Kafka.
Nkemakolam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kafka throws a head kick that half lands.
Nkemakolam misses with a double jab.
Kafka throws a head kick that misses.
Kafka slips a straight right by Nkemakolam.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka tries to work over Nkemakolam's front leg with a kick but Nkemakolam checks it.
Nkemakolam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kafka misses with a looping right.
Nkemakolam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Kafka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nkemakolam doesn't seem phased though.
Nkemakolam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by Nkemakolam as he checks the leg kick.
Nkemakolam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kafka pinned against the cage. Kafka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nkemakolam avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kafka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nkemakolam moves away.
Kafka feints and then cracks Nkemakolam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nkemakolam down.
Nkemakolam throws a solid leg kick but Kafka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nkemakolam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jobe Nkemakolam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franz Kafka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nkemakolam lands with a right hand.
Nkemakolam lands a nice hook to Kafka's body. Kafka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nkemakolam looks to land a left hand but Kafka moved out of range nicely.
Nkemakolam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kafka. Kafka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A good leg kick by Kafka.

Nkemakolam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kafka sprawls well initially but Nkemakolam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nkemakolam passes to side control.
Kafka can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kafka taking a bit of punishment here - Nkemakolam scoring with strikes.
Kafka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kafka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nkemakolam.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka moves into full guard.
Kafka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nkemakolam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kafka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kafka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nkemakolam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nkemakolam wants to pass the guard but Kafka is keeping the position.
Kafka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nkemakolam trying to hold on to Kafka's head to control him but Kafka postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka wants to pass to mount but Nkemakolam is defending the position.
Kafka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kafka looks to land a strike but Nkemakolam avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nkemakolam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kafka throwing strikes but missing.
Nkemakolam keeping full guard, as Kafka tries to pass.
Kafka postures up in Nkemakolam's guard and throws a big left but Nkemakolam blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kafka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kafka wants to stand but Nkemakolam is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kafka postures up in Nkemakolam's guard and throws a big left but Nkemakolam blocks it.
Kafka throws a strike but Nkemakolam rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kafka keeping moving, preventing Nkemakolam from controlling successfully.
Nkemakolam is fighting to break Kafka's control of his arms but Kafka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nkemakolam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nkemakolam is working hard here to advance position.
Kafka is trying to control the position but Nkemakolam postures up.
Nkemakolam trying to control but Kafka is working from the bottom.
Kafka seems keen to control Nkemakolam's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nkemakolam slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jobe Nkemakolam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franz Kafka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Good leg kick by Kafka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kafka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nkemakolam misses with a straight left.
Kafka looks to land a body kick but Nkemakolam moved away.
Nkemakolam looks to land a right hand but Kafka moved out of range.
Nkemakolam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kafka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kafka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nkemakolam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nkemakolam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kafka.
Kafka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nkemakolam throws a push kick but Kafka slaps the foot to one side.
Kafka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nkemakolam.
Kafka throws a leg kick but Nkemakolam checks it.
Kafka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nkemakolam backs up against the cage.
Kafka throws the left hand but Nkemakolam avoids the punch easily.
Kafka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kafka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kafka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Nkemakolam misses.
Kafka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nkemakolam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kafka.
The crowd cheers as Kafka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nkemakolam doesn't seem phased though.
Nkemakolam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kafka throws a leg kick but Nkemakolam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nkemakolam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kafka's calf.
Nkemakolam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franz Kafka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nkemakolam throws a body punch but Kafka moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kafka checks a leg kick.
Nkemakolam scores with a nice right hand.
Kafka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kafka throws a jab when Nkemakolam was well out of range.
Kafka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice jab there from Kafka.
Nkemakolam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kafka.
Kafka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nkemakolam in his tracks.
Nkemakolam looks to land a right hand but Kafka moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Nkemakolam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kafka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kafka cracks the inside of Nkemakolam's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka ducks under a wild hook from Nkemakolam.
Kafka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kafka misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kafka. Nkemakolam does a little dance to reset his feet.

Nkemakolam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kafka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kafka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nkemakolam throws a strike aimed at the side of Kafka's head but Kafka avoids it well.
Kafka prevents Nkemakolam from improving position.
Nkemakolam sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kafka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kafka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nkemakolam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Nkemakolam are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kafka parries the strikes from Nkemakolam easily there. Nkemakolam is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kafka to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam misses with the ground and pound.
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!
Nkemakolam sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kafka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nkemakolam trying to control the action but Kafka is working from the bottom.
Nkemakolam landing strikes.
Nkemakolam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here.
Kafka wants to control but Nkemakolam postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Kafka really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franz Kafka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kafka ducks under a wild hook from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kafka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nkemakolam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kafka misses with a low kick.
Kafka drops his hands momentarily and Nkemakolam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nkemakolam throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kafka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kafka throws a head kick but Nkemakolam moves out of range.
Nkemakolam throws a big shot that misses.
Kafka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nkemakolam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nkemakolam keeps the fight on the outside.
Nkemakolam dips to his left and cracks Kafka with an uppercut!
A head kick from Nkemakolam lands but Kafka takes it in his stride.

Kafka is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kafka - he's out on his feet here! Nkemakolam follows up with another monster hook that separates Kafka from consciousness! Kafka falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Nkemakolam stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jobe Nkemakolam!
Jobe Nkemakolam retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jobe Nkemakolam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.