PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DepaC Pakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Half (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Half has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with DepaC Pakamara's chin.

Pakamara
vs
Half

168 cm
26
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
156 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, DepaC Pakamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Half!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakamara shoots in for a takedown but Half shows good takedown defense.

Half shoots in and gets a takedown into Pakamara's guard.
Half stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pakamara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pakamara wants to sweep here but Half controlling him for the moment.

Pakamara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pakamara pulls Half in close to his closed guard and prevents Half from doing any damage or advancing position.
Half works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Half is looking for a kimura but Pakamara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Half to get the leverage.

Half is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakamara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Pakamara is defending against the submission attempts here by Half.

Half is looking for a kimura here.

Half is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pakamara sees it coming and defends easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Half seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Pakamara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Half pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pakamara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Half passes Pakamara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Half wants to free his trapped foot but Pakamara is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Half is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Half is looking for a kimura here.
Pakamara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Half postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pakamara is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Half, into his guard.
Half preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pakamara cracks Half with a solid left hand.

Half looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Half looking for a guillotine here but Pakamara defends easily.

Half has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pakamara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pakamara lands a couple of elbows.
Pakamara chips away with some ground and pound.
Pakamara postures up in Half's guard and throws a big left but Half blocks it.

Half looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pakamara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Half looks gassed!
Pakamara passes Half's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Half looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pakamara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pakamara working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Half will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Half misses with a takedown attempt
and Pakamara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Pakamara gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Half actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Half manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Pakamara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pakamara is working Half over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pakamara passes Half's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Half looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pakamara moves nicely into side control.
Half is breathing heavily.
Half is looking for a sweep.
Half manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Half looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Half is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pakamara pulls his head out easily.
Pakamara working over Half with some ground and pound. Half looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pakamara connects with a nice short shot to Half's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pakamara connects with a nice short shot to Half's temple.
Pakamara scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pakamara works his way into side control.
Half manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pakamara's best efforts.

Half looking for subs from the bottom but Pakamara mounts him!
DepaC Pakamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Half is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pakamara lands a big elbow.

Pakamara is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Half to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Half shrugs it off.
Half working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara unloading with bombs!

Pakamara has control of Half's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Half regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pakamara with good strikes from the mount here!
Half is wriggling around trying to escape.
Half is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pakamara lands with some strikes.
Pakamara landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pakamara landing strikes from the mount and Half is in trouble!
Half regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Pakamara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Half is just riding it out for now. Pakamara eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Half actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Half looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Pakamara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pakamara passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pakamara lands a nice shot to the head.
Pakamara postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Half looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Half is looking to get to half guard.
Pakamara with shots to the head and body - Half looks very uncomfortable down there.
Half sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pakamara wants to pass to mount but Half is defending the position.

Half actively working from the bottom here.

Half looking for submissions off his back.
Half has hold of Pakamara's hands but Pakamara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pakamara lands strikes from half guard.

Half looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Half looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DepaC Pakamara dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Half has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Half there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pakamara has his takedown stuffed

and Half counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Pakamara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Half has gone for a leg lock! Pakamara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Half's guard.

Half working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pakamara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pakamara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Pakamara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pakamara has managed to get both his arms back between Half's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Half keeping full guard, as Pakamara tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Half working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pakamara.
Pakamara with a flurry of punches that miss.

Half has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pakamara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pakamara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Half throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pakamara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Half works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pakamara cracks Half with a solid left hand.

Half looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pakamara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Half avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pakamara with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Half is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pakamara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Half working for a triangle but Pakamara defends it easily.
Pakamara stands up over Half, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Half is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pakamara is aware though and is defending well.

Half had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pakamara defends it easily.
Pakamara working some strikes from top position.

Pakamara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pakamara is pushing down on Half's leg trying to pass to half guard. Half is fighting to maintain full guard but Pakamara has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Half actively working from the bottom here.

Pakamara seems to be looking for submissions.

Half looking for submissions off his back.
Half is looking for a sweep. Pakamara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Pakamara.
Pakamara drops an elbow to the side of Half's head.
Half wants to improve his position but Pakamara is controlling well.
Half has hold of Pakamara's hands but Pakamara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pakamara winds up and cracks Half with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

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.

Half looking for submissions off his back.
Pakamara working Half over with strikes.

Half is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pakamara pulls his head out easily.
Pakamara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Half wants to improve his position but Pakamara is controlling well.

Pakamara is trying to work for a kimura but Half is defending well.
Half blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pakamara.

Pakamara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Half sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but DepaC Pakamara did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Half shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pakamara's guard.

Half drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pakamara looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pakamara looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pakamara!

Pakamara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Half sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Half looking for submissions off his back.
Half wants to improve his position but Pakamara is controlling well.

Half actively working from the bottom here.
Half is looking for a sweep. Pakamara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Half is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pakamara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Half with the active half guard here but Pakamara passes nicely into side control.
Pakamara lands a few punches from side control.

Pakamara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pakamara looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Half is avoiding damage well.
Half is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pakamara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Pakamara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Half has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Half actively working from the bottom here.

Half looking for submissions off his back.
Pakamara wants to pass to mount but Half is defending the position.

Half looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pakamara slips a nice elbow through Half's hands, connecting with Half's forehead.

Half looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Pakamara seems to be working for a kimura but Half defends the submission attempt.
Pakamara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Half looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pakamara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Half has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pakamara scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pakamara is pressing down on Half's thigh, looking to free his foot. Half is holding on for now.

Pakamara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Half sees it coming and defends easily.
Half slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Half has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pakamara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara throws a big right hand that misses.
Pakamara wants to pass the guard but Half is keeping the position.

Half is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pakamara defends well.

Half looking for a guillotine here but Pakamara defends easily.
Pakamara throwing strikes from guard but Half blocks nicely.

Half is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pakamara is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tom Half will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pakamara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pakamara fails with the takedown

and Half counters with a shoot takedown. Pakamara fights it but they end up in guard.

Pakamara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Half is aware though and is defending well.

Half postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pakamara is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Half, into his guard.
Pakamara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Half has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pakamara is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Half.
Pakamara landing a few strikes.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Half takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Pakamara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Half has escaped the position, nice work there.

Pakamara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Half manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Half is working for a kimura but Pakamara is defending it quite comfortably.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Half is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pakamara sees it coming and defends easily.

Half is working for an americana but Pakamara has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Half was thinking about the submission.

Half is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pakamara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pakamara has escaped and now he's on top!
Pakamara distracts Half with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Half looking for a guillotine here but Pakamara defends easily.
Pakamara scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pakamara passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Pakamara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Half taking punishment in the form of punches.
Half is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara is putting a hurting on Half here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pakamara working the ground and pound from side control.
Pakamara works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Half manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pakamara's best efforts.

Half looking for submissions off his back.

Pakamara seems to be looking for submissions.

Half with the active half guard here but Pakamara passes nicely into side control.
Half is looking for a sweep.

Pakamara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Half knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pakamara working the ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
DepaC Pakamara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pakamara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DepaC Pakamara!
DepaC Pakamara retains his lightweight title!