PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Durrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Moukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moukari comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sunblock - I'll Be Ready kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Durrant
vs
Moukari

170 cm
23
175 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

MMA's Best 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Durrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Augustus Moukari!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Moukari.
Durrant catches Moukari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moukari tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durrant looks for a takedown but Moukari sprawls well.
Durrant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Durrant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durrant is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Moukari.

Durrant scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like Durrant is going to stand back up.

Moukari kicks off Durrant and gets to his feet.
Moukari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durrant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durrant avoids the head kick by Moukari.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Durrant.
Moukari is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukari is not content to let Durrant control the position.
Moukari wants to get back to his feet.
Moukari is not content to let Durrant control the position.

Durrant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moukari pushes Durrant away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Durrant gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moukari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durrant's calf.
Moukari throws a big shot that misses.
Moukari throws a left and a right that both miss

and Durrant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moukari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moukari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Durrant.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Durrant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durrant trying to stall but Moukari improves his position.
Durrant is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Moukari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Durrant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moukari wants to get back to striking at distance but Durrant won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moukari breaks the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moukari. Durrant shrugs it off though.
Durrant is breathing heavily.
Moukari tries to clinch up but Durrant circles away and keeps his distance.
Moukari throws a head kick but Durrant moves out of range.
Moukari bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Durrant! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

It looks like David Durrant has been cut.
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!
Durrant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durrant, not yet.
Moukari wants to stand but Durrant has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Durrant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moukari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Moukari gets to his feet - Durrant follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durrant closes the distance and clinches up with Moukari, looking for a takedown. Durrant pushes Moukari against the ropes but Moukari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Durrant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moukari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moukari throws a nice looking combination but Durrant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durrant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moukari is fending him off so far but Durrant persists. Nope, Moukari circles away and we're back to standing.
Moukari connects with a high kick.
Augustus Moukari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moukari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moukari drops Durrant with a left and a right! Oh, Durrant is hurt - Moukari dives into side control looking to finish!

Durrant is rocked!

David Durrant's cut is getting worse.

Moukari stands up and beckons Durrant to his feet.
Oh Durrant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durrant takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Moukari misses.
Durrant seems to have got his legs back now.
Durrant throws a jab when Moukari was well out of range.
Durrant fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Moukari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Moukari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Durrant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Moukari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durrant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moukari's waist but Moukari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durrant off to one side.

Moukari sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Durrant to the ground! Moukari dives into full mount looking to finish!

Moukari is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Crunch! Moukari slams his shin into Durrant's torso.

Moukari sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Durrant to the ground! Moukari dives into full mount looking to finish!

David Durrant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Durrant bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durrant tries to free his leg and advance position but Moukari is retaining full guard.
Durrant won't allow Moukari to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durrant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moukari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durrant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Durrant advances position into side control!
Moukari is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Durrant asserts his dominance and retains side control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moukari throws a series of punches but Durrant avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Durrant has closed the distance and engaged Moukari in a clinch.

Durrant jumps into guard, dragging Moukari to the mat.
Durrant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moukari's guard.
Durrant slips nicely into half guard.

Durrant is looking for a kimura here.

Durrant wants to work for an arm triangle but Moukari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durrant is trying to control the action in half guard but Moukari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Durrant trying to control from Moukari's half guard. Moukari has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Durrant trying to control but Moukari is working from the bottom.
Moukari wants to stand but Durrant is controlling the position.

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.
Durrant trying to control the position from guard on top but Moukari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moukari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moukari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moukari tries to clinch but Durrant is having none of it.

Moukari rushes Durrant and presses him up against the ropes.

Moukari manages to break the clinch.
Durrant shoots for a double leg takedown but Moukari sprawls well. He's pushed Durrant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durrant.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Durrant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moukari throws a one two combo.
Moukari tries a head kick but it misses.
Durrant fails with the takedown.
Moukari misses with a few strikes there.
Moukari throws a head kick but Durrant moves out of range.
Durrant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Moukari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Durrant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Durrant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Durrant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moukari wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durrant has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moukari wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Durrant goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moukari is on top in guard.

Moukari stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Durrant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moukari to the mat! Moukari manages to get full guard.

Moukari is working an open guard so Durrant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
David Durrant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durrant shoots in for a double leg but Moukari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moukari drops Durrant with a nice combination! Moukari dives into Durrant's guard, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Durrant is working an open guard so Moukari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Moukari lunges at Durrant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durrant's hand.

Jeez, David Durrant's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Moukari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durrant shoots in for a takedown but Moukari shows good takedown defense.

A head kick lands from Moukari that sends Durrant to the canvas. Durrant tries to scramble back to his feet but Moukari brings him back down into side control.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Durrant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Augustus Moukari!