PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JohnP GreenIV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andile Fikizolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

GreenIV
vs
Fikizolo

179 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JohnP GreenIV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andile Fikizolo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fikizolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fikizolo tries to bum rush GreenIV with a series of wild strikes but GreenIV uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like GreenIV was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
GreenIV tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fikizolo swivels and escapes.
Fikizolo cracks a nice hook into GreenIV's ribs.
Fikizolo lands with a nice body punch.
Fikizolo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
GreenIV fails with the takedown.
Fikizolo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. GreenIV doesn't seem bothered though.
Fikizolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
GreenIV on the wrong end of a nice hook.
GreenIV walks into a left hand.
Fikizolo works GreenIV's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fikizolo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fikizolo throws a right hand that GreenIV ducks under and follows up with a left that GreenIV also avoids with ease.
GreenIV throws the kick towards the body but Fikizolo avoids it.
Fikizolo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fikizolo duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GreenIV throws a series of punches but Fikizolo moves out of range.
Fikizolo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Fikizolo.
GreenIV throws a series of punches but Fikizolo moves out of range.

GreenIV takes the fight into the clinch.
Fikizolo tries to throw a body punch but GreenIV avoids it by throwing Fikizolo back against the cage.

GreenIV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
GreenIV looks to land a body kick but Fikizolo moved away.

GreenIV gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fikizolo tries a body shot but GreenIV blocks it.

GreenIV tightens his grip and picks Fikizolo up, before dumping him to the ground. Fikizolo manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fikizolo looking to hit a scissor sweep but GreenIV is one step ahead there.
GreenIV in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GreenIV throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as GreenIV accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fikizolo is trying to control the position but GreenIV postures up.
GreenIV is looking to work some ground and pound but Fikizolo has wrist control.
GreenIV works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fikizolo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GreenIV prevents Fikizolo from improving his position.
GreenIV thows a huge punch but Fikizolo dodges it nicely.
Fikizolo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from GreenIV.
GreenIV controlling the action here.
GreenIV lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GreenIV is taking a breather. Fikizolo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
GreenIV is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fikizolo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

GreenIV stands up and beckons Fikizolo to join him on the feet.
Fikizolo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. GreenIV looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
GreenIV takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fikizolo just misses with a punch to the body.
GreenIV throws a big counter combination but Fikizolo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Fikizolo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows GreenIV to score an easy takedown into full guard.
GreenIV pushes down on Fikizolo's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GreenIV is looking to take a break and control but Fikizolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
GreenIV throwing shots but Fikizolo is blocking nicely.
GreenIV 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.

GreenIV stands up and beckons Fikizolo to join him on the feet.
Fikizolo lands a nice hook to GreenIV's body. GreenIV takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fikizolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from GreenIV.

GreenIV clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
GreenIV scores with a shoulder strike.

GreenIV escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

GreenIV clinches up with Fikizolo and pushes him back against the cage.
Fikizolo working hard to break the clinch.
Fikizolo tries to throw a body punch but GreenIV avoids it by throwing Fikizolo back against the cage.
Fikizolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andile Fikizolo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

GreenIV lands a two punch combo.
GreenIV misses with the combination.
Fikizolo stuffs the takedown.
Andile Fikizolo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fikizolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

GreenIV clinches up against the cage.
Fikizolo tries to throw a body punch but GreenIV avoids it by throwing Fikizolo back against the cage.
Fikizolo throws a head punch that misses.
Fikizolo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fikizolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

GreenIV tightens his grip and picks Fikizolo up, before dumping him to the ground. Fikizolo manages to land in guard.
GreenIV working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fikizolo keeping moving, preventing GreenIV from controlling successfully.
Fikizolo wants to sweep here but GreenIV controlling him for the moment.
Fikizolo keeping moving, preventing GreenIV from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fikizolo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fikizolo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
JohnP GreenIV overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

GreenIV stands up from Fikizolo's guard - GreenIV perhaps looking for a knockout.
Good exchange - Fikizolo coming out on top.
Fikizolo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down GreenIV rather than just go for the knockout.

GreenIV clinches up against the cage.

GreenIV gets control of Fikizolo's arms and successfully pulls guard. GreenIV will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fikizolo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with GreenIV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fikizolo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
GreenIV wants to stand and escape but Fikizolo is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

GreenIV wriggles free and stands up.

Fikizolo tries to keep at a distance but GreenIV has taken the fight into the clinch.

GreenIV lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
GreenIV throws a big elbow that misses.

GreenIV gets to his feet - Fikizolo follows without any prompting.
Andile Fikizolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Fikizolo finds it's way through GreenIV's defenses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fikizolo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
GreenIV has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fikizolo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

GreenIV manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GreenIV wants to stand up but Fikizolo is controlling him.

GreenIV pushes Fikizolo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fikizolo lands with a right hand.
Fikizolo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and GreenIV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fikizolo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent GreenIV stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fikizolo catches GreenIV with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
GreenIV's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fikizolo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! GreenIV scrambles back to his feet.
Fikizolo works over GreenIV's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fikizolo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fikizolo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed GreenIV momentarily.
GreenIV shoots in looking for a takedown but Fikizolo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing GreenIV's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JohnP GreenIV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fikizolo lunges at GreenIV with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by GreenIV's hand.
Fikizolo lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fikizolo scores with a hook to the body. GreenIV takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fikizolo lands a nice shot to the body.
Fikizolo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. GreenIV doesn't seem bothered though.
Fikizolo stuns GreenIV with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

GreenIV moves into the clinch.
GreenIV wants a takedown but no success here.
Fikizolo is looking to break free of the clinch but GreenIV has double underhooks.
Fikizolo working hard to break the clinch.
GreenIV is working for takedown but Fikizolo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fikizolo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fikizolo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fikizolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
GreenIV prevents Fikizolo from breaking the clinch.
Fikizolo can't break the clinch.
Fikizolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fikizolo tries to break free but GreenIV pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that JohnP GreenIV will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fikizolo's corner calls for a 1-2. Fikizolo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Fikizolo. No joy for GreenIV on that attempt.
GreenIV throws a low kick, looking for Fikizolo's leg but Fikizolo calmly moves out of range.
Fikizolo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fikizolo digs a good body shot into GreenIV's ribs.
Fikizolo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fikizolo lands a nice hook to GreenIV's body. GreenIV takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fikizolo stuns GreenIV with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

GreenIV scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fikizolo trying to control here.
Fikizolo tries to roll over but GreenIV keeps him under control.
GreenIV throwing shots but Fikizolo is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

GreenIV escapes and gets back to his feet.
GreenIV misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GreenIV doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fikizolo with a jab.
JohnP GreenIV is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
GreenIV tries to close the distance and clinch but Fikizolo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fikizolo unleashes a big counter combination but GreenIV bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
GreenIV takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Fikizolo tries to keep at a distance but GreenIV has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fikizolo misses with a body punch.
GreenIV works on Fikizolo's body with a couple of short punches.

GreenIV ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. GreenIV no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
GreenIV is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fikizolo is controlling him.

GreenIV manages to escape and get back to his feet.
GreenIV closes the distance and clinches up with Fikizolo, looking for a takedown. GreenIV pushes Fikizolo against the cage but Fikizolo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fikizolo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fikizolo.
Fikizolo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fikizolo lunges at GreenIV with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by GreenIV's hand.
GreenIV on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fikizolo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
GreenIV moves forwards but Fikizolo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fikizolo lands with a shot to the body.
Fikizolo connects with a body shot that sends GreenIV's belly button to the back.
Fikizolo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fikizolo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. GreenIV doesn't seem bothered though.
GreenIV takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fikizolo lands with a shot to the body.
Fikizolo cracks a nice hook into GreenIV's ribs.
Fikizolo throws a combination. GreenIV tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fikizolo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. GreenIV doesn't seem bothered though.
GreenIV tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fikizolo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JohnP GreenIV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fikizolo cracks GreenIV with an open hand slap.
Fikizolo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping GreenIV at a distance.
Fikizolo lands with an uppercut that bounces GreenIV off the cage and back into range.
Fikizolo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

GreenIV shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fikizolo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
GreenIV trying to control the action but Fikizolo is working from the bottom.
GreenIV working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
GreenIV throws an elbow but Fikizolo slips to the side and avoids it well.
GreenIV throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
GreenIV has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
GreenIV has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fikizolo's face.
Fikizolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
GreenIV scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fikizolo?
GreenIV looking to control but Fikizolo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
GreenIV sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
GreenIV can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fikizolo is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by GreenIV.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
GreenIV controlling from mount.
GreenIV lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andile Fikizolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fikizolo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andile Fikizolo!