PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Loren Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ekanga Ekanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Guy
vs
Ekanga

212 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Loren Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ekanga Ekanga!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekanga tries to clinch but Guy is having none of it.
As Ekanga tries to get set, Guy tries to push him back and clinch up but Ekanga manages to avoid the attempt.

Ekanga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Ekanga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guy tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

Ekanga stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Guy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekanga.
Guy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ekanga closes the distance and clinches.
Guy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ekanga pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ekanga breaks the clinch.
Guy blocks a head kick by Ekanga.
Guy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ekanga.

Guy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ekanga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ekanga wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
Guy wants to hit a switch here but Ekanga passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guy there!
Ekanga prevents Guy from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekanga lands a big elbow.
Ekanga prevents Guy from getting the reversal.
Guy is working hard here to advance position.
Guy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ekanga controls the action.
It looks like Ekanga might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can Guy hold on?! Ekanga is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ekanga biding his time, controlling Guy.
Guy tries to escape the position.
Guy trying to control the hands but Ekanga won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ekanga is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Guy is defending well though. Ekanga let's go of the attempt for now.
Will Ekanga go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Ekanga is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Guy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ekanga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Guy doesn't escape.
Guy is really stuck here.

Ekanga has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Guy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Will Ekanga go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Ekanga.
Guy prevents Ekanga from getting a body triangle.
Ekanga controlling well, preventing Guy from escaping the position.
Guy breaks Ekanga's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekanga is trying to control the position but Guy postures up.
Ekanga looks winded!
Guy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Ekanga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ekanga Ekanga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ekanga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guy counters with a three punch combo that has Ekanga backing up. Ekanga nods at Guy to acknowledge the strikes.
Ekanga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Guy is looking for a counter combo.
Ekanga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ekanga shoots for a takedown but Guy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy fails with the takedown.

Ekanga looking to score a takedown here. Guy is defending well but Ekanga drives through and ends up in Guy's guard.
Guy wants to get back to his feet but Ekanga passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ekanga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guy sees it coming and defends easily.
Ekanga is breathing heavily.
Ekanga throwing shots but Guy is blocking nicely.
Ekanga looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ekanga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Ekanga has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy trying to get back to full guard but Ekanga takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ekanga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ekanga trying to control but Guy is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Guy trying to control the hands but Ekanga won't let him.

Ekanga is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Guy taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ekanga.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ekanga Ekanga!