PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mbaye Pukamaku (ranked 5079 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Jack (ranked 5873 p4p, 499 weight class). Alvin Jack will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pukamaku
vs
Jack

168 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 Las Vegas, Mbaye Pukamaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvin Jack !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Pukamaku has closed the distance and engaged Jack in a clinch.
Jack leaning against his opponent.
Jack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Pukamaku has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jack is trying to keep an underhook but Pukamaku manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pukamaku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jack should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jack wants to control but Pukamaku is keeping busy.
Jack looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukamaku lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jack tries to kick Pukamaku off but Pukamaku keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Pukamaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pukamaku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pukamaku winds up and cracks Jack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pukamaku drops an elbow to the side of Jack 's head.
Ground and pound from Pukamaku.
Pukamaku working over Jack with some ground and pound. Jack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pukamaku takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pukamaku stalling.
Ground and pound from Pukamaku.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukamaku takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pukamaku drops an elbow to the side of Jack 's head.
Pukamaku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pukamaku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pukamaku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pukamaku lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pukamaku in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukamaku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pukamaku is working away from the top position though.
Pukamaku tries to pass to full mount but Jack defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukamaku is nestled in close to Jack , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pukamaku lands with a punch from half guard.
Pukamaku lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Pukamaku.
Pukamaku slips a nice elbow through Jack 's hands, connecting with Jack 's forehead.
Pukamaku lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pukamaku lands with a punch from half guard.
Pukamaku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pukamaku takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pukamaku lands with a punch from half guard.

Jack is rocked!
Pukamaku trying to control the pace.
Jack is still in real trouble! Can Pukamaku finish him?
Pukamaku drops an elbow to the side of Jack 's head.
Jack looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukamaku is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pukamaku is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jack is hurt! He's hurt bad - Pukamaku fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jack from any more punishment! Congratulations to Pukamaku! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mbaye Pukamaku!