PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wisdom Nzelibe (ranked 4716 p4p, 5030 weight class) and Ben Carrdwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nzelibe
vs
Carrdwell

187 cm
20
226
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
265
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wisdom Nzelibe !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Carrdwell!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nzelibe takes one to the chin there.
Nzelibe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carrdwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nzelibe somewhat.
Nzelibe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carrdwell circles away.
Nzelibe misses with a takedown
and Carrdwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wisdom Nzelibe . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nzelibe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carrdwell lands with a shot to the body.
Carrdwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Nzelibe 's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Carrdwell.

Nzelibe is rocked!
Carrdwell is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nzelibe flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nzelibe is out cold! Carrdwell holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Carrdwell!