PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Etimoni Founuku (ranked 4443 p4p, 4472 weight class) and Dvan Irago (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.

Founuku
vs
Irago

182 cm
18
173
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Etimoni Founuku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dvan Irago!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Irago moves out of range of the strikes.
Founuku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irago throws a big shot that misses.
Irago lands a really nice looking cross but Founuku seems unphased.
Irago looks to score with a jab to the body but Founuku is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irago. Founuku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irago connects with a single shot there.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago lands a really nice looking cross but Founuku seems unphased.
Irago scores with a punch to the head.
Founuku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Founuku blocks a jab.
Irago cracks Founuku with an open hand slap.
Irago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Founukus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Irago.
Founuku moves out of range of the strikes.
Irago throws out a powerful jab.
Founuku walks into a jab.
Founuku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Irago is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Founuku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Irago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Founuku has time to react.
Irago misses with a hook. Founuku ducked under it nicely.
Founuku is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irago.
Irago cracks Founuku with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Founuku misses with a hook. Irago ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irago! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Founuku misses with a low kick.
Irago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Founuku momentarily.
Irago lands a body shot.
Irago throws a looping overhand right but Founuku ducks down to avoid it.
As Irago tries to get set, Founuku tries to push him back and clinch up but Irago manages to avoid the attempt.
Irago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Founuku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Founuku has closed the distance and engaged Irago in a clinch.
Irago lands a nice uppercut.
Irago scores with a shot to the side of Founuku's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irago.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irago.

Founuku is rocked!
Irago lands a hook that snaps the head of Founuku backwards.
Oh Founuku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Founuku prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from Irago.
Irago throws a big uppercut that drops Founuku! More strikes from Irago and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Founuku lies dazed against the cage as Irago celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dvan Irago!