PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hype Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin'. Hype Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Popov
vs
Williams

172 cm
20
144 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

166 cm
19
143 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitali Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hype Williams!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Popov with that takedown attempt.
Popov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Popov misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popov. Popov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Popov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Popov.
Vitali Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Popov keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Popov.
Williams staying out of range there.
Popov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hype Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popov throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams.
Good shot there by Williams.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Popov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Popov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Popov. Popov gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Popov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Popov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Popov at a distance.
Popov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Popov is breathing heavily.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Popov's head and hops out.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Popov misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Popov off the cage and back into range.
Williams leaves Popov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Popov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Williams counters with a crisp one two that drops Popov! Williams thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Popov to his feet! Popov is in big trouble!

Popov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Popov square on the jaw! Damn, Popov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hype Williams!
During a confident post fight interview, Hype Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.