PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Ferati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cm Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ferati
vs
Punk

190 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Ferati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, cm Punk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferati.
Ferati uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Punk has time to react.
Punk staying out of range there.
Ferati throws an overhand right that lands on Punk's shoulder, as Punk tries to avoid the shot.
Punk fails to land the takedown.
Ferati defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Punk.
Ferati throws a series of strikes that have Punk backpedaling.
Nice sprawl there from Ferati as Punk shoots in.
Tony Ferati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of cm Punk.
Punk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferati sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Punk shoots in for a takedown but Ferati shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferati connects with a nice looking jab.
Ferati connects with a good right hand that stumbles Punk. Punk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferati throws an overhand right that lands on Punk's shoulder, as Punk tries to avoid the shot.
Ferati uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferati sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Punk somewhat.
Ferati throws a right hand that Punk ducks under and follows up with a left that Punk also avoids with ease.
Punk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferati sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tony Ferati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferati tests Punk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferati scores with a sloppy right hand. Punk should have avoided that one.
Punk slips a jab from Ferati.
Ferati throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferati uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Punk has time to react.
Punk tries to clinch up.
Ferati scores with a punch to the head.
Punk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferati misses with a hook.
Punk shoots in and drives through. Ferati sprawls well.
Punk looks winded!
Ferati displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Punk.
Ferati lands with a cross.
Punk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Punk needs to keep his hands up - Ferati had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferati swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Punk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Ferati.
Ferati looks to land a left hand but Punk moved out of range nicely.
Ferati's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferati obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Punk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Punk is rocked!
Ferati is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ferati lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Punk is looking to close the distance but Ferati sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Punk crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Punk is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tony Ferati!