PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Anufriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pernell Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pernell Landry will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Anufriev
vs
Landry

183 cm
33
235 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

195 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maksim Anufriev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pernell Landry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anufriev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Landry.
Anufriev avoids the body shot from Landry.
Anufriev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Maksim Anufriev has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anufriev is defended easily by Landry.
Pernell Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anufriev takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anufriev moves away.
Anufriev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Landry finds it's target.
Anufriev slips a jab and a cross from Landry.
Landry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anufriev.
Landry misses with a double jab.

Landry lands a big uppercut and Anufriev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anufriev looks OK. Landry waves Anufriev back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Landry.

Anufriev is rocked!

Maksim Anufriev's cut is getting worse.
Landry thows a body shot but no joy.
Landry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Landry lands a left and a right that send Anufriev crashing to the mat, dazed. Landry thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Anufriev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anufriev leaves his chin hanging out and Landry seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Anufriev crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pernell Landry!
Pernell Landry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.