PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Talbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Antunes (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.

Talbert
vs
Antunes

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 New York, Sam Talbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Antunes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antunes.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Talbert as he jumps to the side.
Talbert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Antunes misses with a takedown
and Talbert counters with a right hand to the body.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Talbert as he avoids it easily.
Sam Talbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Antunes.
Talbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antunes moves away.
Talbert lands with a good body shot.
Talbert lands with a shot to the body.
Antunes misses with a takedown

and Talbert counters with a single leg into guard. Antunes didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Talbert content to stall in guard here.
Talbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antunes is keeping the position for now.
Talbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes trying to control the position.
Talbert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talbert won't allow Antunes to get back to his feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Sam Talbert wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Talbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antunes.
Antunes takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Talbert. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Talbert.
Talbert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Antunes at a distance.
Talbert lands a jab to Antunes's midsection.
Talbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Antunes looks winded!
Antunes has a takedown stuffed.
Talbert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Talbert tries to bum rush Antunes with a series of wild strikes but Antunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talbert thows a body shot but no joy.
Talbert lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Talbert.
Talbert misses with a wild combination.
Antunes wants to clinch.
Talbert lands with a good body shot.
Talbert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Antunes under the eye.
Antunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Talbert circles away.
Antunes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Talbert is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Antunes.
Antunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Antunes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Talbert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Antunes somewhat.
Antunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Talbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Talbert connects with a body shot that sends Antunes's belly button to the back.
Antunes takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talbert connects with a right hand. Antunes shakes it off.
Talbert scores with a hook to the body. Antunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Talbert's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Talbert duly obliges.
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Talbert is looking to wear down Antunes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talbert looks to land a combination. Antunes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Talbert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Talbert feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Antuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Antunes misses with a double jab.
No luck for Antunes with that takedown attempt.
Talbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Antunes forces Talbert back against the cage and clinches.
Talbert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Antunes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Antunes goes for a takedown attempt but Talbert pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Talbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Antunes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Talbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam Talbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Antunes.
Antunes dives in and grabs Talbert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Talbert pushes down on Antunes's head and hops out.
Antunes is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Talbert.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Talbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Antunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Talbert connects with a body shot.
Talbert lands a two punch combo.
Talbert goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Antunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Talbert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Antunes at a distance.
No joy there for Talbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Antunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Talbert to score with a decent uppercut.
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Talbert lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Antunes backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talbert thuds his right hand into Antunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Talbert throws a right hand that Antunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Antunes also avoids with ease.
Antunes tries to clinch but Talbert moves out of range.
Talbert misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antunes tries to clinch there but Talbert circles away.
Antunes tries for a takedown but Talbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Talbert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Antunes's head backwards.
Antunes wants to clinch up but Talbert keeps it at a distance.
Talbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Antunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Antunes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Antunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Talbert thuds his right hand into Antunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Talbert thows a body shot but no joy.
Antunes shoots in and drives through. Talbert sprawls well.
Talbert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Antunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Talbert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Antunes under the eye.

Antunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Talbert, pushing him back against the cage.
Antunes looking to slow down the pace here.

Talbert works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes looking to control.
Antunes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Talbert manages to get himself to full guard.
Antunes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Antunes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Talbert is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antunes stands up over Talbert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Talbert dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Antunes with that takedown attempt.
Talbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Talbert.
Talbert scores with a body shot.
Antunes tries to clinch up.
Antunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Talbert but Talbert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good standup being displayed there by Talbert as he connects with a hook.
Talbert with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Antunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice combination there by Talbert.

Antunes is rocked!
Talbert connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Antunes to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Talbert!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Talbert!