PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amidu Kuntu Of West Africa (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.

Creed
vs
Kuntu Of West Africa

190 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
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, Amidu Kuntu Of West Africa!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed throws a push kick but Kuntu Of West Africa slaps the foot to one side.
Kuntu Of West Africa shoots in for a takedown but Creed shows good takedown defense.
Creed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Creed fails with a takedown attempt.

Kuntu Of West Africa tries to keep at a distance but Creed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Creed blocks the elbow strike.
Kuntu Of West Africa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Creed after a bit of a struggle.
Creed wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuntu Of West Africa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Creed decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Creed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuntu Of West Africa defends it easily.
Creed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuntu Of West Africa on the ground.
Creed keeping moving, preventing Kuntu Of West Africa from controlling successfully.
Creed has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Creed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuntu Of West Africa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuntu Of West Africa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuntu Of West Africa throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuntu Of West Africa wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuntu Of West Africa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Amidu Kuntu Of West Africa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Creed lands with an overhand left.

Kuntu Of West Africa drops Creed with a beautiful combination! Creed stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuntu Of West Africa is looking for the KO!

It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Creed. No joy for Kuntu Of West Africa on that attempt.
Kuntu Of West Africa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Creed as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuntu Of West Africa fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuntu Of West Africa fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuntu Of West Africa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuntu Of West Africa shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuntu Of West Africa looks winded!
Creed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Creed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuntu Of West Africa as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed fails to land the takedown.
Kuntu Of West Africa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuntu Of West Africa.
Creed slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuntu Of West Africa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Creed shoots in and drives through. Kuntu Of West Africa sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Creed.
Creed pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Creed has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amidu Kuntu Of West Africa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Creed clinches.
Creed working hard to break the clinch.
Creed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Creed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Creed jumps into guard, dragging Kuntu Of West Africa to the mat.
Creed managing to control the position.
Kuntu Of West Africa postures up in Creed's guard and throws a big left but Creed blocks it.

Creed pushes Kuntu Of West Africa off and gets back to his feet.
Creed shoots in for a takedown but Kuntu Of West Africa shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuntu Of West Africa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Creed as Kuntu Of West Africa shoots in.
Kuntu Of West Africa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Creed.

Creed drives through and clinches with Kuntu Of West Africa against the cage.
Creed stalling against the cage.
Kuntu Of West Africa is trying to break the clinch but Creed is controlling him.
Creed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuntu Of West Africa up against the cage.
Kuntu Of West Africa is trying to drag Creed to the mat but Creed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Apollo Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amidu Kuntu Of West Africa.
Creed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Creed has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuntu Of West Africa after a bit of a struggle.
Creed tries to pull guard but Kuntu Of West Africa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Kuntu Of West Africa jumps guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuntu Of West Africa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Creed controls the pace.
Kuntu Of West Africa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Creed's guard.

Creed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuntu Of West Africa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuntu Of West Africa trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Creed pulls Kuntu Of West Africa in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuntu Of West Africa from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuntu Of West Africa wanted to stand there but Creed had control of the position.
Kuntu Of West Africa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuntu Of West Africa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuntu Of West Africa passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed tries to improve his position but instead Kuntu Of West Africa has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Creed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed's cut.
That's time! Creed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Creed rushes Kuntu Of West Africa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kuntu Of West Africa pulls guard.
Kuntu Of West Africa controls Creed momentarily but Creed frees himself.
Kuntu Of West Africa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Creed's guard.
Kuntu Of West Africa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Creed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuntu Of West Africa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuntu Of West Africa is working Creed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kuntu Of West Africa trying to control here.
Creed trying to pass the guard but Kuntu Of West Africa defending well.
Creed passes into side control, despite Kuntu Of West Africa's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kuntu Of West Africa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed tries to move to mount but Kuntu Of West Africa blocks the move with his legs.

Creed goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuntu Of West Africa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Creed's guard! Nice work there by Kuntu Of West Africa!
Kuntu Of West Africa throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuntu Of West Africa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuntu Of West Africa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuntu Of West Africa is thwarting Creed's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed is holding on to half guard well.
Kuntu Of West Africa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Creed!
Creed tries to hold on but Kuntu Of West Africa pushes him away.
Creed is looking to improve his position but Kuntu Of West Africa isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuntu Of West Africa trying to control but Creed is having none of it.
Kuntu Of West Africa scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuntu Of West Africa cracks Creed with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Amidu Kuntu Of West Africa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuntu Of West Africa unloading with bombs!
Creed is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuntu Of West Africa has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuntu Of West Africa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Creed is looking to escape.
Creed is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuntu Of West Africa wants to control the pace but Creed is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amidu Kuntu Of West Africa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuntu Of West Africa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amidu Kuntu Of West Africa!
After winning the bout, Amidu Kuntu Of West Africa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.