PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Paulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cuthbert Algood (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.

Paulo
vs
Algood

173 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Paulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cuthbert Algood!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulo moves out of range as Algood strikes.
Algood avoids the body shot from Paulo.
Paulo tries to land a front kick but Algood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paulo misses with a head kick.
Algood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paulo was well out of range. Poor timing from Algood.
Paulo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Cuthbert Algood has been cut.
Algood throws a body punch but Paulo moves out of range.
Paulo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Algood doesn't manage to clinch there - Paulo circles away.
Paulo misses with a low kick as Algood jumps back.
Algood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulo manages to avoid it.
Paulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulo avoids the body shot from Algood.
Algood connects with a right hand. Paulo shakes it off.
Paulo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paulo slips a jab from Algood.
Paulo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Paulo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Algood drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Paulo follows Algood to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Paulo!
Cuthbert Algood spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry, team. I really am. I'm retiring.'.