PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kto Rycerz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomedrasul Khasbulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khasbulaev has chosen Fetty Wap - Trap Queen as his entrance music. Kto Rycerz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Magomedrasul Khasbulaev's chin.

Rycerz
vs
Khasbulaev

200 cm
18
130 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

173 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Mohito Fightwear
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kto Rycerz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Khasbulaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rycerz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khasbulaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rycerz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rycerz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khasbulaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rycerz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kto Rycerz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khasbulaev lands a two punch combo.

Rycerz closes the distance and clinches.
Khasbulaev wants to get back to striking at distance but Rycerz won't allow it.
Khasbulaev can't break the clinch.
Rycerz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khasbulaev's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rycerz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Khasbulaev tries to stand but Rycerz is controlling from the bottom.

Rycerz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khasbulaev is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasbulaev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khasbulaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rycerz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Rycerz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rycerz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khasbulaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rycerz has a closed guard, preventing Khasbulaev from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rycerz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Khasbulaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khasbulaev, as that shot connected.
Rycerz fails with a takedown attempt.
Rycerz looks to throw a body kick
and Khasbulaev counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Khasbulaev.
Rycerz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rycerz shoots for a double leg takedown but Khasbulaev sprawls well. He's pushed Rycerz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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

Rycerz is rocked!
Khasbulaev fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rycerz square on the jaw! Damn, Rycerz is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Magomedrasul Khasbulaev thanked Mohito Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).