PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Husky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, big in japan. Konrad Husky struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Atkins
vs
Husky

167 cm
40
150 lbs
33 - 30 - 1

150 cm
31
162 lbs
17 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speedy Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Konrad Husky!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkins misses with a body shot.
Husky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
Atkins throws a series of strikes that have Husky backpedaling.
Atkins misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Husky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Husky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Husky tries to bum rush Atkins with a series of wild strikes but Atkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atkins blocks a head kick by Husky.
Good leg kick by Husky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Husky throws a head punch that misses.
Husky blocks an uppercut.
Husky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Husky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Husky backwards.
Husky scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atkins.
Husky lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Husky.
Atkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Husky backwards.
Husky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Husky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Husky tries to throw a body punch but Atkins avoids it by throwing Husky back against the cage.
Atkins tries a body shot but Husky blocks it.

Husky lands a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Atkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Husky connects with a couple of short punches.
Husky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Atkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Husky manages to get himself to full guard.

Atkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Atkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Husky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkins has managed to get both his arms back between Husky's legs - danger averted.
Atkins wants to pass the guard but Husky is keeping the position.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Husky keeps moving.
Husky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Atkins is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Husky has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Atkins is looking to defend but Husky has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Atkins! Husky pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Atkins taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Konrad Husky!
An out of breath and clearly excited Konrad Husky thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).