PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Notorious Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koni Maximus Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Notorious Big has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Big
vs
Maximus Jr

195 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Notorious Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koni Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Big scores with a hook to the body. Maximus Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Notorious Big seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big connects with a body shot.
Maximus Jr blocks a head kick by Big.
A clash of legs there as Maximus Jr blocks the low kick.
Maximus Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Big defends it well.
Big throws a head kick but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Big throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Big swings for the body but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Big darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maximus Jr misses the jab.
Maximus Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big scores with a leg kick.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Big.
Big throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Big throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maximus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maximus Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big.
Maximus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Big.
Big throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maximus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Big really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maximus Jr takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Maximus Jr misses.
Maximus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Notorious Big is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Big's waist but Big gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maximus Jr off to one side.
Big throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maximus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Big pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Big misses with a body kick.

Maximus Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Big did well to prevent Maximus Jr getting side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maximus Jr connects with a nice short shot to Big's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maximus Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Maximus Jr is taking a breather. Big says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Maximus Jr there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus Jr controlling the action here.
Maximus Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Big knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maximus Jr on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Big is rocked!
Maximus Jr passes to side control.
Oh Big is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maximus Jr in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Big looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Maximus Jr turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koni Maximus Jr!
Koni Maximus Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.