PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Pranab Modi (ranked 20500 p4p, 683 weight class) and Buster Opin (ranked 21897 p4p, 689 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Modi
vs
Opin

170 cm
25
155 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

184 cm
23
157 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

World class MT
Cardio machine

World class MT
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pranab Modi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Opin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Opin clinches up against the ropes.
Opin takes a shot to the head.
Opin tries a body shot but Modi blocks it.
Modi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Opin pushes Modi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Modi tries to work over Opin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Modi tries a body shot but Opin blocks it.
Modi struggles to land a body shot inside as Opin controls his hands.
Opin takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Modi.
Modi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Modi prevents a body shot from Opin.
A short left from Modi.
Opin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Modi.
A short body shot lands from Modi as the two fighters clinch.
Modi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Modi misses with a punch to the body.
Opin tries a body shot but Modi blocks it.
Modi lands a body shot.
Opin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Opin throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Opin on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Opin working aggressively here.
Opin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Modi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Opin tries to throw a body punch but Modi avoids it by throwing Opin back against the ropes.
Modi pushes Opin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Opin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Modi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Modi misses with a punch to the body.
Modi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Modi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Opin backwards.
Modi pushes Opin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Opin looks winded!
Opin blocks an uppercut.
Modi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Opin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Opin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Modi scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Modi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Modi.
Modi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Opin or not.
Modi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opin.
Modi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Modi fails to land.
Opin misses with some punches.
Opin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Modi misses with some punches.
Modi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Opin.
Modi lands a body shot.
Modi is leaning against Opin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Opin throws a punch but it's blocked by Modi.
Modi throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Modi blocks a body shot from Opin.
Opin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Modi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Opin.
Modi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Modi on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pranab Modi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Opin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Modi cracks a nice hook into Opin's ribs.
Modi thumps Opin with a low kick.
Modi staying out of range there.
Modi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Opin on the side of the head.
Opin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Opin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Modi is able to avoid easily.
Opin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Modi moves away.
Opin throws a shot from downtown. Modi moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Modi there.
A good leg kick by Modi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Opin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Modi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Opin lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Modi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Modi presses Opin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Opins head.
Opin is breathing heavily.
Modi lands a shot to the body.
Modi throws a head punch that misses.
Opin prevents a body shot from Modi.
Opin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Modi.
Modi misses with a punch to the body.
Opin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Modi struggles to land a body shot inside as Opin controls his hands.
Modi tries to throw a body punch but Opin avoids it by throwing Modi back against the ropes.
Modi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Opin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Modi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Opin is rocked!
Modi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Opin is still on wobbly legs! Can Modi finish him?
Modi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Opin doesn't seem bothered though.
Opin seems to have recovered his senses.
Modi lands a leg kick that knocks Opin off balance momentarily.
Modi ducks under a wild hook from Opin.
Modi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Modi scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Modi.
Opin misses with a low kick as Modi jumps back.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Opin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Opin doesn't manage to clinch there - Modi circles away.
Modi ducks right into an uppercut from Opin.
Nice straight punches there by Opin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Opin.
Pranab Modi is winning the standup battle so far.
Opin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Opin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Modi counters with a nice body shot.
Modi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Opin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Opin looks to throw the jab but Modi is out of range.
The fighters circling - Modi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Opin throws a body punch but Modi moves out of range.
As Opin looks to move away, Modi throws a big counter combo but Opin just gets out of the way.
Modi with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pranab Modi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Opin throws a poor cross that misses
and Modi counters with a nice uppercut.
Opin throws a jab when Modi was well out of range.
Modi cracks Opin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Opin looks to score with a jab to the body but Modi is just out of range.
Opin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Opin misses with a hook
and Modi counters with a good low kick that Opin was not able to check.
Opin misses with a head kick.
That kick from Modi tenderised Opin's leg. Opin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Opin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Modi scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Modi. Modi obviously looking to wear him down.
Modi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Opin misses with a two punch combination.
Modi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Opin.
Opin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Opin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Opin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Modi cracks a nice hook into Opin's ribs.
Opin avoids the body shot from Modi.
Modi throws a chopping leg kick but Opin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Opin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Modi looks to score with a jab to the body but Opin is just out of range.
Modi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Opin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Modi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Opin can do to turn this around?
Modi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Opin moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Modi.
Opin throws the left hand but Modi avoids the punch easily.
Modi is looking to counter the offense by Opin and move into the clinch.
Opin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Opin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Modi. Modi obviously looking to wear him down.
Opin swings widly with a right hand
and Modi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Modi is looking to wear down Opin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Opin throws a poor cross that misses
and Modi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Modi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Modi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Modi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Modi.
Modi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Modi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Modi scores with a leg kick.
Modi swings for the body but Opin moves out of range.
Opin misses with a left hand
and Modi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Opin swings for the body but Modi moves out of range.
Opin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Modi tries to counter by clinching up but Opin breaks away and moves out of range.

Modi has managed to clinch.
Opin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Modi backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pranab Modi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Opin throws a lazy head kick
and Modi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Opin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Opin misses with an uppercut

and Modi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pranab Modi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Modi.
Modi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Opins head.
Modi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Modi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Modi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Modi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Opin blocks an uppercut.
Modi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Modi fails to land.
Modi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Modi struggles to land a body shot inside as Opin controls his hands.
Opin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Modi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Modi misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Modi.
Opin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Modi's elbow.
A short right from Modi on the inside.
Opin misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Modi.
Opin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Modi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opin.
Modi lands with a short shot to the head.
Opin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Opin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Modi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Modi lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Modi.
Modi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Modi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Modi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modi lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Modi has a couple of punches blocked by Opin.
Modi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Modi.
Modi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Modi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Opins head.
Opin misses with a body punch.
Opin misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Modi.
Modi tries to work over Opin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Modi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Modi lands a body shot.
Modi cracks Opin with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Opin goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Opin wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Pranab Modi!
A very excited looking Pranab Modi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.