PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 5003 p4p, 503 weight class) and Maximilian Kirby (ranked 7208 p4p, 626 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Average
vs
Kirby

183 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximilian Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Average getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kirby closes the distance and clinches up with Average, looking for a takedown. Kirby pushes Average against the cage but Average circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Kirby moves into the clinch successfully.
Kirby tries for a takedown but Average manages to get underhooks.
Kirby is looking for a takedown.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximilian Kirby.
Kirby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Average avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Average lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirby backwards.
A short right from Average.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Average.
Average tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirby's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Average lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirby backwards.
Average throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirby.
Average gets underhooks to prevent Kirby's takedown attempt.
Average has a couple of punches blocked by Kirby.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average gets underhooks to prevent Kirby's takedown attempt.

Kirby gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Average regains guard.
Kirby connects with a couple of short punches.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kirby's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Average is looking for a triangle but Kirby pushes his legs off easily.
Average preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirby scoring with some ground and pound.
Average has momentary wrist control but Kirby slips an elbow through the middle.
Average keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Average has momentary wrist control but Kirby slips an elbow through the middle.

Average looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kirby stays in close to Average's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby cracks Average with a solid left hand.

Average is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kirby scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kirby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kirby won't allow Average to sweep him here.
Kirby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Average'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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Average looking for a guillotine here but Kirby defends easily.
Kirby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Average's head.

Average is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Average is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirby gets to his feet and stands over Average, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Average felt that one! Kirby unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Average from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Kirby!