PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Antunes (ranked 6241 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparring Partner (ranked 6364 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparring Partner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Antunes
vs
Partner

185 cm
26
290 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

225 cm
30
300 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Raphael Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sparring Partner!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes shoots in looking for a takedown. Partner tries to sprawl out of it but Antunes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Partner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Partner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Partner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Raphael Antunes has been cut.
Partner lands with a cross.
Partner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Antunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Partner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Antunes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Antunes controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antunes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Partner to see if he's OK.
Partner seems a little lost for a moment, as Antunes dominates the positioning.
Antunes lands a few punches from side control.
Antunes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Partner some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Partner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Antunes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Antunes prevents Partner from escaping the position.
Partner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Antunes cracks Partner with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Antunes immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Partner is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Antunes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Antunes!