PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Cruz (ranked 2376 p4p, 79 weight class) and Amanda Nunes (ranked 2448 p4p, 80 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cruz
vs
Nunes

190 cm
18
266 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
275 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amanda Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nunes was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cruz throws a strike but Nunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Nunes trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nunes manages to get himself to full guard.

Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz throws a strike but Nunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Cruz is looking for a triangle but Nunes pushes his legs off easily.
Nunes preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes controlling from the top position.
Cruz 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.

Cruz is looking for a triangle but Nunes pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz striking off his back but it's not causing Nunes any problems.
Nunes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nunes wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Cruz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nunes escapes and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Nunes keeps moving and retains side control.
Nunes wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz wants to control but Nunes postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Nunes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cruz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Nunes cracks Cruz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nunes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cruz to stand back up!

Cruz is rocked!
Cruz shoots and misses
and Nunes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunes knocks out Cruz with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nunes before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nunes picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!