PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Antetokounmpo (ranked 5072 p4p, 471 weight class) and Denzel Arcidiacono (ranked 4225 p4p, 427 weight class). Denzel Arcidiacono has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Antetokounmpo
vs
Arcidiacono

183 cm
26
155 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

191 cm
26
159 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Antetokounmpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denzel Arcidiacono!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Arcidiacono closes the distance and clinches.
Antetokounmpo tries to break free but Arcidiacono pushes him back against the cage.
Antetokounmpo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arcidiacono drops down looking for an ankle pick but Antetokounmpo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arcidiacono misses with an attempted mid kick.
Antetokounmpo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arcidiacono swivels and escapes.

Arcidiacono drops Antetokounmpo with a beautiful combination! Antetokounmpo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arcidiacono is looking for the KO!

Antetokounmpo is rocked!

It looks like Ryan Antetokounmpo has been cut.
A head kick misses from Antetokounmpo.
Oh Antetokounmpo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Antetokounmpo as he avoids it easily.
Antetokounmpo is looking to clinch.
Arcidiacono pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Arcidiacono rushes Antetokounmpo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Arcidiacono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arcidiacono.
Ryan Antetokounmpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.

Arcidiacono lands a huge takedown. Antetokounmpo is out but the ref is slow to react and Arcidiacono lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Antetokounmpo lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denzel Arcidiacono!