PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Delacruz (ranked 4798 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fightah Numbah One (ranked 4648 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Delacruz
vs
Numbah One

212 cm
19
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Delacruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fightah Numbah One!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numbah One lands a right hook to the body.
Numbah One scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Numbah One throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Numbah One tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delacruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Numbah One.
Numbah One throws a body punch but Delacruz moves out of range.
Delacruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Numbah One.
Numbah One scores with a body shot.
Numbah One ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Numbah One lands a slapping body shot.
Numbah One throws a body punch but Delacruz moves out of range.
Fightah Numbah One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Numbah One swings for the body but Delacruz moves out of range.
Numbah One fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Delacruz is breathing heavily.
Delacruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delacruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Numbah One works Delacruz's body with a nice hook.
Numbah One connects with a body shot.
Numbah One scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Numbah One throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delacruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Numbah One cracks a nice hook into Delacruz's ribs.
Numbah One fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Numbah One with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Numbah One lands a jab to Delacruz's midsection.
Numbah One jabs Delacruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Numbah One lands a right hook to the body.
Numbah One lands with a nice body punch.
Numbah One thuds a left hand into Delacruz's body.
Numbah One digs a good hook to Delacruz's body.
Numbah One is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Delacruz rather than just go for the knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Numbah One lands a nice looking body shot.
Numbah One with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Numbah One connects with a body shot.
Numbah One changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Delacruz shoots in and bounces Numbah One off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numbah One throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Delacruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Numbah One is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Numbah One wants to stand and escape but Delacruz is having none of it.
Numbah One tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delacruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Delacruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Numbah One is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Numbah One thows a huge punch but Delacruz dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Numbah One there.
Numbah One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delacruz keeps working.
Numbah One drops an elbow to the side of Delacruz's head.
Delacruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Numbah One.
Numbah One seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Numbah One scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Delacruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Numbah One.
Numbah One sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Delacruz defending well though.
Numbah One lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Numbah One is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numbah One lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Delacruz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Numbah One jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fightah Numbah One!