PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pit Canthropus Jr (ranked 2141 p4p, 1688 weight class) and Malik Ali (ranked 267 p4p, 214 weight class). Canthropus Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Austin Powers - Daddy Wasn't There. Malik Ali has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pit Canthropus Jr's chin.

Canthropus Jr
vs
Ali

175 cm
31
165
14 - 12 - 1

176 cm
36
163
10 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pit Canthropus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malik Ali !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to Ali 's midsection.
Canthropus Jr keeps Ali at a distance using the push kick.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali tries to clinch up
and Canthropus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Canthropus Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ali in his tracks.
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Canthropus Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canthropus Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ali dives in for a single leg takedown but Canthropus Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ali .
Ali throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ali or perhaps it was just good defense by Canthropus Jr, which made it look bad.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Ali .
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canthropus Jr blocks a head kick by Ali .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali ! But no joy.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali misses the body punch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canthropus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Canthropus Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Canthropus Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
And Canthropus Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Ali blocks it.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Ali throws a head kick but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Ali throws a head kick that misses

and Canthropus Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ali ! Canthropus Jr lets Ali back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Ali is rocked!
Canthropus Jr lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Ali - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Canthropus Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pit Canthropus Jr!
Pit Canthropus Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kato, into his post fight interview.