PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 116 p4p, 436 weight class) and Jesse Kilpatrick (ranked 24 p4p, 70 weight class). Magufuli I V comes to the cage accompanied by Toto - Africa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Magufuli I V
vs
Kilpatrick

195 cm
37
216
35 - 19 - 0

178 cm
30
205
22 - 13 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jesse Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick tries to land a front kick but Magufuli I V steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magufuli I V misses with a looping right.
Kilpatrick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magufuli I V throws a right hand that Kilpatrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Kilpatrick also avoids with ease.
Magufuli I V uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kilpatrick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kilpatrick throws a low kick, looking for Magufuli I V's leg but Magufuli I V calmly moves out of range.
Kilpatrick throws a head kick but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Magufuli I V was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kilpatrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Magufuli I V moves away and avoids it.
Kilpatrick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magufuli I V checks a low kick from Kilpatrick.
Magufuli I V takes one to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V moves out of range of the body kick from Kilpatrick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Magufuli I V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilpatrick looks to land a body kick but Magufuli I V moved away.
It looked like Magufuli I V was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kilpatrick throws a body kick that misses.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook. Kilpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Kilpatrick throws out a counter right but Magufuli I V avoids it with no problem.
Kilpatrick is looking to chop away at Magufuli I V's legs.
Kilpatrick connects with a jab.
Jesse Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpatrick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Magufuli I V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilpatrick throws the left hand but Magufuli I V avoids the punch easily.
Kilpatrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magufuli I V doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kilpatrick.
Magufuli I V was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kassim Magufuli I V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magufuli I V checks a low kick from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick but Magufuli I V sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kilpatrick dodges the punch combination from Magufuli I V.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V avoids a kick to the body.
Kilpatrick lands a head shot.
Kilpatrick connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpatrick throws the kick towards the body but Magufuli I V avoids it.
A shot to the body from Kilpatrick misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Jesse Kilpatrick has been cut.
Magufuli I V lands a jab to Kilpatrick's midsection.
Kilpatrick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magufuli I V as he jumps to the side.
Magufuli I V is looking for a counter combo.
Magufuli I V looks to land a combination but Kilpatrick avoids it well.
Magufuli I V digs a good body shot into Kilpatrick's ribs.
Magufuli I V misses the jab.
Magufuli I V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kilpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kilpatrick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magufuli I V did well to prevent Kilpatrick getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magufuli I V keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kilpatrick moves nicely into side control.
Kilpatrick tries to score with some ground and pound. Magufuli I V controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Magufuli I V definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magufuli I V avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kilpatrick.
An elbow from Kilpatrick crashes against the mat.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Magufuli I V is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Kilpatrick goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Magufuli I V rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kilpatrick's guard! Nice work there by Magufuli I V!
Kilpatrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Kilpatrick looking for a guillotine here but Magufuli I V defends easily.
Magufuli I V won't allow Kilpatrick to sweep him here.
Magufuli I V has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kilpatrick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kilpatrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Magufuli I V takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magufuli I V throws a shot from downtown. Kilpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Kilpatrick scores with a hook to the body. Magufuli I V takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kilpatrick swings for the body but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Kilpatrick avoids the body shot from Magufuli I V.
Kilpatrick misses with a body kick.
A big right from Kilpatrick misses.
Kilpatrick misses with a left hand
and Magufuli I V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magufuli I V sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kilpatrick is looking to land body kicks.
Magufuli I V lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magufuli I V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
Magufuli I V was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magufuli I V connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot.
Magufuli I V just misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Magufuli I V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilpatrick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magufuli I V checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magufuli I V takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook
and Kilpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilpatrick throws a low kick but Magufuli I V moves out of range easily.
Magufuli I V checks a low kick from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick misses with a looping right.
Kilpatrick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilpatrick tests Magufuli I V's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jesse Kilpatrick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magufuli I V takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilpatrick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magufuli I V is out of range.
Magufuli I V scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Magufuli I V scores with a jab. Kilpatrick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magufuli I V avoids the body shot from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook. Magufuli I V ducked under it nicely.
Kilpatrick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kilpatrick misses with a takedown attempt
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kilpatrick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Magufuli I V - the referee stops the clock and Kilpatrick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Magufuli I V. Kilpatrick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kilpatrick is breathing heavily.
Magufuli I V scores with a jab.

Kilpatrick is rocked!
Magufuli I V is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick misses with an uppercut
and Magufuli I V counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Kilpatrick to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Magufuli I V!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.