PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between KJ Hoodwell (ranked 3219 p4p, 24854 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Way Nada is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hoodwell
vs
Nada

177 cm
20
162
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
160
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, KJ Hoodwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nada.
Hoodwell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hoodwell shoots for a takedown but Nada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoodwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Nada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nada is trying to counter with his kicks.

Hoodwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoodwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nada.
Hoodwell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hoodwell moves into the clinch.
Nada tries for a takedown. No joy.
KJ Hoodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.

Hoodwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Hoodwell has cracked Nada with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Hoodwell lands another huge swinging hook and Nada tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Nada, before Hoodwell can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). KJ Hoodwell!