PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Bin Laden (ranked 4023 p4p, 24544 weight class) and Igor Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Bin Laden
vs
Cavalera

205 cm
18
235
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
26
253
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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, Osama Bin Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Cavalera!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Laden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cavalera counters with a left to the body.
Bin Laden misses with a lunging right hand
and Cavalera counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Osama Bin Laden has been cut.
Bin Laden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cavalera misses the shot to the body.
Bin Laden stuns Cavalera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Cavalera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bin Laden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Laden lands with an uppercut that bounces Cavalera off the cage and back into range.
Cavalera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cavalera to counter with a crisp jab.
Cavalera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bin Laden doesn't seem bothered though.
Bin Laden misses with a wild body shot.
Bin Laden tries to clinch
and Cavalera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cavalera throws a body shot but no joy.
Bin Laden throws a poor cross that misses
and Cavalera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bin Laden throws a right hand that misses
and Cavalera counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden misses with a hook
and Cavalera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bin Laden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bin Laden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavalera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Osama Bin Laden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin Laden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cavalera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Bin Laden.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden lands a nice shot that snaps Cavalera's head back.
Bin Laden misses with a left hand

and Cavalera counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bin Laden! Cavalera lets Bin Laden back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bin Laden connects with a right hand. Cavalera shakes it off.
Bin Laden misses with a hook

and Cavalera counters with a nice right hand that sends Bin Laden toppling to the canvas! Bin Laden scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cavalera finish him?!

Bin Laden is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin Laden closes the distance but Cavalera moves to the side
and Cavalera counters with a big left hand that crumples Bin Laden! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Cavalera!