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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kirby (ranked 3851 p4p, 2330 weight class) and Bambang Pamungkas (ranked 379 p4p, 263 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bambang Pamungkas!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pamungkas throws a series of punches but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby tried to counter with a leg kick but Pamungkas avoided it.
Pamungkas lands with an overhand left.
Pamungkas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pamungkas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pamungkas throws out a loose jab but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas loads up on a big right hand but Kirby slips the punch.
Kirby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pamungkas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirby half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Pamungkas misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamungkas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pamungkas lands with a straight right. Kirby didn't see that one coming.
Kirby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pamungkas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pamungkas throws out the jab.
Kirby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been told by Kirby's head coaches at Primal Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Pamungkas is predictable there
and Kirby counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Pamungkas does it's job there.
Pamungkas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pamungkas takes the fight into the clinch.
Kirby lands a left hand.
Pamungkas tries to stall but Kirby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pamungkas manages to break the clinch.
Kirby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pamungkas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pamungkas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirby doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kirby blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirby walks into a left hand.
Pamungkas ducks under a wild hook from Kirby.
Kirby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Nate Kirby has been cut.
Pamungkas lands a right hook to the body.
Pamungkas cracks Kirby with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pamungkas.
Kirby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pamungkas with a nice calf kick.
Pamungkas with a nice calf kick.
Pamungkas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kirby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Kirby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Pamungkas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Kirby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pamungkas connects with the punch.
Pamungkas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirby counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pamungkas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pamungkas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pamungkas sizes up Kirby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pamungkas throws a hook but Kirby blocks it.
Kirby slips a straight right by Pamungkas.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kirby. That's going to slow Pamungkas down.
Pamungkas cracks Kirby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirby looks to score with a jab to the body but Pamungkas is just out of range.
Pamungkas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pamungkas throws a lazy right hand but Kirby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas drops Kirby with a beautiful combination! Kirby stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pamungkas is looking for the KO!
Kirby is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pamungkas fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kirby square on the jaw! Damn, Kirby is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bambang Pamungkas!
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hype
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