PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 2204 p4p, 940 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 278 p4p, 59 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.

Banner
vs
Creed

189 cm
24
255
7 - 4 - 0

200 cm
24
272
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
Conquer

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Creed !
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner takes a swing at Creed 's ribcage but misses.
Banner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Creed responds with a good body kick, but Banner manages to step out the way in time.
Creed 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.
Banner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Creed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Creed tries to clinch there but Banner circles away.
Banner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

Banner is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Creed blocks the low kick.
Creed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banner with a body shot.
Creed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Banner will feel that in the morning.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner.
Banner misses with a leg kick
and Creed counters with a big left hand that crumples Banner! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Creed !
Apollo Creed decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.