PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Animo Anito (ranked 2563 p4p, 2976 weight class) and Jon Miocic (ranked 298 p4p, 346 weight class). Miocic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Here We Go! - Lil Nas X. Animo Anito had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Anito
vs
Miocic

197 cm
23
265
9 - 7 - 0

193 cm
30
240
6 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Animo Anito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anito throws a nice looking combination but Miocic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anito sets himself, and Miocic steps forward looking for the clinch! Anito avoids it this time.
Anito throws a hook but Miocic blocks it.
Miocic 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.
Miocic throws a lazy uppercut

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

It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Miocic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miocic fails with the takedown.
Miocic connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anito throws the left hand but Miocic avoids the punch easily.
Miocic feints the counter takedown.
Anito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anito dances in with a quick combination. Miocic is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Anito snaps Miocic's head back. Miocic stumbles backwards against the cage. Anito steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Miocic's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Miocic just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Animo Anito!
A very excited looking Animo Anito made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Jon Miocic stepped up to the mic, saying 'This opponent made me train harder than I ever have before. If this is how it ends, so be it. Hats off to my opponent!'.