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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Irby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Down comes to the cage accompanied by 311 Down. Kevin Down has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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172 cm
24
286 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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198 cm
23
287 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Down! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waldo Irby! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice defenses there by Down. Irby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Down. Irby throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Down closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Down lands in his opponent's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Irby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Down is one step ahead there. Down working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Irby's head. Down is in close to Irby's body, working some short punches and elbows. Down stops Irby from standing up. Down landing some decent shots from guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Down accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Down missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Down makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Down working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Down postures up and lands a big shot to Irby's brow. Down might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Irby trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Irby working a defensive guard here.
Down won't allow Irby to sweep him here. Down is in close to Irby's body, working some short punches and elbows. Down makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Irby is rocked! Irby is looking to stand up but Down isn't so interested in that idea. Down postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Irby covers up, he's hurt! Down keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Down and the ref steps in to end the fight! Down can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Down!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
99% |
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