PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Shakespeare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebeneser Horowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Shakespeare
vs
Horowitz

202 cm
22
280 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

195 cm
18
266 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, William Shakespeare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Ebeneser Horowitz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horowitz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakespeare scores with a jab to the body.
Ebeneser Horowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Horowitz's calf.
Shakespeare looks to land a combination. Horowitz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Horowitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Shakespeare tries to sprawl out of it but Horowitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Horowitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Horowitz throwing shots but Shakespeare is blocking nicely.
Shakespeare wants to control but Horowitz is keeping busy.

Shakespeare manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakespeare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horowitz.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horowitz.
Shakespeare tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horowitz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horowitz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Horowitz is rocked!

Shakespeare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Horowitz is still on wobbly legs! Can Shakespeare finish him?
Shakespeare drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Shakespeare breaks the clinch.
Shakespeare drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Horowitz's head, knocking him out cold! Shakespeare is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Shakespeare!