PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goodnight Irene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Gump (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.

Irene
vs
Gump

187 cm
21
283 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

200 cm
31
275 lbs
26 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Brute

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goodnight Irene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irene wants to clinch up but Gump keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Irene.
Gump checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Irene misses.
Nice shot by Gump.

It looks like Goodnight Irene has been cut.
Irene takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irene.
Gump connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irene momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irene throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Gump blocks the leg kick.
Irene tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gump throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gump throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irene ducks right into an uppercut from Gump.
Irene is looking to clinch.
Irene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gump has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irene is looking to clinch but Gump is avoiding it.
Gump lands a jab to the nose.

Goodnight Irene's cut is getting worse.
Gump fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gump chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irene looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irene fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Gump coming out on top.
Gump paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left and a right from Gump both land. Nice combination.

Goodnight Irene's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Irene tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Irene blocks the low kick.
Goodnight Irene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irene tries to clinch but Gump moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irene thows a body shot but no joy.
Irene throws a leg kick that misses.
Gump checks a low kick from Irene.
Irene misses with a takedown attempt - Gump sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gump. That's going to slow Irene down.
Irene is breathing heavily.
Gump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gump scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gump fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gump tries a head kick but it misses.
Gump is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gump lands a right hook to the body.
Irene doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gump lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irene at a distance.
Gump scores with a sloppy right hand. Irene should have avoided that one.

Jeez, Goodnight Irene's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Goodnight Irene's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Forest Gump!
Forest Gump gave a mention to {xXx} iFight Nut. Energy Recovery 160 $55 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).