PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune comes to the cage accompanied by 僕はミス・テイク~. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kitsune
vs
Ignatiev

160 cm
30
139 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

160 cm
32
145 lbs
21 - 11 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Dissolution Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsune fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kitsune misses with a double jab.
Ignatiev lands a head kick!

It looks like Momoshiro Kitsune has been cut.
Kitsune throws a right and a left that Ignatiev avoids nicely.
Ignatiev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kitsune shoots for a takedown but Ignatiev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kitsune avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev scores with a nice right hand.
Kitsune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ignatiev circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kitsune or perhaps it was just good defense by Ignatiev, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoshiro Kitsune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kitsune looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kitsune avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws out a powerful jab.
Kitsune moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitsune.
Ignatiev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kitsune is breathing heavily.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown but Ignatiev shows good takedown defense.
Kitsune avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.

Oooooh!!! Ignatiev has knocked Kitsune down with a huge combo! Ignatiev steps away and waves a wobbly Kitsune back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Kitsune is rocked!
Ignatiev is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kitsune flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kitsune is out cold! Ignatiev holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Birigiz Ignatiev!
An out of breath Birigiz Ignatiev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.