PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between G Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Predator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Money
vs
Predator

190 cm
21
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, G Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Predator!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Predator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
G Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Predator lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Money backs up against the cage.
Predator scores with a hook.
Predator throws a combination. Money tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Money tries to score a power double leg takedown but Predator sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Money somewhat.
Predator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for G Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Predator stuffs the takedown.
Money shoots in but Predator avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Money.
Money shoots in looking for a takedown. Predator tries to sprawl out of it but Money keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Predator manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Predator listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Predator's waist but Predator gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Money off to one side.
The Predator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Money looks for a takedown but Predator sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Predator.
Predator stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Money is defended easily by Predator.
Money dives in and grabs Predator's left leg, looking for a takedown. Predator pushes down on Money's head and hops out.
Money shoots in and drives through. Predator sprawls well.
Predator stuffs the takedown attempt from Money. Money gets slowly back to his feet.
Money takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Money looks for a takedown but Predator sprawls well.
Money shoots for a double leg takedown but Predator sprawls well. He's pushed Money's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Money. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Predator displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like G Money has been cut.
Money is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Money misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Predator tests Money's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Money will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice cross by Predator.
Money shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab from Predator.
A jab from Predator does it's job there.
Predator with a hook.
Money shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Predator but Predator pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Money takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Predator scores with a jab to the head.
Predator is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Money had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Predator connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Predator!
Predator connects with a right hand. Money shakes it off.
Money takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left and a right from Predator both land. Nice combination.
Predator lands a nice looking body shot.
Predator fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Money on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Predator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Money doesn't seem bothered though.
Predator's jab looks to have found its range, popping Money under the eye.
Predator lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

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

Money is rocked!
Predator steps in with a hook that catches Money right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Predator follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Money looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Predator!