PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiwi Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Decimus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to All Shall Perish- Eradication. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Decimus
vs
Bird

168 cm
18
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
20
130 lbs
0 - 48 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Decimus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 48 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kiwi Bird!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Decimus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Decimus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bird is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Decimus connects with a nice short shot to Bird's temple.
Decimus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bird is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Decimus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Decimus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Decimus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Decimus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bird taking some punishment here, with Decimus in his half guard.
Decimus working Bird over with strikes.
Decimus slips a nice elbow through Bird's hands, connecting with Bird's forehead.
Decimus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Decimus slips a nice elbow through Bird's hands, connecting with Bird's forehead.

Bird is rocked!
Decimus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bird is still in real trouble! Can Decimus finish him?
Bird should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Decimus lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Bird quite badly. Bird pulls Decimus in close trying to recover. Decimus postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Bird on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Bird doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Decimus!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximus Decimus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.