PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orelov Kattapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ottaviano Hooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kattapa
vs
Hooper

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Orelov Kattapa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ottaviano Hooper!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kattapa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kattapa.
Kattapa shoots in for a takedown but Hooper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orelov Kattapa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kattapa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kattapa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hooper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kattapa somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Hooper as Kattapa shoots in.
Kattapa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kattapa dives in and grabs Hooper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hooper pushes down on Kattapa's head and hops out.
Hooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kattapa. Kattapa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kattapa or perhaps it was just good defense by Hooper, which made it look bad.
A punch lands to the side of Kattapa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hooper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kattapa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kattapa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hooper swivels and escapes.
Kattapa is breathing heavily.
Kattapa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hooper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Orelov Kattapa has been cut.
Hooper scores with a nice right hand.
Ottaviano Hooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orelov Kattapa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kattapa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hooper moves into range and connects with a jab.

Kattapa is rocked!

Hooper feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kattapa sprawling to the canvas! Kattapa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hooper finish him?!
Oh Kattapa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper cracks Kattapa with a hook to the temple - Kattapa is on wobbly legs here! Hooper swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kattapa falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hooper wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ottaviano Hooper!