PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Austin (ranked 3289 p4p, 327 weight class) and Cheikh Kassim (ranked 1571 p4p, 196 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Austin
vs
Kassim

181 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

189 cm
26
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Arcticus University: London

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cheikh Kassim!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin misses with an uppercut.
Austin misses with a hook
and Kassim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kassim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kassim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kassim throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Kassim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Austin takes one on the button.
Kassim throws a lazy right hand but Austin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kassim misses with a straight right.
Kassim walks into a stiff left hand from Austin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kassim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kassim slips under a jab.
Austin slips under a jab.
Austin takes a swing at Kassim's ribcage but misses.
Kassim throws a hook but Austin blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin scores with a sloppy right hand. Kassim should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Kassim misses the target.
Kassim misses with a looping right.
Austin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kassim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kassim was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
Austin scores with a nice head shot.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kassim is looking to clinch.
Austin moves out of range as Kassim strikes.
Kassim misses with a straight right.
Kassim throws a right hand that misses
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Austin blocks a jab.
Austin scores with a decent looking hook.
Austin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kassim.
Kassim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Austin slips under a jab from Kassim.
Jab by Austin.
Kassim takes one to the chin there.
Kassim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin moves away from the strike by Kassim.
Sloppy strikes from Kassim. Those never looked like landing.
Kassim throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Kassim moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Austin coming out on top.
Austin throws a hook but Kassim avoids it easily.
Kassim lands a head shot.
Kassim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kassim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kassim slips a jab from Austin.
Austin throws an overhand right that lands on Kassim's shoulder, as Kassim tries to avoid the shot.
Kassim tries to clinch up.
Austin misses with a straight right.
A jab from Austin does it's job there.
Austin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kassim.
Austin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kassim.
An attempted straight right counter from Austin misses the target.
Kassim moves away from the strike by Austin.
Austin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kassim looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely.
Kassim misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Kassim.
Kassim lands a head shot.

It looks like Kyle Austin has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassim slips under a jab from Austin.
Kassim throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin lands a jab to Kassim's midsection.
Kassim misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Kassim throws a jab but it's blocked by Austin.
Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kassim.
Donk. Kassim catches Austin right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kassim, as that shot connected.
Austin moves out of range as Kassim strikes.
Austin slips under a jab from Kassim.
Kassim throws a big shot that misses.
Austin slips a straight right by Kassim.
Austin slips a straight right by Kassim.
Austin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Austin misses.
Kassim defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Kassim misses with a looping right.
A jab from Austin misses.
Kassim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Kassim misses.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Kassim.
A quick step to the side and Austin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kassim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Austin scores with a punch to the head.

Kassim moves into range and clinches up with Austin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kassim.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kassim.
Kassim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kassim missing with knees to the body.
Kassim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kassim uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Austin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin misses with some punches.
Kassim blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Austin.
Austin lands with a right to the head.
Austin misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Austin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Austin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kassim misses with a straight left.
Austin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kassim misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Kassim.
Kassim misses the jab.
A combination from Austin does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Kassim as he connects with a hook.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Kassim.
A big right from Kassim misses.
Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kassim misses with a straight left.
Austin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Austin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Austin defending well as Kassim loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin connects with a looping right hand.
Kassim works over Austin's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Kassim moves away and avoids it.
Cheikh Kassim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kassim throws out the jab.
Kassim throws a big shot that misses.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Kassim.
The fighters circle momentarily. Austin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassim throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Austin misses.
Austin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Austin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kassim.
Kassim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Austin works Kassim's body with a nice hook.
Austin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kassim.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Kassim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Austin lands with a nice body punch.
Kyle Austin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kassim misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Austin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Austin scores with a jab to the body.
Kassim loads up on a big right hand but Austin slips the punch.
Austin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kassim at a distance.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kassim throws a jab but it's blocked by Austin.
Austin lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kassim scores with a nice head shot.
Austin connects with the punch.
Kassim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Austin.
Austin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kassim.
Austin slips a straight right by Kassim.
Austin defending well as Kassim loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Kassim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Kassim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Kassim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Austin lands a nice looking body shot.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Kassim moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Kassim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Austin works the jab nicely.
Austin slips a jab from Kassim.
Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kassim, as that shot connected.
Kassim throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Kassim misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassim misses with a straight right.
Kassim misses with a straight left.
Kassim misses with a looping left.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Kassim.
Austin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kassim counter with a right hand.
Kassim looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely.
Austin looks to throw the jab but Kassim is out of range.
Kassim looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range.
Kassim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Austin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Austin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kassim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Kassim moved out of range nicely.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kassim misses with a looping left.
Kassim throws a hook but Austin blocks it.
Austin misses the jab.
Kassim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kassim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin works Kassim's body with a nice hook.
Kassim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Austin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kassim. Those never looked like landing.
Austin throwing a counter right hand but Kassim manages to avoid it.
Kassim is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin scores with a jab.
Austin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kassim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Austin moves out of range of the strikes.
Austin is looking to counter punch.
Austin misses with a straight left.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kassim is just out of range.
Kassim throws a right hand that misses
and Austin counters with a straight right hand.

Kassim is rocked!
Austin scores with a hook to the body. Kassim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kassim is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Austin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Austin cracks Kassim with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kassim tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Austin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kassim is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Austin!
Kyle Austin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.