PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Learned Astronomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Krueger struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Learned Astronomer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Astronomer
vs
Krueger

189 cm
28
188 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

183 cm
30
203 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Learned Astronomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger tries a head kick but it misses.
Astronomer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krueger.
Krueger lands with a kick to the temple. Astronomer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick by Krueger misses
and Astronomer counters with a thumping low kick.
Krueger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Krueger.
Nice uppercut lands for Astronomer. That snapped Krueger's head back.

It looks like Hans Krueger has been cut.
Hans Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astronomer works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astronomer.
Krueger slips under a jab from Astronomer.
Krueger misses with a looping right.
Astronomer throws a head kick that misses.
Astronomer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krueger just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger misses with a wild body shot.
Krueger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Krueger. Those never looked like landing.
Krueger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Krueger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Krueger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astronomer.
Astronomer connects with a leg kick. Krueger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick from Krueger lands but Astronomer takes it in his stride.
Krueger throws a lazy uppercut
and Astronomer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krueger throws a head kick that misses.
Krueger looks winded!
Krueger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Astronomer misses with a leg kick.
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!
Krueger throws a head kick but Astronomer moves out of range.
Astronomer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Astronomer cracks Krueger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger jabs at Astronomer's body.
Astronomer misses with a hook.
Astronomer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Astronomer wants it to stay on the feet.
Astronomer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krueger's head backwards.
Krueger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Astronomer.

Krueger is rocked!
OH! Krueger has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Astronomer smells blood and charges in for the finish! Astronomer unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Krueger sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Learned Astronomer!
Learned Astronomer thanked the fans post fight for their support.