PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Luster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Eriksson
vs
Luster

196 cm
26
265 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

195 cm
24
230 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mack Luster!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Luster as he checks the leg kick.
Luster lands a head shot.
Eriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luster looks to land a combination but Eriksson avoids it well.
Luster needs to keep his hands up - Eriksson had a free shot at his head there.
Eriksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Luster scores with a nice head shot.
We've been hearing reports that Eriksson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Luster misses with a hook.
Luster lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Eriksson slips under a jab from Luster.
Luster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eriksson.
A head kick misses from Eriksson.
Luster misses with a hook. Eriksson ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luster checks a leg kick.
Eriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eriksson throws a chopping leg kick but Luster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luster lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eriksson motions for Luster to come forward. Eriksson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eriksson throws a body shot but no joy.
Eriksson looks to land a left hand but Luster moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eriksson. Luster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from Luster.
Luster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eriksson misses with a body kick.
Luster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Luster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eriksson swings for the body but Luster moves out of range.
Eriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luster ducks under a wild hook from Eriksson.
A jab from Luster misses.
Eriksson throws a solid leg kick but Luster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eriksson.
Luster throws a jab but it's blocked by Eriksson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luster misses with a hook.
Eriksson lands with an uppercut that bounces Luster off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Eriksson. Luster shrugs it off though.
Luster throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Eriksson counter with a right hand.
Luster moves out of range of the body kick from Eriksson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eriksson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luster - the referee stops the clock and Eriksson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luster. Eriksson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Luster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eriksson.
Mack Luster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luster.
Karl Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eriksson's hands.
Luster doesn't manage to clinch there - Eriksson circles away.
Eriksson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Luster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luster.
Eriksson is looking to wear down Luster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luster takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Luster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luster checks a low kick from Eriksson.
Eriksson looks for a takedown but Luster sprawls well.
Eriksson looks to land a body kick but Luster moved away.
Eriksson missing with a left hand there. Luster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eriksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luster throws a front kick that sends Eriksson stumbling back into the cage.
Luster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eriksson.
Luster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Luster tenderised Eriksson's leg. Eriksson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eriksson clobbers Luster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eriksson throws a head kick but Luster moves out of range.
Eriksson lands a body shot.
Luster tries to land a leg kick but Eriksson saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Eriksson does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luster lands with a nice body punch.
Eriksson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Eriksson.
Eriksson moves out of range as Luster throws a body kick.
Eriksson throws a body kick that misses.
Eriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luster manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Eriksson.
Luster takes a swing at Eriksson's ribcage but misses.
Eriksson misses the jab.
Eriksson avoids the body shot from Luster.
Eriksson looks to throw a body kick
and Luster counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Eriksson misses the target.
Eriksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Eriksson misses its intended target.
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 Karl Eriksson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Eriksson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luster throws a right hand that Eriksson ducks under and follows up with a left that Eriksson also avoids with ease.
Jab from Eriksson.
Luster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Luster moves out of range easily.
Luster cracks a nice hook into Eriksson's ribs.
Eriksson misses with a body shot
and Luster counters with a stiff right hand.
Eriksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luster throws a wild body kick that Eriksson sees coming a mile off.
Luster throws a hook to the side of Eriksson's head but Eriksson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eriksson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luster on the side of the head.
Eriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luster tried to score with a low kick but Eriksson checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eriksson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Luster moves out of range easily.
Eriksson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Eriksson.
Donk. Luster catches Eriksson right on the button with a cross.
Luster moves out of range of the leg kick from Eriksson.
Eriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eriksson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luster scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Luster.
Eriksson throws a leg kick but Luster checks it.
Eriksson avoids the body shot from Luster.
Luster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eriksson connects with a single shot there.
Eriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Luster is just out of range.
Luster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Eriksson 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.

Luster moves into range and clinches up with Eriksson.
Luster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luster tries to throw a body punch but Eriksson avoids it by throwing Luster back against the cage.
Luster throws a punch but it's blocked by Eriksson.
A left hand lands to the body for Luster.
Eriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Eriksson tries to circle away but Luster has him pinned against the cage.
Eriksson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luster takes a shot to the head.
Luster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Eriksson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eriksson trying to control the position but instead, Luster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eriksson into the cage.
Luster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eriksson.
Good body shot from Eriksson.
Luster is breathing heavily.
Luster misses with a punch on the inside.
Eriksson is trying to break the clinch but Luster is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luster.
Eriksson blocks an uppercut.
Eriksson misses with some punches.
Eriksson lands an uppercut.
Eriksson swings wildly with an uppercut but Luster uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson is trying to stall.
Eriksson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eriksson.
Eriksson trying to control the position but instead, Luster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eriksson into the cage.
Luster has a couple of punches blocked by Eriksson.
Eriksson lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eriksson.
A short left from Eriksson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eriksson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luster pushes Eriksson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Eriksson to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Eriksson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A left lands for Eriksson.
Eriksson staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Luster misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eriksson, right into the meat.
Luster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Eriksson misses
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eriksson scores with a decent looking hook.
Eriksson throws a hook to the side of Luster's head but Luster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eriksson's calf.
Eriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luster moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luster on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eriksson looks to throw the jab but Luster is out of range.
Eriksson scoring well with a low kick there.
Eriksson lands a glancing blow to the side of Luster's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eriksson misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luster throws a head kick but Eriksson moves out of range.
Luster misses with a head kick.
Luster blocks a jab.
Eriksson throws a lazy uppercut
and Luster counters with a right hand to the body.
Luster throws a front kick aimed at Eriksson's knee but Eriksson avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Eriksson misses the target.
Luster gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Luster moves into the clinch successfully.
Luster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Luster controls the action.
Eriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Luster controls his hands.
Eriksson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eriksson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luster backwards.
Luster presses Eriksson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mack Luster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson has a couple of punches blocked by Luster.
Eriksson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luster swings wildly with an uppercut but Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Luster backwards.
Luster lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eriksson tries to throw a body punch but Luster avoids it by throwing Eriksson back against the cage.
Luster prevents Eriksson from breaking the clinch.
Luster tries to throw a body punch but Eriksson avoids it by throwing Luster back against the cage.
Eriksson controlling the action here for a moment.
Eriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Eriksson.
Eriksson digs a right hand underneath Luster's ribcage. Luster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eriksson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luster backwards.
Eriksson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Luster is rocked!
Luster blocks a body shot from Eriksson.
Luster is still on wobbly legs! Can Eriksson finish him?
Luster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luster seems to have recovered his senses.
Eriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Eriksson pushes Luster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Eriksson.
Eriksson working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Eriksson manages to break the clinch.
Eriksson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eriksson shoots in looking for a takedown but Luster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eriksson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luster lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson walks into a stiff left hand from Luster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Luster misses with a straight right.

Eriksson lands a big right hand that sends Luster crashing to the mat! Eriksson stays standing though and waves Luster back to his feet!
That kick from Eriksson tenderised Luster's leg. Luster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karl Eriksson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Luster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eriksson.
Eriksson drops Luster with a big left hand! Luster is injured, injured bad! Eriksson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Eriksson!
Karl Eriksson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'OMG!!!! WHAT?!? TITS, SUGAR, CANCER, OREOS WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO'.