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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 924 p4p, 36 weight class) and Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 1496 p4p, 66 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 cm
33
270 lbs
12 - 15 - 0 |
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210 cm
46
270 lbs
30 - 30 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
30 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricki Suckerpunch! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kraag takes a swing at Suckerpunch's ribcage but misses. Kraag throws a body punch but Suckerpunch moves out of range. A jab from Kraag misses. Suckerpunch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suckerpunch connects with a jab. Danga de danga de dang - Suckerpunch scores with a four punch combination! Suckerpunch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot. Kraag lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Suckerpunch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. A slow jab from Suckerpunch misses its intended target. Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Suckerpunch misses with a left hand and Kraag counters with a right hand to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kraag sizes up Suckerpunch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Ricki Suckerpunch has been cut. Kraag lands with a good body shot. Suckerpunch looks winded! Suckerpunch looks to clinch and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ricki Suckerpunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kraag swings for the body but Suckerpunch moves out of range.
Kraag sends Suckerpunch crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kraag is motioning to the referee to let Suckerpunch up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Suckerpunch is rocked! Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kraag engages and cracks Suckerpunch with a massive lead left hook - Suckerpunch tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kraag is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag! Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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