PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Erikson (ranked 1067 p4p, 1394 weight class) and Andrew Frame (ranked 146 p4p, 191 weight class). Erikson comes into the arena with Into Battle - Ensiferum blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Andrew Frame enters the cage!

Erikson
vs
Frame

195 cm
39
220
25 - 20 - 1

190 cm
36
215
20 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Leif Erikson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Frame!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Frame moves out of range easily.
Frame 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.
Erikson lands with an overhand left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Frame.
Frame is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a shot to the body
and Frame counters with a left to the body.
Erikson loads up on a big right hand but Frame slips the punch.
Frame throws out a leg kick but Erikson moves out of range and Frame only half commits.
Frame scores with a body shot.
Frame slips under a jab.
Frame let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Erikson misses with a shot to the body
and Frame cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson scores with a leg kick.
Frame throws a shot from downtown. Erikson moves away and avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frame!
Frame goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A lazy body kick from Erikson
and Frame counters with a stiff right hand.
Erikson connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frame drops Erikson with a beautiful combination! Erikson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Frame is looking for the KO!

Erikson is rocked!
Erikson glances at the clock... BAM! Frame nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Erikson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Erikson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Frame!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrew Frame thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Leif Erikson had this to say: 'I will now rape and pillage!'.