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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Kurschmann (ranked 2027 p4p, 1820 weight class) and Charlie Potthast (ranked 288 p4p, 259 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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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Kurschmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Potthast!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurschmann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurschmann.
Kurschmann lands a slapping body shot.
Kurschmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Charlie Potthast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Kurschmann.
Kurschmann misses with a straight left.
Kurschmann lands with an overhand left.
Potthast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurschmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Potthast.
Potthast takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Kurschmann finds it's way through Potthast's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potthast needs to keep his hands up - Kurschmann had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurschmann.
Kurschmann looks to throw the jab but Potthast is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Potthast has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Potthast throws a hook but Kurschmann blocks it.
Kurschmann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Potthast throws a series of punches but Kurschmann avoids them all with ease.
Kurschmann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kurschmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Potthast under the eye.
Potthast misses with a looping left.
Potthast looks to land a right hand but Kurschmann moved out of range.
Potthast misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurschmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potthast misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kurschmann.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kurschmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Potthast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Potthast ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Potthast thuds his right hand into Kurschmann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kurschmann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kurschmann connects with a single shot there.
Kurschmann scores with a nice right hand.
Kurschmann jabs Potthast to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potthast swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kurschmann counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Potthast.
Kurschmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Potthast's hands.
Potthast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurschmann.
Potthast takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from Kurschmann.
Potthast with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kurschmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Potthast misses with a body punch
and Kurschmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kurschmann.
Potthast throws a right hand that misses
and Kurschmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurschmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potthast.
Potthast throws out a counter right but Kurschmann avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Kurschmann there.
Potthast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Potthast throws the left hand but Kurschmann avoids the punch easily.
Kurschmann throws a big counter combination but Potthast scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kurschmann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Potthast misses with a looping left.
Potthast takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurschmann stalks Potthast and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Potthast's face. Potthast staggers backwards, shaken.
Potthast takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Kurschmann misses.
Potthast has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Potthast throws the left hand but Kurschmann avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kurschmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Kurschmann.
Kurschmann lands with a nice body punch.
Kurschmann scores with a nice head shot.
Kurschmann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurschmann lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurschmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurschmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Potthast misses with a hook to the body
and Kurschmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurschmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Potthast swings widly with a right hand
letting Kurschmann counter with a right hand.
Potthast throws a combination that misses
and Kurschmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurschmann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Potthast misses.
Potthast moves away from the strike by Kurschmann.
Potthast misses with an uppercut.
Potthast throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurschmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurschmann scores with a jab to the head.
Potthast throws a combination that misses
and Kurschmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potthast misses with a series of wild punches.
Potthast swings widly with a right hand
letting Kurschmann counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurschmann with a jab.
Potthast is rocked!
and Kurschmann counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Potthast! He's just covering up as Kurschmann starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Kurschmann!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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