PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eyvind Skallagrimsson (ranked 578 p4p, 1335 weight class) and Frank Kurschmann (ranked 94 p4p, 205 weight class). Frank Kurschmann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Skallagrimsson
vs
Kurschmann

195 cm
24
250
7 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
275
8 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Fast

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Kurschmann!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurschmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skallagrimsson moves away.
It looked like Skallagrimsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurschmann scores with a jab to the head.
Skallagrimsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurschmann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skallagrimsson scrambles back to his feet.
Kurschmann throws an overhand right that lands on Skallagrimsson's shoulder, as Skallagrimsson tries to avoid the shot.
Kurschmann throws an off balance right hand
and Skallagrimsson counters with a straight right hand.
Skallagrimsson slips a jab and a cross from Kurschmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurschmann misses with a looping left.
Kurschmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson lands with a hook. Kurschmann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Kurschmann does no damage.
Kurschmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skallagrimsson moves away.
Skallagrimsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kurschmann avoided it.
Kurschmann throws the left hand but Skallagrimsson avoids the punch easily.
Skallagrimsson moves away from the strike by Kurschmann.
Kurschmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kurschmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurschmann scores with a hook.

It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurschmann drops Skallagrimsson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Skallagrimsson! Kurschmann dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Kurschmann!