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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaur Nurmsalu (ranked 4447 p4p, 3749 weight class) and Andy Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaur Nurmsalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Murray!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmsalu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmsalu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmsalu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmsalu looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmsalu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murray puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Murray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nurmsalu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murray is working away from the top position though.
Murray seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Murray there.
Murray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmsalu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.
Murray winds up and cracks Nurmsalu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nurmsalu is rocked!
Murray sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Nurmsalu! Oh, Nurmsalu is in big trouble! Murray lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andy Murray!
An out of breath Andy Murray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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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