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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn IronSide (ranked 22402 p4p, 1362 weight class) and James Murray (ranked 606 p4p, 205 weight class). Murray has chosen Walkin - Denzel Curry as his entrance music. 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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170 cm 35 190 7 - 24 - 1 |
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185 cm 25 197 10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling Solid Muay Thai Experienced |
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Good wrestler Decent boxing Good gas tank |
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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 7 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Murray! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! IronSide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. No luck for IronSide with that takedown attempt. Murray misses with a looping left. Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Murray throws a low kick but IronSide moves out of range easily. Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by IronSide. Murray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. IronSide misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab lands there for Murray. IronSide closes the distance but Murray moves to the side and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. IronSide takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
IronSide tries for a takedown but Murray circles away easily and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn IronSide. That's going to take a lot out of him. Murray throws the left hand but IronSide avoids the punch easily. IronSide wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance. Murray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. IronSide shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Murray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed IronSide momentarily.
IronSide is rocked! IronSide doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
IronSide takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Oh IronSide is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Murray shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. IronSide takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Murray sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! IronSide bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Murray! During a confident post fight interview, James Murray thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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50% |
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