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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor The Barbarian (ranked 195 p4p, 189 weight class) and Beau Abner (ranked 28 p4p, 27 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 wrestling
World class 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 41 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor The Barbarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Abner!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Abner.
Abner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Barbarian manages to avoid it.
The Barbarian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abner connects with a solid leg kick.
Abner throws a leg kick
and The Barbarian counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abner is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The Barbarian tries to move into range but Abner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
The Barbarian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Abner there.
Nice uppercut lands for The Barbarian. That snapped Abner's head back.
It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Abner 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.
Beau Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Barbarian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abner.
No joy there for The Barbarian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abner thows a leg kick but The Barbarian checks it
and The Barbarian counters with a leg kick.
The Barbarian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Barbarian is looking to counter punch.
The Barbarian lands a nice shot that snaps Abner's head back.
Abner throws a looping overhand right but The Barbarian ducks down to avoid it.
Abner throws the left hand but The Barbarian avoids the punch easily.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Barbarian.
Abner tries a low kick but The Barbarian avoids it.
Abner works The Barbarian's body with a nice hook.
The Barbarian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Abner throws a body punch but The Barbarian moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Barbarian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abner throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Barbarian counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abner moves out of range as The Barbarian strikes.
The Barbarian throws a shot from downtown. Abner moves away and avoids it.
Abner throws a hook but The Barbarian blocks it.
Abner connects with a single shot there.
Abner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Barbarian staying out of range there.
Abner looks to land a right hand but The Barbarian moved out of range.
The Barbarian throws a right hand that misses
and Abner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abner digs a good body shot into The Barbarian's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Barbarian throws a jab when Abner was well out of range.
The Barbarian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Barbarian walks into a straight right hand from Abner.
Abner throws a jab but it's blocked by The Barbarian.
The Barbarian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Abner lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Barbarian doesn't seem phased though.
Conor The Barbarian's cut is getting worse.
The Barbarian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abner.
Abner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Barbarian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from The Barbarian misses.
The Barbarian throws an off balance right hand
letting Abner counter with a right hand.
The Barbarian lands with an uppercut that bounces Abner off the cage and back into range.
Abner connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Barbarian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abner feints a counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abner feints and then cracks The Barbarian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Barbarian down.
The Barbarian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from The Barbarian.
Abner scoring well with a low kick there.
Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Barbarian.
Nice defenses there by Abner.
Abner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Barbarian momentarily.
Conor The Barbarian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Abner staying out of range there.
The Barbarian connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Abner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Abner throws a lazy uppercut
and The Barbarian counters with a nice leg kick.
Oooooh!!! The Barbarian has knocked Abner down with a huge combo! The Barbarian steps away and waves a wobbly Abner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The Barbarian misses with a looping right.
Abner flicks out a counter leg kick but The Barbarian steps away.
Abner misses with a hook
and The Barbarian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abner lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Barbarian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abner lands a big head kick that sends The Barbarian tumbling to the mat! Abner takes a step backwards and waves The Barbarian back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Beau Abner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Barbarian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abner. Abner obviously looking to wear him down.
The Barbarian throws a shot from downtown. Abner moves away and avoids it.
Abner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Barbarian with a body shot.
The Barbarian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abner counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner throws a shot from downtown. The Barbarian moves away and avoids it.
The Barbarian moves out of range as Abner strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Barbarian.
Abner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abner scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jeez, Conor The Barbarian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Conor The Barbarian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Beau Abner!
During a confident post fight interview, Beau Abner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Conor The Barbarian stepped up to the mic, saying 'Crom ...'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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