PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Duarte (ranked 3263 p4p, 3262 weight class) and Bernard Krakowski (ranked 451 p4p, 450 weight class). Krakowski has chosen Netherfell - Mokosz as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Duarte
vs
Krakowski

190 cm
21
210
2 - 4 - 1

192 cm
21
223
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Krakowski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte goes for a double leg but Krakowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krakowski continues to drive forward.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Krakowski lands a body shot.
Duarte is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krakowski as Duarte tries to tie him up.

Duarte is fighting off a takedown attempt but Krakowski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Duarte to the mat. Duarte regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Duarte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duarte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krakowski controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krakowski advances position into side control!
Krakowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Duarte!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski dominating with strikes here.

It looks like Francisco Duarte has been cut.
Krakowski lands a big shot there that rocks Duarte but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Duarte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krakowski on the ground.
Krakowski scoring with strikes but Duarte is staying in there.

Duarte is rocked!

Francisco Duarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Francisco Duarte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bernard Krakowski!
A victorious Bernard Krakowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.