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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zahar Krulov (ranked 3955 p4p, 3583 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 419 p4p, 396 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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7 - 7 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zahar Krulov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krulov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Viking sprawls well initially but Krulov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
Krulov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krulov working Viking over with strikes.
Krulov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Viking is looking to control Krulov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viking avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing good reports from Krulov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Viking on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Krulov working the head and body with strikes.
Krulov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viking defending well though.
Krulov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Viking throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Krulov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krulov is keen to just control but Viking is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krulov drops an elbow to the side of Viking's head.
Krulov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Viking wants to control but Krulov is keeping busy.
Krulov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Viking regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Krulov.
Krulov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krulov with a nice head shot there.
Krulov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Viking is rocked!
Krulov gets to his feet and stands over Viking, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Viking felt that one! Krulov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Viking from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahar Krulov!
A less than humble Zahar Krulov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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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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