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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Elofsson (ranked 857 p4p, 2262 weight class) and Giang Hao (ranked 63 p4p, 139 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Elofsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giang Hao!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao missing with a left hand there. Elofsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Elofsson misses the target.
Hao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elofsson throws out the jab.
Hao dodges the punch combination from Elofsson.
Elofsson throws the left hand but Hao avoids the punch easily.
Hao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Elofsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hao.
Hao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elofsson.
Elofsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elofsson lands a left and a right that send Hao crashing to the mat, dazed. Elofsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hao is rocked!
It looks like Giang Hao has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elofsson slips a jab and a cross from Hao.
Hao looks to throw the jab but Elofsson is out of range.
Hao misses with a two punch combination.
Elofsson dodges the punch combination from Hao.
Hao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elofsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elofsson misses with a wild body shot.
Hao misses with a body shot.
Hao misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hao.
Hao lands a nice shot that snaps Elofsson's head back.
It looks like Lars Elofsson has been cut.
Hao moves out of range as Elofsson strikes.
It seemed like Hao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elofsson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hao's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Elofsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elofsson moves away.
Hao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hao lands a really nice looking cross but Elofsson seems unphased.
Hao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elofsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Elofsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hao throws a jab when Elofsson was well out of range.
Hao just misses with a punch to the body.
Elofsson looks to land a right hand but Hao moved out of range.
Hao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elofsson circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elofsson ducks under a wild hook from Hao.
Hao digs a good hook to Elofsson's body.
Hao tests Elofsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elofsson staying out of range there.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elofsson.
Hao scores with a jab to the head.
Elofsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elofsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Elofsson.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elofsson.
Hao avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Hao misses.
Elofsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Elofsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hao misses with a body shot.
Elofsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hao.
It looked like Elofsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elofsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Elofsson.
Hao moves out of range as Elofsson strikes.
Elofsson looks to land a left hand but Hao moved out of range nicely.
Hao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elofsson.
Hao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Hao.
Hao fails to land with a series of punches.
Lars Elofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elofsson misses with an uppercut.
Hao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elofsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elofsson takes one to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Elofsson coming out on top.
Hao slips a jab from Elofsson.
Hao throws a big shot that misses.
Elofsson takes one to the chin there.
Elofsson looks to throw the jab but Hao is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elofsson throws a nice looking combination but Hao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Elofsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Elofsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hao.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elofsson.
Elofsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hao circles away quickly and effectively.
Elofsson misses with an uppercut. Hao saw that one coming.
Elofsson throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Hao.
Hao throws a big shot that misses.
Hao ducks under a wild hook from Elofsson.
Hao throws a nice looking combination but Elofsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hao throws a lazy uppercut
and Elofsson counters with a straight right hand.
Hao slips under a jab.
Hao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elofsson takes one on the button.
Elofsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Elofsson is rocked!
Elofsson gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hao points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Elofsson wakes up just in time to hear Hao thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giang Hao!
Giang Hao is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Giang Hao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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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