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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nils Norling (ranked 862 p4p, 1466 weight class) and Rock Romero (ranked 117 p4p, 186 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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27 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Norling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rock Romero !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
letting Norling counter with a right hand.
It looks like Rock Romero has been cut.
Norling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Romero looks to move away, Norling throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
Romero misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Norling half committed to a counter leg kick.
Norling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Norling counters with a crisp right hand that drops Romero ! Norling lets Romero back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Romero is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling moves away from the strike by Romero .
Norling tried to counter with a leg kick but Romero avoided it.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Norling.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Norling finish him?
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Norling counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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