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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krasimir Mihaylov (ranked 1648 p4p, 2624 weight class) and Lucaerys Strong (ranked 202 p4p, 305 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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5 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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275
7 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krasimir Mihaylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucaerys Strong!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong throws a leg kick but Mihaylov checks it.
Mihaylov takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mihaylov lands a jab to Strong's midsection.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov slips a straight right by Strong.
Strong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strong misses with a body kick.
Mihaylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mihaylov counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick from Mihaylov misses.
Mihaylov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strong lands a body shot.
Mihaylov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Strong told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Strong misses with some punches.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Strong won't allow it.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mihaylov avoids it.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong slips under a jab from Mihaylov.
Strong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mihaylov checks it well.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Mihaylov moves out of range easily.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the body kick from Strong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong throws a right hand that misses
and Mihaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Mihaylov's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mihaylov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Lucaerys Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strong thumps Mihaylov with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strong slips under a jab from Mihaylov.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mihaylov can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaylov scores with a head kick. Strong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strong tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Strong.
An attempted straight right counter from Mihaylov misses the target.
Strong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mihaylov checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strong avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mihaylov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mihaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaylov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mihaylov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mihaylov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mihaylov tries to clinch
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strong misses with a head kick.
Strong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mihaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strong.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mihaylov throws a head kick that misses.
Strong throws a wild body kick that Mihaylov sees coming a mile off.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strong throws a nice looking combination but Mihaylov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Mihaylov misses its target.
Strong darts in and clinches Mihaylov up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mihaylov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Strong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mihaylov is defending well for now.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strong throws an elbow but misses.
Strong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mihaylov manages to break the clinch.
Mihaylov moves in looking to clinch but Strong pushes him off.
Strong feints a counter leg kick.
Strong wants to slow Mihaylov down by chopping away at his legs.
Strong wants to slow Mihaylov down by chopping away at his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Strong circles away.
Mihaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Mihaylov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strong just manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov gets tackled into the cage by Strong. Strong maintains the clinch.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mihaylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Strong.
Mihaylov manages to pull guard.
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mihaylov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mihaylov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Strong is looking to defend but Mihaylov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Strong! Mihaylov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Strong taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Krasimir Mihaylov!
A relieved looking Krasimir Mihaylov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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