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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Hardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Michael Condit has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 cm
27
268 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
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193 cm
22
257 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Condit! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gus Hardt! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from Condit as Hardt shoots in. Condit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Condit somewhat. Hardt forces Condit back against the cage and clinches. Hardt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Condit regains guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Condit trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hardt pushing down on Condit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hardt throwing shots but Condit is blocking nicely. Hardt drops an elbow to the side of Condit's head. Hardt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hardt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hardt winds up and cracks Condit with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hardt looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Hardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hardt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Hardt throwing shots but Condit is blocking nicely. Condit trying to control but Hardt postures up.
Hardt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Condit is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hardt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hardt lands with a punch from half guard. Condit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardt. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Condit trying to control but Hardt postures up.
Condit looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hardt connects with a nice short shot to Condit's temple. Hardt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Hardt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Condit is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hardt scores with a big shot! Condit's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Condit! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus Hardt!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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