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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the Jungle. Kerjalainen has chosen krolithika as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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168 cm
39
163 lbs
40 - 27 - 0 |
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179 cm
31
168 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
40 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kale Cruz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keijo Kerjalainen! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cruz misses with a straight right. Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Kale Cruz has been cut. Cruz takes a swing at Kerjalainen's ribcage but misses. The fighters circling - Kerjalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cruz lands an overhand right.
It looks like Keijo Kerjalainen has been cut. Kerjalainen throws a nice head kick!
Cruz goes for a double leg but Kerjalainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kerjalainen continues to drive forward. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Kerjalainen working aggressively here.
Kerjalainen gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kerjalainen misses with some punches.
Kerjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kerjalainen's coach down at Team Hopkins was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kerjalainen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Kerjalainen throws a head punch that misses. Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Cruz stalling.
Kerjalainen working aggressively here.
Kerjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Kerjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kerjalainen misses with the head strike.
Kerjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kerjalainen. Kerjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cruz tries to break the clinch but Kerjalainen is controlling the position. Kerjalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Kerjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz. Cruz can't break the clinch.
Kerjalainen misses with some punches.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kerjalainen. A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land. Kerjalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Kerjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerjalainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kerjalainen lands a body punch in the clinch. Kerjalainen lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kerjalainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kerjalainen misses with the head strike.
Kerjalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen misses with some punches.
Kerjalainen lands a nice uppercut. A short uppercut from Kerjalainen. A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land. Kerjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz wants to break free but Kerjalainen has control.
Kerjalainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short body shot lands from Kerjalainen as the two fighters clinch.
Kerjalainen tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Kerjalainen back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kerjalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Cruz tries a body shot but Kerjalainen blocks it.
Kerjalainen misses with some punches.
Kerjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz. Kerjalainen pushes Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kerjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerjalainen. Kerjalainen tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kerjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Kerjalainen lands a nice uppercut. Kerjalainen lands a body punch in the clinch. Kerjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow. Kerjalainen throws a head punch that misses. Kerjalainen blocks a body shot from Cruz. Kerjalainen cracks Cruz with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kerjalainen working aggressively here.
Kerjalainen lands with a light punch inside. Nice body punch from Kerjalainen. 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! Cruz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cruz prevents Kerjalainen from improving his position. Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kerjalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though. Kerjalainen gets full guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cruz trying to control but Kerjalainen is working from the bottom. Cruz throws a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kerjalainen dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cruz misses with a wild body shot. Kerjalainen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Kerjalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kerjalainen. Decent striking displayed by Kerjalainen there. Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cruz misses with a leg kick. Cruz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kerjalainen doesn't seem bothered though. Cruz throws a hook but Kerjalainen blocks it. Good shot there by Kerjalainen. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cruz moves out of range as Kerjalainen throws a body kick.
Cruz cracks Kerjalainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Kerjalainen. Kerjalainen throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it. Cruz slips a straight right by Kerjalainen. Nice uppercut there from Kerjalainen. Kerjalainen connects with the punch.
Cruz is rocked!
Kale Cruz's cut is getting worse. Cruz catches Kerjalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Kerjalainen does a little dance to reset his feet. Kerjalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kerjalainen punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch. Keijo Kerjalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kerjalainen lands a jab to the head.
Kerjalainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Kerjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerjalainen. Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now. A big right from Kerjalainen misses. Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz is looking to wear down Kerjalainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kerjalainen lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A head kick misses from Kerjalainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheers as Kerjalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz doesn't seem phased though. Cruz swings and misses with a shot to the body and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kerjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kerjalainen throws a nice outside leg kick. A swing and a miss from Cruz. Kerjalainen lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kerjalainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Kerjalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kerjalainen looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range. Kerjalainen with a hook. Kerjalainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kerjalainen slips a straight right by Cruz. Kerjalainen misses with a left hand and Cruz counters with a straight right hand. Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kerjalainen swivels and escapes. Kerjalainen walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz. Kerjalainen lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kerjalainen misses with a straight left. A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target. Cruz takes one on the button. A telegraphed right hand from Kerjalainen misses the target. Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kerjalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cruz misses with a left hand enabling Kerjalainen to counter with a crisp jab. A slow jab from Kerjalainen misses its intended target. A good leg kick by Kerjalainen. Kerjalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kerjalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Cruz scores with a one two! Kerjalainen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. 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! Cruz has a takedown stuffed. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kerjalainen moves away from the strike by Cruz.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kerjalainen drops Cruz with a naaaaasty hook - Cruz is in real trouble here! Kerjalainen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Kerjalainen! Keijo Kerjalainen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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