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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Ghanizadeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Sturmpruegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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189 cm
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193 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
33
200 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amir Ghanizadeh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Sturmpruegel! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sturmpruegel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghanizadeh was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturmpruegel. Ghanizadeh connects with an inside leg kick. Ghanizadeh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sturmpruegel throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sturmpruegel blocks a head kick by Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh misses with a low kick as Sturmpruegel jumps back. Ghanizadeh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ghanizadeh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sturmpruegel scores with a jab. Ghanizadeh acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ghanizadeh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sturmpruegel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sturmpruegel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ghanizadeh motions for Sturmpruegel to come forward. Ghanizadeh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sturmpruegel checks a leg kick nicely. Ghanizadeh tries to land a body kick and Sturmpruegel counters with a right hand to the body. 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! Ghanizadeh slips under a jab from Sturmpruegel. Ghanizadeh is looking to chop away at Sturmpruegel's legs. We've been hearing reports that Ghanizadeh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Roberto Sturmpruegel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circling - Ghanizadeh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sturmpruegel lands a nice looking body shot.
Ghanizadeh connects with a solid leg kick. Sturmpruegel wants to slow Ghanizadeh down by chopping away at his legs. Sturmpruegel is looking to slow Ghanizadeh down with leg kicks. Sturmpruegel connects with the punch. Sturmpruegel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghanizadeh. Ghanizadeh obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturmpruegel getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A lazy left from Ghanizadeh finds it's target. Sturmpruegel tests Ghanizadeh's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ghanizadeh pushes Sturmpruegel away with a front kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ghanizadeh throws a looping overhand right but Sturmpruegel ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ghanizadeh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A clash of legs there as Sturmpruegel blocks the low kick. Ghanizadeh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sturmpruegel misses with a low kick.
Ghanizadeh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. An inside leg kick from Sturmpruegel misses. Amir Ghanizadeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ghanizadeh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Sturmpruegel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Sturmpruegel throws a series of punches but Ghanizadeh moves out of range. Sturmpruegel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick that misses. Sturmpruegel catches Ghanizadeh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ghanizadeh misses with a leg kick and Sturmpruegel counters with a nice uppercut. Ghanizadeh doesn't manage to clinch there - Sturmpruegel circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sturmpruegel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Sturmpruegel lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Ghanizadeh. Sturmpruegel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut lands for Sturmpruegel. That snapped Ghanizadeh's head back.
Ghanizadeh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturmpruegel. Ghanizadeh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ghanizadeh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ghanizadeh is looking to score with low kicks. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturmpruegel, right into the meat.
Sturmpruegel fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghanizadeh misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sturmpruegel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sturmpruegel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ghanizadeh throws a leg kick but Sturmpruegel moved away. Ghanizadeh needs to keep his hands up - Sturmpruegel had a free shot at his head there. Ghanizadeh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sturmpruegel thows a body kick. Ghanizadeh tries to catch it but that hurt him. Ghanizadeh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sturmpruegel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Ghanizadeh wants to control from the top but Sturmpruegel keeps moving. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Sturmpruegel pulls Ghanizadeh in to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Sturmpruegel dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ghanizadeh gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Ghanizadeh tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Sturmpruegel is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Ghanizadeh buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Ghanizadeh!! Ghanizadeh is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Sturmpruegel throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Sturmpruegel! An out of breath Roberto Sturmpruegel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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