PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eli Wong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Wong
vs
Karelin

168 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandr Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karelin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Karelin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wong's head.
Karelin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Karelin lands a couple of decent looking shots.

It looks like Eli Wong has been cut.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karelin postures up.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Wong blocks nicely.
Karelin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin cracks Wong with a solid left hand.
Wong really is a fat lump.
Karelin scoring with some ground and pound.

Eli Wong's cut is getting worse.
Wong trying to control the position.
Wong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Wong is rocked!
Wong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oh Wong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karelin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Wong covers up, he's hurt! Karelin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Karelin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Karelin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Karelin!