PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carlton's choice of entrance music: 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . Kyle Carlton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Alexandersson
vs
Carlton

197 cm
27
269 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

192 cm
39
273 lbs
41 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Carlton!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Alexandersson misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Alexandersson misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Carlton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexandersson throws a hook but Carlton blocks it.
Alexandersson swings for the body but Carlton moves out of range.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandersson is looking to land body kicks.
Carlton looks to land a combination but Alexandersson avoids it well.
A solid body kick from Alexandersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson thuds a left hand into Carlton's body.
A jab from Alexandersson finds it's way through Carlton's defenses.
Alexandersson throws a hook but Carlton blocks it.
Carlton misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexandersson lands a jab.
Carlton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexandersson finds it's way round the side to connect with Carlton's head.
Alexandersson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carlton under the eye.
Alexandersson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carlton looks winded!
Alexandersson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Carlton flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Carlton is out cold! Alexandersson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gymer Alexandersson!
Kyle Carlton spoke after the fight, saying 'Had a terrible flight, had no energy at all. '.