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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Cruz (ranked 25081 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torn Karlsson (ranked 5962 p4p, 562 weight class). Torn Karlsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 cm
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278 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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210 cm
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280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezequiel Cruz! 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, Torn Karlsson! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Karlsson throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range. Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cruz. Cruz jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karlsson tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage. Cruz really is a fat lump. Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cruz controlling from the top position. Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Cruz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Cruz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Karlsson lands with a cross. Karlsson lands a big right hand that sends Cruz crashing to the mat! Karlsson stays standing though and waves Cruz back to his feet!
Cruz is rocked!
Ezequiel Cruz's cut is getting worse. Karlsson finds Cruz's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Cruz flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Karlsson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Cruz will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torn Karlsson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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