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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zsiga Venczel (ranked 1028 p4p, 151 weight class) and Cam Newton (ranked 1469 p4p, 214 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Newton's choice of entrance music: Superman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 cm
28
220 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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196 cm
36
222 lbs
27 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zsiga Venczel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cam Newton! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Venczel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Newton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Newton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Newton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Venczel moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Venczel tries to counter with a takedown but Newton is quick to defend against it. Newton connects with a body shot. Newton misses with a two punch combination.
Newton throws a combination. Venczel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Newton takes a swing at Venczel's ribcage but misses. Newton lands with a cross. Venczel thows a left - swing and a miss! Venczel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Newton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Newton lands a left and a right that send Venczel crashing to the mat, dazed. Newton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Venczel is rocked! Zsiga Venczel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Venczel throws a body shot but no joy. Oh Venczel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Venczel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton. Venczel seems to have got his legs back now. Venczel throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton. That kick from Venczel tenderised Newton's leg. Newton is trying to keep his angry face on. Venczel looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range. Newton is looking for the big counter here. Newton lands a left and a right that send Venczel crashing to the mat, dazed. Newton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round. Venczel connects with a right hand. Newton shakes it off. Newton lands with a big right hook that stumbles Venczel - he's out on his feet here! Newton follows up with another monster hook that separates Venczel from consciousness! Venczel falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Newton stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cam Newton! Our winner, Cam Newton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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G |
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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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RATING
100% |
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