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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1133 Round 1
Date: Jan 31, 2023 |
#R1# Larusso tries for a takedown but Virtanen circles away easily and Virtanen counters with a straight right hand. Larusso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Virtanen counters with a lovely shot to the body. Larusso misses with a two punch combination.
Virtanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Larusso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtanen but Virtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one. Matias Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Larusso. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larusso throws a body kick that misses #KD# and Virtanen counters with a nice right hand that sends Larusso toppling to the canvas! Larusso scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virtanen finish him?!#ROC#Larusso is rocked! Larusso looks winded! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Larusso leaves his chin hanging out and Virtanen seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Larusso crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matias Virtanen! A relieved looking Matias Virtanen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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