PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Amagov (ranked 24286 p4p, 2877 weight class) and Can Cruncher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Amagov
vs
Cruncher

198 cm
20
265
1 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
265
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Can Cruncher!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruncher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amagov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Cruncher clinches up with Amagov and pushes him back against the cage.
Amagov tries to circle away but Cruncher has him pinned against the cage.
Cruncher lands with a short shot to the head.
Cruncher lands a right hand.

It looks like Ivan Amagov has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Amagov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cruncher's brow.
Cruncher misses with a punch to the body.
Cruncher scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Amagov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cruncher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cruncher has Amagov pressed against the cage, preventing Amagov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruncher.
Amagov wants to stall.
Cruncher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cruncher lands a shoulder strike.
Amagov is trying to pull guard but Cruncher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cruncher scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Cruncher.
Amagov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amagov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Ivan Amagov's cut is getting worse.
Cruncher scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruncher scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruncher lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Cruncher on the inside.
Cruncher is working Amagov over against the cage.
Cruncher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cruncher cracks Amagov with a nice body shot.
Cruncher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruncher stalling the fight.
Cruncher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruncher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruncher cracks Amagov with a nice body shot.
Cruncher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cruncher lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruncher.
A short left from Cruncher.

Ivan Amagov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruncher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Cruncher.
Cruncher lands an uppercut.
Cruncher lands with a short shot to the head.
Cruncher scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Cruncher on the inside.

Amagov is rocked!

Jeez, Ivan Amagov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cruncher presses Amagov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cruncher dips a shoulder and cracks Amagov with a mighty uppercut! Amagov falls back against the cage and Cruncher unloads with a barrage of strikes! Amagov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cruncher screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Can Cruncher!