PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asbjorn Rundstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rundstrom has chosen Lose Control as his entrance music. Asbjorn Rundstrom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Franco
vs
Rundstrom

181 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Franco!
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, Asbjorn Rundstrom!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rundstrom scores with a hook.
Rundstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Rundstrom as Franco shoots in.
Rundstrom scores with a decent looking hook.
Franco has a takedown stuffed.
Rundstrom lands a nice shot that snaps Franco's head back.
Franco moves out of range as Rundstrom strikes.
Rundstrom should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rundstrom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rundstrom avoids it really well and circles away.
Rundstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rundstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asbjorn Rundstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rundstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franco shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asbjorn Rundstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rundstrom throws a right and a left that Franco avoids nicely.
Franco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rundstrom.
Rundstrom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rundstrom swings for the body but Franco moves out of range.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rundstrom throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rundstrom with a jab.
Rundstrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franco circles away quickly and effectively.
Franco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Franco shoots in for a double leg but Rundstrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rundstrom tests Franco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rundstrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rundstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Franco is just out of range.
Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rundstrom tries to avoid it but Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rundstrom to the ground. Rundstrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rundstrom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Franco had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Rundstrom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rundstrom cracks Franco with an open hand slap.
Franco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rundstrom throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Franco. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rundstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Rundstrom.
Rundstrom lands with a cross.
Rundstrom thuds a left hand into Franco's body.
Rundstrom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Franco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rundstrom jabs Franco to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom cracks a nice hook into Franco's ribs.
Rundstrom scores with a nice head shot.

Franco is rocked!
Rundstrom with a hook.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rundstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Franco's head.

Oooooh!!! Rundstrom has knocked Franco down with a huge combo! Rundstrom steps away and waves a wobbly Franco back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Franco backs away from a small jab...but Rundstrom lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Franco crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Rundstrom with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Asbjorn Rundstrom!