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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huan Tai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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242 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Wahlberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Huan Tai!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wahlberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wahlberg lands a jab to the nose.
Tai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wahlberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tai momentarily.
Wahlberg misses with a body shot.
Wahlberg throws a leg kick but Tai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tai, right into the meat.
Tai throws a head kick but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Tai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mark Wahlberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai tries a low kick but Wahlberg avoids it.
Tai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wahlberg throws a shot to the body.
Tai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wahlberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tai scrambles back to his feet.
Wahlberg throws a leg kick but Tai moved away.
Wahlberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Wahlberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wahlberg lands a jab to Tai's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai misses with the body kick
and Tai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wahlberg misses with a straight right.
Wahlberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wahlberg.
Good work by Wahlberg as he checks the leg kick.
Tai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wahlberg, as that shot connected.
Wahlberg throws a series of strikes that have Tai backpedaling.
Tai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wahlberg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tai.
Tai scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wahlberg connects with the punch.
Wahlberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Wahlberg just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Wahlberg.
Wahlberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wahlberg is breathing heavily.
Wahlberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tai moves away.
Tai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Wahlberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Wahlberg misses the target.
Tai feints and then cracks Wahlberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wahlberg down.
Wahlberg throws a hook to the side of Tai's head but Tai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Wahlberg misses
and Tai counters with a leg kick.
Tai moves away from the strike by Wahlberg.
Tai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tai.
Tai is looking to land body kicks.
Tai misses with a kick to the body
and Wahlberg counters with a straight right hand.
Wahlberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot by Wahlberg.
Good work by Wahlberg as he checks the leg kick.
Wahlberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Tai.
Wahlberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Wahlberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wahlberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wahlberg throws an overhand right that lands on Tai's shoulder, as Tai tries to avoid the shot.
Tai tries to score with a low kick but Wahlberg moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Wahlberg misses its intended target.
Tai feints and then cracks Wahlberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wahlberg down.
Nice shot by Wahlberg.
A punch lands to the side of Tai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wahlberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tai throws a head kick but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Tai throws the kick towards the body but Wahlberg avoids it.
Wahlberg throws a head kick that misses.
Wahlberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Tai connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wahlberg throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wahlberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Wahlberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good work by Wahlberg as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wahlberg misses the target.
Wahlberg throws a solid leg kick but Tai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wahlberg.
Wahlberg throws a head kick that half lands.
Tai throws the kick towards the body but Wahlberg avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wahlberg misses the target.
Tai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tai.
Crunch! Tai slams his shin into Wahlberg's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tai misses with a body kick.
Wahlberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Tai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wahlberg jabs Tai right on the nose. Tai blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Wahlberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Wahlberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tai was well out of range. Poor timing from Wahlberg.
Wahlberg throws a right and a left that Tai avoids nicely.
Tai throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Wahlberg counters with a quick kick to the body but Tai blocks it.
Wahlberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tai looks for the body kick but Wahlberg saw that one coming.
Tai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wahlberg misses with a combination
and Tai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wahlberg's knee momentarily.
Tai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai staying out of range there.
Tai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wahlberg throws a leg kick
and Tai counters with an inside leg kick.
Tai throws a leg kick which misses Wahlberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Wahlberg tries to avoid it.
Tai takes one to the side of the head.
Wahlberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai misses with a leg kick.
Tai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wahlberg looks to throw the jab but Tai is out of range.
Tai tries to score with a low kick but Wahlberg moves his leg out of the way.
Wahlberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tai can do to turn this around?
Wahlberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Wahlberg blocks the leg kick.
Tai connects with a leg kick. Wahlberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tai throws a leg kick but Wahlberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wahlberg throws a front kick aimed at Tai's knee but Tai avoids it well.
Wahlberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Mark Wahlberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Tai fakes the leg kick and cracks Wahlberg in the body.
Nice body kick there by Tai.
Tai misses with a body kick.
A combination from Wahlberg does no damage.
Wahlberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tai manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Tai throws a body kick that misses.
Tai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wahlberg is out of range and Tai settles back down.
Tai throws a leg kick but Wahlberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wahlberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tai throws a front kick aimed at Wahlberg's knee but Wahlberg avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tai.
Wahlberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tai on the side of the head.
Tai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wahlberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Wahlberg avoids the head kick by Tai.
Wahlberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wahlberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tai.
Tai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tai cracks the inside of Wahlberg's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg lands with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tai!
Tai takes one on the button.
Tai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wahlberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tai.
Tai tries a quick counter leg kick but Wahlberg is wise to it.
Wahlberg is looking to slow Tai down with leg kicks.
Wahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tai was well out of range. Poor timing from Wahlberg.
Tai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wahlberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Tai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Tai misses.
Tai throws a leg kick but Wahlberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wahlberg swings for the body but Tai moves out of range.
Wahlberg misses with a wild body shot.
Tai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tai moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg moves out of range of the body kick from Tai.
Wahlberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tai. Tai obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tai, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tai misses with a kick to the body.
Tai misses with a low kick.
Tai slips a jab from Wahlberg.
Tai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tai slips a straight right by Wahlberg.
Wahlberg backing away here, and Tai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wahlberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wahlberg is able to avoid easily.
Wahlberg lunges at Tai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tai's hand.
Wahlberg works the jab nicely.
Tai walks into a jab.
Wahlberg checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Wahlberg lands but Tai takes it in his stride.
Wahlberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huan Tai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wahlberg is looking to counter punch.
Tai slips under a jab from Wahlberg.
Tai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wahlberg lands with a hook. Tai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wahlberg is able to avoid easily.
Wahlberg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wahlberg cracks Tai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wahlberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wahlberg is able to avoid easily.
Wahlberg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tai lands a leg kick that knocks Wahlberg off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tai misses with a head kick.
Tai misses with a low kick as Wahlberg jumps back.
Tai slips a jab from Wahlberg.
Tai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai blocks a low kick nicely.
Tai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tai ducks under a wild hook from Wahlberg.
Wahlberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tai avoids the head kick by Wahlberg.
Wahlberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tai throws a chopping leg kick but Wahlberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tai looks for the body kick but Wahlberg saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Tai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wahlberg.
Tai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wahlberg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tai's head.
A head kick misses from Tai.
As Tai looks to move away, Wahlberg throws a big counter combo but Tai just gets out of the way.
Tai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wahlberg avoids a kick to the body.
Wahlberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tai ducks under a wild hook from Wahlberg.
Nice body kick there by Tai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wahlberg's calf.
Tai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wahlberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wahlberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tai.
Huan Tai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tai tries to land a front kick but Wahlberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tai throws a front kick aimed at Wahlberg's knee but Wahlberg avoids it well.
Wahlberg is looking to counter punch.
Wahlberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wahlberg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wahlberg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wahlberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wahlberg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tai counters with an outside leg kick.
Wahlberg checks a leg kick nicely.
Tai thumps Wahlberg with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai cracks the inside of Wahlberg's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Tai misses.
Tai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wahlberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tai throws a low kick but Wahlberg moves out of range easily.
Wahlberg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Wahlberg.
An inside leg kick from Tai misses.
Wahlberg will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wahlberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wahlberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tai. Tai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tai throws a low kick, looking for Wahlberg's leg but Wahlberg calmly moves out of range.
Tai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tai looks to land a body kick but Wahlberg moved away.
That kick from Tai tenderised Wahlberg's leg. Wahlberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tai throws a solid leg kick but Wahlberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tai.
Tai tries to land a leg kick but Wahlberg saw it coming and moves away.
Wahlberg checks a leg kick.
Tai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tai throws a head kick that Wahlberg semi-blocks.
Wahlberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tai looks for the body kick but Wahlberg saw that one coming.
Tai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wahlberg takes a step back to recover.
Wahlberg's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Wahlberg throws an overhand right that lands on Tai's shoulder, as Tai tries to avoid the shot.
Tai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wahlberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wahlberg swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huan Tai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Mark Wahlberg!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Mark Wahlberg!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Mark Wahlberg!
Mark Wahlberg wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Mark Wahlberg 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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hype
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RATING
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