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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Houston (ranked 846 p4p, 132 weight class) and Lance Legstrong (ranked 1115 p4p, 168 weight class). Legstrong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carbon Based Lifeforms - Hydroponic Garden. Lance Legstrong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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195 lbs
28 - 26 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Legstrong!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Legstrong finds it's way through Houston's defenses.
We've been told by Houston's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Houston lands a nice shot that snaps Legstrong's head back.
Donk. Legstrong catches Houston right on the button with a cross.
Houston takes one to the side of the head.
Houston looks to land a right hand but Legstrong moved out of range.
Houston lands with a slapping head kick.
Legstrong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Houston under the eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Legstrong, as that shot connected.
Legstrong tries to move into range but Houston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Legstrong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston throws a big shot that misses.
Legstrong jabs Houston right on the nose. Houston blinks but takes it well.
Legstrong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Houston.
Legstrong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Houston.
Legstrong blocks a head kick by Houston.
A little jabbing left from Legstrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Houston throws a body kick that misses.
Legstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Legstrong cracks Houston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by Legstrong.
A punch lands to the side of Legstrong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Legstrong misses.
Legstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legstrong.
Houston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Legstrong blocks the low kick.
Legstrong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Houston coming out on top.
Legstrong is rocked!
Legstrong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Legstrong drops his hands momentarily and Houston needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Legstrong just on the top of the head. Legstrong drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Legstrong - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Max Houston!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Houston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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