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SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 265 rd 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kshau Nish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Galagher (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.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kshau Nish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Galagher!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galagher fails with a takedown attempt.
Nish tries to clinch but Galagher moves out of range.
Nish scores with a nice body kick.
Nish shoots in for a takedown but Galagher shows good takedown defense.
Galagher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galagher somewhat.
Galagher shoots for a takedown but Nish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kshau Nish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Galagher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Galagher!
Galagher tries to close the distance and clinch but Nish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galagher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nish defends well and Galagher ends up having to push Nish into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nish half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Galagher looks winded!
Nish has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galagher is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nish is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Galagher to the mat. Galagher regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galagher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nish pushing down on Galagher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nish is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Galagher is looking to improve his position.
Nish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galagher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nish is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Galagher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nish is keen to just control but Galagher is a slippery customer.
Nish thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galagher is refusing to be controlled, as Nish sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nish closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nish lands in his opponent's guard.
Nish throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galagher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nish throwing strikes from guard but Galagher blocks nicely.
Galagher keeping moving, preventing Nish from controlling successfully.
Nish drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Galagher dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Galagher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galagher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galagher has managed to get both his arms back between Nish's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nish is pulling down on Galagher's head to control his posture.
Galagher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kshau Nish dominated that round.
That's time! Nish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Galagher gets a clinch.
Galagher manages to pull guard.
Nish wants to control from the top but Galagher keeps moving.
Nish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galagher wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galagher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Galagher decides to stand and escape the position.
Galagher gets caught napping as Nish dives in and scores a takedown. Galagher manages to retain guard.
Galagher pushes Nish off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nish shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nish was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Galagher is trying to improve his position.
Galagher sneaks out the side door and pushes Nish away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galagher as he avoids it easily.
Galagher rushes Nish and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Galagher jumps into guard, dragging Nish to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galagher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nish being controlled here momentarily.
Nish won't allow Galagher to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galagher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nish defends it easily.
Nish pushes down on Galagher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nish trying to control the action but Galagher is working from the bottom.
Galagher is trying to maintain the position but Nish is very close to passing his half guard.
Galagher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Galagher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nish.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galagher.
A head kick misses from Nish.
Galagher misses with a takedown
and Nish counters with a left and a right that stings Galagher.
Nish shoots in for a takedown but Galagher shows good takedown defense.
Galagher pushes Nish up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Galagher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Galagher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nish, pushing him back against the cage.
Nish trying to control the position but instead, Galagher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nish into the cage.
Galagher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Galagher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nish tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Galagher is pressed up against the cage. Nish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Galagher down to the mat. Galagher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nish is looking to clinch but Galagher is avoiding it.
Nish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Galagher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Galagher dives in for a single leg takedown but Nish sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kshau Nish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Galagher.
Galagher shoots in for a double leg but Nish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nish stuffs the takedown.
Nish throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galagher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nish.
Nish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galagher avoids it really well and circles away.
Nish fails with the takedown.
Galagher fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galagher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Galagher as Nish shoots in.
Galagher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nish as he avoids it easily.
Nish wants to clinch up but Galagher keeps it at a distance.
Nish fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Galagher keeps the fight on the outside.
Galagher throws a fast counter high kick but Nish manages to duck under it in time.
Galagher closes the distance and clinches.
Galagher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nish tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galagher smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Galagher with that takedown attempt.
Nish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galagher as he avoids it easily.
Galagher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nish.
Nish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galagher pinned against the cage. Galagher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galagher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nish is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Galagher.
Nish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nish sets himself, and Galagher steps forward looking for the clinch! Nish avoids it this time.
Galagher closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galagher wants to take the fight to the mat but Nish manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Galagher missing with knees to the body.
Nish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nish is trying to force a seperation but Galagher has the dominant position.
Galagher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Galagher digs a right hand underneath Nish's ribcage. Nish let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Galagher.
Galagher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nish is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Galagher slows down the pace here.
Nish avoids the elbow strike from Galagher, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Galagher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Galagher 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Galagher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Hope Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hope Jr has chosen Dmx The Rain as his entrance music. Brian Terry looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Terry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Hope Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hope Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Terry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Terry looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hope Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Terry's head.
It looks like Brian Terry has been cut.
Hope Jr with a jab.
Terry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hope Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Hope Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Hope Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Terry is trying to control the action in half guard but Hope Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hope Jr gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hope Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terry's guard.
Hope Jr gets to his feet - Terry follows without any prompting.
Hope Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Brian Terry's cut is getting worse.
Hope Jr throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Hope Jr with that takedown attempt.
Jab from Hope Jr.
Terry leaves Hope Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brian Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hope Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Hope Jr knocks Terry out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Hope Jr!
Billy Hope Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Brian Terry spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heavy Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clarence Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
It looks like Clarence Morrow has been cut.
Heavy Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rain doesn't manage to clinch there - Morrow circles away.
Morrow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rain counters with a nice uppercut.
Morrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain throws a head kick that misses.
Morrow lands a nice looking body shot.
Rain closes the distance and clinches.
Rain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morrow there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Rain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrow.
Rain has Morrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Rain misses with a punch to the body.
Morrow takes a shot to the head.
That has opened up Clarence Morrow's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morrow backwards.
Rain breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rain.
That kick from Rain tenderised Morrow's leg. Morrow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rain dips to his left and cracks Morrow with an uppercut!
Morrow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice jab there from Rain.
Morrow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rain as he avoids it easily.
Heavy Rain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Rain.
Rain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The cut above Clarence Morrow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rain throws a head kick but Morrow moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morrow shoots for a takedown but Rain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heavy Rain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clarence Morrow.
Rain scores with a jab. Morrow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clarence Morrow's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rain avoids the head kick by Morrow.
It looks like Rain has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rain lands a leg kick that knocks Morrow off balance momentarily.
Rain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Morrow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rain misses with a body punch.
Morrow is trying to pull guard but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Rain scores with a shot to the side of Morrow's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clarence Morrow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heavy Rain!
After the fight, Heavy Rain was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ury Dikunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalil Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalil Romero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ury Dikunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khalil Romero!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Ury Dikunov has been cut.
Dikunov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Romero wants to stand back up but Dikunov manages to pass into side control.
Romero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Romero tries to escape but Dikunov is in control.
Romero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dikunov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dikunov working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dikunov grinds an elbow into Romero's temple.
We've been hearing that Dikunov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dikunov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dikunov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Romero down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Dikunov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Romero to see if he's OK.
Romero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dikunov scoring with punches from side control.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Dikunov drags him back down.
Romero tries to improve position but can't.
Romero tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dikunov cracks Romero with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dikunov working the ground and pound from side control.
Dikunov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Romero down.
Romero is trying to escape the position but Dikunov is controlling the position.
Dikunov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero can't do much from the bottom here.
Dikunov cracks Romero with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Dikunov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Romero is looking for a sweep.
Romero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dikunov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dikunov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Romero to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dikunov scores with punches from side control.
Romero on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Romero is rocked!
Romero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dikunov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Romero is still in real trouble! Can Dikunov finish him?
Dikunov is chipping away with strikes.
Dikunov happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dikunov lands a strong strike to the head of Romero. That's dazed him! Dikunov looking to finish here. Romero is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dikunov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ury Dikunov!
A very excited looking Ury Dikunov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Leagatius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Dahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otto Dahl acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brutus Leagatius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otto Dahl!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahl throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Leagatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dahl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leagatius counters with a left to the body.
Dahl moves out of range of the body kick.
Dahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dahl closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Leagatius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leagatius misses with a punch to the body.
Dahl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leagatius looking to stall.
Dahl lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leagatius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dahl lands with a light punch inside.
Dahl lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Dahl as the two fighters clinch.
Leagatius is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dahl.
Dahl scores with a shot to the side of Leagatius's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahl lands a big right hand that drops Leagatius! The killer instinct kicks in and Dahl finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dahl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Dahl!
Otto Dahl is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Otto Dahl thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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