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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 4 p4p, 1 weight class) and Melek Taus (ranked 67 p4p, 13 weight class). Taus has chosen I Am The Upsetter as his entrance music. 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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216 lbs
28 - 13 - 0 |
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197 cm
30
207 lbs
27 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
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
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melek Taus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magufuli I V throws the left hand but Taus avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Taus.
Taus blocks a head kick by Magufuli I V.
Taus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magufuli I V momentarily.
Magufuli I V takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melek Taus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magufuli I V chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taus can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus thows a body kick. Magufuli I V tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Taus misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taus lands with a nice body punch.
Taus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magufuli I V moves away.
Taus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magufuli I V on the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Taus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magufuli I V takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taus throws a poor cross that misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a one-two to the body.
Taus throws a body kick that misses.
Magufuli I V is looking to counter punch.
Taus lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taus cracks a nice hook into Magufuli I V's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taus thuds his right hand into Magufuli I V's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magufuli I V swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magufuli I V staying out of range there.
Taus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magufuli I V.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taus.
Magufuli I V looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magufuli I V.
Taus misses with a wild body shot.
Magufuli I V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magufuli I V counters with a stiff right hand.
Magufuli I V connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taus is looking to land body kicks.
Magufuli I V looks to land a left hand but Taus moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taus misses with the body kick
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice uppercut.
Taus scores with a decent looking hook.
Taus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Magufuli I V on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magufuli I V swings widly with a right hand
and Magufuli I V takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magufuli I V is rocked!
Magufuli I V throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus scores with a counter punch that sends Magufuli I V to the canvas! Taus smells blood - he's punishing Magufuli I V with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Magufuli I V has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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