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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Ghambe (ranked 980 p4p, 1072 weight class) and Corona Virus (ranked 30 p4p, 42 weight class). Corona Virus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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207 cm 20 290 4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Ghambe! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corona Virus! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ghambe with a nice cross. Ghambe tries to clinch but Virus moves out of range. Virus looks to land a left hand but Ghambe moved out of range nicely. Ghambe walks into a straight right hand from Virus. Virus throws an overhand right that lands on Ghambe's shoulder, as Ghambe tries to avoid the shot. Ghambe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Liam Ghambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ghambe lunges at Virus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Virus's hand. Ghambe takes one on the button. Virus misses with a hook. A telegraphed right hand from Virus misses the target. Virus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghambe. Ghambe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little jabbing left from Virus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Virus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghambe.
Virus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Virus misses. Virus misses with a looping left. Ghambe throwing a counter right hand but Virus manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Virus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Virus blocks a jab. Virus lands with a good body shot. Ghambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virus.
Virus looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ghambe misses with a wild body shot. A cross from Virus lands. Ghambe misses with a shot to the body and Virus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ghambe defending well as Virus loads up on a big left hand. Ghambe moves away from the strike by Virus. Virus looks to land a left hand but Ghambe moved out of range nicely. Ghambe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've been told by Ghambe's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Virus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghambe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Virus throws out the jab. Ghambe throws a body shot but no joy. Ghambe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Virus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ghambe misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Virus misses with a looping left. 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! Virus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Virus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Virus throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghambe counters with a nice body shot. Virus throws a big shot that misses. Ghambe is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Virus misses the jab. Virus swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghambe. Virus tests Ghambe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Virus throws a good cross that connects.
Virus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghambe.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ghambe blocks a jab. Ghambe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Virus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ghambe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Ghambe lands with an overhand left. Ghambe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Virus. Ghambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virus.
Virus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ghambe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ghambe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ghambe there as he acknowledges the shot. Ghambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Virus. Ghambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Virus. Ghambe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Ghambe throws an off balance right hand
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab. Ghambe throws a hook but Virus blocks it. A countering left hand to the body from Virus misses. Ghambe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Virus doesn't seem bothered though. Ghambe tries to move into range but Virus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Ghambe misses with an uppercut. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Virus! But no joy. Virus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ghambe cracks Virus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Corona Virus has been cut. Ghambe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Virus counters with a stiff right hand. Ghambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virus.
Virus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Virus misses with a looping left. Ghambe swings for the body but Virus moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Virus. Virus throws a lazy right hand but Ghambe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Ghambe misses the target. Ghambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away. Virus getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Virus misses with an uppercut
and Ghambe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Ghambe slips under a jab from Virus. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corona Virus dominated that round. The cut man is working on Corona Virus's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Virus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Virus misses. Ghambe missing with a left hand there. Virus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A little jabbing left from Virus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Virus scores with a jab to the body. Ghambe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Virus jabbing away but nothing is landing. Virus moves away from the strike by Ghambe. Ghambe forces Virus back against the cage and clinches. Virus misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghambe tries to throw a body punch but Virus avoids it by throwing Ghambe back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe. Ghambe blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Virus. Ghambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Virus.
That's one minute gone in the round. Virus lands a body punch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ghambe misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus. Ghambe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Virus misses with a short punch on the inside. Virus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe. Virus throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Virus on the inside. Virus pushes Ghambe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Virus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Virus misses with a hook from the clinch. Ghambe can't find room to land a body shot as Virus controls the action.
Virus digs a right hand into Ghambe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghambe's gas tank. Virus presses Ghambe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A nice right hand lands inside from Virus. Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ghambe digs a right hand into Virus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Virus's gas tank. A head punch on the inside from Virus fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Virus fails to land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Virus blocking some punches.
Ghambe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Virus or not. Virus scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe. Virus lands a right hand. Ghambe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virus working aggressively here.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virus. Virus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A shot in the inside from Virus. Virus misses with a body punch.
Virus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghambe has a couple of punches blocked by Virus.
Ghambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ghambe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virus. A short uppercut from Virus. Virus tries to throw a body punch but Ghambe avoids it by throwing Virus back against the cage. Virus misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Virus. Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Ghambe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virus's elbow. Virus blocks an uppercut.
Ghambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viruss head. A hook to the body from Ghambe.
Virus lands an uppercut. Ghambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Virus uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe. Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Virus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Virus working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe. Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Virus misses with the head strike.
Ghambe lands a hook to the side of the head. Virus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards. Ghambe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Ghambe has a couple of punches blocked by Virus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Virus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Virus misses with some punches.
Virus misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Virus. Virus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Virus misses with a hook from the clinch. Ghambe blocking some punches.
Corona Virus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ghambe struggles to land a body shot inside as Virus controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corona Virus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Corona Virus's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Ghambe throws an overhand right that lands on Virus's shoulder, as Virus tries to avoid the shot. Virus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ghambe in his tracks. Virus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Virus connects with a crisp jab. Virus misses with a hook
and Virus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Virus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Virus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Virus moves away from the strike by Ghambe. Ghambe misses with a left hand and Ghambe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ghambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghambe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ghambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away. Ghambe stuns Virus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A swing and a miss from Ghambe. Virus misses with a hook. Ghambe ducked under it nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Virus moves out of range as Ghambe strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ghambe throws a poor cross that misses
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A lazy left from Virus finds it's target. Virus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghambe. Virus throws out a loose jab but Ghambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Ghambe slips a straight right by Virus. Virus slips under a jab from Ghambe. Ghambe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Ghambe misses. Virus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ghambe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Virus in his tracks. Ghambe with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ghambe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Virus thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Ghambe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Virus. Ghambe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Virus looks to land a left hand but Ghambe moved out of range nicely. Ghambe moves out of range of the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Virus looks to throw the jab but Ghambe is out of range. Virus throws a shot from downtown. Ghambe moves away and avoids it. Ghambe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ghambe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virus. A shot to the liver by Virus. Beautiful body shot. A jab from Virus misses. It looked like Ghambe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Virus. Virus scores with a nice right hand.
Ghambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Virus's head. Ghambe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Virus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ghambe under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Virus lands an overhand right. Ghambe misses the shot to the body. Ghambe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corona Virus seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ghambe drops his hands momentarily and Virus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Virus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ghambe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Ghambe slips under a jab. Ghambe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Virus connects with a crisp jab. Virus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Virus throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghambe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Virus connects with a single shot there. Ghambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virus.
Virus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ghambe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ghambe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virus. Nice uppercut lands for Virus. That snapped Ghambe's head back.
Ghambe misses with a hook
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ghambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virus.
Virus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Virus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ghambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Virus! But no joy. Ghambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ghambe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Virus lands a lovely overhand right. Ghambe ducks under a wild hook from Virus. Ghambe misses with a wild body shot. Virus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Virus misses with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corona Virus really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Corona Virus's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ghambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away. Virus looks like he wants to counter punch here. Virus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghambe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The fighters circling - Virus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Ghambe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Virus scores with a jab to the body. Virus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ghambe ducks under a wild hook from Virus. Nice shot by Virus. Ghambe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ghambe throws a lazy uppercut
and Virus counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ghambe misses with a right hand and Virus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The fighters circling - Virus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little feinted left hand from Ghambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ghambe tries to clinch up and Virus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Virus drops his hands momentarily and Ghambe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ghambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Virus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ghambe misses with a jab to the body
and Virus counters with a lovely shot to the body. Virus thows a left - swing and a miss! Ghambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Virus looks to throw the jab but Ghambe is out of range. Virus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ghambe. Ghambe circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Virus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A jab from Virus misses. Ghambe is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ghambe swings for the body but Virus moves out of range.
Ghambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Virus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghambe counters with a right hand to the body. The fighters circling - Ghambe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Virus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A big right from Virus misses. Ghambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away. Virus has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Virus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ghambe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Virus counters with a nice uppercut. Virus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Virus throws a hook to the side of Ghambe's head but Ghambe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Virus ducks under a wild hook from Ghambe. Virus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghambe swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ghambe throws a shot from downtown. Virus moves away and avoids it. Virus misses with a straight right. Ghambe misses with a hook. Virus avoids the body shot from Ghambe.
Virus throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghambe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ghambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virus manages to avoid it. Ghambe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Virus. Virus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ghambe's head backwards. Virus swings widly with a right hand
and Ghambe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Virus lands a lovely overhand right. Virus lands a nice looking body shot.
Ghambe moves away from the strike by Virus. Virus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Virus jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ghambe throws a shot from downtown. Virus moves away and avoids it. Virus throws a jab when Ghambe was well out of range. Ghambe swings for the body but Virus moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ghambe jabs Virus right on the nose. Virus blinks but takes it well. A decent looking cross lands there for Ghambe. A jab from Virus misses. Ghambe thows a left - swing and a miss! Ghambe swings for the body but Virus moves out of range.
Virus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Ghambe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Nice jab there from Virus. Virus misses with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corona Virus dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Corona Virus's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! Ghambe throws a right hand that misses
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The fight stays on the outside here - Ghambe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ghambe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghambe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Virus throws out the jab. Ghambe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Virus. Ghambe with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ghambe looks to throw the jab but Virus is out of range. Ghambe wants to clinch enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Virus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ghambe tries to clinch but fails miserably and Virus counters with a nice uppercut. Virus misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Virus misses with a looping left. Ghambe is looking to counter the offense by Virus and move into the clinch. Ghambe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Virus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ghambe scrambles back to his feet. Virus throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghambe counters with a one-two to the body. Ghambe misses with a hook. Virus ducked under it nicely. A little jabbing left from Virus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Virus looks to land a left hand but Ghambe moved out of range nicely. A counter left hand to the body from Ghambe misses its target. Ghambe throws a lazy right hand but Virus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Ghambe. Virus does a little dance to reset his feet. Virus throws a looping overhand right but Ghambe ducks down to avoid it. Ghambe ducks under a wild hook from Virus. Ghambe takes the fight into the clinch. Virus misses with a hook from the clinch. Virus pushes Ghambe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ghambe blocks an uppercut.
Ghambe lands a body punch in the clinch. Virus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Ghambe blocks an uppercut.
Ghambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Virus backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus. Virus working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ghambe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Virus. Ghambe misses with a punch to the body.
Ghambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Virus backwards. Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Virus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Virus misses with a punch to the body.
Ghambe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ghambe misses with a punch to the body.
Ghambe gets through Virus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ghambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viruss head.
Virus is rocked! Ghambe cracks Virus with a nice body shot. Virus is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghambe finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ghambe pushes Virus against the cage. Ghambe is working some dirty boxing. Ghambe pushes off with a quick right hook! Virus goes down! Virus tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ghambe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Ghambe! Liam Ghambe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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