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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 1909 p4p, 2143 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 210 p4p, 240 weight class). Banana Republic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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 New York, Herleifr Conchobhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Republic tries to clinch up but Conchobhar circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Conchobhar.
Conchobhar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Republic on the side of the head.
Conchobhar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Republic tries to counter with a clinch but Conchobhar shakes him off and moves away.
Republic digs a good body shot into Conchobhar's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Conchobhar. Those never looked like landing.
Republic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Conchobhar just misses with a punch to the body.
Republic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Republic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've been told by Conchobhar's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Conchobhar swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Conchobhar throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Conchobhar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Republic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Herleifr Conchobhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conchobhar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conchobhar looks to score with a jab to the body but Republic is just out of range.
Republic throws out a counter right but Conchobhar avoids it with no problem.
Herleifr Conchobhar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conchobhar throws the left hand but Republic avoids the punch easily.
Conchobhar tries to bum rush Republic with a series of wild strikes but Republic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conchobhar misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Conchobhar throws a combination that misses
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Republic.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Conchobhar throws a shot from downtown. Republic moves away and avoids it.
Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Republic misses with a hook
and Conchobhar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conchobhar just misses with a punch to the body.
Conchobhar misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Conchobhar tries to break the clinch but Republic is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar is trying to break the clinch but Republic has him pressed against the cage.
Conchobhar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Conchobhar wants to get back to striking at distance but Republic won't allow it.
Republic has Conchobhar pressed against the cage, preventing Conchobhar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Conchobhar is trying to break free.
Republic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Republic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Conchobhar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Conchobhar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conchobhar scores with a jab.
Conchobhar throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conchobhar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Conchobhar looks to land a right hand but Republic moved out of range.
Conchobhar misses with a looping right.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Conchobhar.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Conchobhar misses.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Conchobhar misses with a body kick.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conchobhar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conchobhar lands a jab-cross combination.
Republic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Conchobhar's hands.
Conchobhar misses the jab.
Conchobhar misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar looks to score with a jab to the body but Republic is just out of range.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Republic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Republic there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conchobhar throws a lazy right hand but Republic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Republic throws out a counter right but Conchobhar avoids it with no problem.
Conchobhar throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Conchobhar throws a hook but Republic avoids it easily.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Conchobhar digs a good hook to Republic's body.
Republic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Conchobhar has one foot on Republic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Republic moves out of range of the strikes.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut
and Conchobhar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conchobhar throws a series of punches but Republic moves out of range.
Republic throws out a counter right but Conchobhar avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herleifr Conchobhar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Conchobhar throws a one two combo.
Conchobhar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conchobhar misses with a looping left.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conchobhar misses with a right hand
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Conchobhar throws a nice looking combination but Republic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Conchobhar misses.
Conchobhar throws a hook but Republic blocks it.
Conchobhar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conchobhar tries a low kick but Republic avoids it.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar looks to land a left hand but Republic moved out of range nicely.
Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conchobhar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Conchobhar.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
Conchobhar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conchobhar takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Conchobhar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conchobhar.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conchobhar misses with a looping right.
Conchobhar throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
Conchobhar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Republic can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conchobhar, as that shot connected.
Herleifr Conchobhar is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Conchobhar misses
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic moves away from the strike by Conchobhar.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Republic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conchobhar.
Conchobhar scores with a decent looking hook.
Conchobhar misses the jab.
Republic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conchobhar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conchobhar misses with a straight left.
Conchobhar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Republic slips a straight right by Conchobhar.
Conchobhar misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
A big left from Conchobhar misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Conchobhar looks to land a combination but Republic avoids it well.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conchobhar misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Republic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conchobhar throws out the jab.
Conchobhar misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Conchobhar thinking.
Conchobhar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
Conchobhar looks to land a right hand but Republic moved out of range.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conchobhar throws a leg kick that misses.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conchobhar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Republic was well out of range. Poor timing from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Conchobhar misses its intended target.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conchobhar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conchobhar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conchobhar looks to land a right hand but Republic moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Conchobhar misses the target.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Conchobhar throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conchobhar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Republic doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Conchobhar scores with a body shot.
Conchobhar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conchobhar misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conchobhar misses with a right hand
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Republic scores with a jab to the body.
Conchobhar tries a head kick but it misses.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Conchobhar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Conchobhar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Conchobhar does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herleifr Conchobhar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Conchobhar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Republic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conchobhar.
Conchobhar misses with a right hand
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Republic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conchobhar.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
Republic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Conchobhar misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick by Conchobhar misses
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conchobhar throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conchobhar looks to score with a jab to the body but Republic is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conchobhar throws a push kick but Republic slaps the foot to one side.
Republic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Republic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conchobhar misses with a body shot.
Conchobhar misses with a two punch combination.
Conchobhar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conchobhar misses with a low kick.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Conchobhar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut.
Republic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Conchobhar.
Republic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conchobhar throws out the jab.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Conchobhar loads up on a big right hand but Republic slips the punch.
Republic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Conchobhar.
Republic avoids the body shot from Conchobhar.
Republic dodges the punch combination from Conchobhar.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banana Republic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Conchobhar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conchobhar.
Good exchange - Conchobhar coming out on top.
Conchobhar tests Republic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conchobhar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Republic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Republic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conchobhar throws out the jab.
Republic slips under a jab from Conchobhar.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Republic slips a jab and a cross from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Conchobhar throws out a loose jab but Republic uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar misses with a hook. Republic ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Conchobhar misses with a looping left.
Republic dodges the punch combination from Conchobhar.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Republic gets a clinch.
Republic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conchobhar throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conchobhar swings widly with a right hand
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Conchobhar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Republic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch lands to the side of Republic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar throws a hook to the side of Republic's head but Republic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some wild striking there from Conchobhar.
Herleifr Conchobhar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Republic blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Conchobhar misses the target.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Republic.
Conchobhar misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conchobhar misses with a hook.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conchobhar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Republic has Conchobhar up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herleifr Conchobhar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Conchobhar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herleifr Conchobhar!
A relieved looking Herleifr Conchobhar 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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energy
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hype
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