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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stinky Armpits (ranked 632 p4p, 2654 weight class) and Jack Horvat (ranked 101 p4p, 370 weight class). Armpits comes into the arena with Side to Side blaring out of the sound system. 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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190 cm 23 215 8 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm 22 200 2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class MT Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Great elbows Good gas tank |
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stinky Armpits! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Horvat! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horvat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armpits on the side of the head. Jack Horvat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Armpits scores with a head kick.
A jab from Armpits finds it's way through Horvat's defenses. A jab from Horvat misses. Horvat throws a lazy uppercut
and Armpits counters with a good low kick that Horvat was not able to check. Armpits stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horvat. Horvat misses the jab. Horvat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Armpits on the side of the head. Armpits misses with a hook. Horvat ducked under it nicely. Horvat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Armpits is trying to defend but Horvat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Armpits has one foot on Horvat's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Armpits attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Horvat misses with a hook. Armpits ducked under it nicely. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Horvat 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. Horvat throws the left hand but Armpits avoids the punch easily. Horvat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Armpits. Armpits obviously looking to wear him down.
Horvat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Horvat trying to pass the guard but Armpits defending well. Armpits is defending against the submission attempts here by Horvat.
Horvat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armpits defending well though. The fighters are battling for position here. Armpits manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Horvat throwing strikes but missing. Armpits looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Horvat is in close to Armpits's body, working some short punches and elbows. Armpits is pulling down on Horvat's head to control his posture. Armpits's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Horvat lands a couple of elbows. Horvat throws a big elbow that misses. Horvat throwing strikes from guard but Armpits blocks nicely. Armpits controls Horvat momentarily but Horvat frees himself. Horvat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armpits's guard. Armpits is holding on to half guard well. Horvat seems to be looking for submissions.
Armpits is refusing to be controlled, as Horvat sits in half guard. Horvat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armpits is just riding it out for now. Horvat eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Horvat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armpits doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horvat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Armpits is trying to get back to full guard. Armpits has hold of Horvat's hands but Horvat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Horvat throwing shots but Armpits is blocking nicely. Horvat missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Horvat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Horvat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Armpits is looking for a sweep. Horvat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Horvat is pressing down on Armpits's thigh, looking to free his foot. Armpits is holding on for now. Armpits keeps control of the position for the meantime. Horvat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armpits's head. Horvat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Armpits tries to roll over but Horvat keeps him under control. Horvat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armpits defends it well. Armpits on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Horvat 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. Horvat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Armpits throws a right hand that misses
and Horvat counters with a lovely straight right hand! Horvat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Horvat just misses with a punch to the body.
Armpits avoids the head kick by Horvat.
Horvat scores with a jab. Armpits acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Horvat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Horvat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nice jab there from Horvat. A jab from Armpits misses. Armpits blocks a head kick by Horvat.
Armpits takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Horvat throws out a loose jab but Armpits uses good head movement to avoid it. Horvat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Horvat connects with a high kick. Horvat cracks Armpits with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round. Armpits takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horvat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Armpits on his heels. He'll look to pass Armpits's guard now, I'm sure. Armpits has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Horvat has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Armpits lands with a light punch inside. Horvat manages to break the clinch.
Horvat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Armpits takes a step back to recover. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Armpits throws out a loose jab but Horvat uses good head movement to avoid it. Armpits takes one to the chin there. Horvat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Armpits throws an overhand right that lands on Horvat's shoulder, as Horvat tries to avoid the shot. Horvat lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Horvat. Armpits scores with a jab. Horvat acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Horvat moves out of range as Armpits strikes. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horvat, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Horvat loads up on a big right hand but Armpits slips the punch. Horvat tries to bum rush Armpits with a series of wild strikes but Armpits uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Armpits fires out a quick counter leg kick but Horvat just manages to avoid it. Nice uppercut lands for Armpits. That snapped Horvat's head back.
Horvat misses with a hook. Horvat scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Horvat throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Armpits takes one on the button. Horvat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armpits. Armpits scores with a head kick.
Horvat is rocked! Armpits lands with a big right hook that stumbles Horvat - he's out on his feet here! Armpits follows up with another monster hook that separates Horvat from consciousness! Horvat falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Armpits stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stinky Armpits! Stinky Armpits tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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