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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Exotic (ranked 287 p4p, 678 weight class) and Kobe Bryant (ranked 43 p4p, 96 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Exotic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Joe Exotic - I Saw a Tiger. Joe Exotic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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11 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Exotic pushes him off.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy body kick from Exotic
and Bryant counters with a nice body shot.
Exotic throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant misses with a shot to the body
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Exotic avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Exotic.
Bryant walks into a jab.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Exotic digs a good hook to Bryant's body.
Bryant lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Exotic connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic lands with a nice body punch.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
Bryant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Exotic's head backwards.
Exotic lands a big head kick that sends Bryant tumbling to the mat! Exotic takes a step backwards and waves Bryant back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exotic scores with a punch to the head.
Bryant is rocked!
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Bryant is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Exotic blocks the leg kick.
Bryant seems to have recovered his senses.
Exotic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
As Exotic backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Exotic manages to avoid it all.
Bryant scores with a push kick.
Bryant looks to land a combination. Exotic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Exotic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Exotic throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exotic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bryant counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Exotic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bryant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Exotic scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Exotic.
Bryant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Bryant's head.
Donk. Exotic catches Bryant right on the button with a cross.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Exotic lands with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic lands a left and a right that send Bryant crashing to the mat, dazed. Exotic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Exotic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryant.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bryant sprawling to the canvas! Bryant rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Exotic finish him?!
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Bryant throws a leg kick but Exotic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bryant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant is looking to land body kicks.
Exotic takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Exotic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Exotic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bryant! But no joy.
Bryant with a nice calf kick.
Exotic jabs Bryant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bryant misses with a combination
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bryant might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Exotic has got the better of the exchanges.
Bryant lets loose with a powerful body kick. Exotic will feel that in the morning.
Exotic lands the left hand.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Exotic lands a big uppercut and Bryant crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bryant looks OK. Exotic waves Bryant back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic cracks Bryant with a hook to the temple - Bryant is on wobbly legs here! Exotic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bryant falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Exotic wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Exotic!
An out of breath Joe Exotic 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
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RATING
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