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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Somporn Metharom (ranked 1122 p4p, 1149 weight class) and Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 146 p4p, 148 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Metharom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Porcelain - Moby. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Tepes lV misses.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes lV moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes lV slips under a jab.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes lV only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Tepes lV finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Metharom lands a head shot.
A jab from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV slips under a jab from Metharom.
Tepes lV throws a good cross that connects.
Metharom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes lV.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metharom has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Tepes lV counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Tepes lV misses with a straight right.
Metharom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tepes lV looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Tepes lV coming out on top.
Tepes lV fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metharom checks it well.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
Metharom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tepes lV.
A leg kick checked by Tepes lV.
A clash of legs there as Metharom blocks the low kick.
Tepes lV misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tepes lV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Tepes lV bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes lV goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes lV chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Tepes lV releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tepes lV lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom scores with a nice right hand.
Tepes lV keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Metharom there.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Metharom dips to his left and cracks Tepes lV with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Tepes lV.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV slips under a jab.
Tepes lV drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tepes lV dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Tepes lV throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tepes lV looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Tepes lV misses.
Somporn Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
Tepes lV lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes lV misses with a looping right.
Metharom lands a really nice looking cross but Tepes lV seems unphased.
Tepes lV blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom misses with a low kick.
Tepes lV scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes lV throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Metharom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tepes lV is in Metharom's guard.
Metharom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tepes lV's guard.
Metharom is stalling in the full guard.
Metharom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tepes lV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metharom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Metharom continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tepes lV tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metharom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes lV working a defensive guard here.
Metharom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tepes lV has control of Metharom's left arm, preventing Metharom from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Metharom misses with a hook
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Metharom with a nice cross.
Tepes lV connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Tepes lV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Metharom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tepes lV in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes lV.
That kick from Metharom tenderised Tepes lV's leg. Tepes lV is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Tepes lV takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Tepes lV thuds his right hand into Metharom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes lV throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes lV blocks a leg kick.
Tepes lV lands a really nice looking cross but Metharom seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tepes lV takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tepes lV throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Tepes lV throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a thumping low kick.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Tepes lV feints and as Metharom raises his hands in defense, Tepes lV changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Metharom manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Metharom throws out a powerful jab.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom scores with a head kick. Tepes lV tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Metharom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tepes lV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Tepes lV lands a nice looking body shot.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Tepes lV slips the punch.
Metharom scores with a head kick.
Metharom throws a hook but Tepes lV avoids it easily.
Metharom scores with a leg kick.
Tepes lV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metharom.
Tepes lV misses with a kick to the body.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
Tepes lV slips a straight right by Metharom.
Tepes lV attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tepes lV takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes lV jabs Metharom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes lV thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
and Metharom counters with a leg kick.
Tepes lV takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metharom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV lands a nice looking body shot.
Tepes lV buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Metharom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
A nice leg kick from Tepes lV, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Tepes lV misses
and Metharom counters with an outside leg kick.
Tepes lV scores with a leg kick.
Tepes lV motions for Metharom to come forward. Tepes lV throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes lV just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMetharom.
Tepes lV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metharom cracks Tepes lV with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tepes lV closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Metharom's guard.
Metharom pushes Tepes lV off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tepes lV looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Tepes lV tries to move into range but Metharom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Metharom lands with a kick to the temple. Tepes lV shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Metharom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Somporn Metharom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Metharom connects with a right hand. Tepes lV shakes it off.
Tepes lV defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes lV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes lV with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Tepes lV does it's job there.
Tepes lV throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Tepes lV lands with a shot to the body.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Tepes lV tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metharom misses the jab.
Tepes lV misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom punishes Tepes lV's body with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Metharom.
Tepes lV looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Tepes lV stuns Metharom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metharom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV walks into a jab.
Metharom lands with a kick to the temple. Tepes lV shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes lV.
Jab, jab by Tepes lV - just one landing.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes lV.
A nice side step and Tepes lV releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tepes lV blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Decent striking displayed by Tepes lV there.
Tepes lV shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tepes lV jabs Metharom right on the nose. Metharom blinks but takes it well.
Metharom throws a chopping leg kick but Tepes lV manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Tepes lV moved out of range.
Tepes lV digs a good body shot into Metharom's ribs.
Metharom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Metharom takes a swing at Tepes lV's ribcage but misses.
Metharom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tepes lV is out of range and Metharom settles back down.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tepes lV to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Tepes lV with that takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes lV.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Tepes lV.
Good leg kick by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Tepes lV on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes lV has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tepes lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes lV.
Metharom tests Tepes lV's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tepes lV takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tepes lV lands a nice looking body shot.
Tepes lV lands a slapping body shot.
Metharom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepes lV throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Tepes lV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes lV counters with a nice body shot.
A clash of legs there as Tepes lV blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom throws a hook but Tepes lV avoids it easily.
Metharom throws a head kick that Tepes lV semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom throws a low kick but Tepes lV moves out of range easily.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes lV looks to land a combination. Metharom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tepes lV with a jab.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tepes lV throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Tepes lV with the inside leg kick.
Tepes lV connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes lV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes lV has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes lV!
An out of breath Vlad Tepes lV 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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