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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Codi Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gale comes to the cage accompanied by Gravity kills - Guilty. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 cm
21
223 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
24
220 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Codi Gale! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Stark! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Stark misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab lands there for Gale.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gale moves out of range as Stark strikes. Gale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark blocks a leg kick. Gale throws a right hand that misses
and Stark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Gale keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully. Gale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Stark scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gale works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gale tries to get out of the position. Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Gale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Stark advances to half guard. Stark wants to pass the guard but Gale is defending well. Stark throwing shots but Gale is blocking nicely. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stark connects with a nice short shot to Gale's temple. Stark not doing much here.
It looks like Stark might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Stark. Stark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gale tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg. Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gale defending well though. Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gale defending well though. Stark is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stark connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good leg kick by Gale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gale misses the shot to the body. Stark fails with a takedown attempt. Jab from Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gale throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily. Stark moves out of range of the leg kick from Gale.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gale jabs at Stark's body. Codi Gale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gale was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark. Stark misses with a lunging right hand
and Gale counters with a nice uppercut. Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Stark slips a straight right by Gale. Gale throws a right hand that misses
and Stark counters with a takedown into side control. Stark creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gale sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stark misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stark cracks Gale with a big elbow. Stark cracks Gale with an elbow. That is naaassty. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stark, as that shot connected.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gale manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An inside leg kick from Gale misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stark misses with a body shot
and Gale counters with a big head kick but Stark shrugs it off. A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Gale does a little dance to reset his feet. Gale thows a body shot but no joy. Gale displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gale moves out of range as Stark strikes. Stark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gale misses with a left hand and Stark counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gale's guard now. Gale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark. Gale looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stark puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Stark trying to control from half guard but Gale is working away. Gale tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control. Stark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gale's head. Stark thows a huge punch but Gale dodges it nicely.
Gale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Stark looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Stark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Stark thows a huge punch but Gale dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stark looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Stark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Tony Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Stark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stark!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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