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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zef Tanghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zef Tanghe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Desmond Miles's chin.
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223 lbs
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224 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zef Tanghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Miles!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanghe shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanghe shoots in and bounces Miles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tanghe is fighting to break Miles's control of his arms but Miles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Miles is trying to keep Tanghe in close.
Tanghe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Desmond Miles.
Miles misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles dodges the punch combination from Tanghe.
A punch combination from Tanghe misses.
Tanghe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tanghe looks to land a right hand but Miles moved out of range.
Miles throws a right and a left that Tanghe avoids nicely.
Tanghe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miles misses with a series of wild punches.
Zef Tanghe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanghe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miles misses with a takedown attempt - Tanghe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tanghe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tanghe wants to pass to mount but Miles is defending the position.
Tanghe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tanghe prevents Miles from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tanghe in particular looking to stall.
We're going to have a standup here because Zef Tanghe wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Miles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tanghe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tanghe leaves Miles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zef Tanghe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Miles.
Tanghe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Desmond Miles has been cut.
Miles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanghe's waist but Tanghe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miles off to one side.
Miles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanghe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miles tries to bum rush Tanghe with a series of wild strikes but Tanghe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miles shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanghe swivels and escapes.
Miles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanghe.
Tanghe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tanghe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miles's waist but Miles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanghe off to one side.
Miles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanghe pinned against the cage. Tanghe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miles looks gassed!
Miles takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zef Tanghe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Miles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miles takes one to the chin there.
Tanghe drives through with a takedown into Miles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miles wants to stand up but Tanghe is controlling him.
Tanghe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Miles is pulling down on Tanghe's head to control his posture.
Tanghe trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tanghe controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zef Tanghe just wasn't active enough.
Miles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tanghe is out of range.
Zef Tanghe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanghe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tanghe lands in his opponent's guard.
Tanghe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tanghe controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles wants to stand and escape but Tanghe is having none of it.
Zef Tanghe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanghe stopping the sweep attempt from Miles.
Tanghe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miles's guard.
Miles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miles is trying to stand up here but Tanghe is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tanghe throwing shots but Miles is blocking nicely.
Well, if Tanghe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tanghe stops Miles from getting back to his feet.
Tanghe moves into full mount! Miles won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanghe misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tanghe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanghe misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zef Tanghe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Miles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Miles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanghe thows a body shot but no joy.
Tanghe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tanghe wants it to stay on the feet.
Zef Tanghe is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanghe.
Oooooh!!! Tanghe has knocked Miles down with a huge combo! Tanghe steps away and waves a wobbly Miles back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Miles is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanghe cracks Miles on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Miles falls backwards against the cage. Tanghe follows up with more strikes that drop Miles to his knees. Tanghe keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Miles! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zef Tanghe!
Zef Tanghe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MMA ANIMAL logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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