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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Meogy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Webb has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 cm
28
145 lbs
17 - 4 - 2 |
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159 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Webb! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Meogy! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Meogy shoots for a takedown but Webb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Meogy misses with a takedown and Webb moves into the clinch. Meogy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Webb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyrone Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Meogy. Meogy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Webb circles away. Meogy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Meogy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Webb's waist but Webb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meogy off to one side. Webb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meogy paws at him with a jab and circles away. Meogy misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meogy dives in and grabs Webb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Webb pushes down on Meogy's head and hops out. Meogy swings and misses with a shot to the body and Webb counters with a low kick, right behind Meogy 's knee. Webb leaves Meogy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Webb is looking to clinch but Meogy is avoiding it.
Meogy looks for a takedown but Webb sprawls well. Meogy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Webb but Webb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meogy shoots in for a double leg but Webb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Webb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meogy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Webb moves away. Webb lands a head shot. Mr Meogy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Meogy shoots in but no luck this time. Webb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Meogy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Meogy tries for a takedown but Webb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Webb shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meogy eats them both and turns towards Webb to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Webb cracks a nice hook into Meogy's ribs. Webb scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Meogy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Webb counters with a big head kick but Meogy shrugs it off. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Webb!
Meogy gets tackled into the cage by Webb. Webb maintains the clinch. Webb lands a good knee to the midsection. Meogy won't want to take too many of those. Webb with a knee to the head.
Meogy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webb prevents it.
Webb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Webb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meogy.
Webb landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Webb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Webb lands a nice knee to the body. Meogy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Webb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Webb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Webb 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.
A head kick misses from Webb. Webb pushes Meogy away with a front kick. Meogy misses the shot to the body. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Meogy. Meogy dives in and grabs Webb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Webb pushes down on Meogy's head and hops out. Webb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Webb 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.
Webb lands a nice looking kick to the body. Meogy takes a step back to recover. Webb gets caught napping as Meogy dives in and scores a takedown. Webb manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meogy wants to pass the guard but Webb is keeping the position. Meogy prevents Webb from getting back to his feet. Meogy tries to free his leg and advance position but Webb is retaining full guard. Meogy passes into half guard. Meogy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Webb looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Meogy wants to pass the guard but Webb is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Meogy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meogy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Webb's half guard. Webb is looking to improve his position.
Meogy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Webb is just riding it out for now. Meogy eventually gives up the hold. Webb is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Meogy trying to control from half guard but Webb is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Meogy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Webb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Webb wants it to stay on the feet. Meogy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Webb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Tyrone Webb is winning the standup battle so far. Webb closes the distance and clinches. Webb lands a nice elbow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Webb. Webb connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mr Meogy has been cut. Webb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Webb with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meogy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webb prevents it.
Webb unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meogy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Meogy goes for a takedown attempt but Webb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyrone Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Meogy. Webb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Webb wants to clinch up but Meogy keeps it at a distance. Webb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meogy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webb sprawls well. Webb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meogy gets slowly back to his feet. Meogy throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Webb counters with a head kick. Meogy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Webb rather than just go for the knockout. Webb tries to close the distance and clinch but Meogy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Webb lands a high kick!
Meogy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webb sprawls well. Webb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meogy gets slowly back to his feet. Meogy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meogy throws a wild body kick that Webb sees coming a mile off. Webb throws a nice head kick!
Meogy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Webb defends it nicely. Meogy with a lazy takedown attempt and Webb counters with a flying knee. Nice. Webb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Meogy to score an easy takedown into full guard. Webb wants to stand and escape but Meogy is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Meogy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Webb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Webb tries to get out of the position. Meogy preventing the sweep. Meogy tries to free his leg and advance position but Webb is retaining full guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Meogy trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyrone Webb. Webb misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Webb. Meogy shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyrone Webb showed his dominance in that final round. I think Webb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28 Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Webb!
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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
33% |
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