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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taco Belle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 cm
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265 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
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188 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hannibal Lecter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taco Belle! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lecter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Belle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lecter slips a jab from Belle. Lecter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lecter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belle swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Lecter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lecter fails to land the takedown. A good leg kick by Belle. Lecter throws a right and a left that Belle avoids nicely. Belle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belle wants it to stay on the feet. Lecter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Belle slaps away a takedown attempt from Lecter, before circling back to the center of the mat. Lecter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belle tries to close the distance and clinch but Lecter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Belle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lecter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taco Belle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lecter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lecter tries to move into range but Belle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Belle connects with a body shot that sends Lecter's belly button to the back. Belle misses with a wild combination.
Belle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lecter. Belle with a hook. Belle connects with a body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lecter shoots in looking for a takedown. Belle tries to sprawl out of it but Lecter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Belle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lecter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belle tries to avoid it but Lecter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belle to the ground. Belle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lecter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belle as he jumps to the side. Belle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Belle lands a lovely overhand right. Belle connects with a body shot that sends Lecter's belly button to the back. Belle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Belle looks to score with a jab to the body but Lecter is just out of range. Lecter shoots for a takedown but Belle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Belle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lecter has time to react. Lecter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belle sprawls well. Belle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lecter gets slowly back to his feet. Belle scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belle lands a right hook to the body.
Belle throws a one two combo.
Nice sprawl there from Belle as Lecter shoots in. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lecter is defended easily by Belle. Lecter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belle defends it nicely. Lecter is breathing heavily. Lecter avoids a kick to the body.
Lecter tries for a takedown but Belle circles away easily and Belle counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belle getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nice straight punches there by Belle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Belle stuffs the takedown. Belle scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Belle just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Belle.
Belle throws a low kick but Lecter avoids it. Lecter fails with a takedown attempt. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Belle fails in his attempt to clinch. Lecter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belle but Belle pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Belle dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lecter moves out of range of the body kick. Lecter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lecter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Belle lands with a good body shot. Lecter blocks a head kick by Belle.
Lecter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belle tries to avoid it but Lecter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belle to the ground. Belle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lecter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belle as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Lecter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Some bone on bone action there as Belle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Belle lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lecter misses with a takedown attempt - Belle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Belle scores with a one two! Lecter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belle throws out a powerful jab. Belle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lecter, pushing him back against the cage. Lecter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belle prevents it.
Lecter wants a takedown.
Belle gets through Lecter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Belle lands a damaging elbow. Belle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belle lands an elbow that stopped Lecter in his tracks for a moment. Belle working some nice short punches in the clinch. Belle lands an elbow inside that Lecter shrugs off. Belle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Belle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lecter's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Belle lands a right hand. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lecter. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Belle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Belle lands a big head kick that sends Lecter tumbling to the mat! Belle takes a step backwards and waves Lecter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lecter is rocked! Belle steps in with a hook that catches Lecter right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Belle follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lecter looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taco Belle! In his post fight interview, Taco Belle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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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