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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between New Update (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Verbana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Update comes to the cage accompanied by beep. Verbana has chosen Pardon Me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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182 cm
26
240 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, New Update! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Verbana! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Verbana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Verbana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Update.
Verbana fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Update is out of range. Update scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Update scores with a hook to the body. Verbana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Update is looking to clinch. Update cracks Verbana with a right hand to the side of the head. Update could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Verbana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. John Verbana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Verbana wants to slow Update down by chopping away at his legs. Update scores with a hook to the body. Verbana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A clash of legs there as Verbana blocks the low kick. Verbana is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Update. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Verbana lands a big head kick that sends Update tumbling to the mat! Verbana takes a step backwards and waves Update back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like New Update has been cut. Verbana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Update bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Verbana's head. Update lands with a cross. Verbana misses with a low kick.
Verbana tries a head kick but it misses.
Update works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Verbana tries to move into range but Update moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Decent striking displayed by Update there. Verbana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Update darts in and clinches Verbana up against the cage. Verbana dodges an elbow strike from Update.
A shot in the inside from Update. Update lands a left hand that snaps the head of Verbana backwards. Update lands a left hand that snaps the head of Verbana backwards. Verbana can't find room to land a body shot as Update controls the action.
Verbana is trying to push Update away but Update has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Verbana misses with a short punch on the inside. Update throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verbanas head. Update stalling in the clinch but Verbana improves position. Update is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Verbana is defending well for now. Update lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verbana backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Update creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Update lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Update creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Update takes a shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Update. A short uppercut from Update.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Verbana misses with a short punch on the inside. Update tries to throw a body punch but Verbana avoids it by throwing Update back against the cage. Update lands with a left to the head. Verbana is trying to force a seperation but Update has the dominant position. Update wants to stall.
Update keeps control of Verbana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Verbana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Update lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Update on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Update tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Update.
Update lands on the inside with an uppercut. Verbana has a couple of punches blocked by Update.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Update creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Update tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Verbana is trying to force a seperation but Update has the dominant position. Update misses with a short punch on the inside. Update throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbana. Verbana wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Update misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Verbana fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Verbana fails to land. Verbana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verbana wants to get back to striking at distance but Update won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Verbana swings wildly with an uppercut but Update uses good head movement to avoid it. Update misses with a short punch on the inside. Update is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Verbana is defending well for now. Update gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Update. Verbana can't break the clinch.
Update blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Update creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Update is looking to control Verbana's arms but Verbana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Update has his back to the cage. Verbana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A short right from Update on the inside. A short uppercut from Update.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Verbana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Verbana leaning against his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Update scores with an uppercut up the middle. Verbana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Verbana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Update gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Update blocks an uppercut.
Verbana working hard to break the clinch. Update blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Update lands a body shot in the clinch.
Update lands a hook to the side of the head. Update taking a breather. Update softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Update lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Update lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verbana backwards. A body shot lands from Update.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Update digs a right hand into Verbana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Verbana's gas tank.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Update lands on the inside with an uppercut. Verbana looks winded! Update lands a hook that snaps the head of Verbana backwards. Update scores with a shot to the side of Verbana's head. Verbana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Update lands a body shot in the clinch.
Update misses with a punch on the inside.
Update slows down the pace here.
Update lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Update lands a shot to the body. Update manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Verbana misses with a short punch on the inside. Update tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Update softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Update. Update throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verbanas head.
That's six minutes gone in the round. 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! Nice body punch from Verbana. Verbana wants to get back to striking at distance but Update won't allow it.
Update lands with a short shot to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Update.
Verbana misses with some punches.
Verbana has Update pressed against the cage.
Update works on Verbana's body with a couple of short punches. Verbana misses with a short punch on the inside. A short body shot lands from Update as the two fighters clinch.
Verbana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Update works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Update scores with a shot to the side of Verbana's head. Update working some nice short punches in the clinch. Update makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Update scores with a shot to the side of Verbana's head. Good body shot from Update.
Update comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like John Verbana has been cut. Update lands on the inside with an uppercut. John Verbana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Update scores with a nice hook to the head. Update presses Verbana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Update displaying some good clinch control by pressing Verbana up against the cage. A shot in the inside from Update. Update utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Verbana takes an elbow to the temple. Update is working Verbana over against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Update takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Update lands a body punch. Update lands a shoulder strike. A short left from Update. Update lands an elbow that stopped Verbana in his tracks for a moment. This has been an exciting period of action! Verbana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verbana misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Update. Update lands with a short shot to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Update lands a left hand.
Verbana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Update has him pressed against the cage. Update lands on the inside with an uppercut. Update throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Update creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Verbana's defenses. A nice left hand lands by Update.
Update lands with a short shot to the head. Update lands with a right to the head. Verbana has a couple of punches blocked by Update.
Verbana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Update scores with a shot to the side of Verbana's head. Nice body punch from Update. Update lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Verbana backwards. Update lands a nice uppercut. Update lands a left hand.
Update blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Verbana throws a head punch that misses. Verbana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Verbana throws a head punch that misses. Update is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Update lands a shot to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Update. Update lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Verbana or not. Verbana working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Update creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Update pushes Verbana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Update prevents Verbana from breaking the clinch. Verbana takes an elbow to the temple. Verbana is trying to force a seperation but Update has the dominant position. Update digs a right hand into Verbana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Verbana's gas tank. Update lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Verbana backwards. 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! Update tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verbana avoids it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Update scores with a hook to the body. Nice elbow from Update. A short right hand to the side of the head by Update. Update pushes Verbana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Update lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! New Update showed his dominance in that final round. Well Update has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for New Update! Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for New Update! Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for New Update!
New Update wins by unanimous decision! New Update was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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