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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michak Ropuia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ropuia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Here comes the pain - Slayer. Clendennon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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152 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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155 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michak Ropuia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ropuia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clendennon throws out a powerful jab.
Ropuia tries to close the distance and clinch but Clendennon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ropuia dives in and grabs Clendennon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clendennon pushes down on Ropuia's head and hops out.
Clendennon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ropuia misses with a takedown attempt
and Clendennon counters with a three punch combo that has Ropuia backing up. Ropuia nods at Clendennon to acknowledge the strikes.
Ropuia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clendennon counters with a thumping low kick.
Ropuia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clendennon as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michak Ropuia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ropuia throws a combination that misses
and Clendennon counters with a stiff right hand.
Clendennon drops Ropuia with a beautiful combination! Ropuia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clendennon is looking for the KO!
Ropuia is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ropuia. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clendennon is stalking Ropuia. Ropuia circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Clendennon, and it's lights out! Ropuia really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Clendennon!
Craig Clendennon is the new featherweight champion!
Craig Clendennon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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