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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolf West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kova Tangis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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218 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wolf West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kova Tangis!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tangis moves into range and clinches up with West.
Tangis tries for a takedown. No joy.
West lands a hook that snaps the head of Tangis backwards.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tangis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. West can't fight it off and eventually Tangis manages to take the fight to the floor. West looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tangis preventing the sweep.
West working a defensive guard but Tangis manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tangis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
West gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tangis wants to stand up but West has a hold of him and won't allow it.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
West on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if West tries to get out of the position.
Tangis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
West wants to control but Tangis is keeping busy.
Tangis stalling.
West is looking for a sweep. Tangis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tangis thows a huge punch but West dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West wants to control but Tangis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
West lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
West definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West lands a nice looking body shot.
West lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tangis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wolf West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kova Tangis.
Tangis instigates a clinch.
Tangis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but West is defending well.
West throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tangiss head.
Tangis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
West is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West swings wildly with an uppercut but Tangis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tangis looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
West lands a hook that snaps the head of Tangis backwards.
Tangis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but West gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from West.
Tangis looks winded!
West has a couple of punches blocked by Tangis.
Tangis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tangis goes for a takedown in the clinch but West prevents it.
Tangis blocks an uppercut.
West lands an uppercut.
West prevents the takedown attempt.
Tangis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but West pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tangis tries to score a body lock takedown but West shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West prevents a body shot from Tangis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tangis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tangis wants to take the fight to the mat but West manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
West lands a right hand.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tangis backwards.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tangis backwards.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tangis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from West.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tangis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West.
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tangis sprawling to the canvas! Tangis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can West finish him?!
Tangis is rocked!
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West has Tangis up against the cage in a clinch.
Tangis blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolf West dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from West does no damage.
West slips a jab and a cross from Tangis.
Nice uppercut there from Tangis.
Tangis wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Tangis goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.
West tries to work over Tangis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf West has scored more points in the clinch so far.
West has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
West stops a takedown attempt from Tangis.
West throws a head punch that misses.
West lands a hook that snaps the head of Tangis backwards.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tangis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but West pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wolf West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kova Tangis.
West working aggressively here.
Tangis throws a knee to the head but misses.
West is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Tangis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangis is trying to stall.
Tangis is looking for a takedown.
West misses with the head strike.
Tangis wants to take the fight to the mat but West manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tangis is breathing heavily.
Tangis blocks an uppercut.
Tangis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has West in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
West is trying to push Tangis away but Tangis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tangis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but West gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tangis breaks from the clinch.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
Tangis forces West back against the cage and clinches.
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tangis looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
Tangis is looking to take this one to the mat.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tangis's elbow.
West tries to stall but Tangis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tangis prevents West from breaking the clinch.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Tangis.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tangis looking to stall.
Tangis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Tangis does no damage.
Tangis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from West.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tangis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and West counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolf West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tangis circles away quickly and effectively.
Tangis drops his hands momentarily and West takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tangis is looking to clinch.
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West pushes Tangis up against the cage in a clinch.
West lands a right hand.
West is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tangis trying to land knees to the body.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tangis looking for a takedown.
Tangis tries to pull guard but West forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West effectively controlling the action here.
Tangis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Tangis controls the action.
West looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tangis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tangis closes the distance and clinches.
Tangis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tangis tries for a takedown but West manages to get underhooks.
West looking to slow down the pace here.
West is working Tangis over against the cage.
West tries to circle away but Tangis has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West lands a nice uppercut.
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tangis can do to turn this around?
West scores with a shoulder strike.
West lands a body punch.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolf West dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
West misses with a few strikes there.
Tangis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tangis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but West defends well and Tangis ends up having to push West into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
West lands a nice uppercut.
West pushes Tangis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tangis lands with a right to the head.
Tangis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. West is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from West.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tangis.
Tangis wants a takedown.
Wolf West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kova Tangis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tangis backwards.
Tangis is looking for a takedown.
Tangis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West drops Tangis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tangis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tangis is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
West lands a right hand.
West pushes Tangis against the cage. West is working some dirty boxing. West pushes off with a quick right hook! Tangis goes down! Tangis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! West moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolf West!
As Wolf West got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Fuck with the WEST get your ass laid to REST '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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