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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Smalling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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173 cm
25
142 lbs
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165 cm
20
137 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Ramos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Smalling! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ramos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smalling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ramos cracks Smalling with a right hand to the side of the head. Ramos throws an overhand right that lands on Smalling's shoulder, as Smalling tries to avoid the shot. Smalling avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Ramos throws a hook but Smalling blocks it. Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Smalling is just out of range. Ramos takes a swing at Smalling's ribcage but misses. Ramos throws a body punch but Smalling moves out of range. Ramos moves out of range as Smalling strikes. Ramos throws the left hand but Smalling avoids the punch easily. Smalling misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smalling counters with a straight right hand. Ramos misses with a shot to the body and Smalling counters with a three punch combo that has Ramos backing up. Ramos nods at Smalling to acknowledge the strikes. Ramos misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice jab there from Smalling. Smalling lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramos. Smalling bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A slapping leg kick lands for Ramos.
A right-left combo lands from Smalling. Smalling just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smalling.
Smalling throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range. Smalling wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Smalling slips the punch. Ramos misses the shot to the body. Smalling ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ramos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smalling pinned against the cage. Smalling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Smalling counter with a right hand. Ramos swinging wildly here.
Smalling digs a good body shot into Ramos's ribs. Ramos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramos there as he acknowledges the shot. Ramos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ramos lands a leg kick that knocks Smalling off balance momentarily. Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smalling.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice jab there from Smalling. Ramos misses with a low kick.
Ramos shoots in for a double leg but Smalling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ramos is looking to wear down Smalling with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ramos is breathing heavily. Ramos shoots in for a takedown but Smalling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ramos looks to throw the jab but Smalling is out of range. Smalling misses with a straight right. Smalling throws a one two combo.
Smalling's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smalling scrambles back to his feet. Smalling throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease. Nice body punch from Smalling. Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalling. Ramos misses the jab. Ramos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smalling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramos doesn't seem bothered though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smalling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramos moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ramos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smalling is out of range and Ramos settles back down. Smalling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smalling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ramos misses with a wild body shot. Smalling lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smalling scores with a jab to the body. Tony Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smalling. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Smalling scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramos should have avoided that one. Smalling walks into a left hand. Smalling takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Smalling dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smalling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramos. Ramos circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Ramos walks into a left hand. Smalling cracks Ramos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ramos misses with a combination
and Smalling counters with a left to the body. Ramos throws a series of punches but Smalling moves out of range. Smalling avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Ramos lands with an uppercut that bounces Smalling off the cage and back into range. Ramos slips a straight right by Smalling. Smalling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smallings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Smalling moves out of range as Ramos strikes. Smalling takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smalling lunges at Ramos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramos's hand. Tony Ramos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramos takes a swing at Smalling's ribcage but misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Smalling. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet. Ramos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smalling tests Ramos's chin there with a solid looking shot. Karl Smalling seems to be getting the better of the standup. Good standup being displayed there by Smalling as he connects with a hook. Ramos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smalling momentarily.
Smalling shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ramos eats them both and turns towards Smalling to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ramos is rocked! Smalling cracks Ramos on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ramos falls backwards against the cage. Smalling follows up with more strikes that drop Ramos to his knees. Smalling keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ramos! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Smalling!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
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