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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Sturmpruegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It's a fight. Vic Thory has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Sturmpruegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Thory misses.
Thory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vic Thory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thory scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmpruegel. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Thory - just one landing.
Thory misses with a jab to the body
and Sturmpruegel counters with a good low kick that Thory was not able to check.
Sturmpruegel misses with a low kick.
Thory tries to land a leg kick but Sturmpruegel saw it coming and moves away.
Sturmpruegel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thory looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmpruegel scores with a jab to the body.
Thory checks a leg kick.
Sturmpruegel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thory throws a big counter head kick but Sturmpruegel avoids it with no problem.
Thory throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturmpruegel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thory throws a shot from downtown. Sturmpruegel moves away and avoids it.
Thory throws a shot from downtown. Sturmpruegel moves away and avoids it.
Sturmpruegel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thory misses with a hook
and Sturmpruegel counters with an outside leg kick.
Thory misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Sturmpruegel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sturmpruegel counters with a straight right hand.
Thory stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturmpruegel.
Thory cracks Sturmpruegel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sturmpruegel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturmpruegel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thory just manages to avoid it.
Sturmpruegel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thory misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory lands a really nice looking cross but Sturmpruegel seems unphased.
Sturmpruegel takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturmpruegel throws a lazy uppercut
and Thory counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sturmpruegel thinking.
Sturmpruegel cracks the inside of Thory's front leg.
Thory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturmpruegel's hands.
Sturmpruegel throws a lazy uppercut
and Thory counters with a straight right hand.
Thory throws a body kick that misses.
Thory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sturmpruegel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sturmpruegel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thory.
Sturmpruegel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thory.
Sturmpruegel tried to score with a low kick but Thory checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory thows a leg kick but Sturmpruegel checks it
and Sturmpruegel counters with a series of strikes. Thory will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturmpruegel.
Thory misses with a looping right.
Thory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Thory backs away, Sturmpruegel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thory throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturmpruegel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thory misses with a kick to the body
and Sturmpruegel counters with an outside leg kick.
Thory throws a leg kick
and Sturmpruegel counters with a straight right hand.
Thory lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturmpruegel's head.
Thory misses with a hook
and Sturmpruegel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thory throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thory throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sturmpruegel was covering up waiting for the punch and Thory finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thory throws an elbow that misses. Sturmpruegel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thory's guard. Nice move by Sturmpruegel!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thory is on top in guard.
Thory controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Thory 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.
A big right from Thory misses.
Sturmpruegel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sturmpruegel misses with a low kick.
Thory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Thory blocks the leg kick.
Thory misses with a straight right.
Thory scores with a decent looking hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturmpruegel blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Sturmpruegel misses its target.
Thory misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory slips a jab from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Thory.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturmpruegel checks a leg kick.
Sturmpruegel throws a big counter combination but Thory scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory ducks under a wild hook from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thory.
Thory takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thory.
Thory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sturmpruegel walks into a left hand.
Sturmpruegel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thory.
Thory has Sturmpruegel up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturmpruegel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thory stalling against the cage.
Thory misses with a body punch.
Sturmpruegel misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmpruegel blocks a body shot from Thory.
Good body shot from Thory.
Thory trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thory misses with some punches.
Sturmpruegel tries to throw a body punch but Thory avoids it by throwing Sturmpruegel back against the cage.
Thory stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmpruegel.
Thory lands an uppercut.
Thory cracks Sturmpruegel with a nice body shot.
Sturmpruegel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thory has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thory lands a hook that snaps the head of Sturmpruegel backwards.
Sturmpruegel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thory.
A head punch on the inside from Thory fails to land.
Thory can't find room to land a body shot as Sturmpruegel controls the action.
Thory comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thory blocks a body shot from Sturmpruegel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Thory.
Thory working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thory.
Thory pushes Sturmpruegel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thory.
Thory throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sturmpruegels head.
Sturmpruegel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Sturmpruegel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thory - that landed with a thud.
Thory lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thory.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thory.
Sturmpruegel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thory lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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!
Thory prevents a body shot from Sturmpruegel.
Thory scores with a shot to the side of Sturmpruegel's head.
Sturmpruegel throws a punch but it's blocked by Thory.
Vic Thory seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory tries a body shot but Sturmpruegel blocks it.
Thory lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Thory fails to land.
Thory has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sturmpruegel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thory can turn it around.
Thory lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sturmpruegel tries a body shot but Thory blocks it.
Thory stalling in the clinch but Sturmpruegel improves position.
Thory swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturmpruegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturmpruegel scores with a hook to the body.
Sturmpruegel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sturmpruegel tries a body shot but Thory blocks it.
Sturmpruegel throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmpruegel is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sturmpruegel.
Thory swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturmpruegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturmpruegel struggles to land a body shot inside as Thory controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Thory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sturmpruegel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thory tests Sturmpruegel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturmpruegel takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Thory misses the target.
Thory is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thory moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmpruegel loads up on a big right hand but Thory slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmpruegel. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturmpruegel misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory is looking to clinch but Sturmpruegel is avoiding it.
Sturmpruegel is looking to counter punch.
Sturmpruegel lands a jab to Thory's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Thory misses the target.
Sturmpruegel throws a hook but Thory avoids it easily.
Thory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturmpruegel.
Thory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sturmpruegel checks it well.
Thory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturmpruegel. Sturmpruegel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturmpruegel throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thory looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sturmpruegel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thory.
Roberto Sturmpruegel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturmpruegel throws a sloppy body shot
and Thory counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturmpruegel, right into the meat.
Sturmpruegel ducks under a wild hook from Thory.
Sturmpruegel misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thory throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturmpruegel.
Thory throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmpruegel. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturmpruegel jabs Thory to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sturmpruegel wants to slow Thory down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturmpruegel.
Thory throws the kick towards the body but Sturmpruegel avoids it.
Sturmpruegel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thory tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sturmpruegel defends well and Thory ends up having to push Sturmpruegel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sturmpruegel misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thory! But no joy.
Sturmpruegel throws a lazy right hand but Thory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thory lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thory jabs Sturmpruegel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sturmpruegel lands a nice hook to Thory's body. Thory takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sturmpruegel blocks a head kick by Thory.
As Thory looks to move away, Sturmpruegel throws a big counter combo bu Thory just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Thory misses the target.
Sturmpruegel is looking for a counter combo.
Thory scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmpruegel. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thory misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturmpruegel cracks Thory with a good jab.
Vic Thory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
Thory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturmpruegel.
Thory lands with a shot to the body.
Roberto Sturmpruegel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Thory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thory.
Thory throws the left hand but Sturmpruegel avoids the punch easily.
Sturmpruegel thumps Thory with a low kick.
Sturmpruegel throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Sturmpruegel misses its intended target.
Sturmpruegel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donk. Thory catches Sturmpruegel right on the button with a cross.
Thory staying out of range there.
Thory let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vic Thory.
Well Thory has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Thory!
Vic Thory thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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