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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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141 lbs
48 - 19 - 1 |
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143 lbs
15 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Obama!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama shoots in looking for a takedown but Tallon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Tallon as Obama shoots in.
Tallon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tallon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tallon tries to land a leg kick but Obama saw it coming and moves away.
Tallon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tallon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obama scores with a body shot.
Obama misses with a series of wild punches.
Tallon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Obama.
It looks like Barack Obama has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Obama tries to clinch up but Tallon circles away and keeps his distance.
Tallon throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tallon is fending him off so far but Obama persists. Nope, Tallon circles away and we're back to standing.
Obama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tallon, right into the meat.
Tallon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tallon wants it to stay on the feet.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Tallon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Obama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body. Obama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Obama shoots in for a double leg but Tallon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tallon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Tallon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tallon is looking to chop away at Obama's legs.
Tallon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obama. Obama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Tallon there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama has closed the distance and engaged Tallon in a clinch.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Obama looking for a takedown.
Obama is trying to pull guard but Tallon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
Tallon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Tallon lands with a light punch inside.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama tries to pull guard but Tallon holds him up against the cage and eventually Obama drops back down to his feet.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Tallon.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Tallon on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama tries to score a body lock takedown but Tallon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Obama tries to score a body lock takedown but Tallon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Obama misses with some punches.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Tallon.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon is pressed up against the cage. Obama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tallon down to the mat. Tallon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tallon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tallon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Obama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Obama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tallon moves away from the strike by Obama.
A counter left hand to the body from Tallon misses its target.
Tallon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tallon's head backwards.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Obama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tallon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obama, pushing him back against the cage.
Tallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon blocks a body shot from Obama.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tallon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tallon works on Obama's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
That's time! Tallon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Obama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tallon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
Tallon connects with a leg kick. Obama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tallon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Obama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tallon avoids it really well and circles away.
Obama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tallon's waist but Tallon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Obama off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Obama misses with a takedown attempt - Tallon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Obama tries to get set, Tallon tries to push him back and clinch up but Obama manages to avoid the attempt.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
Obama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tallon circles away.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Tallon thuds his shin into the meat of Obama's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon lands a really nice looking cross but Obama seems unphased.
Obama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tallon.
Barack Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tallon throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. Obama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tallon looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Tallon connects with an inside leg kick.
Tallon throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Tallon scores with a spinning back kick!
Tallon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Obama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tallon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tallon lands a big head kick that sends Obama tumbling to the mat! Tallon takes a step backwards and waves Obama back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Obama is rocked!
Sean Tallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Obama! Tallon dives in looking to finish! Obama is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Tallon!
Sean Tallon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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