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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thad Clarke (ranked 8655 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Austin (ranked 7144 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thad Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Romeo Austin !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Austin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Clarke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Austin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Clarke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Austin stays in close to Clarke's body and controls the position.
Austin throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke wants to stand but Austin is controlling the position.
Austin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Austin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Austin is controlling him.
Clarke trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
And Austin responds with a good body kick, but Clarke manages to step out the way in time.
Clarke throws a combination that misses
and Austin counters with a crisp one two that drops Clarke! Austin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Clarke to his feet! Clarke is in big trouble!
Clarke is rocked!
Austin connects with a nice cross there... Clarke is looking wobbly and Austin recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Clarke to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Austin jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Romeo Austin !
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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
42% |
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