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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mehmed Tasdemir (ranked 2325 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Matousek (ranked 6364 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Matousek is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 cm
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157 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehmed Tasdemir! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Matousek! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tasdemir misses with a few strikes there.
Matousek looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Tasdemir swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Tasdemir. A lazy left from Tasdemir finds it's target. Tasdemir throws a big shot that misses. Tasdemir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matousek moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A slow jab from Tasdemir misses its intended target. Tasdemir pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Matousek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tasdemir looks to land a left hand but Matousek moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tasdemir misses with the combination.
Tasdemir lands with a nice combination. Matousek backs away looking to recover. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tasdemir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Matousek is looking to clinch but Tasdemir is avoiding it.
Tasdemir lands a jab-cross combination. Tasdemir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matousek moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tasdemir sets himself, and Matousek steps forward looking for the clinch! Tasdemir avoids it this time. Tasdemir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matousek shoots in looking for a takedown. Tasdemir tries to sprawl out of it but Matousek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tasdemir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Matousek fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tasdemir misses with a wild combination.
Tasdemir moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Tasdemir misses with a few strikes there.
Tasdemir lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Matousek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tasdemir as he avoids it easily. Mehmed Tasdemir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Matousek. Tasdemir throws a right and a left that Matousek avoids nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tasdemir throws a right hand that Matousek ducks under and follows up with a left that Matousek also avoids with ease. Matousek tries to clinch up but Tasdemir circles away and keeps his distance. Matousek misses with a takedown attempt - Tasdemir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Matousek dives in for a single leg takedown but Tasdemir sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Matousek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matousek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tasdemir thows a left - swing and a miss! Matousek thinks about the counter body kick. Matousek shoots for a takedown but Tasdemir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Tasdemir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Tasdemir misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tasdemir throws a series of punches but Matousek avoids them all with ease. Tasdemir slips a jab from Matousek. Tasdemir misses with an uppercut. Tasdemir scores with a one two! Matousek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Mehmed Tasdemir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tasdemir misses with the combination.
Tasdemir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matousek sees it coming and avoids it easily. Matousek tries to clinch but Tasdemir moves out of range. A combination from Tasdemir does no damage. Matousek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tasdemir paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mehmed Tasdemir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tasdemir throws a right and a left that both miss. Matousek looks for a takedown but Tasdemir sprawls well. Tasdemir lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tasdemir misses with a double jab.
Matousek tries to close the distance and clinch but Tasdemir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Some wild striking there from Tasdemir.
Matousek throws out a counter right but Tasdemir avoids it with no problem. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tasdemir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matousek counters with a three punch combo that has Tasdemir backing up. Tasdemir nods at Matousek to acknowledge the strikes. Tasdemir lands a two punch combo.
Tasdemir throws a series of punches but Matousek avoids them all with ease. Tasdemir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tasdemir sizes up Matousek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Matousek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Matousek's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Tasdemir scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmed Tasdemir dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tasdemir misses with a double jab
and Matousek counters with a left and a right that stings Tasdemir. Tasdemir scores with a sloppy right hand. Matousek should have avoided that one. Tasdemir scores with a nice head shot. Tasdemir connects with a right hand. Matousek shakes it off.
Matousek is rocked! Tasdemir lands a jab. Matousek is still on wobbly legs! Can Tasdemir finish him? Tasdemir drops Matousek with a naaaaasty hook - Matousek is in real trouble here! Tasdemir dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmed Tasdemir! A less than humble Mehmed Tasdemir misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
56% |
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