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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Scorpion (ranked 851 p4p, 133 weight class) and Chris Boag (ranked 1257 p4p, 177 weight class). Anderson Scorpion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Boag's chin.
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185 cm
32
175 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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170 cm
28
165 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Scorpion! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Boag! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Boag. Scorpion tried to counter with a leg kick but Boag avoided it. Scorpion thuds a left hand into Boag's body. Boag walks into a straight right hand from Scorpion. Boag throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range. Boag defending well as Scorpion loads up on a big left hand. Boag tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Scorpion. Boag blocks the body kick.
Boag checks a low kick from Scorpion. Boag checks a leg kick nicely. Scorpion moves out of range of the body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boag throws a leg kick and Scorpion counters with a lovely straight right hand! Boag slips under a jab. Boag doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Boag throws a jab but it's blocked by Scorpion. Scorpion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boag throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Scorpion to counter with a crisp jab. Boag lands a lovely overhand right. A looping hook to the body misses from Boag. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet. Boag swings away with a leg kick that misses. Boag dodges the punch combination from Scorpion.
Boag throws a sloppy head kick and Scorpion moves out of range easily. A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Scorpion blocks a head kick by Boag.
Scorpion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Scorpion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boag. Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Boag. Scorpion is looking to counter the offense by Boag and move into the clinch. Scorpion throws a series of strikes that have Boag backpedaling.
A telegraphed right hand from Boag misses the target. Jab from Scorpion. 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! Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Boag. Scorpion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Anderson Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Scorpion lands a head shot. Boag fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Scorpion takes a swing at Boag's ribcage but misses. Good work by Scorpion as he checks the leg kick. Scorpion looks to throw a body kick letting Boag counter with a right hand. Boag tries to land a front kick but Scorpion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Scorpion lands with a shot to the body. Scorpion swings away with a leg kick that misses. A big left from Boag misses. Boag misses with a straight left. Scorpion throws a hook to the side of Boag's head but Boag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Scorpion sizes up Boag with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scorpion throws a hook but Boag blocks it. Scorpion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Scorpion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boag counters with an inside leg kick. Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Boag's shoulder, as Boag tries to avoid the shot. It looks like Scorpion has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Scorpion throws a head kick that misses. Scorpion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Scorpion misses with an uppercut. Boag saw that one coming. Boag is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Scorpion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scorpion tries to land a front kick but Boag steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Boag appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Scorpion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boag's sensitive parts. Boag connects with a nice looking jab.
Scorpion lands a nice looking body shot.
Boag takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boag tries to clinch there but Scorpion circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boag throws a solid leg kick but Scorpion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boag. Scorpion throws a head kick that misses and Boag counters with an outside leg kick.
Scorpion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Boag slips the punch. Scorpion is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Scorpion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Scorpion scores with a nice head shot. Scorpion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Boag throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Boag throws a leg kick but Scorpion sees it coming and checks it nicely. Boag ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion. Boag swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Boag throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it. Scorpion is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Scorpion clinches. Boag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Boag letting Scorpion take a breather here. Boag gets through Scorpion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Scorpion dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boag tries to land a leg kick but Scorpion saw it coming and moves away.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the jaw. Scorpion throws a hook but Boag blocks it. A low kick from Boag is predictable there and Scorpion counters with a lovely straight right hand! Donk. Scorpion catches Boag right on the button with a cross. Boag lands with an uppercut that bounces Scorpion off the cage and back into range. Boag ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion. Boag's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scorpion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boag scrambles back to his feet. Scorpion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boag in his tracks. Boag takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scorpion is rocked! Scorpion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boag. Boag obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A bone on bone clash there as Scorpion blocks the leg kick.
Scorpion lands a head shot. A punch lands to the side of Boag 's head but he takes it in his stride. Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boag looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boag fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Scorpion to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Scorpion looks to clinch but Boag throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Scorpion taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chris Boag! An out of breath Chris Boag thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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
62% |
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