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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiro Kirov (ranked 4281 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thom Tharrier (ranked 1309 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 cm
28
270 lbs
12 - 19 - 0 |
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170 cm
22
270 lbs
9 - 15 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiro Kirov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier! The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tharrier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kirov tries for a takedown but Tharrier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kirov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tharrier tries to avoid it but Kirov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tharrier to the ground. Tharrier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kirov shoots for a takedown but Tharrier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiro Kirov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kirov fails with a takedown attempt from distance. We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Tharrier lands a nice hook to Kirov's body. Kirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kirov is breathing heavily. Tharrier scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Tharrier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirov. No luck for Kirov with that takedown attempt. Tharrier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tharrier cracks Kirov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tharrier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kirov to stand back up!
Kirov is rocked!
It looks like Kiro Kirov has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tharrier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirov. Oh Kirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kirov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Tharrier pushes Kirov off and gets back to his feet. Tharrier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kirov seems to have got his legs back now. Tharrier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirov. Tharrier is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kirov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kirov is out cold! Tharrier holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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