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Event:
ROV 69
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Tseng.
Tseng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercury darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tseng uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercury has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Freddie Mercury has been cut.
Tseng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tseng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tseng avoids the head kick by Mercury.
Mercury leaves Tseng with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mercury connects with a solid leg kick.
Mercury with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tseng looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercury is just out of range.
Tseng misses the jab.
Mercury tries to bum rush Tseng with a series of wild strikes but Tseng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Tseng bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mercury connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Vaan Tseng has been cut.
Mercury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tseng.
Mercury really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tseng closes the distance and clinches up with Mercury, looking for a takedown. Tseng pushes Mercury against the ropes but Mercury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Tseng slips under a jab from Mercury.
Tseng changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mercury takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mercury throws out a powerful jab.
Mercury throws a hook but Tseng avoids it easily.
Tseng misses with a takedown attempt - Mercury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mercury misses the target.
Freddie Mercury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaan Tseng.
Tseng checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Tseng looking to score a takedown here. Mercury is defending well but Tseng drives through and ends up in Mercury's guard.
Tseng throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mercury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tseng missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mercury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tseng with a nice head shot there.
Tseng has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mercury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tseng postures up in Mercury's guard and throws a big left but Mercury blocks it. #T2#
Mercury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mercury preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tseng is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tseng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tseng throwing strikes from guard but Mercury blocks nicely.
Mercury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tseng throwing strikes from guard but Mercury blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tseng trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Tseng lands a couple of digs.
Tseng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tseng throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mercury works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mercury is trying to stand.
Tseng trying to control from Mercury's half guard. Mercury has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tseng prevents Mercury from getting back to his feet.
Tseng postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Tseng postures up in Mercury's guard and throws a big left but Mercury blocks it.
Tseng stops Mercury from standing up.
Tseng throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mercury keeping full guard, as Tseng tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Tseng sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Mercury to the ground! Tseng dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Mercury is rocked!#CUT2#
Freddie Mercury's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tseng connects with a bit shot that sees Mercury covering up! More strikes from Tseng and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tseng is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaan Tseng!
Vaan Tseng is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Event:
ROV 67
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Mercury.
A swing and a miss from Prime.
Mercury circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercury throws the kick towards the body but Prime avoids it.
Prime is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mercury throws the kick towards the body but Prime avoids it.
Prime scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Freddie Mercury has been cut.
Prime misses with a hook. Mercury ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Mercury's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Prime misses.
Mercury is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Prime was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Mercury.
Mercury misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Prime counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mercury wants to get back to his feet but Prime passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Prime throwing shots but Mercury is blocking nicely. #T1#
Prime working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mercury's thigh. Mercury counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Prime slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Prime decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mercury, up you get!
A thudding body kick lands there by Mercury!
Mercury scores with a head kick.
We've been informed that Prime 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.
Freddie Mercury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Mercury lands but Prime takes it in his stride.
Prime throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercury.
It looked like Mercury was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Prime moves out of range as Mercury throws a body kick.
A good leg kick by Mercury. #T2#
Mercury throws a front kick that sends Prime stumbling back into the ropes.
Prime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercury jabs Prime to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Prime looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercury is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercury is looking to slow Prime down with leg kicks.
Prime throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercury moves away from the strike by Prime.
Prime fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mercury scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mercury really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Prime scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mercury slips a jab and a cross from Prime.
Nice cross by Mercury.
Prime moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Prime walks into a jab.
Freddie Mercury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mercury slips under a jab from Prime.
Prime throws a hook but Mercury blocks it.
Prime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mercury counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Prime missing with a left hand there. Mercury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Mercury was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Prime.
Mercury throws a leg kick but Prime moved away.
Mercury connects with a leg kick. Prime looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mercury throws a right and a left that Prime avoids nicely.
And Prime tries to counter it with a takedown but Mercury pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A good leg kick by Mercury.
Mercury defending well as Prime loads up on a big left hand.
Mercury staying out of range there.#T4#
Prime takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Mercury throws a low kick but Prime moves out of range easily.
Prime walks into a straight right hand from Mercury.
Mercury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mercury.
Prime connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mercury is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mercury misses with the combination.
#CL#
Mercury closes the distance and pushes Prime back into the ropes.
Prime tries to break free but Mercury pushes him back against the ropes.
Prime is trying to push Mercury away but Mercury has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Prime is trying to push Mercury away but Mercury has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mercury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Mercury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Mercury's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Prime avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mercury fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Prime.
Freddie Mercury is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Prime closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mercury's guard.
Prime trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prime stops Mercury from standing up.
Mercury keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SU2#
Prime stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercury feints and then cracks Prime's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Prime down.
Prime checks a low kick from Mercury.
Prime appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mercury scoring well with a low kick there.
Prime misses with a left hand
and Mercury counters with a left and a right that stings Prime. #T1#
Prime misses with a hook to the body
and Mercury counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mercury throws a wild body kick that Prime sees coming a mile off.
Mercury is looking to slow Prime down with leg kicks.
Mercury slips a jab and a cross from Prime.
Prime tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Prime connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mercury. Mercury circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Prime's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Prime lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
Freddie Mercury's cut is getting worse.
Prime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercury moves away.
Mercury scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Prime is rocked!
Mercury drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Prime's head, knocking him out cold! Mercury is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddie Mercury!
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