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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KT Sudden Death
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1# Pierno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pierno throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely. Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Pierno loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch. Pierno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ryan tries to clinch but Pierno is having none of it. Ryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Pierno swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.#CL# Ryan closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pierno being controlled against the ropes. Pierno swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Pierno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryans head. Ryan prevents a body shot from Pierno. Pierno throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan. Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan wants to stall.
Ryan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pierno.
Pierno working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pierno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow. Ryan wants to get back to striking at distance but Pierno won't allow it.
Ryan misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Pierno. #BC# Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Pierno darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Pierno has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2##CL2# Pierno closes the distance and clinches. Pierno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2# Pierno creates a bit of space and cracks Ryan with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Ryan is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#ROC2# Ryan is rocked! Pierno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! BAM! Pierno delivers a spinning backfist that drops Ryan like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Andre Pierno! After winning the bout, Andre Pierno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Paul Ryan spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back'.
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Event:
Gladiators KT Tournament RD 2
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Ryan takes the fight into the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Balrog.
The referee is keeping an eye on Balrog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Balrog. Ryan wants to break free but Balrog has control.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Balrog creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses. Ryan taking a breather. Balrog lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment. #CUT# It looks like Paul Ryan has been cut. Balrog lands an uppercut. Ryan misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Balrog. Balrog lands a nice elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ryan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balrog lands a damaging elbow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Balrog. Balrog cracks Ryan with a nice body shot. Ryan looks winded!#T1# Balrog digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC# Balrog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balrog moves into range and connects with a jab. Ryan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Balrog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC# Ryan is rocked! Balrog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Balrog finish him? Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryan seems to have recovered his senses. Good standup being displayed there by Balrog as he connects with a hook. Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Balrog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. 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! Ryan misses the body punch and Balrog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Balrog moves into range and connects with a jab. Ryan takes one on the button.#T2# Nice shot lands for Balrog.#CL# Balrog rushes Ryan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead. Balrog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead. Balrog lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment. #KD# Balrog creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Ryan crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue! Ryan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Balrog connects with a single shot there. Balrog scores with a punch to the head.#CL# Balrog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the ropes. Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead. Balrog digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected. Balrog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. Balrog lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment. #T3# Balrog prevents Ryan from breaking the clinch. Balrog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Balrog looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Balrog lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off. Balrog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. Balrog working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice elbow from Balrog. Balrog lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #KD# Balrog creates a bit of space and cracks Ryan with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Ryan is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight! Balrog is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Balrog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Balrog's corner calls for a 1-2. Balrog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL# Balrog moves into the clinch. Balrog lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC# Balrog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Balrog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the ropes.#KD# Still in the clinch, Balrog cracks Ryan with a big elbow that drops him to the floor! Great elbow by Balrog! Will Ryan beat the count? 2,3,4,5 - he's back up on 5 and seems OK to continue. Back to the action!#CL# Balrog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the ropes.#T4# Balrog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. Balrog scores with a nice hook to the head. Balrog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Balrog is muscling Ryan up against the ropes and as Ryan bounces back off, Balrog cracks him with a huge right hand! Ryan crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Balrog! Michael Balrog decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Paul Ryan spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back'.
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