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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 14
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Payton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Abarra misses.
Payton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abarra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Payton cracks Abarra with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Abarra looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Payton finish him?
#ROC2#Abarra is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Abarra out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BBFC 14: Connor Vs. Merel
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
No joy there for Abarra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abarra blocks a head kick by Azizsbatereja.
Abdul Azizsbatereja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Azizsbatereja.
Azizsbatereja misses with a few strikes there.
Azizsbatereja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abarra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azizsbatereja counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Azizsbatereja throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Abarra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Azizsbatereja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azizsbatereja staying out of range there.
Azizsbatereja takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Abarra finds it's way through Azizsbatereja's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarra scores with a hook to the body. Azizsbatereja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Azizsbatereja tries to clinch up but Abarra circles away and keeps his distance.
Abarra connects with a body shot.
Abarra 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.
Azizsbatereja swinging wildly here.
Abarra lands a right hook to the body.
Azizsbatereja is breathing heavily.
Azizsbatereja throws a nice looking combination but Abarra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abarra is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Azizsbatereja with a body shot.#T1#
A punch combination from Abarra misses.
Abarra throws a right and a left that Azizsbatereja avoids nicely.
Abarra connects with a body shot that sends Azizsbatereja's belly button to the back.
Azizsbatereja tries to close the distance and clinch but Abarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abarra punishes Azizsbatereja's body with a nice straight punch.
Azizsbatereja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Azizsbatereja shoots in and drives through. Abarra sprawls well.
Abarra throws a right and a left that Azizsbatereja avoids nicely.
Abarra lands with an overhand left.
Azizsbatereja goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Abarra sizes up Azizsbatereja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarra misses with a wild combination.
Abarra throws a series of punches but Azizsbatereja moves out of range.
Abarra misses with the combination.
#T2#
Abarra connects with the punch.
Abarra lands a body shot.
Abarra throws a shot from downtown. Azizsbatereja moves away and avoids it.
Azizsbatereja needs to keep his hands up - Abarra had a free shot at his head there.
Azizsbatereja tries to close the distance and clinch but Abarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abarra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Azizsbatereja avoids the body shot from Abarra.
Abarra looks to score with a jab to the body but Azizsbatereja is just out of range.
Abarra slips a jab and a cross from Azizsbatereja.
Abarra lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Azizsbatereja is rocked!
Azizsbatereja moves out of range of the strikes.
Azizsbatereja is looking for a counter combo.
Abarra throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Azizsbatereja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abarra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Azizsbatereja clinches. #T3#
Abarra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azizsbatereja digs a right hand into Abarra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abarra's gas tank.
Azizsbatereja seems to have got his legs back now.
Azizsbatereja with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Azizsbatereja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Abarra.
Azizsbatereja looks to clinch
and Abarra counters with a straight right hand.
Azizsbatereja wants to clinch but Abarra slips to the side
and Abarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abarra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azizsbatereja tries to close the distance and clinch but Abarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abarra throws a series of punches but Azizsbatereja avoids them all with ease.
Azizsbatereja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abarra throws a nice looking combination but Azizsbatereja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abarra misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Azizsbatereja. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Azizsbatereja gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Abarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azizsbatereja tries to clinch up.
Abarra connects with a looping right hand.
Azizsbatereja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Abarra to counter with a crisp jab.
Abarra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abarra looks to land a combination but Azizsbatereja avoids it well.
It looked like Azizsbatereja was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abarra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Abarra does no damage.
Azizsbatereja wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abarra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Azizsbatereja takes the fight into the clinch.
Abarra takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Abarra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abarra fails to land with a series of punches.
Azizsbatereja is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Abarra.
Azizsbatereja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abarra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azizsbaterejas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Azizsbatereja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Azizsbatereja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Azizsbatereja throws a series of punches but Abarra moves out of range.
Azizsbatereja blocks a jab.
As Abarra looks to move away, Azizsbatereja throws a big counter combo but Abarra just gets out of the way.
Perrin Abarra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarra throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Azizsbatereja crashing down! Azizsbatereja tries to stagger back to his feet but Abarra just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Azizsbatereja asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perrin Abarra!
Perrin Abarra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Byzantium 37
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Ma feints a jab promting Abarra to slip. Ma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Abarra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Abarra finds it's way through Ma's defenses.
Ma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abarra lands a body shot.
Abarra just misses with a punch to the body.
Ma goes for a double leg but Abarra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abarra continues to drive forward.
Abarra appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abarra throws a nice looking combination but Ma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abarra misses the shot to the body.
Ma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abarra is fending him off so far but Ma persists. Nope, Abarra circles away and we're back to standing.
Abarra lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarra fails to land with a series of punches.
Ma wants to counter with a clinch but Abarra pushes him away.
Abarra scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Ma darts in and clinches Abarra up against the cage.
Ma misses with the head strike.
Ma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abarra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Perrin Abarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Ma.#T1##BC#
Abarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abarra punishes Ma's body with a nice straight punch.
Ma moves forwards but Abarra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abarra misses with a double jab.
Abarra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abarra misses with a two punch combination.
Ma throws a counter combo.
Abarra misses with a double jab.
Abarra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abarra throws a right hand that Ma ducks under and follows up with a left that Ma also avoids with ease.
Abarra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ma is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Ma moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Abarra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abarra sprawls well. Abarra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ma gets slowly back to his feet.
Ma fails to land the takedown.
Abarra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ma.
Sloppy strikes from Abarra. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Abarra misses.
Ma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abarra circles away.
Abarra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ma circles away quickly and effectively.
Abarra misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ma. That's going to slow Abarra down.
Abarra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ma was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarra.
Abarra looks to land a combination. Ma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Perrin Abarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ma tries to clinch up but Abarra circles away and keeps his distance.
Abarra scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#Ma is rocked!
Abarra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abarra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ma.
Ma looks winded!
Abarra lands with a hook. Ma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abarra throws a right hand that Ma ducks under and follows up with a left that Ma also avoids with ease.
Abarra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ma.
Decent striking displayed by Abarra there.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ma takes one to the side of the head.
Ma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ma is still on wobbly legs! Can Abarra finish him?
Ma lands a nice looking body shot.
Ma seems to have recovered his senses.
Ma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abarra throwing a counter right hand but Ma manages to avoid it.
Abarra lunges at Ma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ma's hand.
Abarra connects with a body shot that sends Ma's belly button to the back.
Abarra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abarra stuffs the takedown.
Abarra looks to land a combination. Ma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarra digs a good body shot into Ma's ribs.
Ma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD#
Abarra lands a left and a right that send Ma crashing to the mat, dazed. Abarra thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Abarra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ma walks straight into a right hand from Abarra - that's dropped him! Abarra jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ma from any more punishment! Ma complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Perrin Abarra!
During a confident post fight interview, Perrin Abarra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Byzantium 33
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Abarra shoots in for a takedown but Goransson shows good takedown defense.
Abarra slips a straight right by Goransson.
Abarra misses with a takedown attempt - Goransson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goransson looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarra is just out of range.
Goransson connects with the punch.
Abarra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Abarra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abarra lands in his opponent's guard.
Abarra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abarra trying to control but Goransson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goransson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abarra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abarra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abarra looking to pass the guard.
Abarra landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goransson seems keen to control Abarra's posture.#T1#
Goransson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Goransson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goransson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Abarra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Goransson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abarra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Goransson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abarra defends well.#SUB2#
Abarra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goransson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abarra has managed to get both his arms back between Goransson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Abarra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goransson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abarra has managed to get both his arms back between Goransson's legs - danger averted.
Abarra works over Goransson with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Goransson is trying to control the position but Abarra postures up.
Abarra controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goransson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Goransson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abarra is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Goransson working for a triangle but Abarra defends it easily.
Goransson working a defensive guard but Abarra passes into half guard.
#T3#
Goransson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goransson.
Abarra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Goransson has his foot on Abarra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abarra works his way back into a safe position though.
Goransson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abarra controls the pace.
Goransson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Goransson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abarra is aware though and is defending well.
Goransson trying to control the position.
Abarra postures up and lands a big shot to Goransson's brow.
Goransson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Goransson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abarra throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Abarra stands up over Goransson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abarra sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goransson tries to strike from the bottom.
Goransson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Abarra preventing the sweep.
Goransson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abarra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Goransson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abarra trying to control but Goransson is working from the bottom.
Abarra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunnar Goransson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Goransson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abarra will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Abarra pulls Goransson in close to prevent any damage.
Abarra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goransson stopping the sweep attempt from Abarra.
Goransson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abarra lands a decent punch to the body there.
Abarra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnar Goransson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goransson stands and throws Abarra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Abarra can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Abarra is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abarra is trying to control Goransson's posture but Goransson avoids it. #SUB2#
Goransson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abarra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Goransson is putting a hurting on Abarra here, landing some big shots from side control.
Abarra on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Abarra dodges the ground and pound from Goransson.
Goransson landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Goransson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Abarra looks calm but he's in trouble here. Goransson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Abarra is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Goransson lets go of the hold and Abarra can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunnar Goransson!
A very excited looking Gunnar Goransson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Byzantium 30
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Abarra misses the jab.
Goransson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarra throws out the jab.
Gunnar Goransson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goransson slips a jab and a cross from Abarra.
Abarra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goransson avoids the head kick by Abarra.
Abarra looks to land a combination but Goransson avoids it well.
Abarra walks into a left hand.
Abarra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Goransson connects with a single shot there.
Abarra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goransson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abarra looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Goransson takes the fight into the clinch.
Abarra tries to circle away but Goransson has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Goransson.
A knee to the head by Goransson.
Goransson missing with knees to the body.
Goransson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abarra's defenses.
Abarra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Goransson lands an elbow just above Abarra 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Perrin Abarra has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Goransson.
Goransson lands an elbow that stopped Abarra in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#Abarra is rocked!
Goransson lands an elbow inside.
Abarra is still on wobbly legs! Can Goransson finish him?
Goransson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goransson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abarra backwards.
Goransson working Abarra over with knees to the body.
Goransson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goransson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Abarra! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Goransson is unloading with more strikes now! Abarra drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Goransson!
Gunnar Goransson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Byzantium 28
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Abarra scores with a one two! Tonon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Garry Tonon has been cut.#TD#
Abarra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abarra looks to land a strike but Tonon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Abarra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abarra is looking to advance position but Tonon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##ES#
Abarra bucks Tonon off and manages to get back to his feet!
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!
Tonon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abarra counters with a three punch combo that has Tonon backing up. Tonon nods at Abarra to acknowledge the strikes.
Abarra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abarra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Abarra punishes Tonon's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abarra lands a head kick!
Tonon misses with a hook to the body
and Abarra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Abarra! Tonon is backing up but he can't get away as Abarra lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Tonon and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Perrin Abarra!
Perrin Abarra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abarra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clay circles away.
Clay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abarra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abarra thows a leg kick but Clay checks it
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clay lands a nice looking body shot.
Abarra shoots and misses
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Perrin Abarra has been cut.#KD#
Clay drops Abarra with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abarra looks back up at him and smiles so Clay waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Abarra is rocked!
Perrin Abarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay stuns Abarra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abarra is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
Abarra looks winded!
Clay closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Abarra out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Clay! |
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