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Event:
SSD 12: Gangster vs Loke
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Mfer lands a jab.#CL2#
Meta has managed to clinch.
Mfer working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Meta fails to land.
Meta misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer is leaning against Meta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Mfer trying to stall but Meta improves his position.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meta backwards.
Mfer digs a right hand into Meta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meta's gas tank.
Meta has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Meta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meta prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Meta misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meta.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Meta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Meta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Meta blocks a body shot from Mfer.
A short left from Mfer.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Meta.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meta trying to stall but Mfer improves his position.
Meta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meta misses with a body punch.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meta looks winded!
Meta prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like New Meta has been cut.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Meta.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meta backwards.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Mfer on the inside. #ROC#Meta is rocked!
A short right from Mfer.
Meta is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Mfer is trying to stall.
Meta seems to have recovered his senses.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Meta takes a shot to the head.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
#KD#
Mfer drops Meta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Meta is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Mfer has Meta pressed against the ropes. Meta drops his hands and Mfer takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Meta tumbling to the canvas! Mfer rains down with more punches but Meta was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Mfer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mfer!
Mike Mfer is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
SSD 8: Lugnunum v Moore
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Meta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castro, pushing him back against the ropes.
Meta misses with a punch on the inside.
Castro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castro shoots in for a takedown but Meta shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Meta moves into the clinch successfully.
Meta keeps control of Castro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Meta fails to land.
Meta tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Meta back against the ropes.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castro is trying to drag Meta to the mat but Meta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
New Meta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Castro.
Meta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro tries for a takedown but Meta manages to get underhooks.
Meta scores with a hook to the body.
Castro letting Meta take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Meta as the two fighters clinch.
Castro looks winded!#T1#
Meta lands an uppercut.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Meta on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Meta.
Meta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meta.
Meta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Meta.
Meta lands an uppercut.
Meta lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Meta.
Meta lands a right hand.
Meta lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meta.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Meta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Meta stalling in the clinch.
Meta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Meta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meta lands with a short shot to the head.
Castro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Meta as the two fighters clinch.
Meta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Meta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meta.
Meta pushes Castro back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meta. #T3#
Meta gets through Castro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meta scores with a hook to the body.
Meta lands a nice shot to the body.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meta lands with a short shot to the head.
Castro is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Meta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meta lands a right hand.
Castro takes a shot to the head.
Meta is working Castro over against the ropes.
Meta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meta pushes Castro back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meta lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meta. #ROC#Castro is rocked!
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro is still on wobbly legs! Can Meta finish him?#KD#
Meta drops Castro onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Castro is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Meta pushes Castro against the ropes. Meta is working some dirty boxing. Meta pushes off with a quick right hook! Castro goes down! Castro tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Meta moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Meta!
In his post fight interview, New Meta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSD 6: Russian Gangster
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Meta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Meta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.#CL2#
Meta moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meta pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Meta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Meta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meta lands a body punch.
Meta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Meta presses Jackson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Meta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meta lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Meta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meta tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
#T1#
A short right from Meta.
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meta lands with a left to the head.
Meta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meta lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Meta.
Meta lands a body shot.
Meta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meta slowing the pace effectively.
Meta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Meta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Meta pushes Jackson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meta lands with a left to the head.
Meta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meta lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Meta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meta lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!#T2#
Meta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meta.
Meta presses Jackson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Meta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Meta lands a left hand.
#KD2#
Meta drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#KD2#
Meta drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Meta lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jackson to his knees! Meta keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Meta!
New Meta spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1173 Round 4
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Meta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Stoice gets control of Meta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stoice will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Stoice is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Meta frees his head nicely. Oh but Stoice has switched to an armbar! Meta is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gumpy Stoice! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1173 Round 3
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Meta clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Meta.
Kim tries to break free but Meta pushes him back against the cage.
Meta pushes Kim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Meta controls his hands.
Kim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meta has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meta.
Kim looking for a takedown.
Meta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kim looks winded!
A short uppercut from Meta.
Good body shot from Meta.
Meta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Meta as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Meta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meta lands a shot to the body.
Meta lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meta.#ROC#Kim is rocked!
Meta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can Meta finish him?
Meta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Meta is pressed up against the cage. Kim has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meta down to the mat. Meta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kim seems to have recovered his senses.
Meta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meta scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Kim pressed against the cage. Meta frees himself up and cracks Kim with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Kim crumples to the floor, out cold! Meta jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Meta!
New Meta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1173 Round 2
Date: Nov 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Meta pushes Igwe up against the cage in a clinch.
Meta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Igwes head.
Igwe working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Meta.
Igwe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Igwe manages to break the clinch.
Meta defending well as Igwe loads up on a big left hand.
Meta slips a straight right by Igwe.#CL2#
Meta gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Igwe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Meta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meta misses with some punches.
#BC#
Igwe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Igwe throws a hook but Meta blocks it.#CL2#
Meta moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Igwe looking to stall.
#BC#
Igwe manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Meta gets a clinch.
Igwe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meta keeps control of Igwe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Igwe tries to stall but Meta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Igwe is stalling here.
Igwe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Igwe or not.
Meta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Igwe's efforts to push away.
Igwe working hard to break the clinch.
Igwe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Meta.
Meta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Igwe is trying to break the clinch but Meta is controlling him.#T2#
Meta working aggressively here.
Igwe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meta keeps control of Igwe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meta keeps control of Igwe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meta keeps control of Igwe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Meta.
A shot in the inside from Meta. #BC#
Igwe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Igwe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Meta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meta slips a straight right by Igwe.#CL2#
Meta has closed the distance and engaged Igwe in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meta throws a punch but it's blocked by Igwe.
Igwe is trying to break the clinch but Meta has him pressed against the cage.
Meta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Igwe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3##BC#
Igwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Meta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meta scores with a shoulder strike.
Meta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meta.
Igwe is trying to break free.#BC#
Igwe breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Meta moves into the clinch.
Igwe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meta.
Igwe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meta works on Igwe's body with a couple of short punches.
Meta misses with a punch on the inside.
Meta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Igwe manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Meta moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Igwes head. #BC#
Igwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Igwe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Olu Igwe has been cut.#CL2#
Meta has closed the distance and engaged Igwe in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Meta fails to land.
Igwe is trying to break the clinch but Meta is controlling him.
Good body shot from Meta.
Igwe is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Igwe fails to land.
Meta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Igwe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meta throws a punch but it's blocked by Igwe.
Meta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Igwe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Igwe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Meta's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Meta throws a punch but it's blocked by Igwe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
New Meta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olu Igwe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Meta clinches up with Igwe and pushes him back against the cage.
Meta lands a left hand.
New Meta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meta misses with the head strike.
Meta scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
Meta working aggressively here.
Meta keeps control of Igwe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Meta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Igwe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Meta.
A right hand to the body from Igwe.
Meta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Meta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Igwe's efforts to push away.#BC#
Igwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meta slips under a jab from Igwe.
Meta staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meta! But no joy.#CL2#
Meta moves into the clinch.
Igwe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meta has him pressed against the cage.
Meta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
Meta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Igwe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Igwe throws a poor cross that misses
and Meta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Meta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Igwe, pushing him back against the cage.
Meta misses with the head strike.
Igwe lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Igwe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meta scores with a shot to the side of Igwe's head.
Meta pressing his opponent against the cage.
Igwe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Igwe wants to break free but Meta has control.
Meta misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Igwe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meta is keeping busy.
Igwe seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Meta is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
Meta lands a left hand.
#T3#
Good body shot from Meta.
Igwe misses with a body punch.
Igwe tries to break free but Meta pushes him back against the cage.
Igwe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meta's elbow.
Meta is struggling to control the position.
Meta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Meta on the inside. #BC#
Igwe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Meta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Igwe, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Igwe breaks from the clinch.
New Meta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meta ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
Igwe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meta's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Meta pushes Igwe up against the cage in a clinch.
Meta scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Meta.
Meta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meta throws a head punch that misses.
Meta lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Meta.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Igwe is looking to break free of the clinch but Meta has double underhooks.
Igwe working hard to break the clinch.
Meta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
Nice body punch from Meta - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Meta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meta lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
New Meta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olu Igwe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Meta has closed the distance and engaged Igwe in a clinch.
Olu Igwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igwe struggles to land a body shot inside as Meta controls his hands.
Igwe is trying to break the clinch but Meta is controlling him.
Igwe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Igwe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
A short right from Meta. #CUT2#Olu Igwe's cut is getting worse.
Meta stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meta scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Igwe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Meta gets a clinch.
Igwe struggles to land a body shot inside as Meta controls his hands.
Igwe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Igwe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Igwe is trying to stall.
Igwe taking a breather.
Meta just leaning against Igwe, taking a breather.
Igwe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meta avoiding damage.
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Meta on the inside.
Meta controlling the action here for a moment.
Meta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Igwe misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Meta.
Meta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Meta pushes Igwe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meta has Igwe pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Igwe breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Igwe tries to keep at a distance but Meta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meta misses with a body punch.
Meta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Igwe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meta has him pressed against the cage.
Meta misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Meta.
Igwe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meta backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Igwe.
#T3#
Igwe wants to get back to striking at distance but Meta won't allow it.
Igwe struggles to land a body shot inside as Meta controls his hands.
Igwe stalling in the clinch but Meta improves position.
Igwe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meta's elbow.
Igwe misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Meta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meta.
Meta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Igwe backwards. #BC#
Igwe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Meta clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Meta.
Meta swings wildly with an uppercut but Igwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.
Meta lands a shoulder strike.
Meta just leaning against Igwe, taking a breather. #T4#
Meta throws a punch but it's blocked by Igwe.
Meta lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Meta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meta prevents a body shot from Igwe.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Igwe.
Igwe misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Igwe manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Igwe.#CL2#
Meta drives through and clinches with Igwe against the cage.
Meta digs a right hand into Igwe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Igwe's gas tank.
Meta scores with a shot to the side of Igwe's head.
Meta slows down the pace here.
Meta lands a nice uppercut.
Meta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meta lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Meta.
And that's the end of the fight!
New Meta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for New Meta!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for New Meta!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for New Meta!
New Meta wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1173 Round 1
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Tanaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Meta counters with a three punch combo that has Tanaka backing up. Tanaka nods at Meta to acknowledge the strikes.
Meta moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Meta moves out of range.
Meta slips a jab from Tanaka.
Meta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD2#
Meta cracks Tanaka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Meta has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tanaka to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Mohammed Tanaka has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Meta has managed to clinch.
Meta lands a left hand.
#ROC2#Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanaka is trying to force a seperation but Meta has the dominant position.
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meta creates a bit of distance for himself, with Tanaka pressed up against the cage and cracks Tanaka with a massive uppercut! Tanaka goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Meta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Meta! |
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