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Event:
RFL - Get Cracking
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grapple in the buildup to the fight.
Tar Monster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tar Monster throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz misses the body punch
and Tar Monster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Tar Monster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruz is trying to break free.
Tar Monster is trying to pull guard but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Tar Monster pulls guard.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Tar Monster won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tar Monster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tar Monster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Tar Monster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Tar Monster looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tar Monster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Tar Monster won't let him.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tar Monster on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Tar Monster working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tar Monster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Tar Monster's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tar Monster is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tar Monster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Tar Monster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tar Monster looking to pass the guard.
Tar Monster's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Tar Monster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tar Monster advances to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cruz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tar Monster takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Tar Monster is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Tar Monster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tar Monster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tar Monster content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armus Tar Monster dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Tar Monster tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz scores with a three punch combo!
Tar Monster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz misses with a combination
enabling Tar Monster to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz jabs at Tar Monster's body.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz cracks Tar Monster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tar Monster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tar Monster tries to counter with a clinch but Cruz shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Tar Monster's head but Tar Monster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tar Monster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cruz.
Tar Monster slips under a jab from Cruz.#T1#
Tar Monster doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Tar Monster misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Cruz feints a jab promting Tar Monster to slip. Cruz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tar Monster slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cruz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tar Monster on the side of the head.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tar Monster.
Tar Monster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Tar Monster's belly button to the back.
Tar Monster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tar Monster.
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tar Monster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
It looked like Cruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tar Monster.
Tar Monster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Tar Monster moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tar Monster pulls guard. #SUB2#
Tar Monster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tar Monster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz wants to stand and escape but instead Tar Monster has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Tar Monster wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Tar Monster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Tar Monster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tar Monster wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tar Monster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tar Monster stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cruz is pushing Tar Monster's head away, looking to escape. Tar Monster manages to hold on to the position though.
Cruz is looking to get back to his feet here but Tar Monster is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cruz's back.#SUB2#
Cruz won't enjoy being in this position. Tar Monster looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Cruz is tapping - it's over boys! Tar Monster picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Armus Tar Monster!
Armus Tar Monster bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
NG 14
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Magyar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tar Monster is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Tar Monster's face as Magyar controls the position.
Magyar wants to control but Tar Monster is keeping him busy.
Magyar is staying tight to Tar Monster's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Magyar working away.
Magyar is working Tar Monster over with some ground and pound from side control.
Magyar gets to mount! Tar Monster was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar content just to control the position here.
Magyar raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Tar Monster is desperately trying to improve his position but Magyar has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magyar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tar Monster wants to control but Magyar is having none of it.
Magyar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tar Monster bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tar Monster won't allow Magyar to sweep him here.
Tar Monster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tar Monster wants to control from the top but Magyar keeps moving.
Magyar pulls Tar Monster in close to prevent any damage.
Tar Monster tries to free his leg and advance position but Magyar is retaining full guard.
Magyar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Tar Monster trying to control but Magyar is working from the bottom.
Tar Monster is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tar Monster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magyar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tar Monster prevents Magyar from getting back to his feet.
Tar Monster wants to pass the guard but Magyar is keeping the position.
Magyar wants to sweep but no luck.
Magyar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tar Monster trying to keep a closed guard but Magyar is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Magyar wants to control from the top but Tar Monster keeps moving.
Magyar lands a couple of digs.
Magyar wants to control from the top but Tar Monster keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tar Monster working for submissions but it's allowed Magyar to get to half guard.
Magyar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tar Monster!
Magyar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Magyar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tar Monster is in a horrible position here. Magyar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Magyar with the ground and pound from mount.
Magyar cracks Tar Monster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tar Monster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magyar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Tar Monster is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magyar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tar Monster is still in real trouble! Can Magyar finish him?
Tar Monster seems to have recovered his senses.
Magyar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Magyar controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matyas Magyar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Magyar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tar Monster's half guard.
Magyar prevents Tar Monster from improving his position.
Magyar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matyas Magyar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tar Monster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magyar working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar lands strikes from half guard.
Magyar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magyar working Tar Monster over with strikes.
Magyar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tar Monster can do to turn this around?#T1#
Tar Monster is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Magyar.
Magyar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tar Monster is trying to get back to full guard.
Magyar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magyar working over Tar Monster with some ground and pound. Tar Monster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magyar not doing much here.
Magyar prevents Tar Monster from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Magyar. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magyar in particular looking to stall.
Magyar prevents Tar Monster from improving his position.
Magyar controlling the action here.
Tar Monster is trying to control but can't.
Magyar not doing much here.
#T3#
Magyar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tar Monster!
Tar Monster is desperately trying to improve his position but Magyar has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Magyar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Magyar controlling the position easily from mount.
Magyar wants to control the pace but Tar Monster is squirming around nicely.
Magyar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tar Monster taking shots to the head. #T4#
Tar Monster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tar Monster manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Tar Monster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tar Monster is looking to improve his position.
Tar Monster trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Magyar looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magyar with shots to the head and body - Tar Monster looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matyas Magyar dominated that second round.
That's time! Magyar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Magyar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tar Monster did well to prevent Magyar getting side control.
Magyar winds up and cracks Tar Monster with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tar Monster wants to control but Magyar is keeping busy.
Magyar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tar Monster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magyar connects with a nice short shot to Tar Monster's temple.
Magyar is controlling the pace.
Tar Monster is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar slips a nice elbow through Tar Monster's hands, connecting with Tar Monster's forehead.#SUB#
Magyar is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB2#
Tar Monster looking for submissions off his back.
Magyar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magyar working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Tar Monster looking for submissions off his back.
Magyar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Magyar working over Tar Monster with some ground and pound. Tar Monster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Tar Monster looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tar Monster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tar Monster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magyar controlling the pace.
Magyar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Magyar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Magyar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tar Monster can't escape the position.
Magyar with good strikes from the mount here!
Magyar controlling his opponent.
Magyar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Matyas Magyar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magyar lands a heavy elbow.
Magyar controlling the position easily from mount.
Tar Monster wants to control but Magyar is having none of it.#T4#
Magyar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magyar unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magyar controlling the pace for now.
Tar Monster wants to hold on but Magyar pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matyas Magyar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magyar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matyas Magyar!
During a confident post fight interview, Matyas Magyar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NextGen 9
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Dyavol rushes Tar Monster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Dyavol jumps into guard, dragging Tar Monster to the mat.
Dyavol controlling the position.#SUB2#
Tar Monster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dyavol has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tar Monster has managed to get both his arms back between Dyavol's legs - danger averted.
Dyavol is controlling Tar Monster's posture.
Dyavol trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dyavol is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tar Monster trying to control but Dyavol is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyavol keeping full guard, as Tar Monster tries to pass. #T1#
Tar Monster won't allow Dyavol to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyavol keeping full guard, as Tar Monster tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dyavol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tar Monster advances to half guard.
Tar Monster is looking to take a break and control but Dyavol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dyavol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dyavol can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dyavol tries to get to full guard but Tar Monster has control of the leg. #T2#
Dyavol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dyavol.#SUB2#
Dyavol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tar Monster is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dyavol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tar Monster trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyavol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tar Monster is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dyavol is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dyavol working a defensive guard but Tar Monster manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Dyavol's face as Tar Monster controls the position. #T3#
Tar Monster wants to control but Dyavol is keeping him busy.
Dyavol struggling a bit here.
Dyavol might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tar Monster haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dyavol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tar Monster trying to hold on to Dyavol's head to control him but Dyavol postures up.
Tar Monster tries to roll over but Dyavol keeps him under control.#T4#
Dyavol is trying to control the action in half guard but Tar Monster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tar Monster gets back to full guard.
Tar Monster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dyavol on the ground.
Tar Monster keeping moving, preventing Dyavol from controlling successfully.
Tar Monster has momentary wrist control but Dyavol slips an elbow through the middle.
Tar Monster trying to keep a closed guard but Dyavol is proving a slippery customer.
Dyavol slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tar Monster is trying to keep Dyavol in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Dyavol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dyavol tries to close the distance and clinch but Tar Monster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dyavol tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tar Monster counters with a low kick, right behind Dyavol 's knee. #CL2#
Dyavol gets a clinch.
Dyavol is trying to drag Tar Monster to the mat but Tar Monster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dyavol tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Dyavol gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tar Monster trying to control but Dyavol postures up.
Tar Monster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyavol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dyavol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dyavol lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Tar Monster is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyavol is taking a breather. Tar Monster says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tar Monster is trying to maintain the position but Dyavol is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Tar Monster looking for submissions off his back.
Dyavol working the head and body with strikes.
Tar Monster wants to control but Dyavol is keeping busy.
Tar Monster is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dyavol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dyavol is thwarting Tar Monster's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Tar Monster is defending against the submission attempts here by Dyavol.
Tar Monster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Dyavol is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tar Monster gets back to full guard.
Tar Monster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyavol is one step ahead there.
Tar Monster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dyavol controls the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dyavol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Tar Monster has his feet on Dyavol's thighs here. He's pushed Dyavol off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dyavol screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Armus Tar Monster!
Armus Tar Monster 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:
NextGen 5
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Akhmedovich staying out of range there.
As Tar Monster backs off Akhmedovich throws a huge counter combo but Tar Monster manages to avoid it all.#KD#
Tar Monster lands a big head kick that sends Akhmedovich tumbling to the mat! Tar Monster takes a step backwards and waves Akhmedovich back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Akhmedovich is rocked!
Akhmedovich gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Armus Tar Monster!
Armus Tar Monster bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Tar Monster lands the left hand.
Tar Monster missing with a left hand there. Zhang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tar Monster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zhang lands a jab to the nose.
Tar Monster scores with a nice right hand.
Tar Monster's corner calls for a 1-2. Tar Monster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Zhang is rocked!
Tar Monster lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Zhang head around and knocks him out cold! Tar Monster hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armus Tar Monster!
Armus Tar Monster 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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