Post by The Sandman on Jan 6, 2023 4:15:25 GMT -5
Tai Tuivasa looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Anthony Johnson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tai Tuivasa is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Leon Roberts.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Pulverizing punch to Rumble's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rumble's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rumble has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
A left hook from Ty Tulio
grazes the chin of Rumble.
Tai Tuivasa attempts to cut off Rumble with punches
Rumble reels from the strikes.
Rumble studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Anthony Johnson and Ty Tulio engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Solid jabs from Anthony Johnson.
Nice punches.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anthony Johnson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Ty Tulio may be in trouble!
Ty Tulio's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Tai Tuivasa's Right eye
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Rumble is in now. Tai Tuivasa is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tai Tuivasa is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
A right hand from Anthony Johnson
gets deflected.
Ty Tulio is trying to counter now!
Tai Tuivasa fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rumble's chin
Anthony Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Ty Tulio!
Some big punches are landing!
Ty Tulio moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rumble with a double overhooks!
A right hand from Tai Tuivasa
makes Rumble stumble back!
Anthony Johnson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Ty Tulio blocks that.
Tai Tuivasa and Rumble engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Ty Tulio is connecting with a few punches
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rumble studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A right hand from Anthony Johnson
misses its target.
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Tai Tuivasa to fight back!
Tai Tuivasa attempts to cut off Rumble with punches
Rumble reels from the strikes.
That punishment by Tai Tuivasa has left Rumble staggered! Tai Tuivasa should try push forward now and finish this!
Tai Tuivasa tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Rumble's face
Rumble hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Tai Tuivasa has left Rumble unconscious! What a finish by Tai Tuivasa!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Mouth
Winner is Tai Tuivasa by KO (Punch) at 4:01 Round 1
Statistics: Tai Tuivasa
Punches 26/30 (87%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
This fight was a banger, bang-wise, but Tai had more power and development than the reinvigorated and recently deceased Rumble. Thus, win.
Anthony Johnson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tai Tuivasa is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Leon Roberts.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Pulverizing punch to Rumble's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rumble's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rumble has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
A left hook from Ty Tulio
grazes the chin of Rumble.
Tai Tuivasa attempts to cut off Rumble with punches
Rumble reels from the strikes.
Rumble studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Anthony Johnson and Ty Tulio engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Solid jabs from Anthony Johnson.
Nice punches.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anthony Johnson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Ty Tulio may be in trouble!
Ty Tulio's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Tai Tuivasa's Right eye
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Rumble is in now. Tai Tuivasa is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tai Tuivasa is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
A right hand from Anthony Johnson
gets deflected.
Ty Tulio is trying to counter now!
Tai Tuivasa fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rumble's chin
Anthony Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Ty Tulio!
Some big punches are landing!
Ty Tulio moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rumble with a double overhooks!
A right hand from Tai Tuivasa
makes Rumble stumble back!
Anthony Johnson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Ty Tulio blocks that.
Tai Tuivasa and Rumble engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Ty Tulio is connecting with a few punches
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rumble studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A right hand from Anthony Johnson
misses its target.
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Tai Tuivasa to fight back!
Tai Tuivasa attempts to cut off Rumble with punches
Rumble reels from the strikes.
That punishment by Tai Tuivasa has left Rumble staggered! Tai Tuivasa should try push forward now and finish this!
Tai Tuivasa tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Rumble's face
Rumble hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Tai Tuivasa has left Rumble unconscious! What a finish by Tai Tuivasa!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Mouth
Winner is Tai Tuivasa by KO (Punch) at 4:01 Round 1
Statistics: Tai Tuivasa
Punches 26/30 (87%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
This fight was a banger, bang-wise, but Tai had more power and development than the reinvigorated and recently deceased Rumble. Thus, win.
