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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Martin Eugen (ranked 111 p4p, 18 weight class) and Darrel Hill (ranked 306 p4p, 39 weight class). Eugen's entrance music is Kickboxer - Advance Training. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
22 - 4 - 0 |
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145 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Eugen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darrel Hill!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Eugen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill misses with a left hand
and Eugen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eugen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hill throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hill! But no joy.
Eugen throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Hill with the counter takedown but Eugen avoids it easily.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugen.
Eugen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Eugen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Eugen.
Eugen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hill throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Hill slips a jab from Eugen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Eugen throws an off balance right hand
and Hill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hill scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Eugen as he connects with a hook.
Eugen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hill backs up against the cage.
Hill is rocked!
It looks like Darrel Hill has been cut.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Eugen.
Eugen misses with a double jab.
Hill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hill is still on wobbly legs! Can Eugen finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eugen's hands.
Hill swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eugen scores with a counter punch that sends Hill to the canvas! Eugen smells blood - he's punishing Hill with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hill has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Martin Eugen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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