Sam Stout vs Terry Etim is next.
Etim got a HUGE pop.
They trade kicks and punches early with Etim looking slightly better. Etim lands a nice low kick and a few counter-punches but Stout is bringing it as well. Stout punches wildly while Etim's striking is more precise. Big "Terry" chants. Etim slipped when getting jabbed and briefly went to the ground. Nothing major, though. Brutal high kick the head by Etim but Stout counters with a few stiff rights and a takedown. Round ends with Stout in Etim's guard and a huge ovation from the crowd. One of the more entertaining rounds I've seen recently, even though no major damage was done. Close - I'd say 10-9 Etim.
Second round starts with more of the same. Stout is in and out well and Etim is right where he needs to be on everything. Good bodyshots from Stout but Etim stays elusive (and in a good way). Etim's low kicks are starting to do damage. Stout keeps working his punch-punch-kick combinations but isn't finding Etim most of the time. Etim almost gets a takedown but eats a right to end the round. Just as close but I'd give this one to Stout 10-9.  |