Slaughter to Prevail singer Alex Horrible kicked off the first-ever Blood 4 Blood occasion by acting on stage in entrance of a packed home of adoring followers, however the night time led to disappointment as he was knocked down a number of instances earlier than being stopped by Cameron Delano within the third spherical.
Whereas Deathcore Singer loved the benefit of peak and attain, Delano peppered Horrible with a number of flurries of punches and was capable of finding a breakthrough inside on a number of events. When Delano linked with clear photographs, Horrible would typically wobble and fall to the canvas.
Figuring out he would possible be deprived on the scorecards, Horrible got here out swinging within the closing spherical, however Delano countered completely with a mixture of punches and took him down additional. The referee was compelled to cease the bout after Horrible stumbled and leaned in opposition to the ropes, ending the bout 29 seconds into the third spherical.
“Alex is a tricky bitch,” Delano mentioned after going 2-0 within the match, co-hosted by BKFC. “I respect it. I like him. I am a giant fan.”
Regardless of having a vastly profitable band performing on the Welcome to Rockville pageant, which opens Thursday, Horrible has all the time wished to check himself in essentially the most excessive approach doable, which is why he acquired into Naked Knuckle Combat within the first place.
Though it was clearly not the consequence he hoped for, the 32-year-old Russian nonetheless celebrated the occasion he hosted and vowed to return to Slaughter to Prevail to play this weekend’s set regardless of the harm.
“Clearly I am very unhappy, we misplaced,” Horrible mentioned after the loss. “Shit sucks. Generally shit occurs. I really feel unhappy, however on the similar time I really feel so glad as a result of I created this Blood4Blood occasion. I really feel the worst. I used to be preventing like a motherfucker. I consider in myself, stupidly. He is a tricky opponent. He broke my nostril once more. I consider in myself. He broke my nostril once more. I consider in myself.”
“Lots of people say I am robust. I am actually terrified of every part, however I attempt to battle concern. That is why I do that shitty job. I hope you guys like this present. For me, it is a fucking honor.”
Delano set the tone early on, clipping Horrible with a straight left hand that despatched him staggering backwards, however was dominated a knockdown. Delano stood up and complained of being hit at the back of the top, which truly triggered the minimize, and the referee issued a warning for the unlawful shot between rounds.
Because the second spherical started, Delano landed a flurry of punches on Horrible, knocking him to the canvas once more. On the restart, Delano moved ahead and Fighters fired a flurry of untamed photographs, this time incomes the obligatory eight rely as Bull Rider touched the ground.
Delano complained that he “simply slipped,” however the referee nonetheless dominated it a knockdown.
With time working low, Horrible attacked Delano with a proper hand that landed cleanly. Delano absorbed the harm however took a number of steps again earlier than recovering between rounds.
With two minutes left, Horrible, already down a number of instances, charged in the direction of Delano for a doable end. That recreation plan backfired as Delano landed a well-timed counter punch that despatched Horrible exploding and slamming him to the canvas once more.
This time, Horrible stumbled badly as he stood up, and the referee knew it was time to cease the battle.
Horrible did not say whether or not he plans to return for an additional bare-knuckle match, however he definitely placed on a present for the gang at Blood4Blood on Wednesday night time.
