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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Weismuller (ranked 3083 p4p, 3998 weight class) and Sand Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weismuller comes into the arena with The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods blaring out of the sound system. Weismuller has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Sand Storm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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5 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Weismuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sand Storm!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Storm feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Weismuller is breathing heavily.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weismuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weismuller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Storm trying to control but Weismuller is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Storm is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Weismuller.
Storm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weismuller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Storm working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm advances to mount.
Storm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Weismuller is trying to escape the mount.
Storm throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Storm throws some wild stikes that Weismuller manages to avoid easily.
Storm misses with some ground and pound and Weismuller recovers position to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is trying to control the action in half guard but Weismuller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Storm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Storm wants to stand up but Weismuller has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Weismuller trying to hold on to Storm's head to control him but Storm postures up.
Storm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weismuller shoots in for a double leg but Storm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Storm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Storm throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Storm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weismuller's waist but Weismuller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Storm off to one side.
Storm throws a nice looking combination but Weismuller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Storm shoots for a takedown but Weismuller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tommy Weismuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sand Storm.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weismuller stuffs the takedown.
Storm fails with the takedown.
Weismuller shoots in and drives through. Storm sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm darts in looking for a takedown but Weismuller gets double underhooks and turns Storm into the cage.
As Storm tries to get set, Weismuller tries to push him back and clinch up but Storm manages to avoid the attempt.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Storm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weismuller is fending him off so far but Storm persists. Nope, Weismuller circles away and we're back to standing.
Weismuller blocks a head kick by Storm.
Storm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Weismuller throws a head kick that Storm semi-blocks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Weismuller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Storm misses with a takedown attempt - Weismuller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weismuller delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sand Storm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weismuller slaps away a takedown attempt from Storm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Storm tries to clinch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Storm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tommy Weismuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm tried to score with a low kick but Weismuller checks it.
Weismuller shoots in but no luck this time.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Weismuller shows good takedown defense.
Tommy Weismuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sand Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Weismuller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Storm.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Storm as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Storm.
As Storm looks to move away, Weismuller throws a big counter combo but Storm just gets out of the way.
Tommy Weismuller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Weismuller circles away.
A head kick misses from Storm.
Weismuller thinks about countering with a head kick.
Storm moves into range and clinches up with Weismuller.
Storm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Storm.
Weismuller has Storm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Storm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Weismuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Storm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Storm wants to break free but Weismuller has control.
Weismuller tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to circle away but Weismuller has him pinned against the cage.
Storm tries to pull guard but Weismuller won't allow it.
Weismuller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Storm is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Storm looking for a takedown.
Weismuller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Storm is defending well.
Storm tries to pull guard but Weismuller won't allow it.
Weismuller wants a takedown.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm wants a takedown but no success here.
Weismuller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Storm regains guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking for a triangle but Weismuller pushes his legs off easily.
Weismuller looking to pass the guard.
Storm wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Weismuller is now in half guard.
Storm trying to control from the bottom.
Weismuller stands up out of the half guard.
Storm blocks a head kick by Weismuller.
Storm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Weismuller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Weismuller trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Weismuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.
Weismuller preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weismuller looking to pass the guard.
Weismuller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Storm, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Storm is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Weismuller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weismuller.
Storm goes for a double leg but Weismuller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Weismuller continues to drive forward.
Weismuller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm has a takedown stuffed.
Tommy Weismuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sand Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Storm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weismuller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Weismuller pushes him off.
Weismuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weismuller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm tries for a takedown but Weismuller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Storm.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Storm moves into the clinch.
Storm prevents a takedown attempt there.
Weismuller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storm's efforts to push away.
Storm tries to break free but Weismuller pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller wants a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm tries to pull guard but Weismuller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Storm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Storm is looking to control Weismuller's arms but Weismuller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Storm has his back to the cage.
Weismuller is working for takedown but Storm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Storm drags the fight down to the ground.
Weismuller wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weismuller postures up.
Storm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weismuller defends well.
Weismuller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Weismuller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weismuller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Weismuller lands in his opponent's guard.
Storm wants to sweep but no luck.
Weismuller throwing strikes but missing.
Tommy Weismuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weismuller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weismuller throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Weismuller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
A victorious Tommy Weismuller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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