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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Talafua Toluao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junius E Sneed IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junius E Sneed IV has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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313 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Talafua Toluao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junius E Sneed IV!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toluao misses with a low kick.
Toluao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sneed IV blocks the body kick.
Sneed IV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sneed IV lands with a nice combination. Toluao backs away looking to recover.
Toluao has closed the distance and engaged Sneed IV in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Toluao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toluao.
Toluao lands a body shot.
Sneed IV looks gassed!
Sneed IV looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Toluao breaks the clinch.
Toluao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Toluao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toluao forces Sneed IV back against the cage and clinches.
Sneed IV tries to circle away but Toluao has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Toluao.
Toluao manages to break the clinch.
Toluao thows a body kick. Sneed IV tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Toluao. Sneed IV shrugs it off though.
Sneed IV has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toluao.
A shot to the liver by Toluao. Beautiful body shot.
Sneed IV takes a kick to the side of the head.
Toluao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sneed IV did well to prevent Toluao getting side control.
Toluao wants to free his trapped foot but Sneed IV is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sneed IV keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneed IV taking some punishment here, with Toluao in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toluao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Toluao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sneed IV with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Toluao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Toluao lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sneed IV avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toluao.
Toluao thows a huge punch but Sneed IV dodges it nicely.
Toluao winds up and cracks Sneed IV with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Toluao looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Toluao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Toluao lands with a punch from half guard.
Sneed IV on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toluao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sneed IV has managed to free his arm - good work.
Toluao throwing shots but Sneed IV is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Toluao.
Toluao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Toluao lands with a punch from half guard.
Toluao lands with a punch from half guard.
Toluao wants to pass to mount but Sneed IV is defending the position.
Toluao is working for a submission of some sort.
Sneed IV avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toluao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneed IV is defending against the submission attempts here by Toluao.
Toluao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Toluao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sneed IV avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toluao.
Toluao is working for a kimura but Sneed IV is defending it quite comfortably.
Toluao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sneed IV blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toluao.
Toluao thows a huge punch but Sneed IV dodges it nicely.
Toluao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sneed IV trying to control but Toluao postures up.
Toluao throws a strike but Sneed IV avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Toluao throwing strikes from guard but Sneed IV blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sneed IV is looking to stand up but Toluao isn't so interested in that idea.
Toluao lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talafua Toluao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sneed IV lands an overhand right.
Toluao dodges the punch combination from Sneed IV.
Toluao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toluao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sneed IV.
Toluao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sneed IV throws a nice looking combination but Toluao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sneed IV fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sneed IV gets caught flat footed, as Toluao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Toluao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sneed IV trying to control the position.
Toluao is fighting to break Sneed IV's control of his arms but Sneed IV is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sneed IV is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toluao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toluao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sneed IV is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao wants to sweep but no luck.
Toluao keeping moving, preventing Sneed IV from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sneed IV is fighting to break Toluao's control of his arms but Toluao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Junius E Sneed IV has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Toluao throws the left hand but Sneed IV avoids the punch easily.
Toluao throws a sloppy body shot
and Sneed IV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toluao drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Toluao throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Toluao in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Toluao.
Toluao working the ground and pound.
Sneed IV is trying to improve his position.
Sneed IV managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Toluao.
Toluao lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toluao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sneed IV is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sneed IV takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sneed IV taking punishment in the form of punches.
Toluao works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Toluao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sneed IV knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Talafua Toluao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toluao scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toluao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sneed IV is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Toluao postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Toluao lands a decent elbow from side control.
Toluao misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sneed IV takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Toluao scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sneed IV to see if he's OK.
Toluao sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sneed IV is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talafua Toluao dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Toluao.
Toluao throws a head kick that misses.
Toluao cracks Sneed IV with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Toluao throws a sloppy head kick and Sneed IV moves out of range easily.
Toluao lunges at Sneed IV with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sneed IV's hand.
Sneed IV fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sneed IV scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toluao doesn't seem bothered though.
Sneed IV takes a swing at Toluao's ribcage but misses.
Toluao misses with a head kick.
Toluao tries to clinch up but Sneed IV circles away and keeps his distance.
Sneed IV tests Toluao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sneed IV misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sneed IV works Toluao's body with a nice hook.
Toluao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Toluao misses with a body shot
and Toluao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toluao.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sneed IV takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toluao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sneed IV was well out of range. Poor timing from Toluao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sneed IV moves away.
Toluao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sneed IV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toluao.
Toluao misses with a wild body shot.
Sneed IV misses with a wild body shot.
Toluao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toluao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Toluao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sneed IV can do to turn this around?
Toluao thows a body shot but no joy.
Sneed IV lands with a shot to the body.
Sneed IV lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Toluao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sneed IV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toluao shoots in but Sneed IV avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A shot to the body from Toluao misses
and Sneed IV counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toluao thinking.
A left and a right from Sneed IV both land. Nice combination.
Toluao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sneed IV checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Sneed IV there.
Toluao shoots in for a takedown but Sneed IV shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Talafua Toluao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toluao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Toluao misses with an uppercut
and Sneed IV counters with a nice uppercut.
Junius E Sneed IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toluao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sneed IV throws a series of punches but Toluao moves out of range.
Talafua Toluao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toluao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sneed IV has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toluao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sneed IV looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sneed IV is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toluao is controlling him.
Sneed IV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Toluao is in close to Sneed IV's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Toluao pushes down on Sneed IV's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sneed IV is looking to control Toluao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sneed IV avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneed IV wants to improve his position but Toluao is controlling well.
Toluao is pressing down on Sneed IV's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sneed IV is holding on for now.
Sneed IV is looking for a sweep. Toluao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toluao blocks the strikes from Sneed IV.
Toluao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Toluao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sneed IV is just riding it out for now. Toluao eventually gives up the hold.
Toluao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sneed IV tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sneed IV gets back to full guard.
Sneed IV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sneed IV is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toluao defends well.
Toluao won't allow Sneed IV to get back to his feet.
Toluao stands up over Sneed IV, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talafua Toluao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toluao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Talafua Toluao!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Talafua Toluao!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Talafua Toluao!
Talafua Toluao wins by unanimous decision!
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