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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tokyo Sexwale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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280 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tokyo Sexwale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexwale fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sexwale forces Gunn back against the cage and clinches.
Gunn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sexwale gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sexwale is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sexwale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sexwale manages to break the clinch.
Sexwale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sexwale. Sexwale obviously looking to wear him down.
Sexwale scores with a head kick.
It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Sexwale tenderised Gunn's leg. Gunn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sexwale throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunn looks gassed!
Sexwale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sexwale rushes Gunn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexwale lands an elbow just above Gunn 's eye.
Sexwale scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sexwale.
Sexwale working Gunn over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sexwale taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sexwale connects with a knee to the head.
Sexwale unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sexwale.
Gunn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sexwale with a knee to the head.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head.
Gunn successfully pulls guard.
Sexwale trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gunn wriggles free and stands up.
Sexwale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn looks to clinch
and Sexwale counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gunn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gunn tries for a takedown but Sexwale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tokyo Sexwale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sexwale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexwale plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gunn misses with a takedown attempt
and Sexwale counters with an outside leg kick.
Tokyo Sexwale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.
Sexwale throws a head kick that half lands.
Sexwale thumps Gunn with a low kick.
Gunn takes a kick to the side of the head.
That has opened up Tommy Gunn's cut even more.
Sexwale throws a nice head kick!
Gunn has his takedown stuffed
and Sexwale counters with an inside leg kick.
Sexwale scoring well with a low kick there.
Sexwale moves into range and clinches up with Gunn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexwale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Sexwale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sexwale.
Knees to the body from Sexwale.
Sexwale working Gunn over with knees to the body.
Sexwale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Sexwale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gunn takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sexwale clinches with his opponent.
Sexwale working Gunn over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sexwale.
Sexwale with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokyo Sexwale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sexwale scores with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sexwale.
Gunn shoots in but no luck this time.
Sexwale scores with a head kick. Gunn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sexwale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunn can do to turn this around?
Sexwale lands a head kick!
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Sexwale shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sexwale throws a head kick that Gunn semi-blocks.
Tokyo Sexwale is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sexwale rushes Gunn and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexwale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sexwale obliges.
Sexwale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sexwale landing knees to the body.
Sexwale unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sexwale stalling.
Tokyo Sexwale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gunn wants a takedown but no success here.
Tokyo Sexwale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.
Sexwale lands a damaging elbow.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head.
Sexwale misses with a knee to the head.
Sexwale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunn is defending well for now.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Sexwale has him pressed against the cage.
Sexwale misses with a knee to the head.
Sexwale misses with a knee strike.
Sexwale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gunn blocks it with crossed arms.
Sexwale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn pulls guard.
Gunn is trying to control the position but Sexwale postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gunn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sexwale is looking to slow Gunn down with leg kicks.
Sexwale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gunn shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexwale closes the distance and pushes Gunn back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexwale stalls.
Sexwale missing with knees to the body.
Sexwale breaks from the clinch.
Sexwale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sexwale leaves Gunn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sexwale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sexwale.
Sexwale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunn, pushing him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Sexwale.
Gunn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gunn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Sexwale.
Sexwale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gunn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gunn jumps guard but Sexwale stands there with Gunn around his waist. Gunn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gunn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gunn tries to pull guard but Sexwale holds him up against the cage and eventually Gunn drops back down to his feet.
Gunn is looking to break free of the clinch but Sexwale has double underhooks.
Sexwale tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunn avoids the damage to the body.
Sexwale landing knees to the body.
Sexwale trying to land knees to the body.
Gunn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sexwale smiles and moves away.
Gunn shoots for a double leg takedown but Sexwale sprawls well. He's pushed Gunn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sexwale lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokyo Sexwale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gunn avoids the head kick by Sexwale.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gunn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sexwale smiles and moves away.
Sexwale throws a head kick that Gunn semi-blocks.
Sexwale lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sexwale throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick from Sexwale misses.
Sexwale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gunn. That did some damage!
Sexwale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sexwale wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexwale moves into range and clinches up with Gunn.
Sexwale's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head.
Gunn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sexwale walks away with a smile on his face. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tokyo Sexwale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.
Gunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sexwale. Sexwale obviously looking to wear him down.
Sexwale closes the distance and clinches.
Sexwale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sexwale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gunn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gunn as Sexwale tries to tie him up.
Gunn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexwale landing knees to the head.
Sexwale tries to land a knee to the head but Gunn blocks with his arms.
Gunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sexwale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sexwale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gunn blocks it with crossed arms.
Gunn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sexwale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Sexwale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gunn managing to block the knees to the body from Sexwale.
Sexwale tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunn avoids the damage to the body.
Sexwale misses with a knee to the head.
Gunn looking for a takedown.
Gunn tightens his grip and picks Sexwale up, before dumping him to the ground. Sexwale manages to land in guard.
Sexwale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunn controls the pace.
Gunn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tokyo Sexwale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sexwale counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gunn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sexwale scoring well with a low kick there.
Tommy Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gunn with a poor takedown
and Sexwale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tokyo Sexwale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sexwale lands with a slapping head kick.
Sexwale plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sexwale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sexwale throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexwale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sexwale drives through and clinches with Gunn against the cage.
Sexwale landing knees to the body.
Sexwale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sexwale fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sexwale lands a high kick!
Sexwale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sexwale connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gunn's face.
Tommy Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sexwale with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tokyo Sexwale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sexwale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tokyo Sexwale!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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