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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zongtang Tso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
27
285 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frankie Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zongtang Tso!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone tries to clinch up but Tso circles away and keeps his distance.
Tso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malone on the side of the head.
Tso looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Frankie Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tso tries to avoid it but Malone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tso to the ground. Tso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malone clinches with his opponent.
Tso tries a body shot but Malone blocks it.
Malone is trying to force a seperation but Tso has the dominant position.
Malone fails to pull guard.
Malone can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tso tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Tso back against the cage.
Malone is trying to force a seperation but Tso has the dominant position.
Tso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
Tso lands a right hand.
Malone tries to break free but Tso pushes him back against the cage.
Malone blocks a body shot from Tso.
Tso throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tso pushes off an throws an elbow but Malone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tso throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Tso lands a lovely overhand right.
Malone darts in and clinches Tso up against the cage.
Malone dodges an elbow strike from Tso.
Tso pushes off an throws an elbow but Malone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tso walks away with a smile on his face. Malone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malone moves to clinch but Tso breaks away
and Tso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tso trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tso wants to pass the guard but Malone is keeping the position.
Tso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Tso from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
My spies in Island Top Team inform me that Tso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Malone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tso wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Tso is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tso wants to pass the guard but Malone is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zongtang Tso was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Tso gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tso.
Tso lands a nice uppercut.
Tso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tso lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Frankie Malone has been cut.
Tso can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
Malone jumps guard but Tso stands there with Malone around his waist. Malone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Tso on the inside.
Tso scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Tso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zongtang Tso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Malone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malone throws a sloppy head kick
and Tso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tso.
Tso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tso wants to pass the guard but Malone is keeping the position.
Tso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malone keeping full guard, as Tso tries to pass.
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tso works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
Malone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tso preventing the sweep.
Tso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tso on the ground.
Tso scoring with punches to the head and body.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Tso stops Malone from standing up.
Tso throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tso trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Tso postures up and lands a big shot to Malone's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tso stands and throws Malone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tso wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy.
Tso lands a few punches from side control.
Tso working the head and body with strikes.
Tso throws an elbow but Malone slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tso looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Malone is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Tso crashes against the mat.
Tso working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Malone regains half guard, as Tso was trying to land strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zongtang Tso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frankie Malone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Malone tries to land a front kick but Tso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tso lands a nice hook to Malone's body. Malone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tso moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Malone throws a body punch but Tso moves out of range.
Tso scores with a jab to the body.
Tso lands with a cross.
Malone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tso decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tso trying to control from half guard but Malone is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Tso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tso thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Tso is keen to just control but Malone is a slippery customer.
Tso is looking to advance position but Malone won't allow it.
Tso seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zongtang Tso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tso wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy.
Tso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
Tso wants to take a breather but Malone is having none of it.
Tso controlling the action here.
Tso throwing shots but Malone is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tso wants to pass to mount but Malone is defending the position.
Tso thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Tso throwing shots but Malone is blocking nicely.
Tso works his way into side control.
Tso throws an elbow but Malone slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Tso are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tso scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone defending against the ground and pound.
Malone is looking for a sweep.
Tso misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tso throws a strike aimed at the side of Malone's head but Malone avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Tso.
Malone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malone tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tso lands some shots froms side control.
Tso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tso in side control, throwing shots but Malone defends.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zongtang Tso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Zongtang Tso!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Zongtang Tso!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Zongtang Tso!
Zongtang Tso wins by unanimous decision!
Zongtang Tso made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Greatest opponent i have faced! See you in the tournament. Still Undefeated! Free Chicken for Everyone'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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