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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Irani Argos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Tomlinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Irani Argos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeus Tomlinson !
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomlinson closes the distance and clinches.
Tomlinson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tomlinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Argos backwards.
Tomlinson misses with some punches.
Tomlinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tomlinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Argos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Argos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Argos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tomlinson has a couple of punches blocked by Argos.
Argos blocking some punches.
Tomlinson pulls guard.
Argos trying to control but Tomlinson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomlinson has a closed guard, preventing Argos from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Argos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tomlinson , up you get!
Argos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tomlinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tomlinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Argos catches Tomlinson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Irani Argos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Argos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Argos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Argos stuns Tomlinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tomlinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Argos lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Argos, as that shot connected.
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!
Nice shot by Argos.
Argos throws a series of strikes that have Tomlinson backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Argos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Argos.
Tomlinson has Argos up against the cage in a clinch.
Tomlinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Argos fails to pull guard.
Argos tries to pull guard but Tomlinson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irani Argos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Argos tries to pull guard but Tomlinson won't allow it.
Argos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tomlinson to keep the fight standing.
Tomlinson misses with the head strike.
Argos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomlinson walks away with a smile on his face. Argos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tomlinson rushes Argos and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argos is trying to pull guard but Tomlinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tomlinson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Argos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Argos is trying to pull guard but Tomlinson has him pressed against the cage.
Argos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tomlinson to keep the fight standing.
Tomlinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Argos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Tomlinson .
Argos jumps guard but Tomlinson stands there with Argos around his waist. Argos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tomlinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Argos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Argos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomlinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Argos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tomlinson to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tomlinson to keep the fight standing.
Argos is trying to pull guard but Tomlinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Argos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomlinson walks away with a smile on his face. Argos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Argos throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Argos backs off Tomlinson throws a huge counter combo but Argos manages to avoid it all.
Tomlinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Argos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tomlinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Argos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tomlinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Argos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomlinson .
Argos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Argos jumps guard but Tomlinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Argos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tomlinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Irani Argos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Argos throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomlinson darts in and clinches Argos up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tomlinson fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomlinson .
Argos blocks an uppercut.
Argos blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Tomlinson .
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tomlinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Argos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Argos is trying to pull guard but Tomlinson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argos tries to pull guard but Tomlinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Argos drops back down to his feet.
Tomlinson is breathing heavily.
Argos blocking some punches.
Tomlinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argos blocking some punches.
Argos fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irani Argos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomlinson working aggressively here.
Argos fails to pull guard.
Argos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Argos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tomlinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tomlinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Argos fails to pull guard.
Tomlinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Argos backwards.
Argos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomlinson walks away with a smile on his face. Argos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tomlinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Argos.
Tomlinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson ducks right into an uppercut from Argos.
Zeus Tomlinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Argos thuds his right hand into Tomlinson 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tomlinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Argos connects with a nice looking jab.
Irani Argos is winning the standup battle so far.
Argos lands with a straight right. Tomlinson didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomlinson tries to move into range but Argos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Argos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tomlinson moves forwards but Argos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tomlinson instigates a clinch.
Argos jumps guard but Tomlinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tomlinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tomlinson fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Argos tries to pull guard but Tomlinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Argos drops back down to his feet.
Argos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tomlinson to keep the fight standing.
Tomlinson misses with some punches.
Argos blocking some punches.
Argos fails to pull guard.
Argos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tomlinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Argos is trying to pull guard but Tomlinson has him pressed against the cage.
Tomlinson misses with the head strike.
Argos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomlinson walks away with a smile on his face. Argos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tomlinson tries for a takedown but Argos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Argos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson shoots in and drives through. Argos sprawls well.
Argos lands with an overhand left.
Tomlinson avoids the body shot from Argos.
A jab lands there for Argos.
Tomlinson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tomlinson walks into a jab.
Tomlinson is looking to clinch but Argos is avoiding it.
Argos tries to keep at a distance but Tomlinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Argos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tomlinson smiles and moves away.
Tomlinson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Argos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Argos looks to land a combination but Tomlinson avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Irani Argos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Argos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Argos throws the left hand but Tomlinson avoids the punch easily.
Argos misses with a wild body shot.
Argos scores with a punch to the head.
Tomlinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tomlinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Argos backwards.
Argos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomlinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Argos is trying to pull guard but Tomlinson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argos tries to pull guard but Tomlinson won't allow it.
Argos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irani Argos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomlinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Argos takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomlinson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Argos regains guard immediately.
Argos is trying to control the position but Tomlinson postures up.
Argos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Argos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomlinson is one step ahead there.
Tomlinson wants to pass the guard but Argos is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argos is trying to keep Tomlinson in close.
Tomlinson trying to control but Argos is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Argos swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomlinson .
Argos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tomlinson in his tracks.
Argos misses with a looping right.
Argos lands with a hook. Tomlinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Argos.
Argos misses with a double jab.
Tomlinson has managed to clinch.
Tomlinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Argos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tomlinson to keep the fight standing.
Tomlinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Argos fails to pull guard.
Argos is trying to pull guard but Tomlinson has him pressed against the cage.
Tomlinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Argos fails to pull guard.
Tomlinson throws a head punch that misses.
Argos is trying to pull guard but Tomlinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson working aggressively here.
Argos jumps guard but Tomlinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tomlinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Argos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Argos misses the shot to the body.
Argos throws an overhand right that lands on Tomlinson 's shoulder, as Tomlinson tries to avoid the shot.
Tomlinson has closed the distance and engaged Argos in a clinch.
Argos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tomlinson .
Argos tries to pull guard but Tomlinson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomlinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Tomlinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Argos 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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RATING
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