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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Shermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomson comes into the arena with R-Swift- Awesome God blaring out of the sound system. Shermann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nirvana - Dumb. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Tomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harold Shermann!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tomson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shermann sprawls and moves away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!
Tomson throws a body punch but Shermann moves out of range.
Shermann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tomson did well to prevent Shermann getting side control.
Tomson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tomson trying to hold on to Shermann's head to control him but Shermann postures up.
Tomson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shermann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tomson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shermann lands with a punch from half guard.
Tomson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shermann keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tomson manages to pull guard.
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!
Shermann controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shermann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shermann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Tomson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shermann throws a big right hand that misses.
Shermann stays in close to Tomson's body and controls the position.
Shermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Shermann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomson wants to hit a switch here but Shermann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tomson there!
Shermann with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shermann goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tomson turns into him and now he's in Shermann's guard.
Shermann keeping moving, preventing Tomson from controlling successfully.
Shermann wants to stand but Tomson is controlling the position.
Shermann looking for a sweep. Not yet Shermann, not yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shermann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shermann is controlling Tomson's posture.
Tomson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Shermann keeps moving.
Shermann keeping full guard, as Tomson tries to pass.
Shermann tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four 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.
Shermann is working an open guard so Tomson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shermann throws a jab when Tomson was well out of range.
Shermann closes the distance and clinches up with Tomson, looking for a takedown. Shermann pushes Tomson against the cage but Tomson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shermann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomson circles away.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shermann.
Tomson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shermann was covering up waiting for the punch and Tomson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shermann wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tomson manages to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomson wants to take a breather but Shermann is having none of it.
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 Tom Tomson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shermann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tomson is fending him off so far but Shermann persists. Nope, Tomson circles away and we're back to standing.
Shermann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tomson but Tomson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tomson looking to score a takedown here. Shermann is defending well but Tomson drives through and ends up in Shermann's guard.
Shermann pushes Tomson off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Shermann with that takedown attempt.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shermann.
Shermann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tomson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Tomson as Shermann shoots in.
Shermann is breathing heavily.
Shermann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tomson's waist but Tomson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shermann off to one side.
Tomson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shermann is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shermann trying to remain calm as Tomson controls from the top position.
Tomson stands up.
Tomson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shermann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tomson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shermann somewhat.
Tomson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shermann.
Tomson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shermann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tomson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shermann keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is trying to work for a kimura but Shermann is defending well.
Tom Tomson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shermann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shermann controlling the position well.
Tomson is looking for a kimura but Shermann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tomson to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shermann manages to get to full guard.
Shermann has momentary wrist control but Tomson slips an elbow through the middle.
Shermann keeping moving, preventing Tomson from controlling successfully.
Shermann scores with a nice shot.
Tomson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shermann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomson has managed to get both his arms back between Shermann's legs - danger averted.
Tomson lands a couple of digs.
That's four 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.
Shermann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomson is aware though and is defending well.
Tomson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shermann, up you get!
Tomson dives in and scores a takedown into Shermann's guard.
Tomson looking to pass the guard.
Tomson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shermann can do to turn this around?
Shermann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Shermann keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shermann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shermann is pulling down on Tomson's head. It's preventing any offense from Tomson, at least for the moment.
Tomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tomson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shermann shoots in for a takedown but Tomson shows good takedown defense.
Shermann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shermann kicks off Tomson and gets to his feet.
Shermann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tomson swivels and escapes.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shermann.
Tomson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shermann's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomson wants to control from the top but Shermann keeps moving.
Shermann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomson.
Shermann controls Tomson momentarily but Tomson frees himself.
Shermann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Shermann keeps moving.
Tomson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tomson throws a low kick but Shermann moves out of range easily.
Tomson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shermann is in trouble now - Tomson has advanced to mount!
Tomson tries to control but Shermann wriggling away.
Shermann is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shermann wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tomson.
Shermann sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tomson prevents Shermann from improving his position.
Tomson stops Shermann from getting back to his feet.
Shermann controlling the position well.
Shermann taking some punishment here, with Tomson in his half guard.
Harold Shermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shermann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tomson.
Shermann is not content to let Tomson control the position.
Tomson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tomson trying to pass the guard but Shermann defending well.
Shermann gets back to full guard.
Tomson is looking to stand up but Shermann won't let him.
Shermann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tomson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tomson being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Tomson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tomson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shermann to the mat! Shermann manages to get full guard.
Shermann is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tomson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shermann turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shermann is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tomson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shermann scores with punches from side control.
Tomson struggling a bit here.
Shermann decides to stand back up.
Shermann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tom Tomson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shermann loads up on a big right hand but Tomson slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harold Shermann.
I think Tomson 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tom Tomson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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