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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Clough (ranked 906 p4p, 32 weight class) and Mr Sandman (ranked 598 p4p, 19 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sandman's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Clough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Sandman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandman clinches.
Clough lands with a left to the head.
Sandman goes for a takedown attempt but Clough pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sandman tries to keep at a distance but Clough has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clough digs a right hand underneath Sandman's ribcage. Sandman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Sandman prevents a body shot from Clough.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clough gets underhooks to prevent Sandman's takedown attempt.
Clough tries to throw a body punch but Sandman avoids it by throwing Clough back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandman prevents a body shot from Clough.
Sandman blocking some punches.
Sandman prevents a body shot from Clough.
Clough tries to throw a body punch but Sandman avoids it by throwing Clough back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Clough scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clough throws a head punch that misses.
Clough is working Sandman over against the cage.
Sandman blocking some punches.
Sandman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clough fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clough looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brian Clough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Sandman.
Clough gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clough lands with a light punch inside.
Sandman can't find room to land a body shot as Clough controls the action.
Clough can't find room to land a body shot as Sandman controls the action.
Clough lands an uppercut.
Clough digs a right hand into Sandman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sandman's gas tank.
Sandman looks winded!
Clough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clough gets through Sandman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clough misses with a punch on the inside.
Clough lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clough tries to work over Sandman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clough lands a hook that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clough tries to throw a body punch but Sandman avoids it by throwing Clough back against the cage.
Clough digs a right hand underneath Sandman's ribcage. Sandman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clough scores with a hook to the body.
Clough scores with a shoulder strike.
Sandman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Clough fails to land.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clough pushes Sandman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clough lands a hook that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clough lands with a light punch inside.
Clough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clough misses with a punch to the body.
Clough lands with a short shot to the head.
Clough tries to work over Sandman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Clough misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Clough.
Clough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Clough lands a shoulder strike.
Sandman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clough after a bit of a struggle.
Clough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clough scores with a shot to the side of Sandman's head.
Clough lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clough lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Clough.
Clough lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clough swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clough has a couple of punches blocked by Sandman.
Clough works on Sandman's body with a couple of short punches.
Clough lands a shoulder strike.
Clough lands a body punch.
Clough struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandman controls his hands.
Clough lands a nice shot to the body.
Clough scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sandman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clough is working Sandman over against the cage.
Clough scores with a shoulder strike.
Clough lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Clough misses with a punch to the body.
Clough can't find room to land a body shot as Sandman controls the action.
Clough lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clough lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Clough dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clough closes the distance and clinches.
Clough lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sandman is working for takedown but Clough is calmly controlling the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left hand lands to the body for Clough.
Clough tries to work over Sandman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Clough - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Clough.
A nice left hand lands by Clough.
Clough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Clough.
Clough misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Clough - that landed with a thud.
Clough lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandman or not.
Clough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandman's elbow.
Sandman is breathing heavily.
Clough working aggressively here.
Clough misses with a punch to the body.
Clough struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandman controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Clough.
Clough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sandman blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clough.
Clough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
Clough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clough throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Clough.
Clough lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clough.
Clough tries to work over Sandman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandman blocks an uppercut.
Clough throws a head punch that misses.
Clough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandman can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandman wants to take the fight to the mat but Clough manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clough lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clough tries to throw a body punch but Sandman avoids it by throwing Clough back against the cage.
Clough lands a shoulder strike.
Clough lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sandman.
Clough lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clough.
A left hand lands to the body for Clough.
Clough scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clough.
Clough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Clough throws a head punch that misses.
Clough misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Clough.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clough presses Sandman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clough misses with a punch to the body.
Sandman is trying to trip Clough. He has hold of a leg but Clough is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sandman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Clough manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Clough as the two fighters clinch.
Sandman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brian Clough has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandman.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sandman blocks a body shot from Clough.
A right handed body shot lands from Clough.
Clough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clough lands a nice uppercut.
Clough tries to work over Sandman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clough misses with a body punch.
Clough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sandman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clough smiles and moves away.
Brian Clough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Sandman.
Clough moves into the clinch successfully.
Clough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandman's elbow.
Clough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clough struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandman controls his hands.
Clough throws a head punch that misses.
Clough stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sandman blocks a body shot from Clough.
Clough is working Sandman over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Clough as the two fighters clinch.
Sandman prevents a body shot from Clough.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Clough dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Clough has closed the distance and engaged Sandman in a clinch.
Clough tries a body shot but Sandman blocks it.
Clough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clough lands with a short shot to the head.
Sandman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clough pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clough darts in trying to clinch
and Sandman counters with a series of strikes. Clough will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brian Clough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clough struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandman controls his hands.
Clough works on Sandman's body with a couple of short punches.
Clough misses with a body punch.
Sandman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sandman prevents a body shot from Clough.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman blocks a body shot from Clough.
Clough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clough lands with a short shot to the head.
Sandman prevents a body shot from Clough.
Clough lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Clough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clough lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandman or not.
Clough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sandman takes a shot to the head.
Clough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clough misses with the head strike.
Clough misses with the head strike.
Sandman working hard to break the clinch.
Sandman blocking some punches.
Clough lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clough lands a hook that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Clough.
Clough lands a shot to the body.
Clough lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandman blocks a body shot from Clough.
Clough misses with the head strike.
Clough is leaning against Sandman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Clough.
Clough misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Clough.
Sandman prevents a body shot from Clough.
Clough misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Clough scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Clough.
Clough throws a head punch that misses.
Sandman is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandman's elbow.
Clough lands a shot to the body.
Clough lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Clough digs a right hand into Sandman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sandman's gas tank.
Clough misses with a body punch.
Clough swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clough swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clough digs a right hand underneath Sandman's ribcage. Sandman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brian Clough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clough lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clough swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clough lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Clough.
A head punch on the inside from Sandman fails to land.
Clough tries a body shot but Sandman blocks it.
Sandman blocks an uppercut.
Clough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mr Sandman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Clough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clough, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Clough!
In his post fight interview, Brian Clough started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Mr Sandman spoke after the fight, saying '267 853 7537'.
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