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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Huge (ranked 2542 p4p, 264 weight class) and Ramses Fiddlesticks (ranked 4280 p4p, 405 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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194 cm
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266 lbs
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180 cm
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Huge! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramses Fiddlesticks! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Huge with that takedown attempt. Fiddlesticks throws a counter combo. Fiddlesticks misses with the combination.
Huge attempts a counter takedown but Fiddlesticks avoids it well and moves away. Huge bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Huge lands a nice forearm strike. Huge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Fiddlesticks tries to escape but Huge is in control. Fiddlesticks is not content to let Huge control the position. Fiddlesticks is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Huge asserts his dominance and retains side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiddlesticks has escaped the position, nice work there. Huge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huge landing a few strikes. Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet but Huge drags him back down. Huge creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fiddlesticks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Fiddlesticks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. You can see the frustration on Fiddlesticks's face as Huge controls the position. Huge working the ground and pound. Fiddlesticks is pushing Huge's head away, looking to escape. Huge manages to hold on to the position though. Huge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Fiddlesticks pushes Huge away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huge gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Huge just content to control the position. Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Huge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiddlesticks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Fiddlesticks is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Huge is controlling him well. Fiddlesticks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Huge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiddlesticks.
Fiddlesticks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Fiddlesticks tries to get set, Huge tries to push him back and clinch up but Fiddlesticks manages to avoid the attempt. Fiddlesticks tries to clinch up. Fiddlesticks rushes Huge and presses him up against the cage. Fiddlesticks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Huge is working for takedown but Fiddlesticks is calmly controlling the position for now. Fiddlesticks prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Huge. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fiddlesticks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fiddlesticks rushes Huge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Huge breaks the clinch.
Fiddlesticks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Huge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Fiddlesticks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huge, pushing him back against the cage. Huge breaks the clinch.
Huge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fiddlesticks.
Fiddlesticks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fiddlesticks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huge feinted with a counter takedown. A combination from Fiddlesticks does no damage. Huge tries to counter with a takedown but Fiddlesticks is quick to defend against it. Huge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fiddlesticks's waist but Fiddlesticks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huge off to one side. Huge dives in for a single leg takedown but Fiddlesticks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Fiddlesticks tries to clinch there but Huge circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Fiddlesticks.
Fiddlesticks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fiddlesticks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. 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! Huge rushes Fiddlesticks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Huge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fiddlesticks blocks it with crossed arms. Huge wants a takedown but no success here.
Fiddlesticks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiddlesticks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huge at a distance.
Fiddlesticks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Huge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fiddlesticks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Huge. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Fiddlesticks dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fiddlesticks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Huge circles away. Fiddlesticks looks to land a combination. Huge sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Fiddlesticks slaps away a takedown attempt from Huge, before circling back to the center of the mat. Fiddlesticks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Huge with a body shot. Huge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jab by Fiddlesticks. Fiddlesticks throws a combination that misses and Huge moves into the clinch. Huge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huge shoots in for a double leg but Fiddlesticks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Fiddlesticks throws a combination. Huge tries to block but a couple of punches get through. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fiddlesticks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fiddlesticks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Huge is trying to defend but Fiddlesticks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Huge tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fiddlesticks is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fiddlesticks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Huge flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Huge wants to get back to his feet.
Fiddlesticks blocks the strikes from Huge.
Fiddlesticks wants to free his trapped foot but Huge is holding on for dear life with his legs. Fiddlesticks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Huge has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Huge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Huge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Fiddlesticks doesn't manage to clinch there - Huge circles away.
Huge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fiddlesticks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Fiddlesticks sneaks out the side door and pushes Huge away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Ramses Fiddlesticks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fiddlesticks swinging wildly here.
Fiddlesticks throws a combination. Huge tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Huge wants to slow Fiddlesticks down by chopping away at his legs. Fiddlesticks connects with a jab. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fiddlesticks. Fiddlesticks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Huge is trying to defend but Fiddlesticks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Huge tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Fiddlesticks manages to move to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fiddlesticks with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Poor strikes thrown by Fiddlesticks there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Huge manages to regain half guard. Good work. Huge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fiddlesticks tries to pass to full mount but Huge defends it. Huge trying to hold on to Fiddlesticks's head to control him but Fiddlesticks postures up.
Huge throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Huge is looking to control Fiddlesticks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huge avoid being mounted? Huge is looking to improve his position.
Fiddlesticks escapes and gets back to his feet. Fiddlesticks tries to clinch letting Huge counter with a right hand. Huge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiddlesticks moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Fiddlesticks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fiddlesticks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Fiddlesticks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fiddlesticks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huge swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fiddlesticks tries to bum rush Huge with a series of wild strikes but Huge uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fiddlesticks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Huge pinned against the cage. Huge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Fiddlesticks tries to clinch but Huge moves out of range. Fiddlesticks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Fiddlesticks throws out a counter right but Huge avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fiddlesticks shoots in but no luck this time. Tony Huge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Fiddlesticks. Huge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fiddlesticks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huge somewhat. Fiddlesticks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huge. Huge circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Tony Huge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fiddlesticks lands a glancing blow to the side of Huge's head. Fiddlesticks wants to clinch. Huge appears to be looking for a counter takedown. No luck with that takedown attempt from Huge. A little jabbing left from Fiddlesticks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fiddlesticks gets a clinch. Huge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fiddlesticks's efforts to push away. Huge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fiddlesticks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fiddlesticks moves into the clinch successfully.
Huge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fiddlesticks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Huge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fiddlesticks has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fiddlesticks misses with a wild combination.
Huge appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Huge shoots for a takedown but Fiddlesticks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Fiddlesticks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huge's hands. Fiddlesticks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Huge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fiddlesticks's half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Huge is looking to advance position but Fiddlesticks won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet.
Fiddlesticks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huge scores with a couple of nice shots. Fiddlesticks is trying to stand.
Well, if Huge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fiddlesticks. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Huge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Fiddlesticks is looking to escape. Fiddlesticks is staying active underneath Huge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Huge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiddlesticks defends it well. Tony Huge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fiddlesticks is staying active underneath Huge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Huge prevents Fiddlesticks from standing back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Ramses Fiddlesticks has got the better of the ground game so far. Fiddlesticks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Huge keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Fiddlesticks is looking to break free of the clinch but Huge has double underhooks. Ramses Fiddlesticks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Huge jumps guard but Fiddlesticks stands there with Huge around his waist. Huge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fiddlesticks tries to break the clinch but Huge is controlling the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fiddlesticks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fiddlesticks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight! Ramses Fiddlesticks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fiddlesticks 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Fiddlesticks! Ramses Fiddlesticks looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Well, THAT'S a shocker! Am I right or what? Sorry dude, you'll never see another title shot after this one.'. Tony Huge spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey maaann'.
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RATING
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