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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Sausagestrong (ranked 1404 p4p, 1509 weight class) and Logan Nail (ranked 200 p4p, 217 weight class). Nail has chosen Just a dream as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm 22 215 7 - 1 - 0 |
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194 cm 23 200 8 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns Excellent MT Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt Dangerous knees Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sausagestrong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Nail! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sausagestrong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nail quickly recovers to half guard. Nail keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Sausagestrong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sausagestrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nail defending well though. Nail blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sausagestrong. Nail blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sausagestrong. Nail has hold of Sausagestrong's hands but Sausagestrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Sausagestrong working the head and body with strikes. Sausagestrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Sausagestrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Sausagestrong not landing any meaningful shots this time. Nail keeps control of the position for the meantime. Nail wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sausagestrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nail defending well though. Sausagestrong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nail with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Nail avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sausagestrong. Sausagestrong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Nail blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sausagestrong. Sausagestrong thows a huge punch but Nail dodges it nicely.
Sausagestrong seems to be working for a kimura but Nail defends the submission attempt. Sausagestrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sausagestrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nail defending well though. Sausagestrong throws a strike but Nail avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Nail has Sausagestrong pulled in close to control his posture. Sausagestrong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Sausagestrong is looking to advance position but Nail has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Sausagestrong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nail tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sausagestrong is looking to get to half guard. Nail controlling the position easily from mount. Sausagestrong gets back to half guard. Sausagestrong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Sausagestrong is trying to get back to full guard. Nail wants to free his trapped foot but Sausagestrong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Nail is figuring out what he wants to do next. Sausagestrong is trying to get back to full guard. Sausagestrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sausagestrong tries to roll over but Nail keeps him under control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nail seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Sausagestrong dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Good standup being displayed there by Nail as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Tommy Sausagestrong has been cut. Sausagestrong throws a lazy right hand but Nail sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nail lands with an overhand left. Nail avoids a kick to the body.
Nail lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Sausagestrong scores with a jab. Sausagestrong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nail defends well and Sausagestrong ends up having to push Nail into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Sausagestrong takes one to the chin there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nail scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Sausagestrong scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nail tries to keep at a distance but Sausagestrong has taken the fight into the clinch. Nail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nail is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Nail using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nail landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nail with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sausagestrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sausagestrong misses with some punches.
Nail tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sausagestrong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nail. Nail lands a shoulder strike. Nail prevents a body shot from Sausagestrong. Nail lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Nail blocks an uppercut.
Sausagestrong can't find room to land a body shot as Nail controls the action.
Nail lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nail lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nail misses with a knee to the head. Sausagestrong tries to work over Nail's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nail lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sausagestrong backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nail dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Nail stalling in the clinch.
Nail receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Sausagestrong takes a knee to the side of the body. Nail prevents a body shot from Sausagestrong. Nail crunches a lovely knee into Sausagestrong's ribcage. Sausagestrong misses with a body punch.
Sausagestrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nail's elbow. Nail displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sausagestrong up against the cage. Sausagestrong managing to block the knees to the body from Nail.
Sausagestrong misses with a short punch on the inside. Nail with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nail landing knees to the head.
Nail is looking to control Sausagestrong's arms but Sausagestrong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nail has his back to the cage. Nail unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sausagestrong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Nail misses with a short punch on the inside. Nail scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Sausagestrong. Sausagestrong misses with some punches.
Nail pushes Sausagestrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A knee to the head by Nail.
Nail stops a takedown attempt from Sausagestrong.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A short left from Sausagestrong. Sausagestrong working aggressively here.
Nail lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nail is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sausagestrong is defending well for now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nail tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nail lands a knee to the body.
Nail misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sausagestrong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nail is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Sausagestrong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nail lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sausagestrong backwards. Nail lands a hook that snaps the head of Sausagestrong backwards. Sausagestrong tries to throw a body punch but Nail avoids it by throwing Sausagestrong back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Nail. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nail. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Nail content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sausagestrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nail tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Come on Nail - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sausagestrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Nail backwards. Sausagestrong lands a nice shot to the body. Sausagestrong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sausagestrong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nail is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Sausagestrong misses with a short punch on the inside. Sausagestrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nail's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Nail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tommy Sausagestrong's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! Sausagestrong swings for the body but Nail moves out of range.
Nail lands a lovely overhand right. Tommy Sausagestrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nail uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sausagestrong has time to react. Sausagestrong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Sausagestrong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nail connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sausagestrong. Sausagestrong circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Sausagestrong misses with a kick to the body.
Nail with a nice cross. Sausagestrong tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nail lands with a straight right. Sausagestrong didn't see that one coming. Nail has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Nail is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nail darts in and clinches Sausagestrong up against the cage. Nail gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nail tries to land knees in the clinch but Sausagestrong avoids the damage to the body. Nail throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sausagestrongs head. Sausagestrong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nail fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Sausagestrong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sausagestrong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Sausagestrong throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Sausagestrong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sausagestrong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nail might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Sausagestrong wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sausagestrong. Nail has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sausagestrong tries to clinch up but Nail circles away and keeps his distance. Sausagestrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sausagestrong fails in his attempt to clinch. Nail lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nail moves into the clinch. Nail missing with knees to the body.
Sausagestrong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sausagestrong tries a body shot but Nail blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nail.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sausagestrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Nail backwards. Sausagestrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice left hand lands by Nail.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sausagestrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nail scores with a shoulder strike. Sausagestrong tries to work over Nail's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sausagestrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nice body punch from Nail. Sausagestrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Nail controls his hands.
Nail landing knees to the head.
Sausagestrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nail scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sausagestrong looking for a takedown. Sausagestrong misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nail.
Nail lands a right hand. Nice body punch from Nail. Nail tries to land a knee to the head but Sausagestrong blocks with his arms.
Sausagestrong can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nail. Nail misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nail lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nail slowing the pace effectively. Nail with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Nail pressing his opponent against the cage. Nail cracks Sausagestrong with a nice body shot. A short right from Nail. Nail controlling the action here for a moment.
Nail looking to stall.
Nail scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nail is trying to stall.
Sausagestrong prevents a body shot from Nail.
And that's the end of the fight! Logan Nail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Nail has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Nail! An out of breath Logan Nail thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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