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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwalin Giantslayer (ranked 4897 p4p, 4890 weight class) and Balin Trollslayer (ranked 164 p4p, 162 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 cm 25 265 0 - 0 - 0 |
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150 cm 25 265 0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling Brawler Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler Brawler Prefers standup |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dwalin Giantslayer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Balin Trollslayer! The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Trollslayer has Giantslayer up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Giantslayer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Giantslayer trying to stall but Trollslayer improves his position.
Trollslayer is stalling here.
Giantslayer stalling in the clinch.
Giantslayer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Giantslayer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer. Trollslayer has managed to clinch.
Trollslayer is pushing Giantslayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Both guys are working to get underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Giantslayer leaning his opponent against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here. Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here. Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round. A battle for position here, against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer. Trollslayer gets in close and instigates a clinch. Giantslayer looking to stall.
Giantslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Maybe Giantslayer would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Trollslayer wants to stall.
Trollslayer taking a breather. Trollslayer is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trollslayer is keeping busy. Trollslayer stalling against the cage.
Giantslayer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Trollslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Giantslayer is keeping busy. Trollslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Giantslayer is keeping busy. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer. Trollslayer takes the fight into the clinch. Giantslayer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trollslayer up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Giantslayer looking to stall.
Giantslayer is pushing Trollslayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Giantslayer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trollslayer up against the cage. Giantslayer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Trollslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Trollslayer leaning his opponent against the cage. Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Trollslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns Trollslayer into the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer. Trollslayer moves into the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A battle for position here, against the cage. Giantslayer is looking to control Trollslayer's arms but Trollslayer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Giantslayer has his back to the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Giantslayer stalling against the cage.
Trollslayer stalling the fight.
Trollslayer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Trollslayer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer. Giantslayer drives through and clinches with Trollslayer against the cage.
Giantslayer is pushing Trollslayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Giantslayer wants to stall.
Trollslayer looking to stall.
Trollslayer trying to stall but Giantslayer improves his position.
That's four 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. Giantslayer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Giantslayer trying to control the position but instead, Trollslayer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Giantslayer into the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Trollslayer looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trollslayer as Giantslayer tries to tie him up. Giantslayer looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer. Trollslayer has closed the distance and engaged Giantslayer in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Trollslayer has Giantslayer pushed against the cage. Trollslayer stalls. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Trollslayer stalling against the cage.
Trollslayer taking a breather. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer. Giantslayer clinches with his opponent.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balin Trollslayer dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Trollslayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Giantslayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Giantslayer instigates a clinch. Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Trollslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Trollslayer wants to stall.
Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position. Trollslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Trollslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns Trollslayer into the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer. Trollslayer clinches up against the cage. Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position. Giantslayer leaning against his opponent.
Balin Trollslayer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Giantslayer effectively controlling the action here. Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trollslayer is keeping busy. A battle for position here, against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer. Trollslayer moves into range and clinches up with Giantslayer. Trollslayer stalling the fight.
Trollslayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trollslayer stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Trollslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer. Trollslayer closes the distance and pushes Giantslayer back into the cage. Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Giantslayer taking a breather. Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Trollslayer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Giantslayer up against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Trollslayer trying to control the position but instead, Giantslayer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trollslayer into the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Trollslayer pressing his opponent against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer. Giantslayer moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Giantslayer trying to stall but Trollslayer improves his position.
Trollslayer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Giantslayer has Trollslayer pushed against the cage. Trollslayer taking a breather. Both guys are working to get underhooks. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here. Stalling in the clinch from Giantslayer.
Giantslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer. Giantslayer gets in close and instigates a clinch. Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here. Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Trollslayer taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here. Trollslayer is looking to control Giantslayer's arms but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trollslayer has his back to the cage. A bit of stalling here from Trollslayer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer. Trollslayer instigates a clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Giantslayer letting Trollslayer take a breather here. Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trollslayer is keeping busy. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trollslayer as Giantslayer tries to tie him up. Trollslayer is stalling here.
Trollslayer stalling in the clinch.
Giantslayer stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Both fighters working to control the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer. Giantslayer is looking to clinch. Giantslayer sets himself, and Trollslayer steps forward looking for the clinch! Giantslayer avoids it this time. Giantslayer clinches up with Trollslayer and pushes him back against the cage. Giantslayer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Giantslayer is trying to stall.
Giantslayer can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Trollslayer is trying to stall.
Trollslayer trying to control the position but instead, Giantslayer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trollslayer into the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trollslayer as Giantslayer tries to tie him up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position. Giantslayer is struggling to control the position. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer. Trollslayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Trollslayer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Balin Trollslayer will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Trollslayer gets a clinch. Trollslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Stalling in the clinch from Giantslayer.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trollslayer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Trollslayer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Giantslayer is stalling here.
Trollslayer trying to stall but Giantslayer improves his position.
Trollslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns Trollslayer into the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer. Trollslayer gets a clinch. Giantslayer looking to stall.
Giantslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Trollslayer gets an underhook and turns Giantslayer into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Giantslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Giantslayer looking to stall.
Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer. Trollslayer clinches up against the cage. Giantslayer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Giantslayer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Trollslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns Trollslayer into the cage. Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here. Trollslayer is looking to control Giantslayer's arms but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trollslayer has his back to the cage. Giantslayer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Trollslayer has Giantslayer pushed against the cage. Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here. Giantslayer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer. Trollslayer keeps the fight on the outside. Trollslayer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Giantslayer. Trollslayer has Giantslayer up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Giantslayer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Giantslayer looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position. Trollslayer wants to stall.
Trollslayer is struggling to control the position. Giantslayer pressing his opponent against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer. Giantslayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Trollslayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Trollslayer takes the fight into the clinch. Trollslayer is trying to stall.
Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here. Trollslayer wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stalling in the clinch from Giantslayer.
Trollslayer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Giantslayer up against the cage. Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trollslayer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer. Giantslayer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Trollslayer has Giantslayer pushed against the cage. Trollslayer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Trollslayer is struggling to control the position. Giantslayer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Come on Giantslayer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Trollslayer wants to stall.
Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee is keeping an eye on Trollslayer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Trollslayer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer. Giantslayer fails in his attempt to clinch. Giantslayer is looking to clinch. Giantslayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trollslayer wants to counter with a clinch but Giantslayer pushes him away. Giantslayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Trollslayer takes the fight into the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trollslayer as Giantslayer tries to tie him up. Trollslayer stalling in the clinch but Giantslayer improves position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A battle for position here, against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Trollslayer.
Giantslayer stalling the fight.
Dwalin Giantslayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Balin Trollslayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Trollslayer stalling.
And that's the end of the fight! Balin Trollslayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Trollslayer 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balin Trollslayer!
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energy
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