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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Sang (ranked 3661 p4p, 3543 weight class) and Torraso Fisticuffs (ranked 448 p4p, 431 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clubber Sang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torraso Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sang connects with an inside leg kick.
Sang misses with the combination.
Sang clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sang.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Sang.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Sang.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Sang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sang connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Sang controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Fisticuffs scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Sang controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs avoiding damage as Sang throws knees to the body.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand.
We've been informed that Fisticuffs has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sang misses with a knee to the head.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs lands a hook that snaps the head of Sang backwards.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sang blocks an uppercut.
Sang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Sang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sang taking a breather.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Sang.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Sang.
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Sang blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Sang.
Fisticuffs misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Sang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs scores with a shoulder strike.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Sang.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Sang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sang.
Fisticuffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Sang controls his hands.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Sang throws a punch but it's blocked by Fisticuffs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Sang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sang blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fisticuffs as Sang tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fisticuffs digs a right hand underneath Sang's ribcage. Sang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sang is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisticuffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fisticuffs is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Sang misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Sang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torraso Fisticuffs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Sang.
Sang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fisticuffs cracks Sang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice head shot.
Fisticuffs gets tackled into the cage by Sang. Sang maintains the clinch.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sang obliges.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Sang controls the action.
Fisticuffs lands a hook that snaps the head of Sang backwards.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sangs head.
Torraso Fisticuffs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fisticuffs tries to work over Sang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Sang controls the action.
Fisticuffs lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Fisticuffs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sang blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs avoiding damage as Sang throws knees to the body.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Sang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fisticuffs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Fisticuffs tries to throw a body punch but Sang avoids it by throwing Fisticuffs back against the cage.
Sang misses with a knee to the head.
Sang tries to work over Fisticuffs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sang blocking some punches.
Sang blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Sang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sang backwards.
Fisticuffs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sang backwards.
Fisticuffs cracks Sang with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fisticuffs is defending well for now.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Sang.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs gets through Sang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sang.
Fisticuffs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Sang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sang.
Sang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisticuffs lands with a short shot to the head.
Sang tries a body shot but Fisticuffs blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sang.
Sang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torraso Fisticuffs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fisticuffs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sang.
Sang swinging wildly here.
Sang throws a leg kick
and Fisticuffs counters with a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs misses with a straight right.
Sang wants to clinch up but Fisticuffs keeps it at a distance.
Fisticuffs throws out a counter right but Sang avoids it with no problem.
Sang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Sang.
Fisticuffs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Fisticuffs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fisticuffs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sang scores with a hook to the body. Fisticuffs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisticuffs tries to clinch but Sang moves out of range.
Clubber Sang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sang misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sang counters with a one-two to the body.
Fisticuffs dodges the punch combination from Sang.
The fighters circling - Fisticuffs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sang, as that shot connected.
Sang tries to clinch but Fisticuffs moves out of range.
Fisticuffs thuds his right hand into Sang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sang misses with a few strikes there.
Clubber Sang is winning the standup battle so far.
Fisticuffs rushes Sang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Sang is looking to control Fisticuffs's arms but Fisticuffs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sang has his back to the cage.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisticuffs presses Sang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sang prevents a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Sang misses with a knee to the head.
Sang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Sang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sang missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Sang.
Fisticuffs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sang backwards.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sang's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Fisticuffs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sang taking a breather.
Torraso Fisticuffs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Fisticuffs.
Sang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sang tries to work over Fisticuffs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sang misses with the head strike.
Clubber Sang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fisticuffs is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torraso Fisticuffs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fisticuffs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torraso Fisticuffs!
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FIGHT
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