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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like David Wilkins has been cut.
Wilkins blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Big - just one landing.
Big scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Big shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wilkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Big is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Big wants to control but Wilkins is keeping him busy.
Big thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Big tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Big has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Big wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkins keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big wants to stand but Wilkins has his arm trapped.
Wilkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Big. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Big cracks Wilkins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wilkins tries to improve position but can't.
Big is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Big looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Big is breathing heavily.
Big tries for a kimura but Wilkins is defending well.
Big tries for a kimura but Wilkins is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins manages to get back to half guard.
Wilkins tries to get to full guard but Big has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Big looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Big seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Big wants to pass to mount but Wilkins is defending the position.
Big is working hard here to advance position.
Big working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wilkins's thigh. Wilkins counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Big trying to control but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Big avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilkins.
Big darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilkins throws a one two combo.
Wilkins shoots in and drives through. Big sprawls well.
Wilkins shoots in for a double leg but Big sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A right-left combo lands from Wilkins.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown but Big shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tony Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wilkins.
Big wants to clinch.
Big tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilkins lands with a kick to the temple. Big shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Big misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Big takes a swing at Wilkins's ribcage but misses.
Big swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big.
Wilkins with a poor takedown
and Big counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Big tries to sprawl out of it but Wilkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Big manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Big ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Big lands a nice hook to Wilkins's body. Wilkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Big lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilkins off the ropes and back into rage.
Big tests Wilkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Big decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilkins is looking for a sweep. Big is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Big scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilkins punching from the bottom.
Big trying to control the action but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Wilkins missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Big dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Wilkins's cut.
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.
Wilkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Big finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilkins's head.
Big throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Big counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Big is pushing down on Wilkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Big has managed to sneak the leg through.
Big moves into full mount! Wilkins won't be happy about that!
Big wants to finish this one by submission but Wilkins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Big.
Wilkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Big trying to pass the guard but Wilkins defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkins punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins manages to get to full guard.
Big wants to pass the guard but Wilkins is keeping the position.
Wilkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Big is looking to stand up but Wilkins won't let him.
Wilkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Big trying to control but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Big. No joy for Wilkins on that attempt.
Big throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Wilkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Big throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tony Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wilkins.
Wilkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Big, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilkins fails to land the takedown.
Wilkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Big lands a nice looking body shot.
Big paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Big fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Big fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tony Big is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkins shoots for a takedown but Big saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Big throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Wilkins.
Wilkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Big closes the distance and clinches up with Wilkins, looking for a takedown. Big pushes Wilkins against the ropes but Wilkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Wilkins coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wilkins throws a hook but Big avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Wilkins.
Big lands a two punch combo.
Big tries to land a front kick but Wilkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Big pinned against the cage. Big gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Big jabs Wilkins right on the nose. Wilkins blinks but takes it well.
Big misses with a body shot.
Wilkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Big pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilkins moves out of range as Big throws a body kick.
Wilkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Big looks to land a combination but Wilkins avoids it well.
Big takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Big keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Big is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilkins.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Big misses with a few strikes there.
Wilkins fails to land the takedown.
Big comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Wilkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Big which made him look bad.
Wilkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Big ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Big moves into the clinch.
Wilkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Big scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Big dives in and grabs Wilkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilkins pushes down on Big's head and hops out.
Big on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Big ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Big dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Wilkins's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wilkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Big tries to clinch up.
Big throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilkins throws a nice looking combination but Big bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Big tries to sprawl out of it but Wilkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Big manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Big throws a shot to the body.
Tony Big is winning the standup battle so far.
Big tries to score with a low kick but Wilkins moves his leg out of the way.
Big throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Big fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Big comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Big drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Big trying to control the action but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Wilkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins stops Big from passing to mount.
Big tries to stand but Wilkins is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Wilkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Big lands some shots froms side control.
Big thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Big swings around for an armbar but Wilkins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Big's guard.
Big trying to control the position.
Big can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
David Wilkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Big looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilkins connects with a nice short shot to Big's temple.
Wilkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Big with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Big is looking for a sweep. Wilkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilkins working over Big with some ground and pound. Big looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tony Big overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilkins thows a huge punch but Big dodges it nicely.
Big moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wilkins prevents Big from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins thows a big elbow that misses.
Wilkins has gone for a leg lock! Big slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilkins's guard.
Big wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
Tony Big is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Big wants to pass the guard but Wilkins is keeping the position.
Big trying to control but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Wilkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Big drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Big jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Big wants to pass the guard but Wilkins is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilkins works the jab nicely.
Wilkins scores with a hook.
Big avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Big looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Big blocks a head kick by Wilkins.
Wilkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Big swivels and escapes.
Big moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big feints and as Wilkins raises his hands in defense, Big changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Big trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Big gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Big showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Big has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Big!
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energy
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pop
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