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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Slice (ranked 1871 p4p, 5264 weight class) and Tyres Widforss (ranked 182 p4p, 365 weight class). Tyres Widforss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice throws a hook to the side of Widforss's head but Widforss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Widforss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slice lands a really nice looking cross but Widforss seems unphased.
Slice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Widforss throws out the jab.
Widforss looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Slice lands with an overhand left.
Widforss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widforss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bartholomew Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice missing with a left hand there. Widforss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Slice lands.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Widforss.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Widforss.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Widforss ducks down to avoid it.
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
We've been told by Slice's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widforss.
Widforss staying out of range there.
Widforss misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Widforss. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Slice there.
Slice lands a glancing blow to the side of Widforss's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice misses with a hook.
Widforss misses with a takedown attempt - Slice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slice leaves Widforss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bartholomew Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Slice throws a hook but Widforss blocks it.
Widforss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Widforss ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Slice is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slice looks to land a left hand but Widforss moved out of range nicely.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slice defends it well.
Widforss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
Widforss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Widforss shoots in looking for a takedown. Slice tries to sprawl out of it but Widforss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Widforss misses with a straight right.
Widforss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Widforss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Widforss checks a low kick from Slice.
Widforss feints the counter takedown.
Widforss throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
Widforss lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Widforss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Widforss moved out of range.
Widforss throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slice lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slice is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Slice misses the jab.
Widforss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
And Widforss tries to counter it with a takedown but Slice pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
Slice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Slice misses.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widforss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Widforss somewhat.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Widforss slips under a jab.
Widforss loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
Slice digs a good hook to Widforss's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Widforss throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Widforss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Widforss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slice defends it well.
Slice throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Slice pushes Widforss off looking to stand but Widforss dives back in and keeps control.
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura but Slice is defending well.
Widforss is working for a submission of some sort.
Widforss stops Slice from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss wants to work for an arm triangle but Slice is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura but Slice is defending well.
Widforss prevents Slice from improving his position.
Widforss stops Slice from getting back to his feet.
Slice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widforss.
Slice looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bartholomew Slice will probably get the nod.
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.
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice misses with a hook. Widforss ducked under it nicely.
Slice with a hook.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and Widforss moves out of range easily.
Widforss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slice shoots in and bounces Widforss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Widforss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slice defends well.
Slice got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widforss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slice has managed to get both his arms back between Widforss's legs - danger averted.
Widforss working a defensive guard here.
Slice has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Widforss is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice gets to his feet. Widforss looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Slice connects with a nice looking jab.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Widforss is just out of range.
Widforss takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Widforss slips a straight right by Slice.
Widforss lands a jab to Slice's midsection.
Widforss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slice is trying to defend but Widforss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Widforss prevents Slice from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Widforss trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Widforss throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
Widforss won't allow Slice to get back to his feet.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Widforss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Widforss prevents Slice from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab, jab by Slice - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Widforss throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Widforss lands a head shot.
Bartholomew Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slice looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Slice explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Slice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
Widforss misses with a looping left.
Widforss digs a good hook to Slice's body.
Widforss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Widforss throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Slice was covering up waiting for the punch and Widforss finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Slice manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Widforss wants to break free but Slice has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slice.
Slice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Widforss.
Widforss lands with a good body shot.
Widforss darts in looking for a takedown but Slice gets double underhooks and turns Widforss into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Widforss takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Widforss misses with a wild body shot.
Widforss moves away from the strike by Slice.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Widforss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slice defends it well.
Slice misses the shot to the body.
And Widforss tries to counter it with a takedown but Slice pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Widforss's head backwards.
Widforss slips a jab from Slice.
Slice lands the left hand.
Widforss shoots in and drives through. Slice sprawls well.
Widforss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Widforss punishes Slice's body with a nice straight punch.
Slice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slice wants it to stay on the feet.
Bartholomew Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
Slice cracks Widforss with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slice takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slice throws a jab when Widforss was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Slice dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense.
Widforss with a nice cross.
Widforss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slice on his heels. He'll look to pass Slice's guard now, I'm sure.
Widforss stops Slice from standing up.
Slice manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Slice scores with a one two! Widforss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
Widforss throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Widforss.
Slice misses the jab.
Slice walks into a jab.
Widforss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Slice works Widforss's body with a nice hook.
Widforss slips a jab from Slice.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice throws a jab but it's blocked by Widforss.
Widforss slips a jab from Slice.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Widforss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice misses with a straight right.
Widforss throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
Widforss takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slice as he avoids it easily.
Widforss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Widforss moves out of range of the leg kick from Slice.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Widforss lands a nice hook to Slice's body. Slice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Slice is predictable there
and Widforss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Slice!
Slice wants to control but Widforss postures up.
Widforss is trying to get an arm triangle but Slice is defending well.
Widforss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Widforss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Widforss tries to score with some ground and pound. Slice controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Widforss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Widforss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slice, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Widforss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Widforss has hold of Slice's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Slice seems comfortable defending it but Widforss has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Slice is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Slice is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Widforss couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyres Widforss!
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