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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Weismuller (ranked 3773 p4p, 2152 weight class) and Judas Priest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weismuller comes to the cage accompanied by The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods. Priest has chosen Jiří Procházka Battle Scream as his entrance music. Tommy Weismuller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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 17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Weismuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priest getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Priest throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Weismuller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller throws a leg kick which misses Priest's front leg but catches the back leg as Priest tries to avoid it.
Priest slaps away a takedown attempt from Weismuller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Priest keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller throws a head kick but Priest moves out of range.
Weismuller connects with an inside leg kick.
Weismuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Priest sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weismuller somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priest cracks Weismuller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weismuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller shoots for a double leg takedown but Priest sprawls well. He's pushed Weismuller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Priest drives through with a takedown into Weismuller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Priest passes Weismuller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Priest not doing much here.
Weismuller is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Weismuller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Weismuller is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest blocks the strikes from Weismuller.
Priest works his foot free and advances to mount.
Weismuller is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Weismuller is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Priest has taken his back.
Weismuller trying to control the hands but Priest won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest is riding his opponent, not letting Weismuller buck him off.
Weismuller trying to control the hands but Priest won't let him.
Well, with Priest on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Weismuller is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Weismuller can't escape the position.
Weismuller prevents Priest from getting a body triangle.
Weismuller trying to control the position but Priest manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
Priest looking for the choke but no joy.
Weismuller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Priest on the ground.
Weismuller turns into Priest and is now in his guard.
Weismuller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Weismuller throws a right and a left that Priest avoids nicely.
Weismuller shoots in looking for a takedown. Priest tries to sprawl out of it but Weismuller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Priest manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Priest bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weismuller's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Priest dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weismuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priest.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses.
Weismuller needs to keep his hands up - Priest had a free shot at his head there.
Weismuller throws a head kick but Priest moves out of range.
Weismuller checks a leg kick nicely.
Priest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weismuller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Priest throws a series of punches but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Priest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Priest tests Weismuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priest thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weismuller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Judas Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priest looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Weismuller!
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!
A control attempt from Weismuller but he's now mounted!
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest takes Weismuller's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Weismuller is in trouble.
Weismuller can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Weismuller is in bad spot here.
Weismuller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Weismuller tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller is looking to get back to is feet but Priest passes into side control.
Priest tries for a kimura but Weismuller is defending well.
Priest advances nicely into full mount.
Priest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest moves to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller trying to control the hands but Priest won't let him.
Weismuller fending off the submission attempt from Priest.
Weismuller tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest is not going to allow Weismuller to sit and survive in this position.
Priest biding his time, looking for the opening.
Priest controlling well, preventing Weismuller from escaping the position.
Priest is persistently looking for the submission but Weismuller is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Priest keeps control of the position as Weismuller tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Priest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Priest scores with a jab to the jaw.
Priest connects with a right hand. Weismuller shakes it off.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priest.
Weismuller lands with a kick to the temple. Priest shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priest throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weismuller is defended easily by Priest.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priest.
Priest stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Priest wants it to stay on the feet.
Priest 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller throws a series of punches but Priest moves out of range.
Priest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weismuller defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Priest moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
Priest moves into range and clinches up with Weismuller.
Priest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Weismuller wants a takedown.
Weismuller wants a takedown.
Weismuller is trying to drag Priest to the mat but Priest just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Priest swings wildly with an uppercut but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Priest.
Weismuller is working for takedown but Priest is calmly controlling the position for now.
Weismuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Priest manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tommy Weismuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Priest missing with knees to the body.
Priest misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from Priest.
Priest working aggressively here.
Judas Priest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Priest avoiding damage as Weismuller throws knees to the body.
Weismuller tries to score a body lock takedown but Priest shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Priest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Priest.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Priest is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Priest pulls his leg out and moves away.
Priest moves into the clinch successfully.
Weismuller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Priest prevents it.
Priest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weismuller goes for a takedown attempt but Priest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Priest misses with a body kick.
Weismuller tries for a takedown but Priest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Priest is looking to clinch but Weismuller is avoiding it.
Priest getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Priest closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Priest controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest is continuing to stall.
Weismuller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Weismuller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judas Priest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Priest 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judas Priest!
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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