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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Tosanesti (ranked 2086 p4p, 1450 weight class) and Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 117 p4p, 86 weight class). Bjornsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ultimate - Denzel Curry. 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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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Tosanesti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
Tosanesti throws a head kick but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Tosanesti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjornsson has picked Tosanesti up - he's going for a ride! Bjornsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tosanesti tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
Bjornsson is thwarting Tosanesti's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tosanesti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tosanesti is trying to maintain the position but Bjornsson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosanesti tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bjornsson seems content to control.
Tosanesti moves into full guard.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Tosanesti keeps moving.
Bjornsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tosanesti pulls Bjornsson in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tosanesti looking to control.
Bjornsson is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tosanesti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bjornsson throws a chopping leg kick but Tosanesti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tosanesti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bjornsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tosanesti is able to avoid easily.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tosanesti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Tosanesti misses its target.
Tosanesti circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Tosanesti to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Tosanesti.
It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Tosanesti looks to land a body kick but Bjornsson moved away.
Bjornsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bjornsson rushes Tosanesti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tosanesti misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson is trying to drag Tosanesti to the mat but Tosanesti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tosanesti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tosanesti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tosanesti misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosanesti breaks from the clinch.
Bjornsson wants to clinch up but Tosanesti keeps it at a distance.
Bjornsson darts in and clinches Tosanesti up against the cage.
Bjornsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tosanesti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chris Tosanesti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown attempt but Tosanesti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bjornsson wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosanesti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tosanesti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tosanesti moves out of range of the body kick from Bjornsson.
Nice body punch from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti cracks Bjornsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tosanesti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bjornsson pinned against the cage. Bjornsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch but Tosanesti is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tosanesti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosanesti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjornsson swivels and escapes.
Tosanesti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Tosanesti sets himself, and Bjornsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Tosanesti avoids it this time.
Tosanesti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tosanesti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjornsson can do to turn this around?
Tosanesti connects with a solid leg kick.
Bjornsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tosanesti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tosanesti shoots for a double leg takedown but Bjornsson sprawls well. He's pushed Tosanesti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tosanesti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tosanesti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bjornsson as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bjornsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Tosanesti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Bjornsson misses its intended target.
Tosanesti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosanesti lands with a straight right. Bjornsson didn't see that one coming.
Bjornsson throws a leg kick but Tosanesti checks it.
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bjornsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tosanesti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjornsson or not.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bjornsson lands a body punch.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown.
Bjornsson lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Tosanesti as the two fighters clinch.
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tosanesti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tosanesti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown.
Tosanesti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornsson wants a takedown.
Bjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjornsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tosanesti uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosanesti pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tosanesti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tosanesti throws a head punch that misses.
Bjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Tosanesti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornsson.
Tosanesti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tosanesti throws a low kick but Bjornsson avoids it.
Bjornsson wants to counter the offense by Tosanesti and move into the clinch position.
Tosanesti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tosanesti lands in his opponent's guard.
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet.
Tosanesti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tosanesti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Tosanesti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tosanesti dips to his left and cracks Bjornsson with an uppercut!
Bjornsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti throws a good cross that connects.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Tosanesti is having none of it.
Chris Tosanesti is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjornsson closes the distance but Tosanesti moves to the side
and Tosanesti counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosanesti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bjornsson clinches.
Tosanesti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosanesti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tosanesti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjornsson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tosanesti clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bjornsson controlling well, preventing Tosanesti from escaping the position.
Bjornsson doesn't have the hooks in and Tosanesti manages to turn into his guard.
Bjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Tosanesti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosanesti trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Chris Tosanesti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tosanesti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bjornsson has control of Tosanesti's left arm, preventing Tosanesti from doing any damage.
Eddie Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tosanesti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tosanesti trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosanesti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tosanesti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tosanesti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tosanesti throwing strikes but missing.
Tosanesti throwing strikes from guard but Bjornsson blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bjornsson moves to clinch but Tosanesti breaks away
and Tosanesti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tosanesti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up.
Bjornsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tosanesti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tosanesti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosanesti clobbers Bjornsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.
Bjornsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tosanesti counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Tosanesti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tosanesti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Tosanesti!
A victorious Chris Tosanesti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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