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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Wilander (ranked 3373 p4p, 3162 weight class) and Roger Lamont (ranked 169 p4p, 127 weight class). Roger Lamont told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Wilander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Lamont!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Wilander with that takedown attempt.
Lamont looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lamont fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilander sprawls well initially but Lamont persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lamont.
Lamont missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilander is looking to improve his position.
Lamont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lamont looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lamont.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamont seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lamont throws a strike but Wilander avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamont is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander is working hard here to advance position.
Wilander pulls Lamont in to control the position.
Lamont in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilander trying to control the position.
Wilander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lamont is trying to get back to full guard.
Lamont blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilander.
Wilander lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lamont can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lamont really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont is looking for a sweep. Wilander is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilander is nestled in close to Lamont, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.
Lamont is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilander scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilander stops Lamont from getting back to his feet.
Wilander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamont has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilander is working away from the top position though.
Wilander seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilander winds up and cracks Lamont with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lamont wants to improve his position but Wilander is controlling well.
Wilander throwing shots but Lamont is blocking nicely.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont is trying to control but can't.
Wilander has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lamont tries to get to full guard but Wilander has control of the leg.
Wilander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.
Lamont trying to control but Wilander postures up.
Lamont is staying active underneath Wilander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilander uses his free foot to push down on Lamont's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lamont.
Lamont sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lamont makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lamont.
Wilander postures up and lands a big shot to Lamont's brow.
Wilander has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont trying to control the position.
Wilander wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.
Wilander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lamont is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilander is controlling him.
Wilander connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilander's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilander postures up in Lamont's guard and throws a big left but Lamont blocks it.
Wilander won't allow Lamont to get back to his feet.
Lamont working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilander.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Wilander dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lamont tries to avoid it but Wilander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lamont to the ground. Lamont escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilander darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilander working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lamont is pressing down on Wilander's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilander throwing strikes but missing.
Wilander trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
Wilander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamont can do to turn this around?
Lamont is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilander trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
Wilander stays in close to Lamont's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander working some strikes from top position.
Lamont looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamont, not yet.
Wilander throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilander's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamont is keeping the position for now.
Lamont is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilander won't allow Lamont to get back to his feet.
Wilander trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
Wilander stopping the sweep attempt from Lamont.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilander landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilander stays in close to Lamont's body and controls the position.
Wilander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilander makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tommy Wilander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilander wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.
Wilander is in close to Lamont's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lamont looking to control.
Wilander stops Lamont from standing up.
Lamont wants to sweep here but Wilander controlling him for the moment.
Lamont controls Wilander momentarily but Wilander frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilander.
Wilander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lamont wants to stand up but Wilander is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lamont fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lamont shoots in for a takedown but Wilander shows good takedown defense.
Wilander scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wilander prevents Lamont from standing back up.
Lamont is not content to let Wilander control the position.
Wilander throwing shots but Lamont is blocking nicely.
Wilander looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lamont trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilander is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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. Wilander connects with a nice short shot to Lamont's temple.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.
Lamont tries to get to full guard but Wilander has control of the leg.
Wilander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilander working Lamont over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilander with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilander throwing shots but Lamont is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Wilander dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilander shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wilander showed some decent athleticism there.
Lamont is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilander wants to take a breather but Lamont is having none of it.
Lamont trying to hold on to Wilander's head to control him but Wilander postures up.
Wilander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lamont with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamont wants to get back to his feet.
Wilander throwing shots but Lamont is blocking nicely.
Lamont wants to control but Wilander is keeping busy.
Wilander lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander slips a nice elbow through Lamont's hands, connecting with Lamont's forehead.
Wilander seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lamont is staying active underneath Wilander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lamont trying to control from the bottom.
Lamont regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilander wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.
Wilander is really struggling to control Lamont but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wilander stops Lamont from standing up.
Wilander controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilander's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lamont.
Wilander half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wilander moves into the clinch.
Lamont goes for a takedown attempt but Wilander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilander fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilander shoots in for a double leg but Lamont sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lamont fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tommy Wilander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Lamont.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamont, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilander gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lamont regains guard.
Lamont keeping moving, preventing Wilander from controlling successfully.
Lamont is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilander lands a couple of digs.
Roger Lamont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilander is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Wilander sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilander postures up and lands a big shot to Lamont's brow.
Lamont is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilander is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilander lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilander lands a couple of elbows.
Lamont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilander stopping the sweep attempt from Lamont.
Lamont has his foot on Wilander's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilander works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lamont looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wilander puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wilander winds up and cracks Lamont with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lamont is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamont taking some punishment here, with Wilander in his half guard.
Lamont is rocked!
Wilander creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Lamont is out cold and this one is all over! Wilander climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Wilander!
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energy
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RATING
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