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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Tittles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 cm
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285 lbs
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198 cm
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295 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Timmy Tittles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harold Sumrall! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tittles throws a looping overhand right but Sumrall ducks down to avoid it. Tittles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sumrall circles away quickly and effectively. Sumrall avoids the body shot from Tittles.
Sumrall avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tittles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tittles throws a lazy right hand but Sumrall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tittles throws a shot from downtown. Sumrall moves away and avoids it. Tittles cracks Sumrall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Harold Sumrall has been cut. Sumrall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Tittles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tittles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sumrall as he avoids it easily. Tittles throws a jab but it's blocked by Sumrall. Tittles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sumrall shoots in but no luck this time. Sumrall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Nice strikes from Sumrall there. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Tittles tries to get to full guard but Sumrall has control of the leg. Tittles is working hard here to advance position. Sumrall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sumrall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Sumrall prevents Tittles from improving his position. Nice strikes from Sumrall there. Sumrall is nestled in close to Tittles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Sumrall 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. Sumrall working Tittles over with strikes. Sumrall scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Sumrall lands with a punch from half guard. Tittles is trying to get back to full guard. Sumrall working over Tittles with some ground and pound. Tittles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The fighters are battling for position here. Tittles manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Sumrall lands a couple of digs. Tittles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sumrall manages to get himself to full guard.
Tittles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Tittles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tittles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Tittles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sumrall swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sumrall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Tittles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Tittles stands and throws Sumrall's legs to the side, diving into side control. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sumrall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tittles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Sumrall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Tittles tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Tittles is breathing heavily. Sumrall regains full guard. Nicely done. Tittles with a nice head shot there. Sumrall trying to strike off his back.
Tittles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sumrall is keeping the position for now. Tittles is working Sumrall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Tittles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tittles wants to stand and escape but instead Sumrall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Sumrall landing some decent shots from guard. Sumrall postures up and lands a big shot to Tittles's brow. Sumrall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Sumrall distracts Tittles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Tittles looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sumrall postures up and lands a big shot to Tittles's brow. Sumrall scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Tittles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Tittles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tittles postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sumrall looks a forlorn figure.
Sumrall throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sumrall swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Sumrall throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tittles. What's that going to do exactly? Tittles has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sumrall's face.
Sumrall throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A nice elbow there by Tittles. Tittles postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sumrall looks a forlorn figure.
Sumrall swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Tittles postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sumrall looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sumrall tries to get back to half guard but can't. Tittles landing punches. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tittles is landing with some decent strikes but Sumrall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Sumrall tries to lock up and control but Tittles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Tittles is in the full mount, landing strikes. Sumrall tries to reverse the position but Tittles maintains control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Timmy Tittles will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Harold Sumrall'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.
Sumrall ducks under a wild hook from Tittles. Tittles fails to land with a series of punches.
Sumrall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tittles. Tittles throws a jab when Sumrall was well out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Tittles misses the target. Tittles misses with an uppercut. Tittles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sumrall's head. Tittles misses with a double jab.
A left and a right from Tittles both land. Nice combination. Tittles missing with a left hand there. Sumrall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tittles throws a jab but it's blocked by Sumrall. Tittles throws a right and a left that both miss. Tittles takes a swing at Sumrall's ribcage but misses. The fighters circling - Tittles throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Good standup being displayed there by Tittles as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sumrall staying out of range there. Tittles looks to land a left hand but Sumrall moved out of range nicely. Sumrall shoots in looking for a takedown. Tittles tries to sprawl out of it but Sumrall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tittles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tittles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sumrall sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sumrall shoots for a double leg takedown but Tittles sprawls well. He's pushed Sumrall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tittles looks to throw the jab but Sumrall is out of range. Tittles swinging wilding here.
Tittles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tittles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tittles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A slow jab from Tittles misses its intended target. Tittles lands with an uppercut that bounces Sumrall off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sumrall avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tittles throws a hook to the side of Sumrall's head but Sumrall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tittles misses with a straight left. Tittles pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sumrall slips under a jab. Tittles scores with a jab to the body. Sumrall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sumrall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tittles throws a series of punches but Sumrall moves out of range. Sumrall shoots in but no luck this time. Timmy Tittles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Sumrall. Sumrall is breathing heavily. Tittles misses with an uppercut. Sumrall saw that one coming. Tittles thows a body shot but no joy. Sumrall blocks a jab. Tittles connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tittles throws a shot from downtown. Sumrall moves away and avoids it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tittles, as that shot connected.
Tittles looks to score with a jab to the body but Sumrall is just out of range. Sumrall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tittles defends it nicely. Sumrall fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tittles scores with a jab to the jaw. Tittles lands a nice shot that snaps Sumrall's head back.
Tittles gets a takedown into half guard. Sumrall taking some punishment here, with Tittles in his half guard. Tittles is nestled in close to Sumrall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Sumrall striking from the bottom. Tittles wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tittles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Sumrall wants to improve his position but Tittles is controlling well.
Sumrall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tittles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Sumrall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Tittles frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Sumrall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tittles lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sumrall hang on? Tittles looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sumrall swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Tittles lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Tittles dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Harold Sumrall's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tittles scores with a sloppy right hand. Sumrall should have avoided that one. Tittles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nice defenses there by Sumrall. Tittles connects with a single shot there. Sumrall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sumrall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tittles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Timmy Tittles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A leg kick checked by Sumrall. Sumrall slips a jab and a cross from Tittles.
Sumrall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sumrall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tittles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sumrall on the side of the head. Timmy Tittles is winning the standup battle so far. Sumrall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tittles. Sumrall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sumrall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tittles. Tittles misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sumrall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tittles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sumrall doesn't seem bothered though. Tittles misses with a looping right. The fighters circle momentarily. Tittles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Tittles scores with a jab to the head.
Tittles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sumrall on the side of the head. Tittles scores with a punch to the head. Tittles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sumrall avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tittles getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Tittles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sumrall in his tracks. 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! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tittles!
Tittles throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tittles throws a right hand that Sumrall ducks under and follows up with a left that Sumrall also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tittles tries to bum rush Sumrall with a series of wild strikes but Sumrall uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tittles throws a shot from downtown. Sumrall moves away and avoids it. Sumrall ducks under a wild hook from Tittles. Tittles lands a jab to the head.
Tittles takes a swing at Sumrall's ribcage but misses. Tittles missing with a left hand there. Sumrall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tittles throws a hook but Sumrall blocks it. Tittles thows a left - swing and a miss! Tittles misses with a straight left. Sumrall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Tittles misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Tittles. Tittles thuds his right hand into Sumrall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sumrall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Sumrall. Tittles wants to slow Sumrall down by chopping away at his legs. Sumrall shoots in and drives through. Tittles sprawls well. A cross from Tittles lands. Tittles misses the shot to the body. Sumrall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tittles. Sumrall throws a jab but it's blocked by Tittles. Tittles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sumrall momentarily.
That has opened up Harold Sumrall's cut even more. Tittles pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tittles misses with a looping right. Harold Sumrall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tittles has his takedown stuffed and Sumrall counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Tittles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sumrall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jab, jab by Tittles - just one landing. Tittles misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tittles fails with the takedown. Tittles throws a jab but it's blocked by Sumrall. Sumrall staying out of range there. Sumrall staying out of range there. Tittles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sumrall doesn't seem bothered though. Tittles throws a big shot that misses. Tittles throws a hook to the side of Sumrall's head but Sumrall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sumrall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Tittles throws a hook but Sumrall blocks it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tittles misses with a series of wild punches.
Tittles lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight! Timmy Tittles showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tittles, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Tittles!
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energy
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