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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toot Toto (ranked 4818 p4p, 25338 weight class) and Owen Wall (ranked 484 p4p, 572 weight class). Toot Toto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toot Toto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Owen Wall!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wall counters with a three punch combo that has Toto backing up. Toto nods at Wall to acknowledge the strikes.
Wall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toto, pushing him back against the cage.
Wall has had enough of the clinch but Toto keeps him there for the moment.
Toto has hold of one of Wall's legs. Wall is fighting the takedown attempt but Toto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toto is controlling him.
Toto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wall wants to get back to his feet but Toto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toot Toto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toto throws a poor cross that misses
and Wall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wall misses with a two punch combination.
Toto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Toto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wall's shoulder. That is not cool.
Toto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wall, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wall is trying to buck Toto off.
Wall is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Toto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wall has eaten all the pies!
Toto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Toto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wall is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wall wants to get back to his feet but Toto is dominant here and he's now got Wall's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall wants to get back to his feet.
Wall looks winded!
Toto tightening his grip on Wall, looking for the choke.
Toto lands punches and elbows.
Toto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wall doesn't escape.
Toto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wall is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toto lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Toto.
Toto has good solid back control here.
Toto'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.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Toto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wall defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toot Toto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Toto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wall throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toto.
Wall tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Toto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toto tries a head kick but it misses.
Wall connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toto is defended easily by Wall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toto prevents Wall from breaking the clinch.
Toto is trying to pull guard but Wall has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toot Toto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Toto has Wall up against the cage in a clinch.
Wall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wall lands a leg kick that knocks Toto off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from Wall misses.
Toto forces Wall back against the cage and clinches.
Toto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owen Wall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toto has his takedown stuffed
and Wall counters with a two punch combo.
Toto has closed the distance and engaged Wall in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall is trying to break the clinch but Toto has him pressed against the cage.
Toto tries for a takedown but Wall manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toto jumps guard but Wall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Toto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Toto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wall wants to stand but Toto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wall throwing strikes but missing.
Wall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Toto, up you get!
Wall feints and then cracks Toto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toto down.
Toto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wall. Wall obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toto has a takedown stuffed.
Wall stuffs the takedown attempt from Toto. Toto gets slowly back to his feet.
Wall has Toto up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wall can't break the clinch.
Wall wants to get back to striking at distance but Toto won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Wall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wall tests Toto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Toot Toto has been cut.
That kick from Wall tenderised Toto's leg. Toto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wall clinches.
Wall is trying to break free.
Toto prevents Wall from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall thumps Toto with a low kick.
Owen Wall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wall throws a chopping leg kick but Toto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Toto wants to clinch
and Wall counters with a head kick. That will keep Toto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wall throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Toto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wall manages to avoid it.
Wall is looking for the big counter here.
Wall thumps Toto with a low kick.
Toto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wall.
Toto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toot Toto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toto shoots in for a takedown but Wall shows good takedown defense.
Toto checks a leg kick nicely.
Wall wants to land a leg kick but Toto is out of range.
Toto shoots in and drives through. Wall sprawls well.
Toto misses with a takedown attempt
and Wall counters with a three punch combo that has Toto backing up. Toto nods at Wall to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toot Toto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Toto throws a combination that misses
and Wall counters with a nice leg kick.
Toto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wall misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Toto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Wall, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall throws a wild body kick that Toto sees coming a mile off.
Toto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wall!
Wall pushes Toto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Toto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Wall's face as Toto controls the position.
Wall is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Toto is controlling him well.
Wall takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wall on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wall is pushing Toto's head away, looking to escape. Toto manages to hold on to the position though.
Wall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wall takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Toto controls the position.
Wall is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Toto is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Wall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Wall!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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