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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tennessee The Tempest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tabasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Tempest comes to the cage accompanied by Spitfire. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tennessee The Tempest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Tabasco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tabasco misses with a series of wild punches.
The Tempest swats away the attempt to clinch by Tabasco.
Tabasco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Tempest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Tempest closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Tony Tabasco has been cut.
The Tempest throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Tempest clinches but Tabasco breaks the clinch
and Tabasco counters with a solid body kick.
Tabasco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Tempest.
The Tempest connects with a crisp jab.
Tabasco tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Tempest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tabasco misses with a two punch combination.
Tabasco fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Tempest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tabasco.
The Tempest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tabasco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tabasco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tempest is trying to break the clinch but Tabasco has him pressed against the cage.
Tabasco prevents The Tempest from breaking the clinch.
Tabasco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Tempest misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tabasco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Tempest counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Tempest clinches but Tabasco breaks the clinch
and Tabasco counters with a thumping low kick.
The Tempest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tabasco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tabasco.
The Tempest throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tabasco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tabasco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Tempest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tabasco counters with an outside leg kick.
The Tempest is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tabasco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tabasco misses with the combination.
Tabasco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Tempest, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Tabasco.
It looks like Tennessee The Tempest has been cut.
Tabasco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Tempest!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Tempest avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tabasco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tabasco dodges the punch combination from The Tempest.
The Tempest avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Tabasco does no damage.
The Tempest misses with a double jab
and Tabasco counters with a nice leg kick.
The Tempest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tabasco circles away.
The Tempest keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabasco throws a series of punches but The Tempest avoids them all with ease.
Tennessee The Tempest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Tempest throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tabasco counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tabasco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Tempest moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tabasco tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Tempest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tabasco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tony Tabasco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tabasco forces The Tempest back against the cage and clinches.
The Tempest has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tabasco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tabasco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tabasco scores with a three punch combo!
The Tempest misses with a double jab
and Tabasco counters with a series of strikes. The Tempest will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tabasco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tabasco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Tempest blocks it with crossed arms.
Tabasco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Tempest wants to get back to striking at distance but Tabasco won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabasco scores with a knee to the head.
Tabasco scores with a knee to the head.
Tabasco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tabasco clinches up with The Tempest and pushes him back against the cage.
Tabasco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tabasco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tabasco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tabasco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Tempest looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tennessee The Tempest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tabasco misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Tempest throws a combination that misses
and Tabasco counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tabasco.
Tabasco tries to close the distance and clinch but The Tempest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tabasco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tabasco.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Tabasco will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! The Tempest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tabasco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tabasco misses with a few strikes there.
The Tempest is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
No joy there for The Tempest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tabasco tries to close the distance and clinch but The Tempest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Tempest throws out a loose jab but Tabasco uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tabasco.
Tabasco swinging wilding here.
The Tempest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tabasco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tempest tries to break the clinch but Tabasco is controlling the position.
The is referee keeping an eye on The Tempest - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tabasco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Tempest misses with a combination
and Tabasco counters with a good low kick that The Tempest was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tempest throws a right hand that Tabasco ducks under and follows up with a left that Tabasco also avoids with ease.
Tabasco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Tempest.
Tabasco swinging wilding here.
Tennessee The Tempest is winning the standup battle so far.
Tabasco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Tempest wants to get back to striking at distance but Tabasco won't allow it.
The Tempest has had enough of the clinch but Tabasco keeps him there for the moment.
Tabasco looking to throw knees to the head but The Tempest is blocking nicely.
The Tempest wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tabasco scores with a knee to the head.
The Tempest is looking to break free of the clinch but Tabasco has double underhooks.
The Tempest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tabasco throws a nice looking combination but The Tempest bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tabasco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Tempest throws a body punch but Tabasco moves out of range.
Tennessee The Tempest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Tempest throws a looping overhand right but Tabasco ducks down to avoid it.
Tabasco tries to clinch up but The Tempest circles away and keeps his distance.
Tabasco is looking to clinch.
The Tempest throws a combination that misses
and Tabasco counters with a one-two to the body.
Tabasco tries to bum rush The Tempest with a series of wild strikes but The Tempest uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Tempest swinging wilding here.
Tabasco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Tempest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Tempest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tabasco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Tempest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tabasco throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Tempest counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tabasco lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Tempest's sensitive parts.
The Tempest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tabasco counters with a low kick, right behind The Tempest 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tempest rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tabasco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Tabasco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Tempest throws a combination that misses
and Tabasco counters with a leg kick.
Tabasco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Tabasco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tabasco fails to land with a series of punches.
Tabasco wants to clinch.
Tabasco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tabasco clinches with his opponent.
The Tempest is looking to break free of the clinch but Tabasco has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tabasco misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tabasco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tabasco keeps control of The Tempest as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Tempest wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tabasco scores a nice knee to the body.
The Tempest wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Tempest wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tabasco has him pressed against the cage.
Tabasco missing with knees to the body.
Tabasco keeps control of The Tempest as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Tempest is trying to break the clinch but Tabasco has him pressed against the cage.
The Tempest wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tabasco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Tempest wants to get back to striking at distance but Tabasco won't allow it.
The Tempest breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Tempest misses with a double jab
and Tabasco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tabasco.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tabasco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! The Tempest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Tempest throws a body punch but Tabasco moves out of range.
The Tempest throws a looping overhand right but Tabasco ducks down to avoid it.
Tabasco moves in looking to clinch but The Tempest pushes him off.
Tabasco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Tempest moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tabasco tries to bum rush The Tempest with a series of wild strikes but The Tempest uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Tempest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tabasco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Tempest lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tabasco circles away quickly and effectively.
The Tempest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tabasco counters with a left and a right that stings The Tempest.
Tabasco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabasco lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tabasco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tabasco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Tabasco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabasco goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tabasco moves in looking to clinch but The Tempest pushes him off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tabasco.
Tabasco wants to clinch.
The Tempest tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tabasco counters with a left and a right that stings The Tempest.
Tabasco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Tempest throws a right hand that Tabasco ducks under and follows up with a left that Tabasco also avoids with ease.
The Tempest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tabasco.
The Tempest wants to clinch but Tabasco slips to the side
and Tabasco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tabasco.
The Tempest is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tabasco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tabasco connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tempest wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tabasco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tabasco breaks from the clinch.
Tabasco tries to clinch but The Tempest moves out of range.
The Tempest lands with a nice body punch.
The Tempest cracks Tabasco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Tempest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tabasco counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tabasco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Tempest counters with a one-two to the body.
Tabasco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Tempest throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tabasco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tabasco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Tempest.
Tabasco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Tabasco. No joy for The Tempest on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabasco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Tempest misses with a few strikes there.
Tabasco misses with a series of wild punches.
The Tempest throws a combination that misses
and Tabasco counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Tempest's knee momentarily.
The Tempest tries to bum rush Tabasco with a series of wild strikes but Tabasco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Tempest throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Tempest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tabasco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Tempest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Tempest swinging wilding here.
The Tempest on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tabasco. Tabasco obviously looking to wear him down.
Tennessee The Tempest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Tempest pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Tempest lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tabasco circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Tempest clinches but Tabasco breaks the clinch
and Tabasco moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tabasco.
Tabasco tries to land a knee to the head but The Tempest blocks with his arms.
The Tempest gets through Tabasco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tabasco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Tempest is keeping busy.
The Tempest wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tabasco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tabasco slips a jab from The Tempest.
The Tempest misses with a combination
and Tabasco counters with a low kick, right behind The Tempest 's knee.
The Tempest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tony Tabasco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tabasco moves into range and clinches up with The Tempest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Tabasco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tabasco 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Tabasco!
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