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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Dupree Holton (ranked 1064 p4p, 709 weight class) and Vinicius Tonioli (ranked 134 p4p, 96 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, DeShaun Dupree Holton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Tonioli!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree Holton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tonioli is fending him off so far but Dupree Holton persists. Nope, Tonioli circles away and we're back to standing.
Tonioli wants to counter with a clinch but Dupree Holton pushes him away.
Dupree Holton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tonioli circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonioli! But no joy.
Dupree Holton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tonioli defends well and Dupree Holton ends up having to push Tonioli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton wants a takedown but no success here.
Dupree Holton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tonioli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton looking for a takedown.
Dupree Holton is trying to drag Tonioli to the mat but Tonioli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dupree Holton looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton tries for a takedown but Tonioli manages to get underhooks.
Tonioli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tonioli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dupree Holton goes for a takedown attempt but Tonioli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a double leg but Tonioli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tonioli misses its intended target.
Dupree Holton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tonioli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tonioli sprawls well. Tonioli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
Tonioli misses with a straight right.
Tonioli stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
DeShaun Dupree Holton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tonioli.
Dupree Holton tries to counter with a takedown but Tonioli is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Dupree Holton with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Tonioli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a double leg but Tonioli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tonioli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dupree Holton darts in looking for a takedown but Tonioli gets double underhooks and turns Dupree Holton into the cage.
Tonioli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dupree Holton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tonioli uses from the top position.
Dupree Holton is trying to hold Tonioli in close to prevent damage but Tonioli has managed to pass into half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to improve his position but Tonioli is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dupree Holton to stand up.
Tonioli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tonioli wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Tonioli. No joy for Dupree Holton on that attempt.
Tonioli throws out a counter right but Dupree Holton avoids it with no problem.
Vinicius Tonioli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dupree Holton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tonioli avoids it really well and circles away.
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.
Dupree Holton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a double leg but Tonioli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tonioli defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonioli stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Tonioli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown but Tonioli shows good takedown defense.
Dupree Holton closes the distance and clinches up with Tonioli, looking for a takedown. Dupree Holton pushes Tonioli against the cage but Tonioli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tonioli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dupree Holton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dupree Holton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tonioli's waist but Tonioli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dupree Holton off to one side.
Tonioli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dupree Holton tries for a takedown but Tonioli circles away easily
and Tonioli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dupree Holton shoots for a double leg takedown but Tonioli sprawls well. He's pushed Dupree Holton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonioli! But no joy.
Dupree Holton shoots in and drives through. Tonioli sprawls well.
Tonioli wants to counter the offense by Dupree Holton and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tonioli but Tonioli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dupree Holton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dupree Holton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tonioli circles away.
Dupree Holton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonioli throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dupree Holton or perhaps it was just good defense by Tonioli, which made it look bad.
Tonioli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tonioli leaves Dupree Holton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dupree Holton sets himself, and Tonioli steps forward looking for the clinch! Dupree Holton avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown but Tonioli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Tonioli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dupree Holton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tonioli counters with a straight right hand.
Tonioli drops Dupree Holton with a beautiful combination! Dupree Holton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tonioli is looking for the KO!
Dupree Holton is rocked!
It looks like DeShaun Dupree Holton has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonioli closes the distance and pushes Dupree Holton back into the cage.
Oh Dupree Holton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonioli working aggressively here.
Dupree Holton seems to have got his legs back now.
Tonioli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dupree Holton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tonioli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tonioli lands a hook that snaps the head of Dupree Holton backwards.
Tonioli is pushing Dupree Holton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Tonioli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli misses with the head strike.
Dupree Holton wants a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Tonioli.
Tonioli misses with the head strike.
Dupree Holton tries to score a body lock takedown but Tonioli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dupree Holton blocks an uppercut.
Dupree Holton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tonioli clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dupree Holton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonioli is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tonioli tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tonioli felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tonioli wants to control but Dupree Holton is having none of it.
Tonioli is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli wants to control but Dupree Holton is having none of it.
Tonioli working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonioli is squirming around, avoiding Dupree Holton's attempts to control the action.
Tonioli 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.
Tonioli controlling the position well.
Tonioli is staying active underneath Dupree Holton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dupree Holton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tonioli keeping hold of Dupree Holton's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Tonioli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeShaun Dupree Holton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tonioli misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Tonioli as Dupree Holton shoots in.
It seemed like Tonioli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dupree Holton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dupree Holton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tonioli sprawls and moves away.
Dupree Holton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tonioli counters with a straight right hand.
Dupree Holton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tonioli scores with a counter punch that sends Dupree Holton to the canvas! Tonioli smells blood - he's punishing Dupree Holton with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dupree Holton has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Tonioli!
Vinicius Tonioli managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview.
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