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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Torsted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torsted has chosen Maybellene i Hofteholder as his entrance music. Michael Weston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonas Torsted's chin.
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211 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonas Torsted!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torsted throws a right and a left that Weston avoids nicely.
Torsted misses with a double jab.
Jonas Torsted seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torsted will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weston doesn't manage to clinch there - Torsted circles away.
Torsted misses with a double jab.
Weston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torsted.
Weston fails with the takedown.
A combination from Torsted does no damage.
Weston throws a looping overhand right but Torsted ducks down to avoid it.
Weston misses with a head kick.
Weston slips a jab and a cross from Torsted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weston doesn't manage to clinch there - Torsted circles away.
Weston takes one on the button.
Torsted tries to clinch there but Weston circles away.
Weston fails with a takedown attempt.
Weston shoots in for a takedown but Torsted shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Weston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice shot lands for Torsted.
Weston fails with a takedown attempt.
Weston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torsted avoids it really well and circles away.
Torsted uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weston.
Sloppy strikes from Torsted. Those never looked like landing.
Weston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torsted pinned against the cage. Torsted gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Torsted misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston shoots in for a takedown but Torsted shows good takedown defense.
Torsted instigates a clinch.
Weston tries to break the clinch but Torsted is controlling the position.
Torsted scores with a knee to the head.
Weston trying to stall but Torsted improves his position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Torsted obliges.
Weston is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Torsted unloads a knee to the mid-section. Weston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Torsted slows down the pace here.
Torsted lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Torsted scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Torsted.
Torsted lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weston backwards.
Torsted manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Torsted landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, Torsted scores with a nice short uppercut.
Torsted lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsted makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torsted lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Torsted.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Torsted lands a left hand.
Weston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torsted lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weston or not.
Torsted throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weston blocks it with crossed arms.
Weston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weston tries to pull guard but Torsted won't allow it.
Torsted lands a knee to the body.
Weston trying to control the position but instead, Torsted has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weston into the cage.
Weston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torsted gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsted lands a knee to the head.
Torsted connects with a nasty looking knee right to Weston's face.
Torsted dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Weston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Weston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torsted is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torsted lands a knee to the head.
Torsted with a knee to the head.
Torsted landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Torsted lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torsted with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Weston is trying to drag Torsted to the mat but Torsted just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weston throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Weston tries to pull guard but Torsted holds him up against the cage and eventually Weston drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Weston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Torsted dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Weston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torsted but Torsted pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Torsted throws a right hand that Weston ducks under and follows up with a left that Weston also avoids with ease.
Weston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weston shoots for a takedown but Torsted saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Torsted defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weston.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Weston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torsted stuffs the takedown.
Weston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torsted throws a series of punches but Weston moves out of range.
Torsted's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weston under the eye.
Torsted tries to bum rush Weston with a series of wild strikes but Weston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torsted drives through and clinches with Weston against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Torsted.
Torsted tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Torsted connects with a nasty looking knee right to Weston's face.
Torsted using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsted landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torsted slows down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Torsted.
Weston has Torsted pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torsted manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Weston has Torsted pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torsted manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Torsted tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Torsted tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Torsted tries a knee to the head but Weston blocks it.
Weston looking to slow down the pace here.
Weston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jonas Torsted seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Torsted putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Weston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Weston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torsted stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Weston tries to stall but Torsted uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Torsted is pushing Weston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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.
A frustrated look appears on Weston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weston tries to stall but Torsted uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Torsted unloads a knee to the mid-section. Weston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Weston trying to land knees to the body.
Weston is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torsted creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weston wants a takedown but no success here.
Torsted connects with a knee to the head.
Torsted prevents the takedown attempt.
Weston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Torsted - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Weston is trying to drag Torsted to the mat but Torsted just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Torsted.
Torsted with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsted effectively controlling the action here.
Weston can't get the takedown.
Torsted lands a knee to the head.
Torsted has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Torsted.
Weston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Torsted scores with a knee to the head.
Torsted lands a knee to the body.
Weston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Torsted avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Torsted.
Weston tries to pull guard but Torsted holds him up against the cage and eventually Weston drops back down to his feet.
Torsted looking to throw knees to the head but Weston is blocking nicely.
Weston fails to pull guard.
Weston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Weston has had enough of the clinch but Torsted keeps him there for the moment.
Weston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Torsted pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Torsted with a knee to the head.
Torsted landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston tries to break the clinch but Torsted is controlling the position.
Weston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weston lands a nice uppercut.
Weston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Torsted has him pressed against the cage.
Weston jumps guard but Torsted stands there with Weston around his waist. Weston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torsted lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torsted looking to throw knees to the head but Weston is blocking nicely.
Torsted with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Weston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torsted is defending well for now.
Torsted is pressed up against the cage. Weston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Torsted down to the mat. Torsted avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Torsted misses with the combination.
Weston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torsted as he jumps to the side.
Torsted takes the fight into the clinch.
Weston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Torsted has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Torsted showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Torsted is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torsted misses with a series of wild punches.
Weston shoots in for a takedown but Torsted shows good takedown defense.
Weston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torsted avoids it really well and circles away.
Torsted moves into the clinch.
Torsted's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torsted gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Weston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torsted lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Torsted - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston stalling in the clinch.
Torsted holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Torsted putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Weston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Torsted lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torsted with a knee to the head.
Torsted displaying some good clinch control by pressing Weston up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Weston. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Torsted connects with a nasty looking knee right to Weston's face.
Torsted taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Weston takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Torsted.
Weston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torsted smiles and moves away.
Weston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torsted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsted misses with a double jab.
Weston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torsted defends it nicely.
Torsted throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torsted avoids the head kick by Weston.
Torsted swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weston shoots in for a double leg but Torsted sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Torsted tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torsted misses with a two punch combination.
Torsted swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torsted avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsted looks to land a combination but Weston avoids it well.
Torsted pushes Weston up against the cage in a clinch.
Weston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torsted gets underhooks to prevent Weston's takedown attempt.
Weston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Torsted lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Torsted.
Weston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torsted is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torsted will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weston up against the cage.
Weston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weston tries to pull guard but Torsted holds him up against the cage and eventually Weston drops back down to his feet.
Weston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torsted stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsted landing knees to the head.
Weston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Torsted lands a knee to the head.
Weston is trying to break free.
Torsted scores with a knee to the head.
Weston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torsted smiles and moves away.
Torsted misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torsted leaves Weston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Torsted swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Torsted lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Michael Weston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weston misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Torsted comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Torsted 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Torsted!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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