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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven ole Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ogden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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196 cm
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282 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven ole Thorsen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Ogden! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thorsen misses with a leg kick and Ogden counters with a stiff right hand. Thorsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Ogden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jab, jab by Ogden - just one landing. Ogden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorsen throws a leg kick and Ogden counters with an outside leg kick.
Thorsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsen misses with an uppercut
and Ogden counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Thorsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ogden.
Ogden lands a leg kick that knocks Thorsen off balance momentarily. Ogden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ogden misses with the combination.
Thorsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thorsen enables Ogden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thorsen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Ogden looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ogden sitting in guard, not really doing much. Ogden chips away with some ground and pound. Ogden working some strikes from top position. Ogden is in close to Thorsen's body, working some short punches and elbows. Ogden lands a couple of elbows. Ogden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ogden postures up and lands a big shot to Thorsen's brow. Ogden tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorsen is retaining full guard. Ogden wants to control from the top but Thorsen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ogden throws and elbow that misses. Thorsen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ogden's guard. Nice move by Thorsen! Ogden wants to sweep here but Thorsen controlling him for the moment. Thorsen wants to get up but he can't break Ogden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Thorsen being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Thorsen throws a sloppy head kick and Ogden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ogden checks the leg kick. Ogden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Thorsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ogden counters with a lovely shot to the body. Thorsen is breathing heavily. Thorsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Ogden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thorsen really felt that one! Ogden catches Thorsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ogden delivers a nice body kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ogden scores with a shot to the body.
Ogden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thorsen in his tracks. Ogden ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sven ole Thorsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Thorsen needs to keep his hands up - Ogden had a free shot at his head there. Ogden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Sven ole Thorsen has been cut. Good leg kick by Ogden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ogden with a nice cross. A solid leg kick lands there for Ogden.
Ogden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thorsen on the side of the head. Ogden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thorsen!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ogden is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thorsen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ogden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ogden looking to control but Thorsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ogden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ogden lands a nice shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Thorsen wants to hold on but Ogden pushes him away. Ogden with a couple of short strikes. Thorsen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ogden dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sven ole Thorsen's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ogden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ogden has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Thorsen throws a head kick that misses and Ogden counters with a slapping leg kick. Ogden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ogden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thorsen did well to prevent Ogden getting side control. Ogden thows a huge punch but Thorsen dodges it nicely.
Ogden trying to control the pace. Thorsen manages to escape and get back to his feet! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Thorsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tony Ogden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ogden moves into range and clinches up with Thorsen. Ogden looking for a takedown. Ogden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Ogden.
Ogden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ogden is trying to trip Thorsen. He has hold of a leg but Thorsen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ogden persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Ogden sitting in guard here, content to control. Thorsen keeping moving, preventing Ogden from controlling successfully. Ogden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorsen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ogden controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tony Ogden. Thorsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Ogden counters with a low kick, right behind Thorsen 's knee. Thorsen misses with a double jab
and Ogden counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thorsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Ogden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Thorsen misses with a kick to the body.
Sven ole Thorsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thorsen misses with a few strikes there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thorsen enables Ogden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thorsen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Ogden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ogden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ogden works over Thorsen with some ground and pound from guard. Ogden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ogden sitting in guard here, content to control. Ogden with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thorsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ogden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ogden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Ogden is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorsen has wrist control. Ogden drops back looking for a leg! Thorsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thorsen manages to kick Ogden off! Ogden jumps back into Thorsen's guard. Thorsen keeping moving, preventing Ogden from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ogden passes Thorsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Ogden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Thorsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ogden scores with a couple of nice shots. Ogden throwing shots but Thorsen is blocking nicely. Still in half guard, Ogden seems content to control. Ogden trying to control from half guard but Thorsen is working away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ogden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thorsen's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ogden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Sven ole Thorsen'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!
Ogden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorsen. That did some damage! Thorsen throws a leg kick and Ogden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Sven ole Thorsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Thorsen misses with a combination
and Ogden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thorsen misses with a body punch
and Ogden counters with a nice body kick.
Thorsen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ogden. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thorsen ducks right into an uppercut from Ogden. Thorsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Thorsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ogden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorsen scrambles back to his feet. Ogden with a nice cross. Ogden thuds his shin into the meat of Thorsen's side. Ogden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ogden lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thorsen will feel that in the morning. Ogden throws a one two combo.
Ogden throws a quick inside leg kick. Thorsen misses with a body punch
and Ogden counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nice body punch from Ogden. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice combination there by Ogden.
Sven ole Thorsen's cut is getting worse. Ogden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ogden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ogden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A head kick from Ogden lands but Thorsen takes it in his stride. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ogden lands with an overhand left. Thorsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ogden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ogden lands a body shot.
Thorsen misses with a leg kick and Ogden counters with a nice double leg into guard. Ogden slips nicely into half guard. Ogden controlling the action here. Ogden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ogden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thorsen defending well though. Ogden lands strikes from half guard. Ogden is looking to advance position but Thorsen won't allow it. Ogden content to control rather than advance. Thorsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Ogden trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ogden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ogden passes into half guard. Ogden not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ogden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ogden throws a strike but Thorsen avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Ogden wants to control from the top but Thorsen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ogden connects with a couple of short punches. Ogden trying to control but Thorsen is working from the bottom. Sven ole Thorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tony Ogden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Ogden was stalling too much, according to the referee. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorsen, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Thorsen takes a body punch but keeps moving. Thorsen throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Tony Ogden has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ogden drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Tony Ogden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ogden 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Ogden!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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