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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Smalling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Tiongson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rob Smalling's chin.
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290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Tiongson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Smalling!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Smalling as Tiongson shoots in.
Tiongson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Dave Tiongson has been cut.
Smalling throws a right hand that Tiongson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiongson also avoids with ease.
Smalling misses with a combination
and Tiongson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tiongson can't get the takedown.
Smalling tries to break the clinch but Tiongson is controlling the position.
Tiongson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Tiongson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiongson jumps guard.
Smalling gets to his feet - Tiongson follows without any prompting.
Smalling misses the body punch
and Tiongson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tiongson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smalling pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tiongson closes the distance and clinches up with Smalling, looking for a takedown. Tiongson pushes Smalling against the cage but Smalling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Smalling.
Tiongson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smalling is fending him off so far but Tiongson persists. Nope, Smalling circles away and we're back to standing.
Smalling misses with a two punch combination.
Smalling misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tiongson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smalling has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tiongson is trying to break the clinch but Smalling has him pressed against the cage.
Tiongson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tiongson works on Smalling's body with a couple of short punches.
Tiongson can't get the takedown.
Smalling is trying to break free.
Tiongson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smalling pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Tiongson or perhaps it was just good defense by Smalling which made him look bad.
Smalling throws a nice looking combination but Tiongson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Smalling both land. Nice combination.
Tiongson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smalling as he jumps to the side.
A lazy left from Smalling finds it's target.
Rob Smalling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalling throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tiongson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smalling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smalling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiongson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rob Smalling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Tiongson.
Smalling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiongson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiongson is defended easily by Smalling.
Smalling shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tiongson eats them both and turns towards Smalling to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tiongson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiongson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tiongson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smalling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tiongson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smalling throws a combination that misses
and Tiongson counters with a left to the body.
Tiongson shoots for a takedown but Smalling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smalling's corner calls for a 1-2. Smalling obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalling just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiongson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smalling darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tiongson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smalling looks to land a combination. Tiongson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tiongson slips a jab and a cross from Smalling.
Tiongson wants to clinch
and Smalling counters with a two punch combo.
Smalling is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tiongson rather than just go for the knockout.
Tiongson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smalling counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tiongson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smalling counters with a three punch combo that has Tiongson backing up. Tiongson nods at Smalling to acknowledge the strikes.
Smalling misses with a hook. Tiongson ducked under it nicely.
Smalling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalling missing with a left hand there. Tiongson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown but Smalling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smalling throws a combination that misses
and Tiongson moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson keeps control of Smalling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tiongson tries to pull guard but Smalling holds him up against the cage and eventually Tiongson drops back down to his feet.
Smalling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smalling can't break the clinch.
Smalling can't break the clinch.
Smalling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt - Smalling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tiongson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Smalling misses the body punch
and Tiongson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tiongson.
Smalling wants to stand up but Tiongson is controlling him.
Tiongson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smalling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Smalling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Tiongson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tiongson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smalling misses with a double jab
and Tiongson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smalling is rocked!
Rob Smalling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiongson wants to clinch.
Smalling is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiongson finish him?
Smalling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tiongson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Tiongson!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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