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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hale Tommasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sum DumFuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommasson's entrance music is Bitch Please 3. A fine choice. Sum DumFuk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 cm
24
169 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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185 cm
22
163 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hale Tommasson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sum DumFuk! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tommasson jabs at DumFuk's body. DumFuk wants to clinch and Tommasson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. DumFuk closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Tommasson to counter with a crisp jab. DumFuk tries to clinch and Tommasson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tommasson connects with a body shot. DumFuk lands with a kick to the temple. Tommasson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" DumFuk throws a head kick but Tommasson moves out of range.
Tommasson scores with a nice head shot. DumFuk tries to clinch but fails miserably and Tommasson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Tommasson jabs at DumFuk's body. DumFuk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tommasson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DumFuk scrambles back to his feet. DumFuk moves to clinch but Tommasson breaks away and Tommasson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice takedown defense from DumFuk. No joy for Tommasson on that attempt. DumFuk moves to clinch but Tommasson breaks away enabling Tommasson to counter with a crisp jab. DumFuk tries to clinch but fails miserably and Tommasson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. DumFuk throws a nice head kick!
DumFuk darts in trying to clinch and Tommasson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. DumFuk tries to clinch but fails miserably and DumFuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. DumFuk moves to clinch but Tommasson breaks away and Tommasson counters with a left to the body. DumFuk closes the distance looking to clinch and Tommasson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DumFuk's guard. Tommasson looking to pass the guard. Tommasson wants to control from the top but DumFuk keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DumFuk wants to stand but Tommasson is controlling the position. DumFuk keeping moving, preventing Tommasson from controlling successfully. DumFuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tommasson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. DumFuk wants to stand and escape but Tommasson is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hale Tommasson just wasn't active enough. DumFuk closes the distance looking to clinch and Tommasson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. DumFuk tries to clinch and Tommasson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. 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! Tommasson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tommasson wants to free his trapped foot but DumFuk is holding on for dear life with his legs. Tommasson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tommasson wants to lay and pray for a moment but DumFuk keeps working. DumFuk is looking to escape. DumFuk is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Tommasson is working for a kimura but DumFuk is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tommasson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DumFuk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. DumFuk has one foot on Tommasson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. DumFuk tries to clinch but fails miserably and Tommasson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tommasson jabs at DumFuk's body. DumFuk looks to clinch and Tommasson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A big right from Tommasson misses. DumFuk tries to clinch but fails miserably and Tommasson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Tommasson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Tommasson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tommasson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. DumFuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tommasson. Tommasson wants to control from the top but DumFuk keeps moving. Tommasson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Tommasson throwing strikes but missing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hale Tommasson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DumFuk tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Tommasson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for DumFuk! Tommasson with good strikes from the mount here! Tommasson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Tommasson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of DumFuk's face.
Tommasson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Tommasson won't let DumFuk get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Tommasson tries to control but DumFuk wriggling away. Tommasson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tommasson with shots to the head and body - DumFuk looks very uncomfortable down there. DumFuk taking shots to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. DumFuk's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tommasson punching from mount but DumFuk doing a good job of avoiding damage. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DumFuk can do anything to dispel that myth. Tommasson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! You get the feeling that DumFuk really doesn't like being in this position too much.
DumFuk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tommasson.
Tommasson with shots to the head and body - DumFuk looks very uncomfortable down there. Tommasson throws some wild stikes that DumFuk manages to avoid easily.
Tommasson unloads with some shots from mount but DumFuk bucks and avoids them well.
Tommasson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tommasson wants to finish this one by submission but DumFuk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tommasson. Tommasson raining down shots from the mount! Tommasson controlling from mount. Tommasson landing strikes from the mount and DumFuk is in trouble! DumFuk is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tommasson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can DumFuk hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tommasson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. DumFuk looks a forlorn figure.
DumFuk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tommasson.
Tommasson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tommasson landing strikes, looking to finish! DumFuk is squirming around, avoiding Tommasson's attempts to control the action. DumFuk wants to try and get back to his feet. Tommasson tries to control but DumFuk wriggling away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. DumFuk blocking the ground and pound. Tommasson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Tommasson unloads with some shots from mount but DumFuk bucks and avoids them well.
DumFuk is trying to get back to his feet but can't. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tommasson controlling from mount. DumFuk is trying to stand up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hale Tommasson dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
DumFuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sum DumFuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. DumFuk wants to clinch but Tommasson slips to the side and Tommasson counters with a left to the body. Tommasson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tommasson circles away from the clinch attempt and Tommasson counters with a nice uppercut. Sum DumFuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. DumFuk closes the distance looking to clinch and Tommasson counters with a lovely shot to the body. DumFuk moves to clinch but Tommasson breaks away and Tommasson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. DumFuk tries to clinch but fails miserably and Tommasson counters with a good low kick that DumFuk was not able to check. Tommasson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Hale Tommasson is winning the standup battle so far. DumFuk wants to clinch and Tommasson counters with a straight right hand. DumFuk closes the distance looking to clinch and Tommasson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tommasson takes a swing at DumFuk's ribcage but misses. DumFuk has managed to clinch.
Tommasson is working for takedown but DumFuk is calmly controlling the position for now. Tommasson throws a punch but it's blocked by DumFuk. DumFuk lands an elbow inside that Tommasson shrugs off. DumFuk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tommasson up against the cage. DumFuk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DumFuk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
DumFuk is trying to maintain a safe position but Tommasson gets an underhook and turns DumFuk into the cage. Tommasson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. DumFuk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tommasson up against the cage. Tommasson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DumFuk can do to turn this around? DumFuk tries to land a knee to the head but Tommasson blocks with his arms.
That's two 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. DumFuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tommasson misses with a body punch.
DumFuk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tommasson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DumFuk tries a knee to the head but Tommasson blocks it.
Tommasson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DumFuk closes the distance but Tommasson moves to the side and Tommasson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tommasson connects with a body shot that sends DumFuk's belly button to the back. DumFuk closes the distance but Tommasson moves to the side and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. DumFuk tries to clinch up and Tommasson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. DumFuk tries to clinch but fails miserably and Tommasson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. DumFuk moves to clinch but Tommasson breaks away and Tommasson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tommasson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Tommasson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The strikes coming from Tommasson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. DumFuk is trying to get back to his feet. Tommasson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. DumFuk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tommasson has just dragged him back down to the mat. Tommasson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DumFuk, who protects the arm well. DumFuk throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Sum DumFuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tommasson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DumFuk to the mat! DumFuk manages to get full guard. Tommasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DumFuk swivels though and keeps the full guard. DumFuk is looking to stand up but Tommasson isn't so interested in that idea. Tommasson looking to pass the guard. DumFuk is looking to stand back up but Tommasson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by DumFuk. Tommasson seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight! Hale Tommasson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tommasson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hale Tommasson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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