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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Possible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Possible has chosen Like I Never Left as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Hearns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Possible!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Possible misses with a takedown
and Hearns counters with a two punch combo.
Hearns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Possible was well out of range. Poor timing from Hearns.
Hearns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Possible gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hearns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hearns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hearns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Possible wants to sweep here but Hearns controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearns trying to move into half guard but instead Possible has managed to sweep!
Possible won't allow Hearns to get back to his feet.
Possible passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hearns wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hearns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hearns tries to get out of the position.
Hearns trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns stops Possible from passing to mount.
Hearns is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Possible wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hearns, who protects the arm well.
Possible wants to control but Hearns is keeping him busy.
Possible is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hearns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hearns tries to improve position but can't.
Hearns is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Possible is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hearns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hearns is not content to let Possible control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Possible crashes against the mat.
Hearns is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Possible tries for a kimura but Hearns is defending well.
Possible landing strikes.
Hearns tries to improve position but can't.
Possible working away.
Hearns is not content to let Possible control the position.
Hearns trying his best to control but Possible has mounted him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Possible avoids the attempt from Hearns to control.
Hearns is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Possible looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hearns is in all sorts of trouble here.
Possible with the ground and pound from mount.
Hearns taking shots to the head.
Hearns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Possible with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Possible looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hearns tries to get to full guard but Possible has control of the leg.
Possible is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hearns trying to hold on to Possible's head to control him but Possible postures up.
Hearns wants to get back to full guard.
Hearns pushes Possible off looking to stand but Possible dives back in and keeps control.
Possible wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearns keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Possible dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hearns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Possible looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Possible, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Possible tries for a takedown but Hearns circles away easily
and Hearns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Possible misses with a takedown
and Hearns counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Possible keeping full guard, as Hearns tries to pass.
Hearns thows a big elbow that misses.
Hearns throwing strikes but missing.
Possible is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hearns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Possible on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hearns trying to stand up but can't free himself from Possible's guard.
Hearns throws a strike but Possible rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hearns throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Possible sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hearns's guard.
Hearns wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Possible is working for a kimura but Hearns is defending it quite comfortably.
Hearns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Possible.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Possible wants to work for an arm triangle but Hearns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Possible blocks the strikes from Hearns.
Tom Possible has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hearns has a hand on Possible's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Possible takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Possible lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Possible looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hearns swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Possible wants to control the pace but Hearns is squirming around nicely.
Hearns regains half guard.
Possible wants to control but Hearns is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns is looking for a sweep. Possible is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Possible sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hearns defending well though.
Possible is working for a submission of some sort.
Hearns wants to improve his position but Possible is controlling well.
Hearns trying to get back to full guard but Possible takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hearns is looking to get to half guard.
Possible working for a submission but Hearns is keeping him at bay.
Hearns tries to hold on but Possible pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Possible working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hearns is trying desperately to improve position.
Possible postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hearns looks a forlorn figure.
Hearns is desperately trying to improve his position but Possible has a good base and remains in mount.
Possible trying to control but Hearns is having none of it.
Possible is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hearns to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hearns shrugs it off.
Possible thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hearns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Possible showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Possible has his takedown stuffed
and Hearns counters with a straight right hand.
Hearns throws a hook but Possible blocks it.
A punch combination from Possible misses.
Hearns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Possible.
Possible fails with the takedown
and Hearns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Possible's guard.
Hearns working some strikes from top position.
Hearns working some strikes from top position.
Hearns is working Possible over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hearns throws a strike but Possible rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Possible wants to control from the top but Hearns keeps moving.
Hearns wants to stand up but Possible is controlling him.
Possible takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Possible stopping the sweep attempt from Hearns.
Possible throws a big right hand that misses.
Possible stands up over Hearns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Possible drops back looking for a leg! Hearns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hearns manages to kick Possible off! Possible jumps back into Hearns's guard.
Hearns keeping moving, preventing Possible from controlling successfully.
Hearns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Possible is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two 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.
Possible prevents Hearns from getting back to his feet.
Hearns is trying to control the position but Possible postures up.
Hearns looking for a sweep. Not yet Hearns, not yet.
Possible won't allow Hearns to get back to his feet.
Possible wants to control from the top but Hearns keeps moving.
Hearns managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Hearns wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hearns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Possible is trying to defend but Hearns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hearns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns throws a strike but Possible avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Possible is on top in guard.
Possible trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearns is looking to stand up but Possible isn't so interested in that idea.
Tommy Hearns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Possible trying to control but Hearns is working from the bottom.
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.
Hearns will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tom Possible.
Possible swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hearns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hearns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hearns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Possible defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hearns connects with a nice short shot to Possible's temple.
Well, if Hearns is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hearns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Possible manages to get to full guard.
Hearns scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Hearns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Possible has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Possible!
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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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