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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Guymon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Guymon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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250 lbs
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190 cm
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Dredd! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Guymon! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dredd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dredd looking for a takedown. Guymon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dredd's elbow. Guymon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Guymon being controlled against the cage. Dredd has clasped his hands together around Guymon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Dredd working away. Guymon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Guymon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Dredd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Guymon is trying to maintain the position but Dredd is very close to passing his half guard. Guymon is pressing down on Dredd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dredd tries to free his leg and advance position but Guymon is retaining full guard. Guymon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Guymon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Guymon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Guymon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Guymon trying to control the pace. Dredd trying to control but Guymon postures up.
Guymon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Dredd won't allow Guymon to pass to mount. Guymon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tito Guymon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Dredd stalks Guymon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guymon's face. Guymon staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Tito Guymon has been cut. Dredd fails with the takedown and Guymon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dredd's guard now. Dredd is trying to control the position but Guymon postures up. Guymon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Guymon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Dredd just wasn't active enough. Guymon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dredd.
Guymon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guymon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Guymon controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Guymon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tito Guymon's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guymon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dredd tries to clinch but Guymon moves away and Guymon counters with a shoot takedown. Dredd fights it but they end up in guard. Guymon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dredd's guard. Guymon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dredd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Guymon content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tito Guymon. Guymon loads up on a big right hand but Dredd slips the punch. A momentary lapse in concentration from Dredd enables Guymon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dredd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Guymon pushes down on Dredd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guymon sitting and controlling from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dredd tries to kick Guymon off but Guymon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Still in half guard, Guymon seems content to control. Dredd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Guymon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Guymon! Guymon staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guymon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Dredd is looking for a sweep. Guymon just content to control the position. Dredd tries to improve position but can't.
That's four 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 lull in the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tito Guymon. Dredd has his takedown stuffed and Guymon counters by moving into the clinch. Guymon is trying to trip Dredd. He has hold of a leg but Dredd is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Guymon persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Guymon is stalling in the full guard. Dredd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dredd tries to get out of the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Guymon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tito Guymon's cut. That's time! Dredd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dredd with a lazy takedown attempt so Guymon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Dredd trying to strike off his back.
Guymon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Dredd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guymon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tito Guymon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Dredd with a poor takedown and Guymon moves into the clinch. Dredd jumps guard and drags Guymon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Guymon postures up.
Guymon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Guymon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Guymon controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guymon advances to full mount. Guymon punishing his opponent with strikes. Guymon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Dredd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Guymon controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guymon lands a heavy elbow. Guymon controlling his opponent. Dredd tries to reverse the position but Guymon maintains control. Guymon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Dredd taking shots to the head. Guymon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Guymon content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Tito Guymon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Guymon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Guymon!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
46% |
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