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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miles OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miles OToole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Wang!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OToole fails with a takedown attempt.
OToole dodges the punch combination from Wang.
OToole dives in and grabs Wang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wang pushes down on OToole's head and hops out.
Wang throws a nice looking combination but OToole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OToole shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but OToole keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles OToole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang stalks OToole and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into OToole's face. OToole staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wang circles away.
Wang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and OToole counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wang!
Wang taking shots to the head.
OToole throwing strikes here but Wang is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
OToole lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Wang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by OToole.
OToole wants to finish this one by submission but Wang is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from OToole.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang avoids a series of strikes thrown by OToole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole looking to finish with strikes here!
Wang avoids a series of strikes thrown by OToole.
OToole connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, OToole cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wang in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
OToole unloads with some shots from mount but Wang bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole controlling from the full mount.
OToole thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by OToole there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wang is bucking up trying to escape but OToole cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wang looks gassed!
Wang blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang blocking the ground and pound.
OToole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
OToole looking to finish with strikes here!
OToole lands a big elbow.
Wang blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OToole lands a big shot there that rocks Wang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as OToole tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles OToole dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wang throws a right hand that OToole ducks under and follows up with a left that OToole also avoids with ease.
Wang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OToole.
OToole fails with the takedown.
Wang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by OToole or perhaps it was just good defense by Wang which made him look bad.
OToole shoots and misses
and Wang counters with a series of strikes. OToole will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles OToole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but OToole keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang throws a nice looking combination but OToole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wang misses with a double jab
and OToole counters with a single leg into guard. Wang didn't expect that.
Wang is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OToole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miles OToole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OToole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OToole is working Wang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole chips away with some ground and pound.
OToole trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OToole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
OToole pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wang blocking the ground and pound attempt from OToole.
OToole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OToole.
OToole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OToole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from OToole there.
OToole decides to stand and escape the position.
OToole misses with a takedown attempt - Wang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OToole shoots in for a double leg but Wang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles OToole dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
OToole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wang regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from OToole.
OToole trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
OToole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OToole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
OToole throws a strike but Wang avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OToole wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OToole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
OToole pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
OToole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wang defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wang's head.
OToole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OToole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OToole winds up and cracks Wang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OToole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
OToole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
OToole has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
OToole with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Wang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Miles OToole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OToole scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wang?
OToole controlling from mount.
Wang trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole controlling his opponent.
OToole with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OToole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles OToole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OToole, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles OToole!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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