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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba KillsInWater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Tonal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mustasch - I hunt alone. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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270 lbs
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217 lbs
24 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba KillsInWater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Tonal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KillsInWater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - KillsInWater finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
KillsInWater tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonal throws out a loose jab but KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid it.
KillsInWater gets cracked there but stands up to it.
KillsInWater just misses with a punch to the body.
KillsInWater moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Tonal misses.
KillsInWater swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tonal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
KillsInWater lands an overhand right.
Tonal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tonal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but KillsInWater checks it well.
KillsInWater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonal.
Tonal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bubba KillsInWater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonal misses the jab.
Tonal throws a leg kick but KillsInWater checks it.
Tonal takes one on the button.
KillsInWater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from KillsInWater. Tonal does a little dance to reset his feet.
KillsInWater digs a good hook to Tonal's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater thuds his shin into the meat of Tonal's side.
KillsInWater lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonal's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
KillsInWater just misses with a punch to the body.
KillsInWater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick from KillsInWater misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
KillsInWater throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tonal counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
KillsInWater tries to improve position but can't.
Tonal working away.
KillsInWater sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
KillsInWater wants to get back to full guard.
Tonal wants to take a breather but KillsInWater is having none of it.
KillsInWater is pressing down on Tonal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
KillsInWater trying to control the position.
Tonal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
KillsInWater 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.
KillsInWater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonal stopping the sweep attempt from KillsInWater.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tonal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tonal stopping the sweep attempt from KillsInWater.
Tonal trying to control the position from guard on top but KillsInWater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonal stopping the sweep attempt from KillsInWater.
Tonal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
KillsInWater is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
KillsInWater keeping moving, preventing Tonal from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
KillsInWater lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tonal.
Tonal checks a low kick from KillsInWater.
Tonal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before KillsInWater can pounce on him.
A combination from KillsInWater does no damage.
KillsInWater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands with a kick to the temple. Tonal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
KillsInWater is looking to wear down Tonal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
KillsInWater takes a head kick and keeps coming.
KillsInWater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonal throws a leg kick but KillsInWater moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba KillsInWater dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
KillsInWater fails to land with a series of punches.
KillsInWater slips a jab from Tonal.
A head kick misses from Tonal.
Tonal jabs KillsInWater to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bubba KillsInWater is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from KillsInWater, right into the meat.
KillsInWater moves into range and connects with a jab.
KillsInWater is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice inside leg kick there by KillsInWater. That's going to slow Tonal down.
Nice defenses there by Tonal.
KillsInWater misses with a body kick.
Tonal lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to KillsInWater's calf.
A slow jab from Tonal misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater misses with a low kick as Tonal jumps back.
Tonal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by KillsInWater. KillsInWater obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with KillsInWater but KillsInWater pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tonal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
KillsInWater takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Tonal there.
A slow jab from Tonal misses its intended target.
KillsInWater throws a right and a left that Tonal avoids nicely.
KillsInWater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonal moves away.
KillsInWater lands a jab-cross combination.
KillsInWater tries to work over Tonal's front leg with a kick but Tonal checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in KillsInWater's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KillsInWater blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tonal.
KillsInWater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
KillsInWater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
KillsInWater keeping moving, preventing Tonal from controlling successfully.
KillsInWater trying to keep a closed guard but Tonal is proving a slippery customer.
KillsInWater controlling Tonal's posture.
Tonal passes KillsInWater's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Tonal.
Tonal is trying to control. KillsInWater wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tonal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
KillsInWater trying to hold on to Tonal's head to control him but Tonal postures up.
Tonal tries to pass to full mount but KillsInWater defends it.
KillsInWater moves into full guard.
KillsInWater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonal is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KillsInWater is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonal wants to control from the top but KillsInWater keeps moving.
KillsInWater looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tonal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
KillsInWater tries to improve position but can't.
Tonal tries to move into full mount but can't pass KillsInWater's legs.
Tonal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KillsInWater manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeremy Tonal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tonal, right into the meat.
Tonal misses with a low kick.
KillsInWater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonal.
KillsInWater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tonal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and KillsInWater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
KillsInWater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
KillsInWater lands a head kick. Tonal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
KillsInWater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by KillsInWater. Beautiful body shot.
KillsInWater throws a jab when Tonal was well out of range.
Tonal tries to clinch there but KillsInWater circles away.
Tonal looks for the body kick but KillsInWater saw that one coming.
Tonal thows a body shot but no joy.
KillsInWater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tonal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonal throws a good cross that connects.
Tonal feints and then cracks KillsInWater's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow KillsInWater down.
Tonal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tonal cracks the inside of KillsInWater's front leg.
KillsInWater tries a head kick but it misses.
KillsInWater tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonal throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonal avoids a punch combination nicely.
KillsInWater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonal.
Tonal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tonal.
KillsInWater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonal.
KillsInWater tries to land a leg kick but Tonal saw it coming and moves away.
Tonal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tonal lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Tonal.
KillsInWater takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
KillsInWater keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tonal. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
KillsInWater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonal connects with a crisp jab.
KillsInWater moves away from the strike by Tonal.
A jab from KillsInWater misses.
Tonal is looking to clinch.
Tonal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonal.
Tonal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tonal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but KillsInWater checks it well.
Tonal misses with a looping right.
Tonal loads up on a big right hand but KillsInWater slips the punch.
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!
KillsInWater swings for the body but Tonal moves out of range.
Tonal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tonal throws a body punch but KillsInWater moves out of range.
KillsInWater slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
KillsInWater is looking to score with low kicks.
KillsInWater is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonal avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Tonal really 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.
A big left from KillsInWater misses.
KillsInWater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonal cracks the inside of KillsInWater's front leg.
That kick from Tonal tenderised KillsInWater's leg. KillsInWater is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonal connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonal throws a lazy uppercut
and KillsInWater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and KillsInWater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - KillsInWater throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonal misses with a wild body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tonal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
KillsInWater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tonal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! KillsInWater scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonal lands with a slapping head kick.
Tonal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as KillsInWater checks a leg kick.
KillsInWater walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tonal scores with a leg kick.
KillsInWater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tonal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonal throws a good cross that connects.
Horrible takedown by Tonal or perhaps it was just good defense by KillsInWater which made him look bad.
KillsInWater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonal can pounce on him.
KillsInWater throws a hook to the side of Tonal's head but Tonal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater tries to land a front kick but Tonal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
KillsInWater looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonal is just out of range.
Tonal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tonal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
KillsInWater misses with an uppercut
and Tonal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Tonal misses its intended target.
KillsInWater loads up on a big right hand but Tonal slips the punch.
KillsInWater walks into a left hand.
Tonal avoids the body shot from KillsInWater.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonal.
KillsInWater misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around KillsInWater's waist but KillsInWater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonal off to one side.
Tonal dodges the punch combination from KillsInWater.
Bubba KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonal scores with a head kick. KillsInWater tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tonal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
KillsInWater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
KillsInWater throws a hook to the side of Tonal's head but Tonal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonal dives in and grabs KillsInWater's left leg, looking for a takedown. KillsInWater pushes down on Tonal's head and hops out.
Bubba KillsInWater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Tonal.
Tonal throws a chopping leg kick but KillsInWater manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
KillsInWater looks to land a combination but Tonal avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonal throws a leg kick but KillsInWater moved away.
KillsInWater turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonal misses with a head kick.
KillsInWater scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
KillsInWater jabs Tonal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
KillsInWater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for KillsInWater. That snapped Tonal's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KillsInWater throws out a loose jab but Tonal uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
KillsInWater throws out a loose jab but Tonal uses good head movement to avoid it.
KillsInWater misses with a hook. Tonal ducked under it nicely.
Tonal dives in and grabs KillsInWater's left leg, looking for a takedown. KillsInWater pushes down on Tonal's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Tonal dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from KillsInWater.
A leg kick checked by KillsInWater.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonal. KillsInWater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
KillsInWater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from KillsInWater. Tonal shrugs it off though.
Tonal throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonal avoids a kick to the body.
KillsInWater moves out of range of the strikes.
KillsInWater shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tonal thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KillsInWater.
A leg kick checked by Tonal.
Tonal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KillsInWater.
Tonal scores with a leg kick.
Tonal lands a really nice looking cross but KillsInWater seems unphased.
Tonal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
KillsInWater lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonal at a distance.
Tonal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tonal gets a clinch.
Tonal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
KillsInWater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonal misses with a hook to the ribs.
KillsInWater misses with a punch to the body.
Tonal goes for a takedown attempt but KillsInWater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KillsInWater punishes Tonal's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonal is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
KillsInWater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
KillsInWater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bubba KillsInWater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonal misses with a wild body shot.
KillsInWater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonal throws a body kick the misses
and KillsInWater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
KillsInWater digs a good body shot into Tonal's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
KillsInWater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonal tries to land a front kick but KillsInWater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
KillsInWater throws a shot from downtown. Tonal moves away and avoids it.
KillsInWater throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tonal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KillsInWater.
Tonal throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from KillsInWater. Tonal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonal checks a leg kick.
Tonal moves out of range of the body kick from KillsInWater.
Tonal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from KillsInWater
enabling Tonal to counter with a crisp jab.
Tonal scores with a jab to the body.
Tonal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before KillsInWater has time to react.
Tonal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Tonal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from KillsInWater.
Tonal lands a leg kick that knocks KillsInWater off balance momentarily.
Tonal connects with a looping right hand.
Tonal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. KillsInWater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonal, as that shot connected.
That kick from Tonal tenderised KillsInWater's leg. KillsInWater is trying to keep his angry face on.
KillsInWater takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Tonal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tonal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Tonal!
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