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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by The Pilgrim by Iron Maiden. Tong Panong has chosen Tetris Song (remix) as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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200 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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190 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith lands a head shot.
It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
A cross from Smith lands.
Tong Panong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a right and a left that Tong Panong avoids nicely.
Tong Panong dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Tong Panong cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tong Panong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tong Panong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tong Panong on the ground.
Tong Panong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tong Panong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tong Panong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tong Panong looking to pass the guard.
Tong Panong throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Tong Panong tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Tong Panong throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Tong Panong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tong Panong controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Tong Panong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tong Panong is on top in guard.
Smith wants to stand but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Tong Panong is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tong Panong is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Tong Panong is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong Panong is one step ahead there.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong Panong with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tong Panong throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Tong Panong working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Tong Panong's cut.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Tong Panong shoots in.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up.
Tong Panong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Tong Panong with that takedown attempt.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tong Panong rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Tong Panong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tong Panong has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
A big right from Smith misses.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tong Panong is breathing heavily.
Tong Panong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tong Panong trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Tong Panong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Tong Panong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tong Panong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tong Panong throwing strikes but missing.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tong Panong postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Tong Panong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tong Panong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Tong Panong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Tong Panong tries to pass.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Tong Panong from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Marc Tong Panong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tong Panong tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Tong Panong looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tong Panong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith trying to control but Tong Panong is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tong Panong looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marc Tong Panong's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Tong Panong moved out of range.
Tong Panong moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tong Panong gets a takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tong Panong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tong Panong moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tong Panong looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tong Panong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith is looking to improve his position but Tong Panong isn't that keen on the idea.
Tong Panong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Tong Panong with a couple of short strikes.
Tong Panong landing shots from mount.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith is rocked!
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tong Panong postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Smith badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tong Panong around the waist but Tong Panong pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tong Panong is the winner by TKO! Tong Panong jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [WAO]MADE IN GERMANY for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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