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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilong Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilong Ranger told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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290 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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190 cm
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260 lbs
8 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Tiongson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Ilong Ranger!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiongson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ranger avoids it really well and circles away.
Tiongson shoots in but no luck this time.
Tiongson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ranger pinned against the cage. Ranger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Tiongson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ranger tries to clinch but Tiongson moves out of range.
Tiongson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ranger.
Ranger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiongson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ranger sprawls well. He's pushed Tiongson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiongson misses with a head kick.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ranger throws a front kick that sends Tiongson stumbling back into the cage.
Ranger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiongson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger tries for a takedown but Tiongson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tiongson dives in and grabs Ranger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ranger pushes down on Tiongson's head and hops out.
Ranger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tiongson circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Tiongson as Ranger shoots in.
Tiongson closes the distance and pushes Ranger back into the cage.
Tiongson wants a takedown.
Tiongson tries to pull guard but Ranger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ranger fails to pull guard.
Ranger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tiongson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ranger stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiongson. Tiongson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ranger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ranger throws a sloppy head kick and Tiongson moves out of range easily.
Tiongson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ranger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ranger scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Dave Tiongson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiongson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ranger defends it nicely.
Ranger shoots for a takedown but Tiongson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ranger - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ranger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiongson tries for a takedown but Ranger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tiongson is breathing heavily.
Ranger throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Tiongson.
Ranger misses with a wild body shot.
Tiongson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ranger.
Tiongson connects with a high kick.
It looks like Ilong Ranger has been cut.
Ranger tries for a takedown but Tiongson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranger closes the distance and clinches up with Tiongson, looking for a takedown. Ranger pushes Tiongson against the cage but Tiongson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiongson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ranger sprawls well. He's pushed Tiongson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiongson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ranger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiongson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ranger rushes Tiongson and presses him up against the cage.
Ranger tries to score a body lock takedown but Tiongson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tiongson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ranger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tiongson fails to pull guard.
Ranger tries to break the clinch but Tiongson is controlling the position.
Ranger breaks the clinch and we return 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.
Tiongson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiongson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ranger. Ranger gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Tiongson as Ranger shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ilong Ranger will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tiongson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tiongson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ranger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiongson.
Tiongson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiongson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ranger.
Ranger leaves Tiongson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Tiongson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiongson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ranger is fending him off so far but Tiongson persists. Nope, Ranger circles away and we're back to standing.
Ranger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ilong Ranger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiongson misses with a two punch combination.
Ranger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tiongson's waist but Tiongson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ranger off to one side.
Tiongson lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiongson slips a jab and a cross from Ranger.
Ranger is breathing heavily.
Tiongson clinches with his opponent.
Ranger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tiongson trying to control but Ranger is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ranger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson drops back looking for a leg! Ranger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ranger manages to kick Tiongson off! Tiongson jumps back into Ranger's guard.
Tiongson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ranger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiongson has managed to get both his arms back between Ranger's legs - danger averted.
Tiongson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ranger is keeping the position for now.
Ranger looking for a guillotine here but Tiongson defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson won't allow Ranger to sweep him here.
Ranger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ranger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tiongson passes into half guard.
Tiongson prevents Ranger from improving his position.
Tiongson stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranger wants to clinch.
Tiongson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ranger avoids it really well and circles away.
Ranger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiongson tries to avoid it but Ranger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiongson to the ground. Tiongson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiongson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiongson shoots for a takedown but Ranger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tiongson moves into the clinch.
Ranger trying to control the position but instead, Tiongson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ranger into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Tiongson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ranger clinches up against the cage.
Tiongson manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Tiongson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Tiongson.
Ranger closes the distance and clinches.
Tiongson goes for a takedown attempt but Ranger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiongson misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Tiongson as Ranger shoots in.
Ranger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiongson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ranger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ranger but Ranger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tiongson wants to clinch.
Tiongson wants to clinch up but Ranger keeps it at a distance.
Tiongson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiongson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Tiongson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiongson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ranger is fending him off so far but Tiongson persists. Nope, Ranger circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiongson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ranger.
Tiongson throws a sloppy head kick and Ranger moves out of range easily.
Tiongson fails with the takedown.
Ranger instigates a clinch.
Ranger taking a breather.
Tiongson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ranger lands with a right to the head.
Tiongson breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger is looking to land body kicks.
Tiongson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice sprawl there from Ranger as Tiongson shoots in.
Ranger shoots in for a double leg but Tiongson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ranger lands a slapping body shot.
Tiongson dives in and grabs Ranger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ranger pushes down on Tiongson's head and hops out.
Tiongson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ranger tries to sprawl out of it but Tiongson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ranger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ranger.
Ranger throws a right hand that Tiongson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiongson also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranger shoots in but no luck this time.
Ranger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiongson tries to clinch up.
Tiongson keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ranger as he avoids it easily.
Tiongson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ranger's waist but Ranger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiongson off to one side.
Ranger slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiongson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dave Tiongson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiongson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ranger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ranger fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Tiongson.
I think Tiongson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Tiongson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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