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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Tosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry The Hatchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tosh's entrance music is Big Ass Bear. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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175 cm
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160 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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170 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Tosh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry The Hatchett! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Hatchett tries for a takedown but Tosh circles away easily and Tosh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Hatchett's guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. The Hatchett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tosh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Tosh got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Hatchett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tosh has managed to get both his arms back between The Hatchett's legs - danger averted. Tosh wants to pass the guard but The Hatchett is keeping the position. The Hatchett is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tosh dives into side control.
Tosh landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tosh looks up at the clock and then as The Hatchett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tosh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tosh lands a nice forearm strike. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Tosh working the head with strikes. The Hatchett wants to control but Tosh postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Hatchett tries to buck Tosh off but Tosh is having none of it. The Hatchett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Tosh working the head with strikes. Tosh looks up at the clock and then as The Hatchett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tosh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The Hatchett is pushing Tosh's head away, looking to escape. Tosh manages to hold on to the position though. The Hatchett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tosh connects with a decent elbow. Tosh cracks The Hatchett with a big elbow. The Hatchett takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Tosh wants to control but The Hatchett is keeping him busy. The Hatchett is looking for a sweep. The Hatchett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice strikes from Tosh there. Tosh winds up and cracks The Hatchett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tosh working over The Hatchett with some ground and pound. The Hatchett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tosh is trying to control. The Hatchett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Tosh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Hatchett sees it coming and defends easily. The Hatchett tries to get to full guard but Tosh has control of the leg. The Hatchett looking for submissions off his back. Tosh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Hatchett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The Hatchett actively working from the bottom here. The Hatchett is looking for a sweep. Tosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tosh working the head and body with strikes. Tosh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Tosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Hatchett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tosh. Tosh slips a nice elbow through The Hatchett's hands, connecting with The Hatchett's forehead. The Hatchett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The Hatchett is trying to stand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tosh working the head and body with strikes. Tosh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The Hatchett wants to get back to full guard. The Hatchett looks gassed! The Hatchett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tosh scores with a couple of nice shots. Tosh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Hatchett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Tosh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The Hatchett tries to kick Tosh off but Tosh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Tosh is trying to control the action in half guard but The Hatchett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tosh lands strikes from half guard. The Hatchett pushes Tosh off looking to stand but Tosh dives back in and keeps control.
Tosh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Tosh winds up and cracks The Hatchett with a swinging punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Tosh dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Hatchett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tosh as he avoids it easily. The Hatchett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Tosh stuffs the takedown attempt from The Hatchett. The Hatchett gets slowly back to his feet. Daniel Tosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry The Hatchett. The Hatchett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tosh is fending him off so far but The Hatchett persists. Nope, Tosh circles away and we're back to standing. The Hatchett gets caught napping as Tosh dives in and scores a takedown. The Hatchett manages to retain guard. Tosh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Tosh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Tosh scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Tosh working some strikes from top position. Tosh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Tosh drops back looking for a leg! The Hatchett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Hatchett manages to kick Tosh off! Tosh jumps back into The Hatchett's guard. The Hatchett is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tosh trying to control the position from guard on top but The Hatchett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Hatchett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tosh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Tosh is standing up over The Hatchett. The Hatchett looks to escape but Tosh dives into side control.
Tosh working the ground and pound from side control. Check out the look on Tosh's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tosh looks up at the clock and then as The Hatchett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tosh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tosh scores with punches from side control. Tosh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Hatchett down.
The Hatchett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Hatchett taking a bit of punishment here - Tosh scoring with strikes. Daniel Tosh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tosh working the head and body with strikes. Tosh is trying to get an arm triangle but The Hatchett is defending well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tosh cracks The Hatchett with a big right hand but The Hatchett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Hatchett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Tosh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Hatchett down.
The Hatchett is trying to get back to half guard. The Hatchett looks to move to half guard but instead Tosh has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tosh landing shots from mount. Tosh controlling from mount. The Hatchett is trying to escape the mount.
The Hatchett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Tosh scoring with strikes but The Hatchett is staying in there. Tosh looking for a guillotine from mount but The Hatchett is having none of it. Tosh looking to finish The Hatchett with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Hatchett!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tosh raining down hammerfists from mount. The Hatchett wants to control but Tosh is having none of it. Tosh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Hatchett can do to turn this around? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tosh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Hatchett looks a forlorn figure.
The Hatchett is trying to escape the mount.
Tosh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The Hatchett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tosh looking to secure an arm triangle but The Hatchett defends it well. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tosh lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Tosh dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The Hatchett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tosh as he avoids it easily. The Hatchett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Tosh counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Hatchett's guard now. The Hatchett keeping moving, preventing Tosh from controlling successfully. Tosh landing with the ground and pound. Tosh trying to control but The Hatchett is working from the bottom. The Hatchett has momentary wrist control but Tosh slips an elbow through the middle. Tosh scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Tosh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. 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! The Hatchett is wriggling around but Tosh manages to pass to half guard.
The Hatchett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tosh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Hatchett wants to improve his position but Tosh is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tosh connects with a nice short shot to The Hatchett's temple. Tosh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Tosh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tosh wants to work for an arm triangle but The Hatchett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Hatchett is trying to stand up here but Tosh is controlling him well. Tosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Hatchett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tosh. Tosh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Hatchett defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tosh works his way into side control. Tosh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. The Hatchett is trying to control Tosh's posture but Tosh avoids it. The Hatchett tries to buck Tosh off but Tosh is having none of it. 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! The Hatchett on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The Hatchett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Hatchett wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! The Hatchett is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. The Hatchett gets back to half guard. Ground and pound from Tosh. Tosh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The Hatchett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The Hatchett wants to get back to his feet.
Tosh prevents The Hatchett from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tosh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Hatchett defends it well. The Hatchett wants to control but Tosh is keeping busy.
Harry The Hatchett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The Hatchett is trying to stand.
Tosh wants to take a breather but The Hatchett is having none of it. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Tosh winds up and cracks The Hatchett with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tosh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Hatchett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight! Daniel Tosh showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tosh, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Tosh! Daniel Tosh looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I would like to thank my gym for my awesome training. FIGHT GONE BAD has the next level fighters. Love you guys.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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