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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toomas Ilves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Won Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilves kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Military Soviet Hymn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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193 cm
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215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toomas Ilves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Won Low!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Low keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Low misses with a few strikes there.
Ilves shoots for a double leg takedown but Low sprawls well. He's pushed Ilves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Low will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Low will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Low rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ilves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ilves has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toomas Ilves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilves shoots in and drives through. Low sprawls well.
Low closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ilves to the mat! Ilves manages to get full guard.
Low avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Low wants to stand but Ilves is controlling his posture from full guard.
Low gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Won Low seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilves tries for a takedown but Low circles away easily
and Low counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ilves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ilves has a takedown stuffed.
Low tries to bum rush Ilves with a series of wild strikes but Ilves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ilves misses with a takedown attempt
and Low counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ilves is breathing heavily.
Low misses with a two punch combination.
Ilves moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Low misses.
Low throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ilves has his takedown stuffed
and Low counters with a one-two to the body.
Ilves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Low counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Low not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Ilves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ilves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Low must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ilves trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ilves has managed to clinch.
Ilves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ilves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Low is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ilves looking to stall.
Ilves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Low backwards.
Low gets underhooks to prevent Ilves's takedown attempt.
Low blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ilves tries for a takedown but Low manages to get underhooks.
Ilves prevents Low from breaking the clinch.
Ilves manages to pull guard.
Ilves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low scoring with some ground and pound.
Ilves keeping moving, preventing Low from controlling successfully.
Low wants to get up but he can't break Ilves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ilves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Low is looking to stand up but Ilves won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ilves is on top in guard.
Low keeping moving, preventing Ilves from controlling successfully.
Ilves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ilves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Low wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ilves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Low is keeping the position for now.
Ilves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Low wants to stand and escape but Ilves is having none of it.
Low not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ilves wants to pass the guard but Low is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ilves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Low is trying to stand back up but Ilves is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ilves is trying to work for a kimura but Low is defending well.
Low pushes Ilves off looking to stand but Ilves dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Won Low dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ilves has his takedown stuffed
and Low counters with a nice body shot.
Low throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Low misses with a wild combination.
Low tries to bum rush Ilves with a series of wild strikes but Ilves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Low gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ilves.
Ilves fails with the takedown
and Low counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ilves pushes Low off and scrambles back to his feet.
Low throws a right hand that Ilves ducks under and follows up with a left that Ilves also avoids with ease.
Ilves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Low.
Low will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ilves clinches up with Low and pushes him back against the cage.
Ilves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toomas Ilves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low tries to break the clinch but Ilves is controlling the position.
Low blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ilves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Low has had enough of the clinch but Ilves keeps him there for the moment.
Ilves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Low fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Low.
Ilves fails with the takedown
and Low counters with a shoot takedown. Ilves fights it but they end up in guard.
Low with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilves working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Low seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ilves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Low connects with a couple of short punches.
Ilves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Low manages to get himself to full guard.
Won Low has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ilves advances position into side control!
Ilves working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low pushes Ilves away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ilves gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Low avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ilves.
Low gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ilves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Low is refusing to be controlled, as Ilves sits in half guard.
Ilves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ilves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Low is trying to stand back up but Ilves is controlling him
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Low misses with a series of wild punches.
Ilves looks to throw the jab but Low is out of range.
Low throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Low misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Low.
Ilves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ilves is working for a submission of some sort.
Low is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ilves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ilves's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Won Low showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Low misses with a two punch combination.
Low throws a series of punches but Ilves avoids them all with ease.
Low looks for the body kick but Ilves saw that one coming.
Low bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ilves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ilves is trying to get back to full guard.
Low wants to stand up but Ilves is controlling the position.
Ilves is trying to control but can't.
Ilves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ilves had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Low is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ilves Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Low's back instead.
Low is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilves struggling to keep hold of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Low is trying to stand back up.
Ilves gets his hands free as Low looks to control.
Low trying to get back to his feet but Ilves is in full control for now.
Low breaks Ilves's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Low decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Low misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ilves avoids the head kick by Low.
Ilves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Low closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low prevents Ilves from improving his position.
Ilves looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Low there.
Ilves gets back to full guard.
Ilves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ilves trying to keep a closed guard but Low is proving a slippery customer.
Ilves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Low has picked Ilves up and slammed him! Ilves can't keep hold of the triangle and Low manages to pass to side control!
Ilves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Low's best efforts.
Low tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ilves controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilves wants to control but Low is keeping busy.
Low drops an elbow to the side of Ilves's head.
Low tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ilves is looking for a sweep. Low is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ilves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ilves wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Low misses with an attempted mid kick.
Low changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ilves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ilves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Low lands an elbow.
Ilves is not content to let Low control the position.
Low wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ilves, who protects the arm well.
Low lands a nice forearm strike.
Ilves is working to avoid the ground and pound but Low connects with a decent elbow.
Ilves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Low stands up.
Toomas Ilves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Low misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Won Low comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Low winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Won Low!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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