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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred E Toeson Esq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Toeson Esq's choice of entrance music: I Am the Walrus. George Foreman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, George Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manfred E Toeson Esq!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toeson Esq throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foreman misses with a body punch
and Toeson Esq counters with a body kick that stops Foreman in his tracks momentarily.
Foreman lands a right hook to the body.
Toeson Esq throws a front kick aimed at Foreman's knee but Foreman avoids it well.
Toeson Esq takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toeson Esq is defended easily by Foreman.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Toeson Esq fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Foreman.
Toeson Esq swings for the body but Foreman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toeson Esq chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Foreman.
Foreman misses with a body shot
and Toeson Esq counters with a right hand to the body.
Toeson Esq is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toeson Esq tries to score with a low kick but Foreman moves his leg out of the way.
Toeson Esq connects with a body shot that sends Foreman's belly button to the back.
Toeson Esq tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foreman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toeson Esq. Toeson Esq obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toeson Esq counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toeson Esq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foreman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq thumps Foreman with a low kick.
Toeson Esq thumps Foreman with a low kick.
Foreman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Toeson Esq counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Foreman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Foreman is breathing heavily.
Foreman lands a nice hook to Toeson Esq's body. Toeson Esq takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toeson Esq swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toeson Esq misses with a looping left.
Foreman misses with a body shot
and Toeson Esq counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Toeson Esq lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foreman's sensitive parts.
Toeson Esq closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Foreman quickly recovers to half guard.
Toeson Esq is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Foreman is just riding it out for now. Toeson Esq eventually gives up the hold.
Foreman is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Foreman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foreman is looking to escape.
Foreman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toeson Esq on the ground.
Toeson Esq looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toeson Esq is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Foreman pushes Toeson Esq off looking to stand but Toeson Esq dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toeson Esq missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred E Toeson Esq 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.
Toeson Esq takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Toeson Esq wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toeson Esq clinches up against the cage.
Toeson Esq blocks a body shot from Foreman.
Toeson Esq wants a takedown.
Foreman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foreman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toeson Esq using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Toeson Esq goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toeson Esq lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foreman backwards.
Toeson Esq tries a body shot but Foreman blocks it.
Foreman just leaning against Toeson Esq, taking a breather.
Foreman is trying to push Toeson Esq away but Toeson Esq has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Toeson Esq wants to take the fight to the mat but Foreman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
George Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manfred E Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foreman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Toeson Esq lands a shot to the body.
Toeson Esq misses with a punch on the inside.
Foreman blocks a body shot from Toeson Esq.
Foreman has Toeson Esq pushed against the cage.
Foreman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toeson Esq avoids the body shot from Foreman.
A telegraphed right hand from Foreman misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toeson Esq.
A shot to the body from Foreman misses
and Toeson Esq counters with a good low kick that Foreman was not able to check.
Foreman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toeson Esq walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toeson Esq tries to clinch but Foreman is having none of it.
Foreman tests Toeson Esq's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foreman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toeson Esq looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Foreman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manfred E Toeson Esq seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foreman throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toeson Esq swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toeson Esq takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Foreman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Toeson Esq avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Toeson Esq does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foreman lands with a nice body punch.
Foreman lands with an uppercut that bounces Toeson Esq off the cage and back into range.
Foreman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toeson Esq tries to bum rush Foreman with a series of wild strikes but Foreman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toeson Esq is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foreman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Foreman misses with a straight right.
Foreman lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman misses the jab.
Foreman throws an overhand right that lands on Toeson Esq's shoulder, as Toeson Esq tries to avoid the shot.
Toeson Esq ducks right into an uppercut from Foreman.
Toeson Esq moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Foreman throws a body punch but Toeson Esq moves out of range.
Foreman throws a body punch but Toeson Esq moves out of range.
Toeson Esq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foreman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Toeson Esq slips a straight right by Foreman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Foreman fails to land with a series of punches.
Toeson Esq shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foreman as he jumps to the side.
Foreman misses with a body punch
and Toeson Esq counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Foreman takes a swing at Toeson Esq's ribcage but misses.
Foreman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Toeson Esq counters with a thumping low kick.
Foreman is looking to wear down Toeson Esq with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foreman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toeson Esq shoots in and gets a takedown into Foreman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toeson Esq tries to free his leg and advance position but Foreman is retaining full guard.
Toeson Esq postures up in Foreman's guard and throws a big left but Foreman blocks it.
Toeson Esq looking to pass the guard.
Toeson Esq slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Toeson Esq is trying to ground and pound but Foreman uses the momentary lack of control by Toeson Esq to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Foreman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Toeson Esq wants to pass the guard but Foreman is keeping the position.
Toeson Esq trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toeson Esq postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Toeson Esq drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Toeson Esq jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Toeson Esq wants to control from the top but Foreman keeps moving.
Foreman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Foreman lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Toeson Esq.
Horrible takedown by Toeson Esq or perhaps it was just good defense by Foreman which made him look bad.
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 George Foreman.
I think Foreman 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Foreman!
A relieved looking George Foreman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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
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