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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morne Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soon ToB (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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248 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morne Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soon ToB!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in ToB's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lennox wants to take a breather but ToB is having none of it.
ToB trying to hold on to Lennox's head to control him but Lennox postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ToB taking some punishment here, with Lennox in his half guard.
ToB is looking to improve his position.
Lennox is keen to just control but ToB is a slippery customer.
Lennox is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because ToB is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lennox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lennox is trying to work for a kimura but ToB is defending well.
ToB tries to get to full guard but Lennox has control of the leg.
Lennox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ToB does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lennox is really struggling to control ToB but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ToB wants to get back to full guard.
ToB works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lennox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
ToB trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lennox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lennox is looking to work some ground and pound but ToB has wrist control.
Lennox stopping the sweep attempt from ToB.
Lennox throws an elbow that misses. ToB uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lennox's guard. Nice move by ToB!
ToB throws a big elbow that misses.
Lennox keeping moving, preventing ToB from controlling successfully.
ToB stands up over Lennox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
ToB postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
ToB sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lennox's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ToB throwing shots but Lennox is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ToB missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
ToB trying to pass the guard but Lennox defending well.
Lennox is refusing to be controlled, as ToB sits in half guard.
ToB thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lennox's head.
ToB looks to land a strike but Lennox avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
ToB landing some decent shots from guard.
ToB pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lennox is keeping the position for now.
ToB wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ToB won't allow Lennox to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ToB throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ToB looking to pass the guard.
Lennox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
ToB missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lennox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lennox tries to get out of the position.
Lennox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
ToB is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lennox throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
ToB in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
ToB throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lennox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lennox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ToB doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ToB manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lennox is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ToB throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lennox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
ToB in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lennox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lennox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
ToB throwing strikes from guard but Lennox blocks nicely.
ToB cracks Lennox with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ToB postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lennox is trying to keep ToB in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lennox throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
ToB chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soon ToB 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.
Lennox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ToB is fending him off so far but Lennox persists. Nope, ToB circles away and we're back to standing.
Lennox tries to clinch up.
Lennox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
ToB tries to improve position but can't.
Lennox decides to stand back up. Lennox steps back and let's ToB get back to his feet.
Lennox rushes ToB and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lennox has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed ToB clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
ToB can't escape the position.
ToB rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ToB tries to get to full guard but Lennox has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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. Lennox connects with a nice short shot to ToB's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ToB is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
ToB regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lennox preventing the sweep.
Lennox trying to control the position from guard on top but ToB is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ToB looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lennox trying to control but ToB is working from the bottom.
Lennox preventing the sweep.
Lennox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lennox trying to control the position from guard on top but ToB is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Morne Lennox wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lennox fails with a takedown attempt.
Lennox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and ToB counters with a three punch combo that has Lennox backing up. Lennox nods at ToB to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morne Lennox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ToB changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lennox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
ToB scores with a couple of short elbows.
ToB working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Soon ToB has got the better of the ground game so far.
ToB wants to control but Lennox is keeping him busy.
ToB lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lennox is rocked!
ToB lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lennox down.
Oh Lennox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
ToB scoring with punches from side control.
Lennox taking punishment in the form of punches.
ToB working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Lennox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lennox is looking to work his way out of this bad position but ToB is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ToB working the head and body with strikes.
ToB working the head with strikes.
ToB trying to control the position but Lennox is working away.
ToB lands a strong strike to the head of Lennox. That's dazed him! ToB looking to finish here. Lennox is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - ToB lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soon ToB!
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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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