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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Slammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iverson has chosen The Champ-nelly as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Slammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Allen Iverson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson closes the distance and clinches up with Slammer, looking for a takedown. Iverson pushes Slammer against the cage but Slammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Iverson does no damage.
Slammer looks to land a body kick but Iverson moved away.
Iverson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iverson pinned against the cage. Iverson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iverson sprawls well. Iverson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Slammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Iverson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slammer swivels and escapes.
Iverson closes the distance and clinches up with Slammer, looking for a takedown. Iverson pushes Slammer against the cage but Slammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tommy Slammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Iverson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slammer loads up on a big right hand but Iverson slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iverson.
Slammer misses with a few strikes there.
Allen Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slammer throws a leg kick but Iverson checks it.
Slammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Iverson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slammer closes the distance and clinches.
Slammer taking a breather.
Slammer misses with a knee strike.
Iverson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iverson rushes Slammer and presses him up against the cage.
Iverson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slammer fails to land the takedown.
Slammer shoots in for a double leg but Iverson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slammer is breathing heavily.
Slammer slips a jab and a cross from Iverson.
Iverson shoots in for a double leg but Slammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iverson has managed to clinch.
Slammer throws an elbow but it misses.
Slammer misses with a knee strike.
Slammer is trying to break free.
Slammer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Iverson up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson drags the fight down to the ground.
Iverson has his feet on Slammer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Iverson. No joy for Slammer on that attempt.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slammer but Slammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slammer takes a swing at Iverson's ribcage but misses.
Iverson misses with a wild combination.
Slammer misses with an uppercut.
Slammer throws a nice looking combination but Iverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iverson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Iverson sprawls well. He's pushed Slammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iverson defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson closes the distance and pushes Slammer back into the cage.
Slammer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Iverson won't allow it.
Iverson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slammer prevents it.
Slammer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Iverson goes for a takedown attempt but Slammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iverson moves into range and clinches up with Slammer.
Iverson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Iverson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Iverson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Iverson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Slammer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Iverson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iverson is able to avoid easily.
Slammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iverson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Iverson manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Slammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Slammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Slammer throws a front kick aimed at Iverson's knee but Iverson avoids it well.
Slammer moves into the clinch.
Iverson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson lands a damaging elbow.
Slammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Iverson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Iverson looking for a takedown.
Slammer stalling in the clinch but Iverson improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Allen Iverson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Slammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Iverson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iverson wants it to stay on the feet.
Iverson blocks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slammer.
Iverson has Slammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Iverson is working for takedown but Slammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Iverson is looking for a takedown.
Iverson is working for takedown but Slammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tommy Slammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Slammer misses with an elbow strike.
Iverson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Slammer misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Iverson as Slammer tries to tie him up.
Iverson has Slammer pressed against the cage, preventing Slammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Iverson wants to take the fight to the mat but Slammer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson lands an elbow that stopped Slammer in his tracks for a moment.
Iverson avoids a wild elbow strike from Slammer.
Iverson is trying to pull guard but Slammer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Iverson misses with an elbow over the top.
Slammer looking to throw knees to the head but Iverson is blocking nicely.
Iverson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tommy Slammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Slammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No luck for Iverson with that takedown attempt.
Slammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slammer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Iverson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slammer's defenses.
Slammer trying to land knees to the body.
Iverson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slammer tries for a takedown but Iverson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iverson pushes Slammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Iverson jumps guard and drags Slammer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Iverson keeping full guard, as Slammer tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slammer wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Iverson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown but Slammer shows good takedown defense.
Slammer has managed to clinch.
Iverson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Iverson circles away.
Slammer moves in looking to clinch but Iverson pushes him off.
Slammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Iverson clinches with his opponent.
Iverson breaks from the clinch.
Iverson moves into the clinch.
Iverson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Iverson manages to break the clinch.
Iverson dodges the punch combination from Slammer.
Iverson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iverson scores with a push kick.
Iverson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slammer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Iverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Iverson. No joy for Slammer on that attempt.
Iverson has Slammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Iverson breaks from the clinch.
Slammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt - Slammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slammer tries to clinch up.
Slammer missing with a left hand there. Iverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iverson pushes Slammer up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson lands an elbow that stopped Slammer in his tracks for a moment.
Iverson breaks from the clinch.
Slammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Iverson staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Iverson clinches with his opponent.
Slammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slammer working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slammer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Iverson's brow.
Iverson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Iverson wants a takedown but no success here.
Iverson tries for a takedown but Slammer manages to get underhooks.
Tommy Slammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Slammer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Iverson's face.
Iverson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Slammer throws an elbow that misses.
Iverson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Iverson avoids a wild elbow strike from Slammer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slammer wants to stall.
Iverson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slammer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Iverson.
Slammer is trying to push Iverson away but Iverson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Iverson manages to pull guard.
Iverson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Iverson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slammer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Iverson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slammer has managed to get both his arms back between Iverson's legs - danger averted.
Slammer trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom.
Slammer wants to pass the guard but Iverson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slammer forces his way into half guard.
Iverson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slammer trying to advance position but Iverson counters by regaining guard.
Slammer wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Slammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slammer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Iverson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Iverson has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iverson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iverson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Slammer, up you get!
Slammer avoids a kick to the body.
Tommy Slammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iverson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Slammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iverson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Allen Iverson.
Well Iverson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Iverson!
Allen Iverson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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