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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stavros Pontious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Though (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Though comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hall Of Fame - The Script feat. will.i.am kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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273 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stavros Pontious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Though!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pontious feints a jab promting Though to slip. Pontious then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Though slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've been told by Pontious's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Though throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pontious's waist but Pontious gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Though off to one side.
Pontious misses with a few strikes there.
Though is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pontious sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pontious looks to land a combination but Though avoids it well.
Though pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pontious moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Though misses with a left hand
and Pontious counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pontious lands with a nice body punch.
Pontious shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Though eats them both and turns towards Pontious to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Though is defended easily by Pontious.
Stavros Pontious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Though.
Though tries to clinch up.
No luck for Though with that takedown attempt.
Though swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pontious pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Though back to the cage. Pontious follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pontious misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontious dips to his left and cracks Though with an uppercut!
Though is rocked!
Though shoots for a takedown but Pontious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Though looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Pontious. Those never looked like landing.
Pontious swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Though.
Though is still on wobbly legs! Can Pontious finish him?
Though slips a jab and a cross from Pontious.
Though seems to have recovered his senses.
Pontious misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Pontious does no damage.
Though shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pontious but Pontious pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pontious defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Though.
Pontious misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pontious lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Pontious. Those never looked like landing.
Pontious throws a series of strikes that have Though backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pontious lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pontious.
Pontious shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Though eats them both and turns towards Pontious to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Pontious scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontious misses with a series of wild punches.
Pontious thuds a left hand into Though's body.
Pontious lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pontious lands a nice shot that snaps Though's head back.
Pontious lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Pontious does no damage.
Pontious stuffs the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Pontious scores with a four punch combination!
Though avoids a punch combination nicely.
Though throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Though dodges the punch combination from Pontious.
Pontious misses with a two punch combination.
Pontious throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Though will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Though fails with a takedown attempt.
Pontious misses with a wild combination.
Though gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pontious lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Though circles away quickly and effectively.
Pontious is working the combinations to good effect here.
Though changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pontious tries to avoid it but Though manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pontious to the ground. Pontious escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pontious tries to bum rush Though with a series of wild strikes but Though uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pontious lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A left and a right from Though both land. Nice combination.
Pontious misses with a wild combination.
Though is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pontious is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Though.
A right-left combo lands from Pontious.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Though on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Though showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pontious.
Pontious throws a series of punches but Though avoids them all with ease.
Pontious will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pontious is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left and a right from Pontious both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Though throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Though darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pontious misses with a double jab.
Though avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Though throws a hook to the side of Pontious's head but Pontious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Though slips a jab and a cross from Pontious.
Stavros Pontious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pontious defending well as Though loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stavros Pontious dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pontious lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Though circles away quickly and effectively.
Pontious lands with a hook. Though tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Though with that takedown attempt.
Though takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pontious scores with a hook.
Pontious throws a right and a left that both miss.
Though tries to bum rush Pontious with a series of wild strikes but Pontious uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pontious fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Though darts in looking for a takedown but Pontious gets double underhooks and turns Though into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Though's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pontious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Though is trying to drag Pontious to the mat but Pontious just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stavros Pontious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Though.
Pontious is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pontious lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Though tries to score a body lock takedown but Pontious shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Though is breathing heavily.
Pontious's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pontious misses with a wild combination.
Pontious tries to bum rush Though with a series of wild strikes but Though uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Pontious.
Pontious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Though can do to turn this around?
Pontious misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pontious throws a right and a left that Though avoids nicely.
Though dives in for a single leg takedown but Pontious sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pontious lands a damaging elbow.
Pontious lands an elbow that stopped Though in his tracks for a moment.
Pontious controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pontious.
Pontious pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stavros Pontious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pontious throws a right and a left that Though avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontious misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Though showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pontious.
Pontious will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pontious swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stavros Pontious is winning the standup battle so far.
Though walks into a left hand.
Pontious is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pontious misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Though has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pontious lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pontious.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Though.
Pontious looks to land a combination but Though avoids it well.
Stavros Pontious is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pontious scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pontious has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pontious there as he acknowledges the shot.
Though throws out a loose jab but Pontious uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontious throws a right hand that Though ducks under and follows up with a left that Though also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Pontious misses.
Pontious connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Though lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Though shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pontious as he jumps to the side.
Pontious displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pontious!
Pontious rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Though moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pontious lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pontious enables Though to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pontious manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Though 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.
Though distracts Pontious with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontious trying to keep a closed guard but Though is proving a slippery customer.
Pontious looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Though content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Though lands a couple of digs.
Pontious on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pontious tries to get out of the position.
Though stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pontious misses with a two punch combination.
Pontious scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Though looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pontious throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pontious will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Though displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stavros Pontious dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pontious swinging wildly here.
Pontious defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Though.
Pontious goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pontious throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Though throws a one two combo.
Pontious smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Though shoots for a takedown but Pontious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pontious scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Though misses with a hook
and Pontious counters with a two punch combo.
Pontious throws a series of strikes that have Though backpedaling.
Though is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pontious sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stavros Pontious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Though.
Pontious will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Though avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pontious scores with a one two! Though had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontious throws a series of punches but Though avoids them all with ease.
Though throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pontious tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Though is in Pontious's guard.
Though decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Though slips a jab and a cross from Pontious.
Pontious throws the left hand but Though avoids the punch easily.
Pontious circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pontious counters with a two punch combo.
Though jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Though looks for a takedown but Pontious sprawls well.
Pontious moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stavros Pontious is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontious scores with a nice strike.
Sloppy strikes from Pontious. Those never looked like landing.
Pontious swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Though misses.
Pontious swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Though.
Pontious misses with a wild combination.
Pontious misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Though!
Pontious throws a series of punches but Though moves out of range.
Pontious swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pontious misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pontious slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Though will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pontious looks to land a combination. Though sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pontious misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pontious with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Though to score with a decent uppercut.
Though dodges the punch combination from Pontious.
Though throws a hook to the side of Pontious's head but Pontious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pontious misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pontious throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Though.
Though moves into the clinch.
Though has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pontious after a bit of a struggle.
Pontious manages to break the clinch.
Pontious scores with a shot to the body.
Pontious lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Though has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Though misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Pontious. Those never looked like landing.
Though shoots for a double leg takedown but Pontious sprawls well. He's pushed Though's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pontious lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pontious throws a right hand that Though ducks under and follows up with a left that Though also avoids with ease.
Though scores with a three punch combo!
Pontious connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Though throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pontious's waist but Pontious gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Though off to one side.
Pontious moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pontious stuffs the takedown attempt from Though. Though gets slowly back to his feet.
David Though has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pontious misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pontious throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Though.
Though misses with a few strikes there.
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 Stavros Pontious.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pontious, 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 James Glass scores the fight for Stavros Pontious!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Stavros Pontious!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Stavros Pontious!
Stavros Pontious wins by unanimous decision!
David Though spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry I didn't knock this guy clean out!'.
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