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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Talafua Toluao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher's entrance music is Cannibal Corpse - I Will Kill You. A fine choice. George Fisher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, George Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Talafua Toluao!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher connects with a crisp jab.
Toluao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Toluao trying to control from Fisher's half guard. Fisher has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Toluao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fisher is looking to stand up but Toluao isn't so interested in that idea.
Toluao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toluao trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toluao postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toluao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Toluao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Toluao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Toluao lands in his opponent's guard.
Fisher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toluao is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet but Toluao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Toluao is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Toluao looking to pass the guard.
Fisher wants to stand up but Toluao is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Toluao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Toluao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toluao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fisher sprawls well initially but Toluao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Toluao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fisher's head.
Toluao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fisher won't allow Toluao to pass to mount.
Toluao misses with a head shot. Fisher uses the momentum to regain guard.
Toluao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toluao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher being controlled here, momentarily.
Fisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Toluao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toluao is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Toluao misses with a series of wild punches.
Toluao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toluao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Toluao stalling away here and it's allowed Fisher to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fisher wants to sweep here but Toluao controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Toluao tests Fisher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toluao moves out of range as Fisher strikes.
Toluao throws a head kick that misses.
Toluao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Fisher does no damage.
Toluao throws a solid leg kick but Fisher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Toluao.
Fisher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Toluao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fisher's hands.
It looks like George Fisher has been cut.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Toluao digs a good body shot into Fisher's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toluao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fisher sprawls well initially but Toluao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toluao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Toluao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talafua Toluao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Fisher's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fisher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Toluao throws a right and a left that Fisher avoids nicely.
A head kick from Fisher lands but Toluao takes it in his stride.
Toluao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Toluao showed some decent athleticism there.
Toluao wants to work for an arm triangle but Fisher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Toluao throws a strike but Fisher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Toluao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toluao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toluao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toluao thows a big elbow that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Toluao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Toluao lands in his opponent's guard.
Toluao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toluao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Toluao from controlling successfully.
Toluao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toluao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toluao wants to pass the guard but Fisher is keeping the position.
Toluao trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crunch! Fisher slams his shin into Toluao's torso.
Toluao gets the takedown into side control.
Fisher is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Toluao is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toluao is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toluao moves into full mount!
Fisher wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Toluao.
Toluao controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Toluao misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Toluao looking to finish Fisher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fisher!
Toluao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fisher wants to hold on but Toluao pushes him away.
Fisher holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Toluao tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Toluao tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
Toluao looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talafua Toluao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Fisher's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Toluao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Toluao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fisher taking shots to the head.
Toluao misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fisher is squirming around, avoiding Toluao's attempts to control the action.
Toluao throws a sloppy strike and Fisher uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Fisher has ended up in Toluao's guard.
Toluao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toluao working a defensive guard here.
Fisher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Toluao is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao is looking for a triangle but Fisher pushes his legs off easily.
Toluao had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fisher is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Toluao Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fisher's back instead.
Fisher prevents Toluao from getting a body triangle.
Fisher is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toluao softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toluao throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Toluao missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Toluao is throwing shots to the body but Fisher manages to wriggle free. Toluao pounces on him again and ends up in Fisher's guard.
Toluao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
George Fisher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Toluao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fisher to the mat! Fisher manages to get full guard.
Fisher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toluao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toluao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Toluao wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Toluao throwing strikes but missing.
Toluao has gone for a leg lock! Fisher slips out almost immediately though and dives into Toluao's guard.
Toluao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toluao lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jeez, George Fisher's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Fisher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Talafua Toluao!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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