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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Joseph (ranked 779 p4p, 91 weight class) and Tony O Rangers (ranked 831 p4p, 97 weight class). Joseph comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God-512. O Rangers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hold on to you 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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232 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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265 lbs
16 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony O Rangers!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
O Rangers needs to keep his hands up - Joseph had a free shot at his head there.
O Rangers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joseph throws a leg kick but O Rangers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for O Rangers. That snapped Joseph's head back.
O Rangers works over Joseph's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Anthony Joseph has been cut.
O Rangers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joseph counters by clinching up.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Rangers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joseph taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Joseph.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Rangers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Rangers slowing the pace effectively.
O Rangers can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by O Rangers.
Joseph blocks a body shot from O Rangers.
Good body shot from O Rangers.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Rangers is working Joseph over against the cage.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Joseph works on O Rangers's body with a couple of short punches.
O Rangers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joseph is trying to push O Rangers away but O Rangers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
O Rangers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
O Rangers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Rangers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Rangers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
O Rangers scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Joseph is predictable there
so O Rangers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Rangers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joseph is trying to hold O Rangers in close to prevent damage but O Rangers has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to control but O Rangers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Rangers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Rangers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joseph doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Rangers.
O Rangers wants to take a breather but Joseph is having none of it.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joseph blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Rangers.
O Rangers passes into side control, despite Joseph's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Rangers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Joseph is trying to control O Rangers's posture but O Rangers avoids it.
O Rangers throws an elbow but Joseph slips to the side and avoids it well.
O Rangers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony O Rangers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joseph's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
O Rangers scores with a body shot.
O Rangers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Joseph.
O Rangers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from O Rangers.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
O Rangers misses with a straight left.
O Rangers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joseph rather than just go for the knockout.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Rangers.
Joseph throws a right and a left that O Rangers avoids nicely.
O Rangers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joseph's guard.
O Rangers wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph wants to sweep but no luck.
O Rangers postures up.
Joseph is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
O Rangers is staying active underneath Joseph, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joseph prevents O Rangers from improving his position.
O Rangers moves into full guard.
O Rangers looking to control.
O Rangers keeping full guard, as Joseph tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers trying to control the position.
Joseph trying to control but O Rangers is working from the bottom.
Joseph stopping the sweep attempt from O Rangers.
Joseph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
O Rangers has his hands on Joseph's head, controlling the position.
O Rangers controls Joseph momentarily but Joseph frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joseph trying to control but O Rangers is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joseph momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from O Rangers.
O Rangers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joseph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Rangers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joseph connects with a crisp jab.
O Rangers throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph looks to land a body kick but O Rangers moved away.
O Rangers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
O Rangers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Rangers throws a body shot but no joy.
Tony O Rangers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joseph avoids the body shot from O Rangers.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from O Rangers.
Joseph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O Rangers lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Joseph's head coaches at The Furnace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Rangers looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
O Rangers lands an overhand right.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Rangers.
Joseph is looking to slow O Rangers down with leg kicks.
O Rangers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joseph throws a shot to the body.
Tony O Rangers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Rangers throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Joseph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
O Rangers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph throws the left hand but O Rangers avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - O Rangers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.
O Rangers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Joseph misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Joseph will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joseph's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Joseph blocks a jab.
O Rangers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
O Rangers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Rangers.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph cracks O Rangers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Rangers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers misses with a body shot.
O Rangers moves out of range of the strikes.
O Rangers misses with a body shot
and Joseph counters with a straight right hand.
Joseph lands the left hand.
Joseph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Rangers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but O Rangers is just out of range.
O Rangers misses with a wild body shot.
O Rangers throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Joseph misses with an uppercut
and O Rangers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but O Rangers moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as O Rangers blocks the low kick.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
O Rangers with a poor takedown
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Rangers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joseph counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Joseph lands a right hand.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from O Rangers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers blocking some punches.
O Rangers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Joseph prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Rangers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Rangers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joseph avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anthony Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony O Rangers.
O Rangers misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for O Rangers.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Rangers lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from O Rangers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Rangers gets a trip takedown into half guard.
O Rangers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joseph has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Rangers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joseph trying to control here.
O Rangers working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Joseph's thigh. Joseph counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Joseph keeping full guard, as O Rangers tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing O Rangers from controlling successfully.
Joseph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joseph can't keep his opponent in guard - O Rangers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joseph controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
O Rangers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Anthony Joseph.
I think Joseph 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Joseph!
An out of breath Anthony Joseph thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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