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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Conlon (ranked 4249 p4p, 490 weight class) and Norman Pederson (ranked 3931 p4p, 462 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Conlon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Pederson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conlon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pederson sprawls well. Pederson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Conlon gets slowly back to his feet.
Pederson flicks out a counter leg kick but Conlon steps away.
Norman Pederson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pederson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pederson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pederson takes the fight into the clinch.
Conlon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conlon wants to take the fight to the mat but Pederson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Conlon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Pederson.
Pederson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pederson is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pederson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pederson stalling.
Pederson pushes Conlon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pederson.
Conlon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pederson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pederson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pederson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Conlon punching from the bottom.
Conlon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pederson trying to control from half guard but Conlon is working away.
Pederson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pederson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlon looking for submissions off his back.
Pederson is taking a breather. Conlon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Conlon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pederson scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pederson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pederson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Conlon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conlon gets full guard.
Pederson is working Conlon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pederson trying to control but Conlon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pederson gets to his feet. Conlon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pederson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conlon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pederson closes the distance and pushes Conlon back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pederson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Pederson as the two fighters clinch.
Pederson lands an elbow just above Conlon 's eye.
Pederson lands an elbow just above Conlon 's eye.
Pederson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Conlon.
Pederson pulls guard.
Pederson seems keen to control Conlon's posture.
Conlon throws a strike but Pederson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Conlon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pederson is stalling in the full guard.
Conlon striking off his back but it's not causing Pederson any problems.
Pederson trying to control but Conlon is working from the bottom.
Pederson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pederson working some strikes from top position.
Conlon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pederson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pederson trying to control but Conlon is working from the bottom.
Pederson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pederson works over Conlon with some ground and pound from guard.
Pederson trying to control but Conlon is working from the bottom.
Conlon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pederson defends it easily.
Pederson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pederson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Conlon tries to keep at a distance but Pederson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Conlon takes a shot to the head.
Pederson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Conlon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pederson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pederson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pederson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pederson lands with a cross.
Conlon shoots in looking for a takedown. Pederson tries to sprawl out of it but Conlon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pederson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon goes for a takedown attempt but Pederson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Conlon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conlon shoots for a double leg takedown but Pederson sprawls well. He's pushed Conlon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Conlon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pederson defends it nicely.
Conlon shoots in but no luck this time.
Pederson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pederson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Conlon can't fight it off and eventually Pederson manages to take the fight to the floor. Conlon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pederson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Conlon is looking for a triangle but Pederson pushes his legs off easily.
Pederson stays in close to Conlon's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pederson has passed into half guard!
Pederson is nestled in close to Conlon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pederson lands a nice short elbow.
Pederson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Conlon is looking for a sweep. Pederson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conlon moves into full guard.
Conlon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pederson landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conlon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pederson passes into half guard.
Pederson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlon taking some punishment here, with Pederson in his half guard.
Pederson controlling the action here.
Pederson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Pederson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pederson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Conlon actively working from the bottom here.
Conlon missing with punches from the bottom.
Pederson blocks the strikes from Conlon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Conlon tries to roll over but Pederson keeps him under control.
Pederson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pederson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Conlon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Pederson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson working the head and body with strikes.
Pederson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pederson working Conlon over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pederson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pederson moves into the clinch successfully.
Pederson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pederson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Conlon up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pederson.
Conlon looking for a takedown.
Conlon is working for takedown but Pederson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Conlon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlon goes for a takedown attempt but Pederson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pederson scores with a punch to the head.
Pederson drives through and clinches with Conlon against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pederson has Conlon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pederson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Conlon tumbling to the mat - Pederson dives into Conlon's guard.
Pederson stands up over Conlon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pederson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Conlon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pederson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Conlon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pederson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conlon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conlon looking for a guillotine here but Pederson defends easily.
Pederson is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlon keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Norman Pederson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pederson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Conlon keeps moving.
Pederson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conlon has momentary wrist control but Pederson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pederson is aware though and is defending well.
Pederson landing with the ground and pound.
Pederson trying to control but Conlon is working from the bottom.
Conlon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pederson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conlon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pederson chips away with some ground and pound.
Pederson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pederson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pederson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pederson lands a couple of digs.
Pederson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Norman Pederson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Conlon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pederson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pederson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pederson preventing the sweep.
Conlon has momentary wrist control but Pederson slips an elbow through the middle.
Tommy Conlon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pederson forces his way into half guard.
Conlon punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Pederson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pederson 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 James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Pederson!
Norman Pederson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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