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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Frost (ranked 5828 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Black (ranked 5826 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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278 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dalton Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Black!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black scores with a takedown into Frost's guard.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Frost is looking to stand up but Black isn't so interested in that idea.
Black won't allow Frost to sweep him here.
Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Black gets control of Frost's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frost manages to get himself to full guard.
Black drops back looking for a leg! Frost is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frost manages to kick Black off! Black jumps back into Frost's guard.
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Black is pushing down on Frost's leg trying to pass to half guard. Frost is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black content to control rather than advance.
Black is thwarting Frost's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Black seems content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frost makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frost.
Black postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black forces his way into half guard.
Black perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Black trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Black has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Black tries to control but Frost wriggling away.
Black lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like Dalton Frost has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Black goes for an armbar but Frost turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Frost.
Black has Frost pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dalton Frost's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Black enables Frost to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Black manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frost's guard.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Black is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Frost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to hit a switch here but Frost passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Black there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to hold on but Frost pushes him away.
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Frost has a good base and remains in mount.
Black tries to lock up and control but Frost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black working to try and regain half guard.
Black taking shots to the head.
Tommy Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frost has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Black's face.
Black manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Black is looking to control Frost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Frost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Black kicks off Frost and gets to his feet.
Black drives through with a takedown into Frost's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Frost wants to hit a switch here but Black passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Frost there!
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frost is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Frost looks a forlorn figure.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Black. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Black sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Frost has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Black will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dalton Frost's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Frost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
Frost shoots and misses
and Black counters with a thumping low kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frost enables Black to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Black decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Frost, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Frost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Frost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Frost tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frost manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dalton Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Black.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frost.
Frost looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black looks for the body kick but Frost saw that one coming.
Black throws a head kick that half lands.
Frost tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Black gets a clinch.
Frost wants to get back to striking at distance but Black won't allow it.
Frost looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Black throws an elbow but misses.
Black pulls Frost into guard.
Black tries to strike from the bottom.
Black seems keen to control Frost's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Black is trying to control the position but Frost postures up.
Black pulls Frost in close to prevent any damage.
Black manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Frost.
Dalton Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Black is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black moves to clinch but Frost breaks away
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Black 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Black!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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