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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silas Tournament (ranked 5453 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Fiala (ranked 5649 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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225 lbs
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190 cm
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silas Tournament!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Fiala!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tournament shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fiala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tournament working some strikes from top position.
Tournament controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tournament is one step ahead there.
Tournament scoring with some ground and pound.
Tournament has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament lands a couple of elbows.
Tournament stands up over Fiala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fiala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tournament stands up over Fiala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fiala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tournament sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fiala can't keep his opponent in guard - Tournament advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tournament controlling the pace.
Tournament scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tournament seems to be looking for submissions.
Tournament wants to pass to mount but Fiala is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tournament lands strikes from half guard.
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiala is trying to get back to full guard.
Tournament slows the pace down in half guard.
Tournament working over Fiala with some ground and pound. Fiala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fiala tries to kick Tournament off but Tournament keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tournament lands a nice short elbow.
Fiala looks winded!
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tournament seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiala for as long as he can get away with.
Tournament drops an elbow to the side of Fiala's head.
Tournament working over Fiala with some ground and pound. Fiala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tournament scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tournament slips a nice elbow through Fiala's hands, connecting with Fiala's forehead.
Tournament 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.
Tournament keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiala taking some punishment here, with Tournament in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tournament lands strikes from half guard.
Tournament lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Tournament dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fiala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tournament moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tournament throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fiala.
Fiala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fiala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fiala darts in looking for a takedown but Tournament gets double underhooks and turns Fiala into the cage.
Tournament circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tournament counters with a single leg into guard. Fiala didn't expect that.
Fiala wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.
Tournament content to stall in guard here.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tournament's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tournament with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fiala is breathing heavily.
Tournament postures up and lands a big shot to Fiala's brow.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.
Tournament looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tournament trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tournament scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tournament is stalling in the full guard.
Tournament stands up over Fiala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tournament not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tournament landing with the ground and pound.
Tournament works over Fiala with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament landing with the ground and pound.
Tournament stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tournament connects with a couple of short punches.
Tournament scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tournament scoring with some ground and pound.
Tournament looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tournament makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiala has momentary wrist control but Tournament slips an elbow through the middle.
Tournament is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tournament is working Fiala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tournament controlling from the top position.
Tournament postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tournament 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiala looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Tournament dominated that second round.
That's time! Tournament's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Fiala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tournament is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiala can do to turn this around?
Tournament misses with a body shot.
Tournament ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiala moves away.
Fiala only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tournament uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiala.
Fiala tries to clinch up but Tournament circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fiala.
Fiala gets caught flat footed, as Tournament shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fiala is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch on the inside from Tournament fails to land.
Tournament has Fiala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fiala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fiala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tournament lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas Fiala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tournament closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fiala did well to prevent Tournament getting side control.
Tournament is looking to advance position but Fiala won't allow it.
Well, if Tournament 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiala is looking for a sweep. Tournament is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tournament wants to free his trapped foot but Fiala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tournament trying to control the pace.
Tournament lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Tournament 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fiala wants to get back to full guard.
Fiala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tournament slips a nice elbow through Fiala's hands, connecting with Fiala's forehead.
Tournament perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tournament scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tournament sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tournament continues to stall.
Fiala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tournament scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiala is in trouble now - Tournament has advanced to mount!
Tournament controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiala is bucking up trying to escape but Tournament cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Fiala that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tournament lands a heavy elbow.
Silas Tournament overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tournament lands a nice shot to the head.
Tournament with shots to the head and body - Fiala looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tournament landing strikes from the mount and Fiala is in trouble!
Tournament looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tournament pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tournament working Fiala over with strikes here.
Fiala is rocked!
Tournament is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fiala is still in real trouble! Can Tournament finish him?
Tournament tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tournament lands a big shot to the head and Fiala winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Silas Tournament!
A relieved looking Silas Tournament thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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