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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Weismuller (ranked 4061 p4p, 428 weight class) and Omir Stalingrad (ranked 2728 p4p, 320 weight class). Weismuller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cant Be Touched. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Weismuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omir Stalingrad!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller dodges the punch combination from Stalingrad.
Weismuller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stalingrad tries a head kick but it misses.
Stalingrad throws a sloppy head kick and Weismuller moves out of range easily.
Stalingrad tries to close the distance and clinch but Weismuller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stalingrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stalingrad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Weismuller moves out of range.
Stalingrad misses with a combination
and Weismuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller lands a right hook to the body.
Weismuller thuds a left hand into Stalingrad's body.
Weismuller throws a series of strikes that have Stalingrad backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weismuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalingrad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stalingrad gets tackled into the cage by Weismuller. Weismuller maintains the clinch.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalingrad.
Weismuller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A right handed body shot lands from Weismuller.
Stalingrad looks winded!
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Stalingrad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weismuller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Weismuller dives in and grabs Stalingrad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stalingrad pushes down on Weismuller's head and hops out.
Stalingrad throws a big counter head kick but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller lands a jab to the nose.
Weismuller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stalingrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omir Stalingrad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stalingrad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
Stalingrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weismuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stalingrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller thuds his right hand into Stalingrad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stalingrad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stalingrad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weismuller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weismuller throws a series of strikes that have Stalingrad backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalingrad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weismuller finds it's way round the side to connect with Stalingrad's head.
It looks like Omir Stalingrad has been cut.
Stalingrad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weismuller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalingrad takes a shot to the head.
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stalingrads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stalingrad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stalingrad.
The crowd cheers as Stalingrad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weismuller doesn't seem phased though.
Stalingrad misses with a two punch combination.
Stalingrad misses with a series of wild punches.
Stalingrad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick by Stalingrad misses
and Weismuller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Weismuller.
Weismuller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stalingrad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalingrad wants to stall.
Weismuller lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Weismuller.
Stalingrad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalingrad is trying to force a seperation but Weismuller has the dominant position.
Weismuller scores with a shot to the side of Stalingrad's head.
Weismuller throws an elbow but it misses.
Weismuller tries to score a body lock takedown but Stalingrad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stalingrad backwards.
Weismuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalingrad thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Stalingrad misses.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weismuller looks to land a combination but Stalingrad avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Weismuller.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalingrad.
Weismuller lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Weismuller.
Stalingrad takes a shot to the head.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Weismuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stalingrad backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Stalingrad wants to break free but Weismuller has control.
Weismuller works on Stalingrad's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Weismuller breaks the clinch.
Weismuller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weismuller lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omir Stalingrad'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.
Stalingrad throws a lazy head kick
and Weismuller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weismuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalingrad can do to turn this around?
Stalingrad wants to clinch up but Weismuller keeps it at a distance.
Weismuller scores with the left hand. Stalingrad knows he should have avoided that one.
Stalingrad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stalingrad misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weismuller.
Stalingrad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stalingrad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weismuller jabs at Stalingrad's body.
Omir Stalingrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weismuller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stalingrad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller scores with a jab. Stalingrad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stalingrad walks forward, straight into a front kick from Weismuller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller scores with a three punch combo!
Weismuller dodges the punch combination from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad is breathing heavily.
Stalingrad misses with a two punch combination.
Stalingrad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tommy Weismuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalingrad motions for Weismuller to come forward. Stalingrad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stalingrad misses with the combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weismuller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weismuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weismuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weismuller lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller breaks the clinch.
Stalingrad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weismuller circles away quickly and effectively.
Weismuller lands a body shot.
Weismuller connects with a body shot that sends Stalingrad's belly button to the back.
Weismuller lands with a hook. Stalingrad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Weismuller digs a good body shot into Stalingrad's ribs.
Stalingrad takes one to the chin there.
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalingrad walks into a left hand.
Weismuller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Weismuller trying to mount his opponent but Stalingrad defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller trying to control the pace.
Stalingrad wants to sweep but Weismuller has passed to side control!
Stalingrad is looking to regain half guard here but Weismuller keeps moving and retains side control.
Weismuller just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stalingrad is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Weismuller has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stalingrad!
Weismuller controlling the pace for now.
Weismuller working the ground and pound effectively.
Weismuller controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weismuller lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omir Stalingrad's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Weismuller moves into the clinch.
Weismuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stalingrads head.
Weismuller lands with a right to the head.
Weismuller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weismuller tries to work over Stalingrad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalingrad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body.
Weismuller lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Weismuller - that landed with a thud.
Weismuller lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Weismuller.
Weismuller lands an uppercut.
Weismuller lands a hook that snaps the head of Stalingrad backwards.
Stalingrad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalingrad is rocked!
Weismuller drops Stalingrad onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stalingrad is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Stalingrad is still on wobbly legs! Can Weismuller finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Stalingrad! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Weismuller is unloading with more strikes now! Stalingrad drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Weismuller!
After winning the bout, Tommy Weismuller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Omir Stalingrad was interviewed post fight and said 'This is tough thing for me. One thing you should know... It is you my friend, I will be back for. Remember my words.'.
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