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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avery Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rollan Tennessee (ranked 0 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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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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Brawler
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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 Los Angeles, Avery Bolton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rollan Tennessee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennessee clinches up with Bolton and pushes him back against the cage.
Tennessee has Bolton pressed against the cage, preventing Bolton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bolton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bolton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bolton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tennessee backwards.
Bolton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tennessee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bolton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tennessee controls the pace.
Bolton can't keep his opponent in guard - Tennessee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tennessee wants to stand up but Bolton is controlling the position.
Bolton is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennessee tries to pass to full mount but Bolton defends it.
Tennessee prevents Bolton from improving his position.
Tennessee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tennessee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tennessee is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tennessee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bolton wants to control but Tennessee is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bolton avoids the head kick by Tennessee.
Tennessee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bolton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tennessee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennessee trying to control the action but Bolton is working from the bottom.
Tennessee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tennessee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bolton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bolton wants to get back to his feet.
Tennessee passes into side control, despite Bolton's attempt to control the position.
Tennessee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tennessee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tennessee has control of an arm but Bolton manages to advance to Tennessee's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tennessee rolls, trying to escape but Bolton keeps control of the position.
Tennessee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bolton's guard. Nice work there by Tennessee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolton is trying to keep Tennessee in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollan Tennessee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bolton defending well as Tennessee loads up on a big left hand.
Bolton tries to keep at a distance but Tennessee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tennessee breaks the clinch.
Tennessee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tennessee postures up.
Bolton working for submissions but it's allowed Tennessee to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tennessee not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennessee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tennessee is thwarting Bolton's attempts to control the position.
Tennessee wants to control but Bolton is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Tennessee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tennessee lands in his opponent's guard.
Tennessee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tennessee trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tennessee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolton is keeping the position for now.
Bolton working for a triangle but Tennessee defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolton can't keep his opponent in guard - Tennessee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tennessee wants to take a breather but Bolton is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tennessee in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ground and pound from Tennessee.
Tennessee is controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tennessee closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tennessee struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolton controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollan Tennessee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tennessee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bolton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bolton has a closed guard, preventing Tennessee from standing up.
Bolton is trying to keep Tennessee in close.
Tennessee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tennessee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolton wants to stand up but Tennessee is controlling him.
Tennessee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bolton has his foot on Tennessee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tennessee works his way back into a safe position though.
Tennessee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tennessee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bolton's half guard.
Bolton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tennessee is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennessee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tennessee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolton keeps working.
Tennessee is working for a kimura but Bolton is defending it quite comfortably.
Tennessee is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennessee looking to pass the guard.
Tennessee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tennessee has Bolton up against the cage in a clinch.
Tennessee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolton.
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.
Tennessee wants the takedown. Bolton is fighting it off but Tennessee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bolton's guard against the cage.
Bolton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tennessee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Avery Bolton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rollan Tennessee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tennessee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tennessee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rollan Tennessee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tennessee 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rollan Tennessee!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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