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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Thoreson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mats Thoreson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Boulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Thoreson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boulder backing up. Boulder nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
Thoreson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frank Boulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Boulder misses.
Boulder looks for the body kick but Thoreson saw that one coming.
Boulder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoreson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thoreson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boulder's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thoreson passes Boulder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boulder is trying to maintain the position but Thoreson is very close to passing his half guard.
Thoreson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thoreson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson is pressing down on Boulder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boulder is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thoreson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boulder pushes Thoreson off looking to stand but Thoreson dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Thoreson seems content to control.
Thoreson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
More stalling from Thoreson.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boulder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoreson manages to avoid it.
Thoreson wants to counter the offense by Boulder and move into the clinch position.
Boulder shoots in for a takedown but Thoreson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Boulder there.
Boulder misses with a takedown attempt
and Thoreson counters with a two punch combo.
Boulder misses with a body shot
and Thoreson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Boulder misses
and Thoreson counters with a shoot takedown. Boulder fights it but they end up in guard.
Thoreson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson wants to pass the guard but Boulder is keeping the position.
Thoreson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thoreson slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Thoreson 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 four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thoreson is pressing down on Boulder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boulder is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thoreson in particular looking to stall.
Thoreson wants to free his trapped foot but Boulder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thoreson moves into full mount! Boulder won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoreson controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Thoreson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thoreson dives in and scores a takedown into Boulder's guard.
Thoreson 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.
Thoreson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thoreson wants to pass the guard but Boulder is keeping the position.
Boulder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boulder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thoreson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boulder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thoreson counters with a big head kick but Boulder shrugs it off.
Thoreson checks a leg kick nicely.
Thoreson throws a counter combo.
Thoreson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thoreson staying calm.
Boulder gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Boulder is in real trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thoreson controlling the positon.
Boulder tries to escape the position.
Thoreson biding his time, controlling Boulder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson is continuing to stall.
A lull in the action here.
Mats Thoreson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thoreson controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Thoreson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Thoreson. No joy for Boulder on that attempt.
Boulder misses with a takedown
and Thoreson counters with a head kick. That will keep Boulder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thoreson throws a head kick that Boulder semi-blocks.
It looks like Frank Boulder has been cut.
Boulder throws a push kick but Thoreson slaps the foot to one side.
Thoreson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thoreson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boulder.
Thoreson wants to counter with a clinch but Boulder pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoreson rushes Boulder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boulder tries for a takedown but Thoreson manages to get underhooks.
Boulder wants to break free but Thoreson has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thoreson uses from the top position.
Thoreson wants to pass the guard but Boulder is keeping the position.
Thoreson content to stall in guard here.
Thoreson stands and throws Boulder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson advances to mount.
Thoreson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Thoreson controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Thoreson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Thoreson.
Boulder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thoreson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boulder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thoreson is looking to work his way around to Boulder's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thoreson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boulder is working to get back to half guard.
Thoreson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four 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.
Thoreson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Thoreson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mats Thoreson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boulder tries to lock up and control but Thoreson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Thoreson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thoreson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Thoreson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mats Thoreson made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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RATING
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