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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lip Ton (ranked 879 p4p, 117 weight class) and Neyman Gariniho (ranked 668 p4p, 93 weight class). Ton comes to the cage accompanied by Snap - Rythm is a Dancing. 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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196 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lip Ton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neyman Gariniho!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Gariniho misses its intended target.
Ton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ton cracks Gariniho with an open hand slap.
Ton looks to land a right hand but Gariniho moved out of range.
Ton takes a swing at Gariniho's ribcage but misses.
Gariniho is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gariniho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gariniho prevents Ton from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gariniho defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Ton crashes against the mat.
Gariniho is trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Ton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gariniho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ton in side control, throwing shots but Gariniho defends.
Ton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gariniho's legs.
Gariniho is looking for a sweep.
Gariniho gets back to half guard.
Gariniho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ton.
Gariniho trying to control but Ton postures up.
Gariniho has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gariniho is looking to improve his position.
Ton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ton raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton lands a big shot there that rocks Gariniho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gariniho is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ton misses with a head shot.
Ton wants to control the pace but Gariniho is squirming around nicely.
Ton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ton throwing strikes but Gariniho uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gariniho tries to kick Ton off but Ton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Ton.
Ton lands with a punch from half guard.
Gariniho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ton 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ton trying to control the position from guard on top but Gariniho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gariniho keeping full guard, as Ton tries to pass.
Gariniho keeping moving, preventing Ton from controlling successfully.
Gariniho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ton landing with the ground and pound.
Ton won't allow Gariniho to get back to his feet.
Gariniho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gariniho has momentary wrist control but Ton slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ton stopping the sweep attempt from Gariniho.
Ton chips away with some ground and pound.
Ton trying to control the position from guard on top but Gariniho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ton lands a couple of digs.
Ton won't allow Gariniho to get back to his feet.
Ton stands and throws Gariniho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ton cracks Gariniho with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ton trying to control the position but Gariniho is working away.
Gariniho is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gariniho is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lip Ton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gariniho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ton.
Gariniho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gariniho misses with a wild body shot.
Ton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ton tests Gariniho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gariniho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ton moves away.
Ton swings widly with a right hand
letting Gariniho counter with a right hand.
Ton is rocked!
Ton slips a jab from Gariniho.
Oh Ton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gariniho cracks Ton with a good jab.
Ton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gariniho can do to turn this around?
Ton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gariniho was well out of range. Poor timing from Ton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gariniho! But no joy.
Ton seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gariniho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gariniho misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Ton catches Gariniho right on the button with a cross.
Ton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ton misses with a straight right.
Ton closes the distance and clinches up with Gariniho, looking for a takedown. Ton pushes Gariniho against the cage but Gariniho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gariniho looks to throw the jab but Ton is out of range.
Ton throws a lazy right hand but Gariniho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Ton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lip Ton is winning the standup battle so far.
Gariniho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ton moves away.
Gariniho throws a sloppy head kick and Ton moves out of range easily.
Ton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ton trying to control the position from guard on top but Gariniho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gariniho keeping full guard, as Ton tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton is working hard here to advance position.
Ton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gariniho's guard.
Gariniho is trying to stand.
Gariniho is trying to control but can't.
Lip Ton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gariniho is staying active underneath Ton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ton working Gariniho over with strikes.
Ton wants to pass the guard but Gariniho is defending well.
Ton stops Gariniho from getting back to his feet.
Gariniho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ton scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gariniho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gariniho is trying to stand back up but Ton is controlling him
Ton thows a huge punch but Gariniho dodges it nicely.
Ton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gariniho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ton.
Gariniho is staying active underneath Ton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ton stops Gariniho from getting back to his feet.
Gariniho is defending against the submission attempts here by Ton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho trying to control but Ton postures up.
Ton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ton lands with a punch from half guard.
Ton trying to control from half guard but Gariniho is working away.
Gariniho is trying to stand back up but Ton is controlling him
Ton trying to pass the guard but Gariniho defending well.
Gariniho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ton lands a nice shot that snaps Gariniho's head back.
Neyman Gariniho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Ton coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lip Ton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gariniho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gariniho lands a nice shot to the body.
Gariniho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the body from Ton misses
and Gariniho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gariniho looks to land a combination but Ton avoids it well.
Gariniho moves out of range as Ton strikes.
Ton looks to score with a jab to the body but Gariniho is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gariniho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gariniho throws a hook to the side of Ton's head but Ton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gariniho tries a head kick but it misses.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Ton.
Ton looks to score with a jab to the body but Gariniho is just out of range.
Lip Ton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gariniho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gariniho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gariniho controlling Ton's posture.
Ton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gariniho is pulling down on Ton's head. It's preventing any offense from Ton, at least for the moment.
Ton wants to control from the top but Gariniho keeps moving.
Gariniho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ton trying to control the position from guard on top but Gariniho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lip Ton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Ton controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gariniho throws the left hand but Ton avoids the punch easily.
Ton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gariniho's hands.
Gariniho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Gariniho misses.
Gariniho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ton momentarily.
Ton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gariniho manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ton fails to land the takedown.
Gariniho throws a jab when Ton was well out of range.
Gariniho moves out of range as Ton strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton ducks right into an uppercut from Gariniho.
Gariniho cracks Ton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gariniho finish him?
Gariniho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gariniho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neyman Gariniho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ton is standing up over Gariniho. Gariniho looks to escape but Ton dives into side control.
Gariniho wants to control but Ton postures up.
Gariniho is looking to regain half guard here but Ton keeps moving and retains side control.
Ton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neyman Gariniho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lip Ton!
In his post fight interview, Lip Ton gave a big smile as he said 'I'm here to break some arms and snap some necks and tonight I proved that I'm the best of the best. Not one person in the promotion can play with me. I'm heading for the top and there is two things they can do about it - nothing and like it!'.
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hype
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