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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 583 p4p, 68 weight class) and Roman Sionis (ranked 758 p4p, 85 weight class). 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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53 - 29 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
53 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Sionis!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nah tries to score with a low kick but Sionis moves his leg out of the way.
Nah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nah rushes Sionis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sionis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sionis tries a body shot but Nah blocks it.
Sionis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sionis blocking some punches.
Sionis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sionis wants to stall.
Sionis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sionis throws a head punch that misses.
Sionis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
Nah misses with the head strike.
Nah lands an uppercut.
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
Sionis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Sionis lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sionis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah.
Sionis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
Sionis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nah working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nah.
Sionis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nah misses with the head strike.
Sionis scores with a shoulder strike.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Sionis.
Sionis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sionis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
Sionis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Sionis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Nah on the inside.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sionis blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sionis.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sionis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nah is keeping busy.
Sionis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sionis is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Nah has denied him.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sionis lands with a short shot to the head.
Nah misses with some punches.
Sionis lands a left hand.
Sionis lands a right hand.
Sionis looking to stall.
Nah misses with the head strike.
Sionis has Nah pushed against the cage.
Nah misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sionis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Sionis.
Sionis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nah is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land.
Sionis scores with a hook to the body.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sionis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nah darts in and clinches Sionis up against the cage.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sionis on the inside.
Nah takes a shot to the head.
Nah can't break the clinch.
Nah working aggressively here.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Sionis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Sionis throws a punch but it's blocked by Nah.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sionis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nah misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sionis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sionis fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sionis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nah's elbow.
Sionis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sionis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Sionis.
Nah scores with a shot to the side of Sionis's head.
A nice left hand lands by Sionis.
Sionis tries a body shot but Nah blocks it.
Sionis tries to work over Nah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sionis lands a body shot.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Sionis.
Nah takes a shot to the head.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sionis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sionis lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Sionis.
Nah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sionis stalling.
Sionis works on Nah's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Sionis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sionis moves into the clinch.
Sionis lands a nice shot to the body.
Sionis blocks an uppercut.
Nah avoiding damage as Sionis throws knees to the body.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sionis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roman Sionis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nah breaks from the clinch.
Sionis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sionis trying to land knees to the body.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
Sionis stalling in the clinch but Nah improves position.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sionis tries to throw a body punch but Nah avoids it by throwing Sionis back against the cage.
Sionis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sionis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sionis.
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land.
Sionis trying to stall but Nah improves his position.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sionis lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nah.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sionis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sionis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sionis scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sionis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sionis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sionis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
Sionis lands an uppercut.
Sionis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sionis wants to stall.
Sionis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sionis looking to stall.
Nah blocking some punches.
Sionis misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Nah.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sionis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sionis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sionis has a couple of punches blocked by Nah.
A head punch on the inside from Sionis fails to land.
Sionis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nah.
Stalling in the clinch from Sionis.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land.
Sionis struggles to land a body shot inside as Nah controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sionis.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sionis stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sionis.
Nah misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nah.
Sionis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sionis lands a right hand.
Sionis swings wildly with an uppercut but Nah uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nah misses with some punches.
Nah pushes Sionis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sionis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah.
Sionis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nah is defending well for now.
Nah misses with the head strike.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Sionis.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sionis.
Nah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sionis is looking for the big counter here.
Sionis rushes Nah and presses him up against the cage.
Sionis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sionis tries to stall but Nah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
Nah misses with the head strike.
Sionis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sionis lands a left hand.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sionis.
Sionis has a couple of punches blocked by Nah.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sionis taking a breather.
Sionis is pushing Nah up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sionis blocks an uppercut.
Sionis lands with a right to the head.
Sionis lands a right hand.
Sionis lands a good knee to the midsection. Nah won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sionis.
Sionis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sionis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Sionis.
Sionis missing with knees to the body.
Sionis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Sionis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sionis closes the distance and pushes Nah back into the cage.
Nah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sionis misses with a body punch.
Sionis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sionis working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sionis trying to control the position but instead, Nah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sionis into the cage.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sionis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
Sionis lands with a short shot to the head.
Sionis leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sionis.
Nah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sionis has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sionis obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sionis is working Nah over against the cage.
Sionis trying to stall but Nah improves his position.
Sionis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sionis lands with a short shot to the head.
Nah misses with a body punch.
Sionis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land.
Sionis lands a left hand.
Sionis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Sionis.
A shot in the inside from Sionis.
Sionis stalling.
Nah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sionis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sionis lands a good knee to the midsection. Nah won't want to take too many of those.
Sionis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
Sionis tries to land knees in the clinch but Nah avoids the damage to the body.
Sionis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sionis drops Nah onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nah is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nah is rocked!
Sionis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tee Nah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Nah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sionis jerks Nah's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Nah drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Sionis goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Sionis because Nah was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Roman Sionis!
A relieved looking Roman Sionis 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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FIGHT
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