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Event:
UFL 2:
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Tooma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tooma looks to land a combination but James avoids it well. #CL#
James drives through and clinches with Tooma against the cage.
#TD2#
Tooma wants the takedown. James is fighting it off but Tooma persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in James's guard against the cage.
James throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tooma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wants to stand and escape but Tooma is having none of it.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Tooma has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
James rushes Tooma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tooma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tooma has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
James has Tooma pushed against the cage.
Tooma changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Tooma.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tooma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tooma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as James stalls from top position.
James working away.#T3#
James tries to advance to mount but Tooma denies him.
James landing strikes.
James scoring with punches from side control. #SU#
James decides to stand back up. James steps back and let's Tooma get back to his feet.
Tooma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Lebron James has been cut.
Tooma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
No joy there for Tooma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Tooma misses with the combination.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tooma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tooma to the mat! Tooma manages to get full guard.
Tooma working a defensive guard but James passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.
Tooma is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James is breathing heavily.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tooma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lebron James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tooma misses with a few strikes there.
James dodges the punch combination from Tooma.
#TD#
James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tooma is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tooma looks like he's trying to stand up.
James performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooma wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Lebron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sean Tooma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tooma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
James fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tooma throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.#TD#
Tooma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James stops Tooma from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to stand but Tooma is controlling his posture from full guard.
James stops Tooma from standing up. #T3#
Tooma looking to control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tooma. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
James looking to pass the guard.
James controlling from the top position.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Tooma's brow.
Tooma trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tooma defends it nicely.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tooma.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tooma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tooma is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but James has just dragged him back down to the mat.
James controlling the position from side mount.
The strikes coming from James are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tooma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lebron James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Tooma closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tooma slips a jab from James.
Tooma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tooma jabs at James's body.
James shoots in for a takedown but Tooma shows good takedown defense.
Tooma lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
Tooma feints a jab promting James to slip. Tooma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tooma tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tooma punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tooma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD#
James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tooma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James is in Tooma's guard.
James 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. #T1#
Tooma wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tooma can do anything to dispel that myth.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tooma's guard.
Tooma wants to control but James is keeping busy.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James tries to clinch but Tooma moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tooma misses.
James wants to clinch up but Tooma keeps it at a distance.
James dives in and grabs Tooma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tooma pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Tooma pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Tooma follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice shot lands for Tooma.
Tooma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tooma.
Tooma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Tooma.
A right-left combo lands from Tooma.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lebron James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tooma shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. James eats them both and turns towards Tooma to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tooma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James slips a jab and a cross from Tooma.
Sloppy strikes from Tooma. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Tooma.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tooma!
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
James has closed the distance and engaged Tooma in a clinch.
James slowing the pace effectively.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tooma tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
Tooma wants a takedown.
#TD#
James gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tooma regains guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Tooma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tooma really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lebron James's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Tooma scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tooma wants to control but James is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooma scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but James manages to mount him!
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
James seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tooma for as long as he can get away with.
Tooma is wriggling around trying to escape.
James controlling the pace for now.
James lands a nice shot to the head.
James connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2##SUB#
James has control of Tooma's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tooma regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tooma is trying to stand.
Tooma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tooma tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
James looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Tooma is in a horrible position here. James smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tooma tries to lock up and control but James gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tooma tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
James with a couple of short strikes.
Tooma in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tooma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
James content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by James.#ROC#
Tooma is rocked!
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tooma is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?#SUB#
James has hold of Tooma's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tooma manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
James is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tooma is in real trouble.
Tooma tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron James had his way with Sean Tooma in that round.
The cut man is working on Lebron James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Tooma seems to have recovered his senses.
Tooma throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tooma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Tooma throws out a powerful jab.
Tooma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tooma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tooma lands a right hook to the body.
Tooma jabs at James's body.#TD2#
Tooma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tooma is in James's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tooma preventing the sweep. #T1#
Tooma trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Tooma trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tooma 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. #SUB#
Tooma is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but James has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tooma is looking to defend but James has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tooma! James pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tooma taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lebron James!
Lebron James is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sean Tooma spoke after the fight, saying 'Well guys....what can I say?. I left an opening exposed and he exploited it. It won't happen in the rematch, which you should expect very soon'.
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Event:
UFL 1: Night of Champions
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Tooma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tooma throws a right and a left that Pope avoids nicely. #TD2#
Tooma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tooma showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Tooma seems content to control.#SU2#
Tooma decides to stand and escape the position.
A punch combination from Tooma misses.
Pope tries to counter by clinching up but Tooma breaks away and moves out of range.
Tooma throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Pope's head coaches at Men of Mayhem that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tooma. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tooma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tooma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pope scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Nice jab there from Tooma.
Tooma scores with a jab to the body.
Tooma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pope shoots in and drives through. Tooma sprawls well.
Tooma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tooma works the jab nicely.
Tooma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tooma.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tooma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pope.
#T2#
Pope with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tooma to score with a decent uppercut.
A left and a right from Tooma both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Pope gets a clinch.
Pope lands a nice knee to the body.
Pope can't find room to land a body shot as Tooma controls the action.
Pope pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Pope breaks from the clinch.
Pope really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tooma lands a lovely overhand right.
Pope looks for a takedown but Tooma sprawls well.#T3##TD2#
Tooma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tooma showed some decent athleticism there.
Tooma controlling the pace.
Tooma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pope. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Tooma decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tooma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Tooma. That snapped Pope's head back.
No joy there for Tooma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Tooma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Tooma does no damage.
Pope seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tooma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Tooma.
Pope takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tooma lands a jab-cross combination.
Tooma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pope.
Tooma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pope seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tooma throws a one two combo.
Tooma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pope.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tooma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Tooma. Those never looked like landing.
Tooma with a nice cross.
Sean Tooma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tooma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tooma throws a jab but it's blocked by Pope.
Tooma misses with a few strikes there.
Pope tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tooma manages to circle out of the way.
Pope tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tooma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pope somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pope slips a jab and a cross from Tooma.
Tooma misses with a body shot.
Tooma clobbers Pope with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Tooma throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Pope tries a head kick but it misses.
Pope fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Tooma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tooma lands in his opponent's guard.
Tooma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Tooma gets to his feet. Pope looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Justin Pope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Tooma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tooma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tooma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tooma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tooma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pope circles away quickly and effectively.
Tooma misses with a body shot.
Pope is looking for a counter combo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tooma. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tooma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pope is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Tooma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pope shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tooma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Pope. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Pope takes one on the button.
Tooma scores with a jab. Pope acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pope takes one to the chin there.
Tooma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tooma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tooma lands a body shot.
Tooma's corner calls for a 1-2. Tooma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Tooma. No joy for Pope on that attempt.
Tooma swats away the attempt to clinch by Pope.#T4##CL#
Pope moves into the clinch successfully.
Tooma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pope prevents it.
Pope gets underhooks to prevent Tooma's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Pope pulls guard successfully.
Tooma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tooma postures up.
Tooma stopping the sweep attempt from Pope.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tooma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tooma with a jab.
Pope shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tooma counters with a stiff right hand.
Tooma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tooma misses with a wild combination.
Pope gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pope has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pope there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pope is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tooma.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tooma misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Pope is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tooma connects with a crisp jab.
No luck for Pope with that takedown attempt.
Pope looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tooma cracks Pope with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Tooma feints and as Pope raises his hands in defense, Tooma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tooma pushes down on Pope's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pope won't allow Tooma to pass to mount. #ES#
Pope has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tooma is on him like a limpet, forcing Pope back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Tooma lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Tooma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pope wants to control the action here but instead Tooma manages to pass to full mount!
Tooma trying to control but Pope is having none of it. #T3#
Tooma controlling from the full mount.
Sean Tooma has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tooma scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tooma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tooma with good strikes from the mount here!
Tooma prevents Pope from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tooma with shots to the head and body - Pope looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Pope is rocked!
Tooma controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Pope is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tooma lands a couple of good shots and Pope has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tooma is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tooma cracks Pope with a big right hand from the back mount! Pope immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Tooma takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Tooma!
Sean Tooma is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sean Tooma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Tooma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Tooma.
Tooma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tooma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tooma as he jumps to the side.
Wang moves out of range as Tooma strikes.#TD2#
Tooma gets the takedown into side control.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Tooma tries to advance position but instead Wang slips a leg back in to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Tooma slips a nice elbow through Wang's hands, connecting with Wang's forehead.
Tooma wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Tooma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tooma is looking to pass Wang's guard but actually Wang recovers to full guard.
Wang wants to sweep here but Tooma controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Tooma decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wang, up you get! #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wang dives in for a single leg takedown but Tooma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tooma stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Tooma misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tooma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tooma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tooma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Tooma from controlling successfully.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Tooma is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Tooma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tooma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tooma cracks Wang with a solid left hand.
Tooma trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wang's guard.
Tooma looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tooma lunges at Wang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wang's hand. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Wang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang pushes Tooma off and gets back to his feet.
Sean Tooma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tooma tries to land a leg kick but Wang saw it coming and moves away.
Wang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tooma shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Tooma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tooma wants to land a leg kick but Wang is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tooma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Tooma shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wang's guard.
Tooma tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooma looking to pass the guard.
Tooma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Tooma is proving a slippery customer.
Wang has Tooma pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tooma shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Tooma there.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Tooma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tooma swivels and escapes.#T2##TD2#
Tooma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tooma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tooma stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Tooma tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Tooma trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tooma stops Wang from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Tooma swinging wildly here.
Wang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Tooma shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wang's guard.#ES#
Wang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tooma.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wang is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Tooma throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tooma looks up at the clock and then as Wang takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tooma smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Tooma decides to stand back up. Tooma steps back and let's Wang get back to his feet.#TD2#
Tooma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Wang pushes Tooma off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tooma misses with a two punch combination.
Wang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wang scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Tooma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Tooma shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Wang drives through and clinches with Tooma against the cage.
Wang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tooma is defending well.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wang obliges.
Wang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tooma.
Wang misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooma is trying to pull guard but Wang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tooma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wang smiles and moves away.
Dong Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Tooma.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Tooma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Tooma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tooma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dong Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tooma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tooma wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wang. #TD2#
Wang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Wang pushes Tooma off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tooma lands a really nice looking cross but Wang seems unphased.
#T2#
Tooma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Tooma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tooma lands in his opponent's guard.
Tooma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tooma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tooma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wang keeping full guard, as Tooma tries to pass. #T3##SU2#
Tooma stands and steps away. Wang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tooma jabs at Wang's body.
Tooma slaps away a takedown attempt from Wang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tooma connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Tooma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tooma trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Tooma trying to control the pace.
Tooma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Wang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tooma slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang taking some punishment here, with Tooma in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Tooma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tooma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tooma!
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