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LB24: Steel Crushers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ax Demolition (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tompson has chosen Agonoize, Koprolalie as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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191 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ax Demolition!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Tompson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tompson clinches up with Demolition and pushes him back against the cage.
Demolition tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tompson with a knee to the head.
Tompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Demolition in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Demolition is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tompson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Demolition is trying to keep an underhook but Tompson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Tompson.
Demolition is rocked!
Tompson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Demolition quite badly. Demolition pulls Tompson in close trying to recover. Tompson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Demolition on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Demolition doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tompson!
Mike Tompson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradford Whitley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradford Whitley 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Lincoln!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradford Whitley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitley with a jab.
Lincoln wants to clinch up but Whitley keeps it at a distance.
Lincoln ducks under a wild hook from Whitley.
Whitley loads up on a big right hand but Lincoln slips the punch.
Lincoln is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whitley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitley lands a body shot.
Whitley slips a jab and a cross from Lincoln.
Whitley circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whitley.
Lincoln misses with a double jab
and Whitley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whitley misses with a left hand
and Lincoln counters with a left and a right that stings Whitley.
Whitley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitley avoids the head kick by Lincoln.
Lincoln takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Paul Lincoln has been cut.
Lincoln throws a series of punches but Whitley avoids them all with ease.
Whitley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whitley clinches up with Lincoln and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Whitley - that landed with a thud.
Whitley lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitley missing with knees to the body.
Lincoln wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whitley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Lincoln tries to throw a body punch but Whitley avoids it by throwing Lincoln back against the cage.
Whitley can't find room to land a body shot as Lincoln controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitley misses with an uppercut. Lincoln saw that one coming.
Whitley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lincoln momentarily.
Lincoln misses with a combination
and Whitley counters with a left to the body.
Whitley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lincoln stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lincoln rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitley rushes Lincoln and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whitley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whitley ducks right into an uppercut from Lincoln.
Lincoln takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whitley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lincoln moves in looking to clinch but Whitley pushes him off.
Whitley throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitley misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitley.
Lincoln tries to clinch but Whitley moves out of range.
A jab from Whitley misses.
Whitley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincoln manages to avoid it.
Whitley misses with an uppercut.
Lincoln closes the distance but Whitley moves to the side
enabling Whitley to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lincoln misses with a double jab.
Lincoln tries to bum rush Whitley with a series of wild strikes but Whitley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradford Whitley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Lincoln's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lincoln tries to clinch up.
Lincoln tries to clinch but Whitley is having none of it.
Lincoln doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitley circles away.
Bradford Whitley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lincoln looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lincoln throws a sloppy head kick and Whitley moves out of range easily.
Whitley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincoln was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitley.
Whitley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lincoln takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lincoln ducks right into an uppercut from Whitley.
Whitley throws a jab when Lincoln was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitley throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Whitley.
Lincoln stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whitley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lincoln tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Whitley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whitley throws a combination. Lincoln tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Whitley digs a good hook to Lincoln's body.
Lincoln tries to clinch but Whitley is having none of it.
Whitley throws a head kick that misses.
Whitley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lincoln.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincoln is looking to clinch but Whitley is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lincoln's calf.
Lincoln slips a straight right by Whitley.
Whitley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lincoln.
Whitley jabs Lincoln to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whitley connects with a leg kick. Lincoln looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Whitley throws a big shot that misses.
Whitley lands a jab to the head.
Whitley lands with a kick to the temple. Lincoln shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Whitley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lincoln.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitley gets a clinch.
Whitley prevents Lincoln from breaking the clinch.
Whitley lands a shoulder strike.
Whitley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lincoln tries to break the clinch but Whitley is controlling the position.
Whitley lands an elbow inside.
Lincoln is trying to push Whitley away but Whitley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Whitley landing knees to the head.
Whitley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lincoln blocks it with crossed arms.
Lincoln looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitley being controlled against the cage.
Whitley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Whitley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lincoln in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Whitley presses Lincoln against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Whitley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Whitley lands but Lincoln takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lincoln will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradford Whitley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Lincoln's cut.
That's time! Lincoln's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whitley lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Whitley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lincoln is trying to break the clinch but Whitley has him pressed against the cage.
Whitley landing knees to the head.
Lincoln is rocked!
Whitley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Lincoln is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Whitley.
Whitley lands a nice knee to the body.
Whitley breaks the clinch.
Lincoln is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lincoln is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Whitley moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradford Whitley!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaki Sumitani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Meytal Cohen - Toxicity as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Masaki Sumitani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumitani swinging wildly here.
Sumitani misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sumitani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sumitani scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sumitani checks a leg kick.
Sumitani misses with a series of wild punches.
Sumitani misses with a series of wild punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Sumitani blocks the leg kick.
Jackson moves forwards but Sumitani connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sumitani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumitani checks the leg kick.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sumitani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sumitani is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sumitani is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson trying to control but Sumitani is working from the bottom.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sumitani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Sumitani in his guard.
Sumitani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumitani wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sumitani is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Sumitani is keeping the position.
Sumitani is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Sumitani seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Sumitani keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands and throws Sumitani's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sumitani manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sumitani holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sumitani makes his way to full guard, as Jackson worked for a kimura.
Jackson won't allow Sumitani to sweep him here.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumitani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sumitani looking to control.
Jackson postures up in Sumitani's guard and throws a big left but Sumitani blocks it.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Sumitani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sumitani defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumitani moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sumitani pinned against the cage. Sumitani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson clinches.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Sumitani tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Sumitani back against the cage.
Sumitani avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Sumitani has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Masaki Sumitani has been cut.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sumitani is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Sumitani tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sumitani's defenses.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sumitani's defenses.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Sumitani.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Sumitani shrugs off.
Sumitani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumitani tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sumitani lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sumitani wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sumitani's face.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sumitani's defenses.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sumitani's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Sumitani's ribcage.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson lands an elbow just above Sumitani 's eye.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Sumitani 's eye.
Sumitani takes an elbow to the temple.
Sumitani blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumitani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sumitani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Sumitani misses with a body punch.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sumitani in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sumitani's defenses.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Sumitani shrugs off.
Sumitani misses with a body punch.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson looking to stall.
Sumitani scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Sumitani in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Sumitani takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masaki Sumitani's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sumitani's face.
Sumitani misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Sumitani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Sumitani is rocked!
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Oh Sumitani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masaki Sumitani's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sumitani dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumitani.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Sumitani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sumitani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Sumitani seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumitani jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Sumitani around his waist. Sumitani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Sumitani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Sumitani in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Masaki Sumitani's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sumitani misses with some punches.
Jackson working Sumitani over with knees to the body.
Sumitani can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Sumitani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Sumitani takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Masaki Sumitani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrew Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrew Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragoslav Stoyanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tokill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoyanovich comes into the arena with Hymn To Red October blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Dragoslav Stoyanovich has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragoslav Stoyanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Tokill!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoyanovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoyanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoyanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoyanovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tokill counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tokill moves into range and clinches up with Stoyanovich.
Tokill is trying to drag Stoyanovich to the mat but Stoyanovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tokill connects with a knee to the head.
Tokill misses with a knee to the head.
Tokill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tokill is trying to drag Stoyanovich to the mat but Stoyanovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokill jumps guard but Stoyanovich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dragoslav Stoyanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tokill.
Tokill has Stoyanovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stoyanovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tokill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stoyanovich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stoyanovich misses with a hook
and Tokill counters by moving into the clinch.
Tokill blocks the elbow strike.
Tokill tries to pull guard but Stoyanovich won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tokill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stoyanovich wants to stall.
Tokill looking for a takedown.
Tokill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoyanovich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokill.
Tokill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tokill tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoyanovich avoids the damage to the body.
Tokill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoyanovich.
Stoyanovich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tokill up against the cage.
Tokill blocks the elbow strike.
Tokill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stoyanovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tokill blocks an elbow strike.
Tokill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stoyanovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stoyanovich lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Tokill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoyanovich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stoyanovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tokill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoyanovich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tokill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stoyanovich is keen to just control but Tokill is a slippery customer.
Tokill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stoyanovich working over Tokill with some ground and pound. Tokill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokill has a hand on Stoyanovich's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stoyanovich takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tokill wants to control but Stoyanovich is having none of it.
Stoyanovich lands a big shot there that rocks Tokill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tokill is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tokill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stoyanovich looking to control but Tokill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tokill is looking to get to half guard.
Stoyanovich putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokill is in a horrible position here. Stoyanovich smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stoyanovich looking to secure an arm triangle but Tokill defends it well.
Stoyanovich landing punches.
Tokill is rocked!
Stoyanovich postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tokill bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Stoyanovich and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragoslav Stoyanovich!
Dragoslav Stoyanovich 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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