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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Von Richthofen (ranked 2775 p4p, 4822 weight class) and Tomo Jovanovic (ranked 385 p4p, 558 weight class). Jovanovic has chosen Campfire - Superhuman as his entrance music. Tomo Jovanovic told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Von Richthofen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomo Jovanovic!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Richthofen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jovanovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jovanovic instigates a clinch.
Jovanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Jovanovic trying to control the position but instead, Von Richthofen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jovanovic into the cage.
Jovanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Jovanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Von Richthofen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Richthofen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Richthofen misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthofen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Von Richthofen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jovanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Von Richthofen's brow.
The referee calls for Von Richthofen to work.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jovanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Von Richthofen's brow.
Nice elbow from Jovanovic.
Von Richthofen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Richthofen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tomo Jovanovic has been cut.
Jovanovic clinches up with Von Richthofen and pushes him back against the cage.
Jovanovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Von Richthofen lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Von Richthofen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Von Richthofen blocks an elbow strike from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic stops a takedown attempt from Von Richthofen.
Von Richthofen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Richthofen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jovanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Richthofen blocks an elbow strike from Jovanovic.
Von Richthofen breaks from the clinch.
Von Richthofen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jovanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johan Von Richthofen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Richthofen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jovanovic's waist but Jovanovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Richthofen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Von Richthofen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jovanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Richthofen's hands.
Jovanovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jovanovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jovanovic lands a right hook to the body.
Von Richthofen shoots in looking for a takedown but Jovanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Von Richthofen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jovanovic.
Von Richthofen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jovanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Von Richthofen tries to circle away but Jovanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Von Richthofen wants to get back to striking at distance but Jovanovic won't allow it.
Von Richthofen blocks the elbow strike.
Jovanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Von Richthofen takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Johan Von Richthofen has been cut.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Richthofen or not.
Von Richthofen manages to break the clinch.
Von Richthofen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Von Richthofen throws a low kick but Jovanovic avoids it.
Von Richthofen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic scores with a jab to the body.
Jovanovic moves into range and clinches up with Von Richthofen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Richthofen is trying to force a seperation but Jovanovic has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Von Richthofen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Richthofen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jovanovic avoids it.
Jovanovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jovanovic avoiding damage.
Jovanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Von Richthofen is trying to break free.
Jovanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Von Richthofen can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jovanovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomo Jovanovic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Von Richthofen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johan Von Richthofen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jovanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Richthofen.
A little jabbing left from Jovanovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jovanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Richthofen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jovanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Von Richthofen clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthofen avoiding damage.
Jovanovic has Von Richthofen pushed against the cage.
Von Richthofen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jovanovic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jovanovic is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanovic takes a swing at Von Richthofen's ribcage but misses.
Von Richthofen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Von Richthofen tries to clinch up
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Richthofen throws a wild body kick that Jovanovic sees coming a mile off.
Jovanovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jovanovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jovanovic with the inside leg kick.
Tomo Jovanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthofen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jovanovic tries to avoid it but Von Richthofen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jovanovic to the ground. Jovanovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Jovanovic misses.
Jovanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
As Jovanovic tries to get set, Von Richthofen tries to push him back and clinch up but Jovanovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Von Richthofen wants to land a leg kick but Jovanovic is out of range.
Jovanovic tries to counter with a clinch but Von Richthofen shakes him off and moves away.
Von Richthofen forces Jovanovic back against the cage and clinches.
Jovanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Richthofen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Jovanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Von Richthofen's defenses.
Johan Von Richthofen's cut is getting worse.
Von Richthofen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jovanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Von Richthofen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jovanovic crunches a lovely knee into Von Richthofen's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Richthofen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jovanovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Von Richthofen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jovanovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Von Richthofen up against the cage.
Jovanovic keeps control of Von Richthofen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Richthofen avoids a wild elbow strike from Jovanovic.
Von Richthofen avoiding damage as Jovanovic throws knees to the body.
Jovanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johan Von Richthofen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jovanovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Von Richthofen tries to break free but Jovanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Von Richthofen misses with a punch to the body.
Von Richthofen is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic.
Nice elbow from Jovanovic.
Von Richthofen is trying to break the clinch but Jovanovic has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Von Richthofen misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Richthofen working hard to break the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a nice elbow.
Jovanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Johan Von Richthofen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is pushing Von Richthofen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jovanovic stalling.
Jovanovic receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jovanovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Von Richthofen avoids the elbow strike from Jovanovic, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomo Jovanovic 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.
That's time! Von Richthofen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Von Richthofen wants to clinch up but Jovanovic keeps it at a distance.
Jovanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Von Richthofen.
Von Richthofen throws a big shot that misses.
Von Richthofen wants to slow Jovanovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Jovanovic wants to counter with a clinch but Von Richthofen pushes him away.
Von Richthofen shoots in but no luck this time.
Von Richthofen looks for the body kick but Jovanovic saw that one coming.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Richthofen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Richthofen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic cracks Von Richthofen with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richthofen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jovanovic as he jumps to the side.
Von Richthofen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Von Richthofen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Richthofen tries to clinch there but Jovanovic circles away.
Jovanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Von Richthofen wants to clinch up but Jovanovic keeps it at a distance.
Jovanovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jovanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Jovanovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Von Richthofen with a body shot.
Von Richthofen looks to land a right hand but Jovanovic moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthofen tries to clinch but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Jovanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Von Richthofen.
Von Richthofen is looking to clinch but Jovanovic is avoiding it.
Von Richthofen misses the jab.
Von Richthofen moves in looking to clinch but Jovanovic pushes him off.
Von Richthofen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jovanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jovanovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Von Richthofen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jovanovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Richthofen avoids the damage to the body.
Von Richthofen tries to score a body lock takedown but Jovanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jovanovic lands an elbow just above Von Richthofen 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Richthofen is trying to pull guard but Jovanovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jovanovic lands an elbow that stopped Von Richthofen in his tracks for a moment.
Jovanovic crunches a lovely knee into Von Richthofen's ribcage.
Von Richthofen takes an elbow to the temple.
Von Richthofen takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johan Von Richthofen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomo Jovanovic!
A very excited looking Tomo Jovanovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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