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SFL 119 | Womba vs Murhapuro PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Landon Ford (ranked 2537 p4p, 5005 weight class) and Anti Happy (ranked 253 p4p, 391 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Happy's choice of entrance music: Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Anti Happy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Landon Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford lands the left hand.
Ford tries to bum rush Happy with a series of wild strikes but Happy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ford jabs Happy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Happy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Happy showed some decent athleticism there.
Happy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Happy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ford defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford won't allow Happy to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Happy lands a nice short elbow.
Happy wants to free his trapped foot but Ford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Happy uses his free foot to push down on Ford's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Happy landing strikes from the mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Happy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ford is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ford tries to hold on but Happy postures up.
Happy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ford looks a forlorn figure.
Happy wants to control the action but instead Ford gets a body lock and reverses into Happy's guard! Nice work!
Ford preventing the sweep.
Happy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ford is now in half guard.
Happy trying to control from the bottom.
Happy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Happy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ford uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford controls the position.
Happy is looking for a sweep.
Happy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Happy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ford's back!
Ford has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Happy.
Ford defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Happy's arms.
Happy throws a series of strikes and Ford wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Happy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Happy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ford holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Happy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Happy cracks Ford with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Happy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ford because Happy loaded up on that one.
Happy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Happy looking to finish with strikes here!
Ford is wriggling around trying to escape.
Happy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Happy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ford is looking to escape.
Happy is stalling here but it's allowed Ford to get half guard.
Happy seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Happy dominated that round.
That's time! Ford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Happy fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Ford. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Ford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Happy blocks a head kick by Ford.
Happy feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Happy or perhaps it was just good defense by Ford, which made it look bad.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Ford throws a head kick that Happy semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford throws a hook to the side of Happy's head but Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Happy checks it well.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ford connects with a leg kick.
Happy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Happy checks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Happy.
Ford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt - Ford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Happy shoots in looking for a takedown. Ford tries to sprawl out of it but Happy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ford is fending him off so far but Happy persists. Nope, Ford circles away and we're back to standing.
Happy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and Happy ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ford lands with a hook. Happy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Happy slips under a jab.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Ford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Happy feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a jab but it's blocked by Happy.
Anti Happy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Happy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Happy dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Landon Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford feints and then cracks Happy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Happy down.
A head kick from Ford lands but Happy takes it in his stride.
Happy goes for a double leg but Ford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ford continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a hook but Happy avoids it easily.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Happy tries for a takedown but Ford circles away easily
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford is looking to land body kicks.
Happy shoots in looking for a takedown. Ford tries to sprawl out of it but Happy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ford as he jumps to the side.
Happy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Happy with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Happy walks into a straight right hand from Ford.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Happy.
Happy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Happy.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy dives in and grabs Ford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ford pushes down on Happy's head and hops out.
A low kick from Ford is predictable there
and Happy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Happy is on him like a limpet, forcing Ford back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Happy or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ford wants it to stay on the feet.
Ford throwing a counter right hand but Happy manages to avoid it.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Ford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Happy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Happy. Happy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Happy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy has a takedown stuffed.
Happy fails with the takedown.
Ford lands with an overhand left.
Happy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ford finds it's way round the side to connect with Happy's head.
Ford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Happy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford throws a front kick that sends Happy stumbling back into the cage.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Happy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ford. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ford as Happy shoots in.
Happy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ford's waist but Ford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Happy off to one side.
Ford misses with a few strikes there.
Happy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
Ford throws a jab when Happy was well out of range.
Ford throws a jab when Happy was well out of range.
Ford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ford throws a series of punches but Happy avoids them all with ease.
Happy feints the counter takedown.
Ford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Happy takes a step back to recover.
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws the kick towards the body but Happy avoids it.
Happy misses with a takedown
and Ford counters with an inside leg kick.
Happy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and Happy ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ford. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Happy with a poor takedown
and Ford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Landon Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford thumps Happy with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford feints and then cracks Happy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Happy down.
Ford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Ford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ford has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Ford!
Landon Ford gave a mention to SMESH Nutrition 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Distant Thunder (ranked 1546 p4p, 1997 weight class) and Murzol Gro Ulfimph (ranked 86 p4p, 122 weight class). Thunder comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Gro Ulfimph has chosen Have a banana as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Distant Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder slips under a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gro Ulfimph can pounce on him.
Thunder misses with an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thunder.
A lazy left from Thunder finds it's target.
Thunder throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
Gro Ulfimph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thunder lunges at Gro Ulfimph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gro Ulfimph's hand.
We've been hearing reports that Thunder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thunder rushes Gro Ulfimph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
Thunder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gro Ulfimph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Thunder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder breaks from the clinch.
Thunder with a poor takedown
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a right hand to the body.
Gro Ulfimph delivers a nice body kick.
Thunder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thunder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thunder misses with a hook. Gro Ulfimph ducked under it nicely.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up.
Thunder misses with a hook.
Thunder moves into range and clinches up with Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder takes a shot to the head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Thunder on the inside.
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder blocking some punches.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Thunder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph jumps into guard, dragging Thunder to the mat.
Thunder 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.
Thunder stopping the sweep attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph has an active guard here but Thunder has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to full guard but Thunder has mounted him!
Thunder looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gro Ulfimph tries to hold on but Thunder postures up.
Gro Ulfimph is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Distant Thunder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thunder looks to throw the jab but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gro Ulfimph! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder is looking to chop away at Gro Ulfimph's legs.
Thunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder misses the body punch
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
Thunder darts in and clinches Gro Ulfimph up against the cage.
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder misses with a lunging right hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab from Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph flicks out a counter leg kick but Thunder steps away.
Thunder fakes the leg kick and cracks Gro Ulfimph in the body.
Thunder looks to clinch
and Gro Ulfimph counters with an inside leg kick.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder thumps Gro Ulfimph with a low kick.
Thunder cracks Gro Ulfimph with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thunder feints and then cracks Gro Ulfimph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
Gro Ulfimph works Thunder's body with a nice hook.
Thunder rushes Gro Ulfimph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Thunder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gro Ulfimph gets through Thunder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder breaks the clinch.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but Gro Ulfimph pushes him off.
Thunder pushes Gro Ulfimph up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Thunder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder wants a takedown but no success here.
Thunder scores with a shot to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is looking to break free of the clinch but Gro Ulfimph has double underhooks.
Gro Ulfimph prevents Thunder from breaking the clinch.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gro Ulfimph's brow.
Distant Thunder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thunder scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Gro Ulfimph lands an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder throws an elbow but it misses.
Thunder takes a shot to the head.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thunder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head.
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Gro Ulfimph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control the position but Thunder postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gro Ulfimph working for a triangle but Thunder defends it easily.
Thunder pushing down on Gro Ulfimph's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gro Ulfimph keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Distant Thunder 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. This is the final round!
Thunder misses with a series of wild punches.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice shot to the body.
Thunder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thunder thows a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a straight right hand.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thunder.
A little jabbing left from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thunder.
Thunder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gro Ulfimph rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thunder's guard! Nice work there by Gro Ulfimph!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thunder is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gro Ulfimph is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thunder is trying to get back to half guard.
Thunder is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gro Ulfimph advances to full mount.
Gro Ulfimph controlling from mount.
Thunder gets back to half guard.
Thunder is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gro Ulfimph's guard.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Distant Thunder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gro Ulfimph has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thunder is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gro Ulfimph has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thunder but great work by Gro Ulfimph.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunder tries to buck Gro Ulfimph off but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Thunder is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position.
Thunder tries to bench press Gro Ulfimph off him but Gro Ulfimph keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position but Thunder is working away.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gro Ulfimph creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thunder sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Distant Thunder.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thunder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Orlov (ranked 1144 p4p, 1090 weight class) and Walter Jackson (ranked 150 p4p, 140 weight class). Walter Jackson 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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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 34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Orlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orlov looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Orlov forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson has Orlov pressed against the cage, preventing Orlov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov is trying to break free.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson .
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Orlov.
Jackson takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOrlov.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orlov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Jackson goes down! Can Orlov finish him!?
 Jackson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Orlov finish him?
Orlov trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Orlov tries to pass.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Orlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Orlov controlling the pace.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson .
Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Orlov stacks Jackson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Orlov!
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Orlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orlov.
Orlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Orlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Orlov's legs - danger averted.
Orlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orlov has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Orlov gets full guard.
Orlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orlov 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.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlov, not yet.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Orlov working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Orlov has his feet on Jackson 's thighs here. He's pushed Jackson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jackson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikhail Orlov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaquon Jones (ranked 1883 p4p, 1237 weight class) and Vincent Lomax (ranked 244 p4p, 164 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaquon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lomax!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Lomax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Lomax looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Randall's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lomax counter with a right hand.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lomax has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lomax.
Lomax misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jaquon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lomax throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lomax circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lomax slips under a jab.
Lomax only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomax.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lomax pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Lomax connects with a leg kick.
Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Lomax let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Jaquon Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Lomax saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Lomax.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones throws a jab when Lomax was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Lomax.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lomax.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lomax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lomax pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lomax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lomax throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a hook but Lomax blocks it.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lomax.
Lomax goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones with a jab.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lomax misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses the jab.
Lomax connects with the punch.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Lomax ducks down to avoid it.
Jones thuds his right hand into Lomax's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lomax keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab from Jones.
Lomax throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones throws a hook but Lomax blocks it.
Lomax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lomax is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Lomax looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Lomax connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lomax throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Lomax.
Lomax lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lomax is able to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones with the inside leg kick.
Lomax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Lomax's front leg but catches the back leg as Lomax tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lomax.
Lomax looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Lomax gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lomax circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Lomax misses the shot to the body.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lomax circles away quickly and effectively.
Lomax's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lomax needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Lomax bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Lomax doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Lomax moves away and avoids it.
Jones sets himself, and Lomax steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
Lomax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaquon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaquon Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lomax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Lomax moved out of range.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lomax misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Lomax throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lomax walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lomax throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomax has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lomax moves away from the strike by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lomax on the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Lomax.
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lomax has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lomax really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones tries to move to full mount but Lomax actually manages to regain half guard.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Lomax is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lomax is looking to improve his position.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Lomax is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Lomax is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomax can do to turn this around?
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax moves into full guard.
Jones is pushing down on Lomax's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lomax is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lomax is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Lomax is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Lomax is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lomax is trying is best to control the position here.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lomax is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lomax sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaquon Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaquon Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lomax blocks a jab.
Jones is looking to chop away at Lomax's legs.
Lomax fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomax is defending well.
Lomax lands with a left to the head.
Lomax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch but Lomax moves away
letting Lomax counter with a right hand.
Lomax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
Lomax throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Lomax.
Lomax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Lomax slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands with a nice combination. Lomax backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lomax throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Lomax scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones takes a swing at Lomax's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lomax makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Lomax does it's job there.
Jones misses with a hook
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Lomax.
Jab by Lomax.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lomax.
Jones feints and then cracks Lomax's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lomax down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Lomax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jaquon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses the body punch
and Lomax counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vincent Lomax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaquon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lomax.
Lomax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Lomax.
Lomax trying to land knees to the body.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomax is defending well.
Lomax misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Lomax lands a knee to the head.
Lomax trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lomax into the cage.
Lomax misses with a body punch.
Jones wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaquon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Lomax.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lomax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lomax takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lomax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lomax pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lomax with a nice cross.
Jones misses with a hook
and Lomax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomax.
Lomax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Lomax. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lomax.
Lomax lands a jab to the head.
Jaquon Jones's cut is getting worse.
Lomax fakes the body blow, causing Jones to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jones goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lomax!
Vincent Lomax took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiril Bohizdar (ranked 1636 p4p, 468 weight class) and New Breed One (ranked 96 p4p, 29 weight class). New Breed One 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiril Bohizdar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One goes for a double leg but Bohizdar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bohizdar continues to drive forward.
Bohizdar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bohizdar throws a head kick but One moves out of range.
Bohizdar tried to score with a low kick but One checks it.
One goes for a double leg but Bohizdar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bohizdar continues to drive forward.
Jab from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
One throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bohizdar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
One moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One ducks under a wild hook from Bohizdar.
One shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiril Bohizdar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
One takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bohizdar looks for the body kick but One saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohizdar misses with a straight left.
Bohizdar lands with an uppercut that bounces One off the cage and back into range.
One moves to clinch but Bohizdar breaks away
and Bohizdar counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from One is defended easily by Bohizdar.
Bohizdar throws a lazy right hand but One sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
One steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar lands a nice leg kick that just misses One's sensitive parts.
One staying out of range there.
Kiril Bohizdar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohizdar with a hook.
A slow jab from Bohizdar misses its intended target.
One changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohizdar throws a sloppy head kick and One moves out of range easily.
Bohizdar leaves One with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been told by Bohizdar's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bohizdar throws a body shot but no joy.
Bohizdar throws a right and a left that both miss.
One wants to counter with a clinch but Bohizdar pushes him away.
One throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bohizdar's waist but Bohizdar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing One off to one side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bohizdar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by One.
Bohizdar misses with a head kick.
One on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bohizdar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
One gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bohizdar counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohizdar throws a leg kick
and One counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bohizdar!
One trying to control the position but Bohizdar is working away.
One taking a breather here.
One trying to control the position but Bohizdar is working away.
One thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
One scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bohizdar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
One tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
One is putting a hurting on Bohizdar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bohizdar trying to remain calm as One controls from the top position.
One is looking to take a break and control but Bohizdar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiril Bohizdar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
One doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bohizdar counters with a big head kick but One shrugs it off.
Bohizdar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
One ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bohizdar.
One drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bohizdar defends it well.
Bohizdar slaps away a takedown attempt from One, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bohizdar thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bohizdar throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One moves out of range of the leg kick from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and One counters with a takedown into side control.
Bohizdar is not content to let One control the position.
Bohizdar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked One off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohizdar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. One is defending well though. Bohizdar let's go of the attempt for now.
One tries to escape but Bohizdar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
One rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bohizdar not doing much here.
One is trying to maintain the position but Bohizdar is very close to passing his half guard.
Bohizdar wants to work for an arm triangle but One is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bohizdar wants to pass to mount but One is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
One trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bohizdar is standing up, even though he is in mount.
One walks into a jab.
Bohizdar throws a sloppy head kick and One moves out of range easily.
Bohizdar lands a jab to the nose.
Bohizdar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
One tries for a takedown but Bohizdar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kiril Bohizdar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One slips a jab from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar misses with a wild combination.
Bohizdar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bohizdar tries to work over One's front leg with a kick but One checks it.
And One tries to counter it with a takedown but Bohizdar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kiril Bohizdar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bohizdar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bohizdar throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Bohizdar. No joy for One on that attempt.
Bohizdar loads up on a big right hand but One slips the punch.
One now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bohizdar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from One.
One drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bohizdar defends it well.
Bohizdar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohizdar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bohizdar tries to sprawl but One drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One is just content to waste time from the top position. Bohizdar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
One drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bohizdar dives on top into guard.
New Breed One has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bohizdar wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Bohizdar 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bohizdar controls the pace.
One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bohizdar is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiril Bohizdar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
One walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bohizdar.
One walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bohizdar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
One shoots in looking for a takedown. Bohizdar tries to sprawl out of it but One keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bohizdar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bohizdar with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohizdar cracks a nice hook into One's ribs.
Bohizdar with a nice cross.
Bohizdar throws a head kick that misses
and One counters with a shoot takedown. Bohizdar fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is working Bohizdar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bohizdar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
One wants to control from the top but Bohizdar keeps moving.
One landing some decent shots from guard.
One pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bohizdar is keeping the position for now.
One preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
One is pushing down on Bohizdar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bohizdar is fighting to maintain full guard but One has managed to sneak the leg through.
One wants to control but Bohizdar is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bohizdar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. One is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One working Bohizdar over with strikes.
Bohizdar is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and One has latched onto it... Big trouble! One pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bohizdar is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from One!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). New Breed One!
After winning the bout, New Breed One thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Taneyev (ranked 411 p4p, 380 weight class) and Manny Johnson (ranked 56 p4p, 53 weight class). Johnson has chosen On The Run as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Valentin Taneyev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Valentin Taneyev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valentin Taneyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taneyev misses with a wild body shot.
Taneyev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taneyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Taneyev.
Johnson counters with a body kick.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Taneyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taneyev looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taneyev's hands.
Johnson tries a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taneyev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stuns Taneyev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taneyev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taneyev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taneyev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taneyev.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taneyev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Taneyev does no damage.
Taneyev throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
A combination from Taneyev does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taneyev. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
Taneyev swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taneyev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taneyev misses the shot to the body.
Taneyev misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Taneyev.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taneyev looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Taneyev throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneyev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taneyev scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
A head kick from Taneyev lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Taneyev takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Taneyev is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Taneyev moved away.
Taneyev misses with a double jab.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Taneyev takes one to the chin there.
Taneyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Taneyev throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Taneyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Taneyev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tests Taneyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson misses with a hook.
A jab from Taneyev misses.
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Taneyev misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Taneyev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taneyev connects with a nice looking jab.
Taneyev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taneyev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Taneyev slips the punch.
Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Taneyev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taneyev throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev checks a low kick from Johnson.
Taneyev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Taneyev throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taneyev.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Taneyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Taneyev missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Taneyev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Taneyev throws a lazy head kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taneyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taneyev momentarily.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taneyev, pushing him back against the cage.
Taneyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taneyev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Taneyev scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Taneyev wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson prevents Taneyev from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taneyev.
Taneyev is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taneyev breaks from the clinch.
Taneyev misses with a head kick.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taneyev.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taneyev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
Valentin Taneyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Taneyev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Taneyev scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taneyev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Taneyev. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Taneyev.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Taneyev misses with a double jab.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taneyev throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taneyev slips under a jab.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taneyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.
Johnson defending well as Taneyev loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Taneyev. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Taneyev moves his leg out of the way.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taneyev checks a leg kick nicely.
Taneyev throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Taneyev blocks the body kick.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taneyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taneyev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
Taneyev throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taneyev doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Taneyev with an uppercut!
Taneyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Taneyev moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Taneyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taneyev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick but Taneyev moves out of range.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taneyev throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taneyev slips a jab from Johnson.
Taneyev lands a right hook to the body.
Taneyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taneyev.
Taneyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Taneyev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Taneyev.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Taneyev throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Taneyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taneyev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taneyev misses with a straight left.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taneyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Taneyev's shoulder, as Taneyev tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Taneyev pushes him off.
Taneyev defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Taneyev avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Taneyev throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taneyev. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws a leg kick
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Taneyev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taneyev scores with a jab to the head.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick.
Taneyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Taneyev throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a jab when Taneyev was well out of range.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taneyev momentarily.
Johnson tries to clinch but Taneyev moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taneyev. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Taneyev.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taneyev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Taneyev back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taneyev's brow.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taneyev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taneyev tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Taneyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson pushes Taneyev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson defending well as Taneyev loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taneyev.
Good leg kick by Taneyev.
Taneyev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taneyev moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taneyev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taneyev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taneyev connects with a high kick.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taneyev defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Taneyev misses.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Taneyev steps away.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taneyev has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Taneyev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taneyev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Taneyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Taneyev throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Valentin Taneyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev misses with a body shot.
Taneyev looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Taneyev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Taneyev misses with a looping right.
Taneyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Taneyev saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a jab when Taneyev was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Taneyev circles away.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Taneyev moved out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taneyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Taneyev keeps it at a distance.
Taneyev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Taneyev lands a body shot.
Taneyev lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Taneyev feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Taneyev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Taneyev misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Taneyev saw that one coming.
Taneyev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Johnson.
I think Taneyev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeronimo Puno (ranked 401 p4p, 456 weight class) and Bleeding Spanner (ranked 57 p4p, 66 weight class). Puno's entrance music is RAGS 2 RICHES. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeronimo Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bleeding Spanner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanner slips under a jab.
Puno slips under a jab.
Spanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for Spanner.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Spanner misses the target.
Puno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spanner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Puno lands with a hook. Spanner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spanner slips a straight right by Puno.
Spanner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Jeronimo Puno has been cut.
Puno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Puno drives through and clinches with Spanner against the cage.
Spanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanner.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spanner prevents a body shot from Puno.
Spanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That has opened up Bleeding Spanner's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno throws a head punch that misses.
Spanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puno tries to land a body kick
and Spanner counters with a straight right hand.
Spanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Puno wants to clinch up but Spanner keeps it at a distance.
Spanner throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.
Spanner with a nice calf kick.
Spanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puno misses with a low kick.
Spanner throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spanner throws a solid leg kick but Puno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spanner.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spanner.
Spanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno.
Puno slips under a jab.
Puno throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno slips under a jab.
Spanner moves out of range as Puno throws a body kick.
Puno slips a jab from Spanner.
Puno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puno throws a low kick but Spanner moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanner defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Spanner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Punos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spanner misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Spanner misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno counters with an inside leg kick.
Puno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick there by Puno.
Spanner's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spanner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Puno lands with a nice body kick.
Spanner looks winded!
Puno drops Spanner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Spanner looks back up at him and smiles so Puno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Spanner is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno avoids the body shot from Spanner.
As Spanner backs away, Puno returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?
Spanner throws a sloppy body shot
and Puno counters with a big left hand that crumples Spanner! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeronimo Puno!
A victorious Jeronimo Puno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Bleeding Spanner spoke after the fight, saying 'That was fucking bullshit!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 740 p4p, 558 weight class) and Antonio Atunes (ranked 99 p4p, 76 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Atunes!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stark has time to react.
Atunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Atunes. Beautiful body shot.
Atunes takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Atunes scores with a jab.
Atunes tries a low kick but Stark avoids it.
Stark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stark is working for a kimura but Atunes is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atunes has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stark is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Atunes is surviving well by controlling Stark's body position as best he can.
Stark landing shots from mount.
Stark goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Atunes is on top in guard.
Atunes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking for a triangle but Atunes pushes his legs off easily.
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is looking for a triangle but Atunes pushes his legs off easily.
Stark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Atunes dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark working for a triangle but Atunes defends it easily.
Atunes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Atunes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atunes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Atunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Atunes wants to stand but Stark is controlling his posture from full guard.
Atunes slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Stark.
Atunes thows a huge punch but Stark dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atunes pulls his head out easily.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atunes pulls his head out easily.
Stark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Atunes content to stall in guard here.
Atunes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Atunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atunes stands up and waves to Stark to follow him.
Stark staying out of range there.
Atunes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stark.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Atunes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Atunes enables Stark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Atunes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Atunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Atunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Stark pushing down on Atunes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
Stark is looking for a kimura but Atunes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Atunes tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes trying to control here.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atunes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
Stark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Atunes has hold of Stark's hands but Stark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Atunes trying to control from the bottom.
Stark is working for an americana but Atunes has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Stark was thinking about the submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark stops Atunes from standing up.
Stark pushes down on Atunes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Atunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Stark is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Atunes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Thomas (ranked 626 p4p, 226 weight class) and Lenny Kowalski (ranked 86 p4p, 36 weight class). Thomas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LUNIZ -- I GOT 5 ON IT. Patrick Thomas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski pushes Thomas away with a front kick.
Thomas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Kowalski with a nice calf kick.
Good exchange - Kowalski coming out on top.
Kowalski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kowalski.
Kowalski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Kowalski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalski throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Kowalski is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kowalski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kowalski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thomas leaves Kowalski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Kowalski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalski slips under a jab from Thomas.
Kowalski scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Patrick Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas throws a right hand that Kowalski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kowalski also avoids with ease.
Kowalski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalski takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kowalski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kowalski lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Kowalski is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Kowalski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Kowalski.
Kowalski looking to score a takedown here. Thomas is defending well but Kowalski drives through and ends up in Thomas's guard.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Kowalski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Kowalski is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
Kowalski advances position into side control!
Kowalski controls the position.
Thomas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kowalski tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas prevents Kowalski from improving position.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Kowalski drags him back down.
Thomas stops Kowalski from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Kowalski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kowalski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski tries to move to mount but Thomas blocks the move with his legs.
Kowalski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Kowalski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thomas!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Kowalski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Kowalski scores with a three punch combo!
Kowalski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kowalski.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kowalski throws a lazy head kick
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kowalski misses with a straight right.
And Thomas counters with a quick kick to the body but Kowalski blocks it.
Kowalski throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalski connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kowalski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Thomas.
Thomas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalski throws out the jab.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kowalski throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Kowalski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
Kowalski throws a head kick that Thomas semi-blocks.
Kowalski connects with a leg kick.
Kowalski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Kowalski lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Kowalski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalski misses with a looping left.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kowalski misses with a wild combination.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thomas!
Thomas throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kowalski lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Kowalski wants to slow Thomas down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Kowalski throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Kowalski throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a slapping body shot.
Kowalski throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Kowalski tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas slips under a jab from Kowalski.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt.
Kowalski misses the shot to the body.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kowalski lands with a kick to the temple. Thomas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kowalski misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Kowalski.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Kowalski. That snapped Thomas's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Kowalski connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Kowalski tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Kowalski lands a jab to the head.
Kowalski lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kowalski scores with a punch to the head.
Kowalski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
Kowalski throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kowalski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kowalski. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Kowalski slips a straight right by Thomas.
Kowalski throws a lazy head kick
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas throws a right hand that Kowalski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kowalski also avoids with ease.
Kowalski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kowalski lands a nice looking body shot.
Kowalski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lenny Kowalski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick from Kowalski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Kowalski swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalski scores with a punch to the head.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Kowalski.
Thomas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kowalski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalski.
Kowalski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kowalski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Patrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas punching from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thomas pushes Kowalski off looking to stand but Kowalski dives back in and keeps control.
Thomas is not content to let Kowalski control the position.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kowalski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kowalski moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick lands for Kowalski.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Kowalski misses with a low kick.
Thomas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kowalski throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kowalski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kowalski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Kowalski!
Lenny Kowalski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dubaku Womba (ranked 246 p4p, 227 weight class) and Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 42 p4p, 37 weight class). Womba's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Damian Marley - Road to Zion ft. Nas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dubaku Womba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womba scores with a nice head shot.
Womba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Womba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Womba dives in and scores a takedown into Murhapuro's guard.
Womba trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Murhapuro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murhapuro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murhapuro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Womba is posturing up here but Murhapuro has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Womba tries to roll out but it's too tight and Womba has to tap! Slick submission there by Murhapuro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pauke Murhapuro!
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