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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Volkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkman's entrance music is Jesus Chorou. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Volkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Tennant!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkman has Tennant up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkman tries to break the clinch but Tennant is controlling the position.
Tennant lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Johnny Volkman has been cut.
Tennant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volkman is trying to break the clinch but Tennant has him pressed against the cage.
Volkman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tennant backwards.
Tennant prevents the takedown attempt.
Tennant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Volkman looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Volkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but Volkman blocks it.
Tennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkman blocks it with crossed arms.
Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Volkman is blocking nicely.
Tennant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volkman tries to break free but Tennant pushes him back against the cage.
Tennant misses with a knee strike.
Tennant misses with a knee to the head.
Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volkman stalling in the clinch but Tennant improves position.
Volkman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tennant smiles and moves away.
Volkman throws a nice looking combination but Tennant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkman fails with the takedown.
Volkman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tennant instigates a clinch.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volkman tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Volkman.
Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Volkman is blocking nicely.
Volkman fails to pull guard.
Volkman is working for takedown but Tennant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Volkman is trying to break free.
Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tennant looks gassed!
Tennant misses with a knee to the head.
Volkman tries for a takedown but Tennant manages to get underhooks.
Tennant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volkman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Volkman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volkman working hard to break the clinch.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Volkman tries to circle away but Tennant has him pinned against the cage.
Volkman is looking to break free of the clinch but Tennant has double underhooks.
Volkman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Volkman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tennant defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volkman 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.
Volkman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tennant 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 Volkman.
Volkman struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkman sneaks back into half guard.
Volkman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tennant tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Volkman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Volkman wants to control but Tennant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkman moves into full guard.
Volkman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tennant stacks Volkman 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 Tennant!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Tennant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Volkman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Volkman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Volkman counters with a shoot takedown. Tennant fights it but they end up in guard.
Tennant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkman wants to control from the top but Tennant keeps moving.
Volkman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Volkman throwing strikes from guard but Tennant blocks nicely.
Volkman throws and elbow that misses. Tennant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volkman's guard. Nice move by Tennant!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkman wants to sweep here but Tennant controlling him for the moment.
Volkman pulls Tennant in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkman is on top in guard.
Volkman throwing strikes but missing.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Volkman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Volkman throwing strikes from guard but Tennant blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkman is pushing down on Tennant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tennant is fighting to maintain full guard but Volkman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Volkman is looking to take a break and control but Tennant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkman is really struggling to control Tennant but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Volkman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volkman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkman trying to advance position but Tennant counters by regaining guard.
Volkman throws and elbow that misses. Tennant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volkman's guard. Nice move by Tennant!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Volkman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tennant is one step ahead there.
Volkman trying to strike off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Volkman dives in and grabs Tennant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tennant pushes down on Volkman's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Volkman.
Volkman misses with a double jab.
Volkman shoots in looking for a takedown. Tennant tries to sprawl out of it but Volkman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tennant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Volkman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Volkman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Volkman with that takedown attempt.
Johnny Volkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tennant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volkman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tennant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tennant moves in looking to clinch but Volkman pushes him off.
Volkman throws a one two combo.
Volkman throws a series of punches but Tennant avoids them all with ease.
Tennant doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkman circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tennant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkman circles away quickly and effectively.
Tennant tries to clinch up but Volkman circles away and keeps his distance.
Tennant darts in and clinches Volkman up against the cage.
Volkman wants to get back to striking at distance but Tennant won't allow it.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Volkman.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkman blocks it with crossed arms.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant misses with a knee strike.
Volkman is trying to force a seperation but Tennant has the dominant position.
Tennant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Volkman is blocking nicely.
Volkman jumps guard but Tennant stands there with Volkman around his waist. Volkman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Volkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkman wants to stall.
Volkman tries to circle away but Tennant has him pinned against the cage.
Volkman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volkman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tennant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Volkman is trying to break the clinch but Tennant is controlling him.
Volkman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tennant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tennant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tennant misses with a knee strike.
Volkman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tennant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Volkman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volkman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volkman working hard to break the clinch.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but Volkman blocks it.
Volkman slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volkman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Volkman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkman is working for takedown but Tennant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but Volkman blocks it.
Volkman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tennant misses with a knee strike.
Tennant prevents Volkman from breaking the clinch.
Volkman misses with a body punch.
Tennant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volkman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tennant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tennant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Volkman has had enough of the clinch but Tennant keeps him there for the moment.
Tennant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volkman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tennant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volkman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tennant takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tennant scores with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Volkman.
Volkman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tennant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volkman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Volkman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkman is looking to break free of the clinch but Tennant has double underhooks.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volkman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tennant backwards.
Tennant misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but Volkman blocks it.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Volkman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tennant smiles and moves away.
Volkman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tennant as he avoids it easily.
David Tennant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tennant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkman slips a jab and a cross from Tennant.
Tennant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkman.
Volkman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tennant circles away quickly and effectively.
Tennant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkman.
Tennant is looking to clinch but Volkman is avoiding it.
Volkman circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Volkman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tennant rushes Volkman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Volkman is blocking nicely.
Tennant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Volkman tries to score a body lock takedown but Tennant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant misses with a knee strike.
Tennant misses with a knee strike.
Volkman is trying to break the clinch but Tennant has him pressed against the cage.
Volkman goes for a takedown attempt but Tennant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Volkman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tennant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Volkman tries for a takedown but Tennant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tennant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnny Volkman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tennant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tennant wants to clinch up but Volkman keeps it at a distance.
Volkman fails with a takedown attempt.
Tennant wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Tennant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tennant has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Tennant!
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energy
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hype
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