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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Almighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Thomas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Almighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almighty 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.
Almighty tries a head kick but it misses.
Almighty throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Almighty.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Almighty.
Almighty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Almighty throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Almighty.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Almighty but Almighty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Almighty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Almighty stuffs the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Almighty.
Almighty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Almighty does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Almighty.
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Almighty.
A short uppercut from Almighty.
Thomas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Almighty up against the cage.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Almighty walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bruce Almighty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Almighty in a clinch.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Almighty gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the cage.
Thomas keeps control of Almighty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Almighty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas tries to stall but Almighty uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Almighty is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Almighty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Almighty throws a head kick that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Almighty is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Almighty is breathing heavily.
Almighty wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almighty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thomas trying to control the action but Almighty is working from the bottom.
Almighty is looking to escape.
Almighty trying to control here.
Almighty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Almighty misses with a leg kick.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almighty tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almighty to the ground. Almighty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Almighty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almighty feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Almighty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Almighty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almighty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Almighty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Almighty feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Almighty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Almighty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almighty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Almighty, pushing him back against the cage.
Almighty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Almighty avoids it.
Almighty lands a high kick!
Good work by Almighty as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Almighty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Almighty lands with a slapping head kick.
Almighty tries to land a body kick
and Thomas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Almighty's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almighty is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea.
Almighty working for submissions but it's allowed Thomas to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leon Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Almighty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Almighty.
Almighty throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Almighty throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Almighty throws a head kick that misses.
Almighty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Almighty sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Almighty lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Almighty takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Almighty sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almighty wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almighty kicks off Thomas and gets to his feet.
Almighty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Bruce Almighty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Thomas.
Almighty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leon Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Almighty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Almighty lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thomas.
Thomas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Almighty is looking for a sweep.
Almighty tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Thomas wants to control the pace but Almighty is squirming around nicely.
Almighty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thomas stands up from mount. Strange move.
Almighty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Almighty throws a head kick that misses.
Almighty throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Almighty stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almighty throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thomas's head.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Almighty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Almighty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Almighty pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control.
Almighty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Almighty's head.
Almighty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Almighty.
Almighty wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almighty wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
Almighty wants to improve his position but instead Thomas has moved into half guard.
Almighty tries to kick Thomas off but Thomas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thomas trying to control from half guard but Almighty is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Almighty will probably get the nod.
That's time! Almighty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Almighty throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Almighty.
Almighty avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Almighty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Bruce Almighty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Almighty tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas tries to bum rush Almighty with a series of wild strikes but Almighty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almighty avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Almighty moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Almighty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almighty throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Almighty.
Almighty gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Almighty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leon Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Almighty keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Almighty throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Almighty wants to break free but Thomas has control.
Almighty manages to break the clinch.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Bruce Almighty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Thomas.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Almighty is trying to defend but Thomas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Almighty is looking to improve his position.
Thomas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thomas looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almighty blocking the ground and pound.
Almighty working to try and regain half guard.
Almighty is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thomas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Almighty to take his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Thomas tries to get the hooks in deep but Almighty pushed the leg off.
Almighty rolls, trying to escape but Thomas keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Thomas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.
Almighty is trying to stand back up.
I really don't envy Almighty right now.
Almighty won't enjoy being in this position. Thomas looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Almighty is tapping - it's over boys! Thomas picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leon Thomas!
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energy
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