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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Tomcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes into the arena with Devil went down to Georgia blaring out of the sound system. Tomcik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: T Pain & Hot Dollar - Who The Fuck Is That . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, John Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamil Tomcik!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Tomcik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
Tomcik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thomas's guard.
Tomcik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomcik passes Thomas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tomcik controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is looking for a triangle but Tomcik pushes his legs off easily.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomcik.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tomcik is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
Tomcik is trying to get back to full guard.
Tomcik actively working from the bottom here.
Tomcik is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomcik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tomcik trying to control here.
Tomcik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thomas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thomas's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas turns into Tomcik and is now in his guard.
Thomas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tomcik's head.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomcik looking for a sweep. Not yet Tomcik, not yet.
Tomcik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomcik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas postures up.
Thomas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tomcik's head.
Tomcik keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Tomcik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thomas manages to get himself to full guard.
Tomcik wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomcik is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik forces his way into half guard.
Tomcik has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tomcik has control of Thomas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thomas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thomas turns into him and now he's in Tomcik's guard.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tomcik working a defensive guard here.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Tomcik trying to control the position here.
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomcik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses. Tomcik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thomas's guard. Nice move by Tomcik!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamil Tomcik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thomas takes a swing at Tomcik's ribcage but misses.
Tomcik tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Tomcik moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Tomcik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomcik cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tomcik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tomcik bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Tomcik sprawls well.
Tomcik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomas on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomas's guard now, I'm sure.
Tomcik throws a big right hand that misses.
Tomcik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tomcik trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Tomcik postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomcik wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Tomcik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tomcik tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Thomas trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kamil Tomcik was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tomcik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tomcik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tomcik jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Tomcik.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomcik.
A leg kick checked by Tomcik.
Tomcik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tomcik misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Tomcik avoids it well.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tomcik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tomcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Tomcik misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomcik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tomcik cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a good cross that connects.
Tomcik avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tomcik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
Tomcik wants to control but Thomas passes into side.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tomcik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thomas advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas cracks Tomcik with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tomcik tries to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Thomas cracks Tomcik with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tomcik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Thomas passes into side control, despite Tomcik's attempt to control the position.
Tomcik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tomcik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tomcik controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Tomcik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tomcik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Tomcik.
It looks like John Thomas has been cut.
Tomcik blocks a jab.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Tomcik counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tomcik as he avoids it easily.
Tomcik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tomcik throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tomcik.
Tomcik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomcik shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Tomcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomcik throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tomcik missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamil Tomcik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomcik slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Tomcik coming out on top.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tomcik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
Tomcik controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Tomcik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tomcik is pulling down on Thomas's head. It's preventing any offense from Thomas, at least for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomcik trying to control the position.
Thomas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tomcik is on top in guard.
Thomas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tomcik!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik is looking to improve his position but Thomas isn't that keen on the idea.
Tomcik's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kamil Tomcik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tomcik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tomcik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tomcik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas landing strikes from the mount and Tomcik is in trouble!
Thomas with shots to the head and body - Tomcik looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tomcik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Thomas lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik gets full guard.
Thomas postures up in Tomcik's guard and throws a big left but Tomcik blocks it.
Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomas is fighting to break Tomcik's control of his arms but Tomcik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tomcik wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Tomcik has Thomas pulled in close to control his posture.
Tomcik trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomcik manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tomcik avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kamil Tomcik just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on John Thomas's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Tomcik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomcik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tomcik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Tomcik shakes it off.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Kamil Tomcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomcik throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Tomcik sprawls well.
Tomcik lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tomcik blocks a jab.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Tomcik misses with a hook.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomcik manages to avoid it.
Tomcik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tomcik - that will leave a mark!
Tomcik tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tomcik lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Tomcik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tomcik takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Tomcik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas cracks the inside of Tomcik's front leg.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Tomcik swinging wildly here.
Thomas throws a body punch but Tomcik moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomcik throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Tomcik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thomas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tomcik trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Tomcik looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tomcik is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tomcik wants to take a breather but Thomas manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tomcik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard.
Tomcik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tomcik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thomas throws a strike but Tomcik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is pulling down on Tomcik's head to control his posture.
Tomcik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tomcik!
Tomcik wants to control but Thomas is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kamil Tomcik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Thomas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tomcik defends it nicely.
Tomcik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Tomcik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomcik.
Tomcik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomcik.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Tomcik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas tries a low kick but Tomcik avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomcik scores with a punch to the head.
Tomcik closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Tomcik shakes it off.
Tomcik misses with a head kick.
Tomcik scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tomcik.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tomcik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomcik thows a body shot but no joy.
Tomcik throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Tomcik misses with a few strikes there.
John Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Tomcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back 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!
Tomcik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Thomas throws a sloppy body shot
and Tomcik counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Tomcik to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Tomcik misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Tomcik as he connects with a hook.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tomcik.
Tomcik sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thomas thuds his right hand into Tomcik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamil Tomcik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tomcik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tomcik gets a double leg takedown into Thomas's guard.
Thomas is trying to keep Tomcik in close.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomcik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomcik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tomcik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomcik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tomcik wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas has Tomcik pulled in close to control his posture.
Tomcik trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Tomcik tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamil Tomcik has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a hook but Tomcik blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Tomcik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tomcik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Tomcik!
Kamil Tomcik is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Kamil Tomcik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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