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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarnowski comes to the cage accompanied by Hemp Gru - Sami swoi . Dragov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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164 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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TWGC Champion
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarnowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dragov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dragov trying to control from half guard but Tarnowski is working away.
Tarnowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Dragov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dragov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tarnowski wants to get back to full guard.
Dragov with the ground and pound but Tarnowski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dragov looking to pass the guard.
Dragov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarnowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dragov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarnowski keeping full guard, as Dragov tries to pass.
Dragov landing some decent shots from guard.
Tarnowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dragov's guard.
Dragov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tarnowski stopping the sweep attempt from Dragov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is looking for a triangle here but Tarnowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tarnowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragov keeps working.
Dragov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tarnowski wants to control but Dragov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dragov is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Dragov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dragov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tarnowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dragov is looking for a sweep. Tarnowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dragov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tarnowski prevents Dragov from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragov is looking to get back to full guard here but Tarnowski has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tarnowski gets to mount! Dragov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tarnowski looking to control but Dragov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarnowski controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valko Dragov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tarnowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragov manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Tarnowski. No joy for Dragov on that attempt.
Tarnowski throws a leg kick but Dragov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dragov.
Tarnowski throws a leg kick but Dragov checks it.
Dragov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dragov is working for a kimura but Tarnowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Tarnowski is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dragov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tarnowski blocking the ground and pound.
Tarnowski is bucking up trying to escape but Dragov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tarnowski is squirming around, avoiding Dragov's attempts to control the action.
Valko Dragov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarnowski tries to lock up and control but Dragov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dragov prevents Tarnowski from getting the reversal.
Dragov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tarnowski is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tarnowski stops Dragov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dragov breaks from Tarnowski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tarnowski is looking to escape.
Tarnowski wants to control but Dragov is having none of it.
Tarnowski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dragov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tarnowski is in a horrible position here. Dragov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dragov throws some wild stikes that Tarnowski manages to avoid easily.
Dragov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dragov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tarnowski?
Tarnowski is looking to get to half guard.
Dragov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tarnowski is on top in guard.
Dragov trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dragov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dragov is still trying to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tarnowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dragov controls Tarnowski momentarily but Tarnowski frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valko Dragov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dragov tries for a takedown but Tarnowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Tarnowski.
Nice sprawl there from Tarnowski as Dragov shoots in.
Tarnowski connects with a high kick.
Dragov moves out of range as Tarnowski throws a body kick.
Dragov shoots in for a double leg but Tarnowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michal Tarnowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valko Dragov.
Tarnowski thumps Dragov with a low kick.
Dragov fails to land the takedown.
Dragov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tarnowski swivels and escapes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tarnowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragov misses with a takedown
and Tarnowski counters with a crisp one two that drops Dragov! Tarnowski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dragov to his feet! Dragov is in big trouble!
Dragov is rocked!
Dragov switches off momentarily and Tarnowski cracks him with a monster right hand! Dragov topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tarnowski dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tarnowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michal Tarnowski!
Michal Tarnowski gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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