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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dario Tomovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Hendry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomovic comes to the cage accompanied by Serbian Songs - Patriot. Hendry has chosen Scotland The Brave as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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176 cm
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212 lbs
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178 cm
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217 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dario Tomovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alistair Hendry! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tomovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Tomovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Weed Nation in the buildup to the fight. Hendry misses the jab. Hendry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tomovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hendry is in Tomovic's guard. Hendry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hendry is looking to work some ground and pound but Tomovic has wrist control. Hendry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hendry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Tomovic keeping moving, preventing Hendry from controlling successfully. Tomovic controls Hendry momentarily but Hendry frees himself. Hendry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hendry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hendry lands a couple of elbows. Hendry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. 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. Tomovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hendry wants to control from the top but Tomovic keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tomovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A combination from Hendry does no damage. Tomovic misses the jab. Hendry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Tomovic looks to throw the jab but Hendry is out of range. Hendry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hendry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tomovic. Tomovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hendry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tomovic's guard. Hendry working some strikes from top position. Hendry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tomovic working for a triangle but Hendry defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tomovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendry defends it easily. Tomovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Hendry landing with the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tomovic controls Hendry momentarily but Hendry frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hendry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Tomovic is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hendry rolls with it to try and escape but Tomovic cranks on the arm and Hendry is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dario Tomovic! After the fight, Dario Tomovic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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