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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Halloween KT
Date: Oct 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Nukem.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nukem cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Nukem works the jab nicely.
Nukem lands a slapping body shot.
Nukem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Nukem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Nukem ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Thomas out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duke Nukem!
Duke Nukem managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
UCF America 3
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Watson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Watson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Watson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thomas wants to control but Watson postures up.
Watson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Watson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Blane Thomas has been cut.
Watson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Thomas! Watson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Thomas and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!
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Event:
UCF 8
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Petrovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrovich could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Petrovich scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrovich swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Dimitri Petrovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrovich scores with a jab to the head.
Petrovich misses with an uppercut.
Thomas unleashes a big counter combination but Petrovich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas. #CL2#
Thomas rushes Petrovich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petrovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Petrovich lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas 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.
Petrovich throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Petrovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Petrovich.#T1#
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Petrovich flashes Thomas a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Thomas's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Thomas crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Petrovich punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Petrovich!
A victorious Dimitri Petrovich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
UCF 1: Dawn
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Elukka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Thomas. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elukka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas shoots in but Elukka avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Elukka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but Elukka is very close to passing his half guard.
Elukka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Thomas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Elukka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thomas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Elukka is proving a slippery customer.
Elukka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elukka landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elukka defends well.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elukka's guard. #REVB#
Elukka looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thomas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thomas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Elukka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Elukka tries to get out of the position.
Elukka is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Elukka is working hard here to advance position.
Elukka tries to hold on but Thomas postures up.
Elukka is looking to improve his position but Thomas isn't that keen on the idea.
Thomas controlling from the full mount.
Elukka tries to reverse the position but Thomas maintains control.
Thomas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Thomas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Elukka tries to reverse the position but Thomas maintains control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas avoids the attempt from Elukka to control.#T3#
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SU2#
Thomas stands up from mount. Strange move.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Elukka, which made it look bad.
Elukka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Elukka tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvo Elukka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elukka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elukka is breathing heavily.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Elukka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thomas, as that shot connected.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Elukka misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arvo Elukka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Elukka circles away.
Elukka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Elukka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Elukka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elukka shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elukka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elukka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thomas defends well and Elukka ends up having to push Thomas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elukka but Elukka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elukka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elukka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Elukka back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blane Thomas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Thomas tries for a takedown but Elukka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thomas. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elukka fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Elukka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Thomas has his feet on Elukka's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Blane Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elukka tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elukka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvo Elukka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elukka shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Elukka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Elukka with that takedown attempt.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elukka misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Elukka against the cage.
#T1##TD2#
Thomas successfully pulls guard.
Thomas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a triangle but Elukka pushes his legs off easily.
Thomas has his hands on Elukka's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elukka throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thomas is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elukka defends well.
Thomas looking to control.
Elukka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elukka chips away with some ground and pound.
Elukka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Elukka is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Elukka chips away with some ground and pound.
Elukka being controlled here momentarily.
Elukka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Elukka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elukka lands a couple of elbows.
Elukka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elukka defends well.
Elukka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thomas wants to stand up but Elukka is controlling him.
Elukka stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Elukka postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow. #T4#
Elukka is in close to Thomas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Elukka stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elukka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Elukka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elukka distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Elukka lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Thomas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elukka defends it easily.
Elukka with a nice head shot there.
Elukka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elukka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Elukka is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elukka is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Elukka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Elukka goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elukka sprawls well. Elukka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Elukka checks it.
Elukka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Elukka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Elukka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomas on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomas's guard now, I'm sure.
Elukka postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elukka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elukka's guard. #REVB#
Thomas won't allow Elukka to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Thomas tries to stand but Elukka is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Thomas is fighting to break Elukka's control of his arms but Elukka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thomas trying to control but Elukka is working from the bottom.
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elukka wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Elukka is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Elukka trying to hold on to Thomas's head to control him but Thomas postures up.
Thomas trying to control the pace.
Elukka is not content to let Thomas control the position.#SUB2#
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elukka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thomas wants to stand but Elukka has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elukka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elukka shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvo Elukka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Elukka drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elukka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Elukka lands a couple of elbows.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elukka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Elukka lands a couple of elbows.
Elukka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Elukka landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Elukka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Elukka landing with the ground and pound.
Elukka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Elukka throws an elbow that misses. Thomas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Elukka's guard. Nice move by Thomas!#REVB#
Elukka wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Elukka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elukka working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elukka has control of Thomas's left arm, preventing Thomas from doing any damage.
Thomas won't allow Elukka to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arvo Elukka.
I think Elukka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Elukka!
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Event:
Test 4
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Rush connects with a nice looking jab.
Rush takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Rush is avoiding it.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Rush counters with a right hand to the body.
Rush throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Rush leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graysen Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blane Thomas.
Rush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas looks winded!
Rush misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Rush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
The fighters circling - Rush throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Rush closes the distance and clinches.
Rush lands with a right to the head.
Rush misses with some punches.
Rush lands with a light punch inside.
Rush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Rush throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
Rush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rush lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rush fails to land.
Rush lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Rush. #T2#
Rush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Rush.
Rush softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rush cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Rush lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Rush scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Rush throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rush lands a shoulder strike.
Rush lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rush.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Rush finish him?
Rush lands a nice uppercut.
Rush lands with a right to the head.
Rush pushes Thomas against the cage. Rush is working some dirty boxing. Rush pushes off with a quick right hook! Thomas goes down! Thomas tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rush moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graysen Rush!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kadewere avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Kadewere gets the takedown into side control.
Thomas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kadewere misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kadewere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Kadewere is controlling well.
#T1#
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but Kadewere is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Kadewere is controlling him well. #SUB#
Kadewere is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Kadewere working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Kadewere seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas trying to get back to full guard but Kadewere takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Thomas squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kadewere controlling from mount. #T3#
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thomas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kadewere. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kadewere trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thomas is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Kadewere's attempts to control the action.
Kadewere fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kadewere lands a couple of good shots and Thomas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kadewere keeps control of the position as Thomas tries to break free.
Thomas just trying to survive but Kadewere is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kadewere has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tino Kadewere dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Kadewere sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kadewere tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Kadewere on that attempt.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kadewere seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Kadewere sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Kadewere shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Thomas working for a triangle but Kadewere defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Kadewere passes Thomas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kadewere is working away from the top position though.
Thomas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kadewere is looking to stand up but Thomas won't let him. #SUB#
Kadewere has gone for a leg lock! Thomas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kadewere's guard.#REVB##T2#
Kadewere is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Kadewere.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Kadewere is keeping the position.
Kadewere is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kadewere looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kadewere keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kadewere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas trying to control but Kadewere is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kadewere shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kadewere won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Thomas is trying to keep Kadewere in close.
#T4#
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Thomas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kadewere 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 Thomas.#SUB#
Kadewere working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kadewere scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tino Kadewere dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kadewere blocks a low kick nicely.
Kadewere keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Kadewere gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Kadewere manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Kadewere turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kadewere tries to pull guard but Thomas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kadewere manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadewere has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kadewere stalling in the clinch but Thomas improves position.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Kadewere tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tino Kadewere. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Kadewere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kadewere displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Kadewere defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Kadewere tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Kadewere rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kadewere is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?#BC#
Kadewere pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kadewere darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kadewere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Kadewere is nestled in close to Thomas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thomas trying to hold on to Kadewere's head to control him but Kadewere postures up.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Kadewere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tino Kadewere overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kadewere wants to stand up but Thomas has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kadewere thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thomas wants to control but Kadewere is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Kadewere moves out of range easily.
Kadewere tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Kadewere changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Kadewere manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kadewere as he jumps to the side.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Kadewere blocks a head kick by Thomas.
#T4##TD#
Kadewere closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomas to the mat! Thomas manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Thomas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kadewere off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Kadewere feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Kadewere changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas can't keep his opponent in guard - Kadewere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Kadewere with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kadewere is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tino Kadewere showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kadewere has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tino Kadewere!
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