The Ground Folds PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Deshawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Stompkick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Deshawn
vs
Stompkick

182 cm
25
174 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Deshawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Stompkick!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stompkick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stompkick punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deshawn is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Stompkick with shots to the head and body - Deshawn looks very uncomfortable down there.

It looks like Jake Deshawn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deshawn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stompkick tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Deshawn is trying to stand up.
Stompkick throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Deshawn because Stompkick loaded up on that one.
Deshawn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Deshawn tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deshawn is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Stompkick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deshawn is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Deshawn bucks up and throws Stompkick to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stompkick throws a sloppy head kick and Deshawn moves out of range easily.
Deshawn throws a hook but Stompkick blocks it.
Stompkick misses with a body shot.
Stompkick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Deshawn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stompkick circles away quickly and effectively.
Deshawn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Deshawn.
Deshawn lands with a nice combination. Stompkick backs away looking to recover.

Stompkick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deshawn quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Stompkick there.
Deshawn is trying to stand.
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.
Stompkick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stompkick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deshawn is trying to stand back up but Stompkick is controlling him
Deshawn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stompkick.
Deshawn is trying to stand up here but Stompkick is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stompkick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Deshawn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Deshawn is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Deshawn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stompkick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stompkick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deshawn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Stompkick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Deshawn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Stompkick lands a high kick to the side of Deshawn's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Stompkick dives into guard, looking to finish.

Deshawn is rocked!
Stompkick passes into half guard.
Oh Deshawn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stompkick lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Deshawn! More strikes land and this one is all over! Stompkick jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Stompkick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iglig Bloodrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Sonnen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Iglig Bloodrock's chin.

Bloodrock
vs
Sonnen

183 cm
18
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

187 cm
20
199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iglig Bloodrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Bloodrock misses with a looping left.
Bloodrock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bloodrock throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bloodrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonnen tries to clinch but Bloodrock moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bloodrock enables Sonnen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bloodrock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloodrock is retaining full guard.

Bloodrock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sonnen has picked Bloodrock up and slammed him! Bloodrock can't keep hold of the triangle and Sonnen manages to pass to side control!
Bloodrock trying to remain calm as Sonnen controls from the top position.

Sonnen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bloodrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bloodrock shoots in and drives through. Sonnen sprawls well.
Bloodrock shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iglig Bloodrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sonnen scores with a takedown into Bloodrock's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen is looking to stand up but Bloodrock won't let him.

Bloodrock isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sonnen stacks Bloodrock on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sonnen!

Sonnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bloodrock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bloodrock sneaks back into half guard.
Sonnen content to control rather than advance.
Sonnen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sonnen prevents Bloodrock from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock trying to hold on to Sonnen's head to control him but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen wants to stand but Bloodrock has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bloodrock connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Bloodrock regains full guard. Nicely done.

Bloodrock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sonnen wants to stand but Bloodrock is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodrock trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bloodrock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sonnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodrock wants to control but Sonnen passes easily into half guard.
Bloodrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sonnen.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bloodrock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloodrock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Bloodrock is keeping the position.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Bloodrock keeps moving.
Sonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bloodrock is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.

Bloodrock has his foot on Sonnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sonnen works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bloodrock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bloodrock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sonnen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sonnen is trying to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen moves into full guard.
Bloodrock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonnen keeping full guard, as Bloodrock tries to pass.
Bloodrock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Sonnen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bloodrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bloodrock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bloodrock wants to sweep here but Sonnen controlling him for the moment.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Bloodrock keeps moving.
Sonnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bloodrock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sonnen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloodrock is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brian Sonnen.
Sonnen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bloodrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen slips a jab and a cross from Bloodrock.
Sonnen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bloodrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bloodrock throws a series of strikes that have Sonnen backpedaling.

It looks like Brian Sonnen has been cut.

Sonnen takes the fight into the clinch.
Sonnen trying to control the position but instead, Bloodrock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sonnen into the cage.

Bloodrock lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bloodrock is looking to take a break and control but Sonnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonnen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bloodrock is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen is pressing down on Bloodrock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bloodrock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bloodrock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sonnen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bloodrock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bloodrock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bloodrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonnen is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bloodrock is looking to improve his position but Sonnen isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sonnen avoids the attempt from Bloodrock to control.
Bloodrock is looking to improve his position but Sonnen isn't that keen on the idea.
Brian Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bloodrock is working hard here to advance position.
Sonnen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bloodrock is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bloodrock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sonnen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bloodrock regains half guard.
Bloodrock wants to get back to full guard.
Bloodrock tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sonnen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloodrock tries to reverse the position but Sonnen maintains control.
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 Iglig Bloodrock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Sonnen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Bloodrock is working an open guard so Sonnen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sonnen tries to clinch there but Bloodrock circles away.

Sonnen closes the distance and clinches.
Sonnen connects with a knee to the head.
Bloodrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen avoids the elbow strike from Bloodrock, against the cage.
Sonnen lands a nice elbow.
Sonnen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloodrock.
Bloodrock blocks an elbow strike.
Bloodrock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bloodrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bloodrock's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen looking to throw knees to the head but Bloodrock is blocking nicely.
Bloodrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonnen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Sonnen drags the fight down to the ground.
Sonnen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bloodrock is one step ahead there.
Sonnen can't keep his opponent in guard - Bloodrock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bloodrock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bloodrock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Bloodrock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sonnen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bloodrock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sonnen's head.
Bloodrock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bloodrock throwing shots but Sonnen is blocking nicely.
Sonnen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bloodrock.

Bloodrock is working for a kimura but Sonnen is defending it quite comfortably.
Sonnen tries to kick Bloodrock off but Bloodrock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is defending well.
Sonnen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bloodrock.
Bloodrock working Sonnen over with strikes.
Bloodrock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bloodrock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sonnen wants to control but Bloodrock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sonnen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bloodrock.
Bloodrock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sonnen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bloodrock.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloodrock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Sonnen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sonnen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bloodrock.
Bloodrock in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Bloodrock is trying to get an arm triangle but Sonnen is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloodrock sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sonnen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

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 Iglig Bloodrock.
I think Bloodrock 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iglig Bloodrock!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Adam Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shdhxjedjx Huhncfhjjfr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shdhxjedjx Huhncfhjjfr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Adam Thomas
vs
Huhncfhjjfr

194 cm
22
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Adam Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shdhxjedjx Huhncfhjjfr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huhncfhjjfr is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Huhncfhjjfr keeps it at a distance.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Huhncfhjjfr circles away.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Huhncfhjjfr circles away.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huhncfhjjfr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Huhncfhjjfr moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Huhncfhjjfr.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Huhncfhjjfr circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Huhncfhjjfr circles away.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Huhncfhjjfr circles away.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch up.
Huhncfhjjfr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Huhncfhjjfr circles away and keeps his distance.
Huhncfhjjfr circles away from the clinch attempt.

Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Huhncfhjjfr in a clinch.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas stops a takedown attempt from Huhncfhjjfr.
Thomas is working for takedown but Huhncfhjjfr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huhncfhjjfr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thomas is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhncfhjjfr goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan Adam Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shdhxjedjx Huhncfhjjfr.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Ryan Adam Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Huhncfhjjfr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Huhncfhjjfr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huhncfhjjfr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas motions for Huhncfhjjfr to come forward. Thomas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Huhncfhjjfr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huhncfhjjfr wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huhncfhjjfr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Huhncfhjjfr circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas tries to clinch but Huhncfhjjfr moves out of range.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huhncfhjjfr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Huhncfhjjfr in a clinch.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Huhncfhjjfr is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huhncfhjjfr down to the mat. Huhncfhjjfr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Huhncfhjjfr is avoiding it.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Huhncfhjjfr wants to clinch.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Huhncfhjjfr circles away.
Huhncfhjjfr is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Huhncfhjjfr slips the punch.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Huhncfhjjfr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huhncfhjjfr keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huhncfhjjfr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Huhncfhjjfr circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huhncfhjjfr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Huhncfhjjfr circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Adam Thomas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huhncfhjjfr wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Huhncfhjjfr is looking to clinch.
Ryan Adam Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Huhncfhjjfr 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.
Huhncfhjjfr wants to clinch.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Huhncfhjjfr circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas tries to clinch but Huhncfhjjfr is having none of it.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Huhncfhjjfr circles away.
Huhncfhjjfr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Huhncfhjjfr keeps it at a distance.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huhncfhjjfr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Huhncfhjjfr pushes him off.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huhncfhjjfr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas tries to clinch but Huhncfhjjfr moves out of range.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Huhncfhjjfr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huhncfhjjfr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Huhncfhjjfr circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Huhncfhjjfr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Huhncfhjjfr circles away.
Huhncfhjjfr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huhncfhjjfr wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Huhncfhjjfr circles away.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Huhncfhjjfr checks it.
Huhncfhjjfr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huhncfhjjfr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhncfhjjfr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Huhncfhjjfr is looking to clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch but Huhncfhjjfr is having none of it.
Thomas tries to clinch but Huhncfhjjfr is having none of it.
Huhncfhjjfr keeps the fight on the outside.
Huhncfhjjfr doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Huhncfhjjfr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huhncfhjjfr wants to clinch.
Thomas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Huhncfhjjfr blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Huhncfhjjfr.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhncfhjjfr keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas tries to clinch but Huhncfhjjfr moves out of range.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas wants to clinch

and Huhncfhjjfr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to pull guard but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Huhncfhjjfr fails to pull guard.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
Huhncfhjjfr connects with a knee to the head.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Huhncfhjjfr smiles and moves away.
Huhncfhjjfr moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Huhncfhjjfr circles away.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Huhncfhjjfr circles away.
Huhncfhjjfr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huhncfhjjfr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Huhncfhjjfr blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huhncfhjjfr keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huhncfhjjfr 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.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Huhncfhjjfr circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Huhncfhjjfr.
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 Ryan Adam Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Huhncfhjjfr circles away and keeps his distance.
Huhncfhjjfr doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Huhncfhjjfr blocks the leg kick.
Huhncfhjjfr 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.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Huhncfhjjfr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Huhncfhjjfr circles away.
Huhncfhjjfr swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Huhncfhjjfr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Huhncfhjjfr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Thomas moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhncfhjjfr is trying to maintain a safe position but Thomas gets an underhook and turns Huhncfhjjfr into the cage.
Huhncfhjjfr prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Huhncfhjjfr as Thomas tries to tie him up.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Huhncfhjjfr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Huhncfhjjfr tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
Huhncfhjjfr is looking to control Thomas's arms but Thomas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Huhncfhjjfr has his back to the cage.
Huhncfhjjfr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ryan Adam Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shdhxjedjx Huhncfhjjfr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Huhncfhjjfr gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the cage.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Huhncfhjjfr controls his hands.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.
Huhncfhjjfr wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas jumps guard but Huhncfhjjfr stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Huhncfhjjfr jumps guard but Thomas stands there with Huhncfhjjfr around his waist. Huhncfhjjfr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Huhncfhjjfr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Huhncfhjjfr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas is trying to drag Huhncfhjjfr to the mat but Huhncfhjjfr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Huhncfhjjfr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhncfhjjfr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Huhncfhjjfr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Thomas instigates a clinch.
Huhncfhjjfr stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Huhncfhjjfr has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Huhncfhjjfr controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huhncfhjjfr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thomas is trying to push Huhncfhjjfr away but Huhncfhjjfr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas tries to pull guard but Huhncfhjjfr holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Huhncfhjjfr tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Huhncfhjjfr drops back down to his feet.
Huhncfhjjfr trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Huhncfhjjfr into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huhncfhjjfr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Adam Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Adam Thomas!