PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokhtakhounov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ministry - Thieves. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Tokhtakhounov
vs
Price

187 cm
35
220 lbs
30 - 13 - 1

186 cm
29
210 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Price!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokhtakhounov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Price lands with a straight right. Tokhtakhounov didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Price releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Price doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Price backs up against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov avoids the head kick by Price.
Price tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tokhtakhounov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov checks a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to counter punch.
Tokhtakhounov lunges at Price with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Price's hand.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the body kick.
Tokhtakhounov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price throws a front kick aimed at Tokhtakhounov's knee but Tokhtakhounov avoids it well.
Price connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Price walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tokhtakhounov wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a wild body shot.
Price lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Price misses.
It looked like Tokhtakhounov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tokhtakhounov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tokhtakhounov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Price throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tokhtakhounov fails to land with a series of punches.
Price works the jab nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Price has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A left lands for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the body kick.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick as Price jumps back.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Price moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Tokhtakhounov as he connects with a hook.
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!
Price connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Price tries to clinch up but Tokhtakhounov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tokhtakhounov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Price takes a step back to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Price paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Price drives through and clinches with Tokhtakhounov against the cage.
Price is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tokhtakhounov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tokhtakhounov presses Price against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Tokhtakhounov - that landed with a thud.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a right to the head.
Price blocks an uppercut.
Price is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tokhtakhounov is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Price.
Tokhtakhounov lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokhtakhounov.
Price is trying to maintain a safe position but Tokhtakhounov gets an underhook and turns Price into the cage.
Tokhtakhounov lands a hook that snaps the head of Price backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Price - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Price is trying to maintain a safe position but Tokhtakhounov gets an underhook and turns Price into the cage.
Tokhtakhounov is working Price over against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov lands a body shot.
Price is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tokhtakhounov is defending well.
Tokhtakhounov pushes Price back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Price.
Price is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Price misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Price.
Price misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Price stalling in the clinch but Tokhtakhounov improves position.
Tokhtakhounov is working Price over against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Price blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a light punch inside.

Price's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body kick.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range as Price throws a body kick.
Price tries to land a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov saw it coming and moves away.
Tokhtakhounov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to wear down Price with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Price cracks a nice hook into Tokhtakhounov's ribs.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Tokhtakhounov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Price tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Tokhtakhounov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Price.
Tokhtakhounov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Price moves out of range of the body kick.

Tokhtakhounov rushes Price and presses him up against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tokhtakhounov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
That's time! Tokhtakhounov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tokhtakhounov tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tokhtakhounov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Price. That did some damage!
Price misses with a left hand
and Tokhtakhounov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Price really felt that one!
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Price on the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov looks to land a right hand but Price moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Price.
Tokhtakhounov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Price throws a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov checks it.
Tokhtakhounov throws a series of strikes that have Price backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Tokhtakhounov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tokhtakhounov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tokhtakhounov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Price there.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price sizes up Tokhtakhounov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Price throws a push kick but Tokhtakhounov slaps the foot to one side.
Tokhtakhounov looks to throw the jab but Price is out of range.
Tokhtakhounov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Price misses with a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tokhtakhounov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov wants to land a leg kick but Price is out of range.
Price plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Price throws a half hearted mid kick.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokhtakhounov is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokhtakhounov misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tokhtakhounov.
Price gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Price looks for the body kick but Tokhtakhounov saw that one coming.
Price punishes Tokhtakhounov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tokhtakhounov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokhtakhounov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Price can do to turn this around?
Tokhtakhounov works the jab nicely.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a series of wild punches.
Price darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Tokhtakhounov as he connects with a hook.
Price throws a head kick that Tokhtakhounov semi-blocks.

Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut is getting worse.
Price scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tokhtakhounov dips to his left and cracks Price with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price throws a leg kick which misses Tokhtakhounov's front leg but catches the back leg as Tokhtakhounov tries to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tokhtakhounov blocks the body kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Price on the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Price takes a step back to recover.
Price throws a body kick that misses
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Price takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Price throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Price is breathing heavily.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick that misses.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov is winning the standup battle so far.
Price misses with a body kick.
Price finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokhtakhounov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a head kick that Tokhtakhounov semi-blocks.
Tokhtakhounov digs a good hook to Price's body.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range as Price strikes.
Price throws a wild body kick that Tokhtakhounov sees coming a mile off.
Price scores with a shot to the body.
Price has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a nice head shot.
A cross from Tokhtakhounov lands.
Tokhtakhounov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Price blocks a head kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokhtakhounov tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tokhtakhounov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price.
A low kick from Price is predictable there
letting Tokhtakhounov counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Tokhtakhounov does no damage.
Price shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tokhtakhounov as he jumps to the side.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Price shoots in looking for a takedown. Tokhtakhounov tries to sprawl out of it but Price keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tokhtakhounov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tokhtakhounov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokhtakhounov cracks a nice hook into Price's ribs.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tokhtakhounov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Price can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Price blocks the low kick.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to slow Price down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Price with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov throws a series of punches but Price avoids them all with ease.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Price has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tokhtakhounov checks a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a nice body kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tokhtakhounov avoids the head kick by Price.
Price fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tokhtakhounov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tokhtakhounov will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tokhtakhounov punishes Price's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price throws a leg kick that misses.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the body kick from Price.
Tokhtakhounov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Price slips a jab from Tokhtakhounov.
Tommy Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Price bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a head kick by Price.
A little feinted left hand from Tokhtakhounov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Price throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tokhtakhounov misses with the combination.
Price appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Price buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Price misses with a head kick.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice looking body shot.
Price is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tokhtakhounov.
Price throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tokhtakhounov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a three punch combo!
Price lands with a thumping leg kick.
Price ducks right into an uppercut from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov feints and then cracks Price's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Price down.
Price lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tokhtakhounov's sensitive parts.
Tokhtakhounov jabs Price right on the nose. Price blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price misses with an uppercut
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a nice uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Price crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tokhtakhounov - the referee stops the clock and Price gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tokhtakhounov. Price manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Price misses with a head kick.
Tokhtakhounov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Price checks a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Price misses with an uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tokhtakhounov. That's going to slow Price down.
Price scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tokhtakhounov 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.