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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jared Bowman (ranked 2343 p4p, 2614 weight class) and Levani Tsiklauri (ranked 218 p4p, 243 weight class). Tsiklauri has chosen A.Celentano - Susanna as his entrance music. Levani Tsiklauri has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jared Bowman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levani Tsiklauri!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman rushes Tsiklauri and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bowman is trying to drag Tsiklauri to the mat but Tsiklauri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tsiklauri trying to land knees to the body.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses.
Bowman jumps guard but Tsiklauri stands there with Bowman around his waist. Bowman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tsiklauri breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsiklauri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bowman uses from the top position.
Bowman stands and steps away. Tsiklauri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tsiklauri shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tsiklauri was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bowman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bowman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsiklauri pulls his head out easily.
Bowman pushes Tsiklauri off looking to stand but Tsiklauri dives back in and keeps control.
Tsiklauri tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tsiklauri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tsiklauri is trying to control. Bowman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bowman wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsiklauri is thwarting Bowman's attempts to control the position.
Bowman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri thows a huge punch but Bowman dodges it nicely.
Bowman is controlling Tsiklauri's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bowman wants to improve his position but Tsiklauri is controlling well.
Tsiklauri wants to advance to full mount but Bowman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tsiklauri wants to stand but Bowman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bowman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is trying to keep Tsiklauri in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bowman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tsiklauri enables Bowman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tsiklauri manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tsiklauri wants to get back to his feet but Bowman passes into half guard.
Tsiklauri tries to roll over but Bowman keeps him under control.
Bowman is taking a breather. Tsiklauri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tsiklauri is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsiklauri is not content to let Bowman control the position.
Bowman decides to stand and escape the position.
Tsiklauri stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tsiklauri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsiklauri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsiklauri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bowman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tsiklauri tries to kick Bowman off but Bowman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Levani Tsiklauri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tsiklauri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Bowman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowman has a takedown stuffed.
Tsiklauri stuffs the takedown.
Jared Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsiklauri! But no joy.
Tsiklauri throws a sloppy head kick and Bowman moves out of range easily.
Bowman shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsiklauri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bowman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsiklauri throws a nice looking combination but Bowman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bowman misses.
Bowman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsiklauri misses with a head kick.
Bowman takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsiklauri breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Tsiklauri scores with a four punch combination!
Bowman gets a double leg takedown into Tsiklauri's guard.
Tsiklauri wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bowman manages to pass to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tsiklauri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bowman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bowman prevents Tsiklauri from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tsiklauri is looking to escape.
Bowman slows the pace down in half guard.
Bowman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsiklauri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tsiklauri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bowman.
Bowman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bowman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsiklauri wants to control but Bowman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsiklauri tries to kick Bowman off but Bowman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsiklauri shoots in but no luck this time.
Bowman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowman leaves Tsiklauri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tsiklauri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bowman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsiklauri avoids it really well and circles away.
Bowman throws a head kick but Tsiklauri moves out of range.
Tsiklauri throws a series of punches but Bowman moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsiklauri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowman circles away.
Tsiklauri is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bowman.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but Tsiklauri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsiklauri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bowman.
Tsiklauri closes the distance and clinches.
Bowman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tsiklauri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tsiklauri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bowman is keeping busy.
Tsiklauri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsiklauri pushes Bowman up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsiklauri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levani Tsiklauri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tsiklauri tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bowman misses with a low kick.
Bowman misses the shot to the body.
Tsiklauri throws a series of punches but Bowman avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsiklauri.
Bowman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tsiklauri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsiklauri throws a fast counter high kick but Bowman manages to duck under it in time.
Tsiklauri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsiklauri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bowman did well to prevent Tsiklauri getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsiklauri stalling.
Bowman won't allow Tsiklauri to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman is doing well to control the position and prevent Tsiklauri from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bowman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bowman is trying to keep Tsiklauri in close.
Bowman wants to sweep here but Tsiklauri controlling him for the moment.
Bowman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsiklauri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bowman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsiklauri's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman preventing the sweep.
Tsiklauri wants to get back to his feet but Bowman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bowman stays in close to Tsiklauri's body and controls the position.
Jared Bowman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bowman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tsiklauri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsiklauri wants to sweep here but Bowman controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bowman looking to sit in guard and control but Tsiklauri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bowman wants to sweep but no luck.
Bowman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsiklauri stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tsiklauri tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tsiklauri throws a head kick that misses.
Bowman throws a counter high kick but Tsiklauri was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tsiklauri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bowman stuffs the takedown.
Tsiklauri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bowman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsiklauri swivels and escapes.
Tsiklauri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bowman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tsiklauri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bowman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tsiklauri prevents it.
Bowman is trying to pull guard but Tsiklauri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsiklauri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jared Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levani Tsiklauri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tsiklauri dives in for a single leg takedown but Bowman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bowman is looking to counter the offense by Tsiklauri and move into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Levani Tsiklauri.
I've got Tsiklauri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jared Bowman!
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