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Event:
NFC 22 - Tromboney vs Duran
Date: Nov 16, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Thomas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lindsey's guard.
Lindsey keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Lindsey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thomas advances position into side control!
Thomas wants to control but Lindsey is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thomas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsey is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Lindsey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindsey sneaks back into half guard.
Lindsey preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Thomas wants to control but Lindsey is keeping him busy.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindsey's head.
Thomas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lindsey gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas won't allow Lindsey to sweep him here.
Lindsey can't keep his opponent in guard - Thomas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lindsey wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thomas blocks the strikes from Lindsey.
#T3#
Thomas wants to free his trapped foot but Lindsey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lindsey is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lindsey is doing well to control the position and prevent Thomas from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Lindsey is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Lindsey's guard.
Thomas stands and throws Lindsey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thomas trying to control the action but Lindsey is working from the bottom.
Lindsey is looking to reverse the position.#T4##SUB#
Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thomas working away.
Thomas trying to control the position but Lindsey is working away.
Lindsey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thomas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lindsey tries to get to full guard but Thomas has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Thomas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Lindsey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lindsey working the head and body with strikes.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Lindsey wants to pass the guard but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lindsey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.#T1#
Thomas controls Lindsey momentarily but Lindsey frees himself.
Lindsey distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lindsey cracks Thomas with a solid left hand.
Lindsey landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lindsey with a nice head shot there.
Lindsey postures up.
Lindsey works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lindsey lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Lindsey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lindsey landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Thomas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lindsey defends it easily.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Lindsey from controlling successfully.
Lindsey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lindsey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Thomas trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Thomas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lindsey is aware though and is defending well.
Lindsey is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lindsey lands a couple of elbows.
Lindsey distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lindsey connects with a couple of short punches.
Lindsey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lindsey working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Lindsey cracks Thomas with a solid left hand.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lindsey missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
Lindsey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
Lindsey is pressing down on Thomas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lindsey keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Lindsey wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Lindsey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindsey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lindsey controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Lindsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Lindsey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thomas is trying to defend but Lindsey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lindsey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thomas gets back to full guard.
Lindsey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindsey won't allow Thomas to sweep him here. #T1#
Lindsey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lindsey scoring with some ground and pound.
Lindsey landing some decent shots from guard.
Thomas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lindsey stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thomas is trying to keep Lindsey in close.
#SUB#
Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lindsey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas working a defensive guard but Lindsey manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T2#
Lindsey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thomas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lindsey's best efforts.
Lindsey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lindsey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lindsey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lindsey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lindsey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lindsey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Thomas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lindsey lands strikes from half guard.
Lindsey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#Thomas is rocked!
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Oh Thomas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindsey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thomas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lindsey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lindsey is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Thomas is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lindsey fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Thomas from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lindsey! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey Lindsey! |
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Event:
NFC 15 - Tromboney vs Papava
Date: Oct 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Phoenix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomas to the mat! Thomas manages to get full guard.
Thomas is trying to keep Phoenix in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix working some strikes from top position.
Phoenix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thomas is striking but Phoenix is not phased and passes to half guard.
Phoenix lands with a punch from half guard.
Phoenix lands strikes from half guard.
Phoenix is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phoenix content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Phoenix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Phoenix eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Phoenix 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.
Phoenix keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Phoenix seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Phoenix looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thomas is not content to let Phoenix control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Phoenix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phoenix.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Thomas has hold of Phoenix's hands but Phoenix slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thomas won't allow Phoenix to pass to mount.
Phoenix is taking a breather. Thomas 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.
Phoenix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Phoenix connects with a nice short shot to Thomas's temple. #T3#
Phoenix scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thomas is looking to control Phoenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thomas avoid being mounted?
Phoenix is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Phoenix trying to control the pace.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Phoenix has control of the leg. #SUB#
Phoenix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phoenix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4##SUB#
Phoenix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phoenix stalling.
Thomas trying to hold on to Phoenix's head to control him but Phoenix postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Phoenix scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Phoenix working Thomas over with strikes.
Thomas is looking to control Phoenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thomas avoid being mounted?
Thomas wants to improve his position but Phoenix is controlling well.
Phoenix wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thomas taking some punishment here, with Phoenix in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Phoenix scores with a big shot! Thomas's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Thomas! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Phoenix! |
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Event:
NFC 3 - Carrea vs Jalupon
Date: Sep 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Tilt throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
so Thomas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thomas passes Tilt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tilt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Tilt is not content to let Thomas control the position.
Thomas wants to pass to mount but Tilt is defending the position.
Tilt is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tilt defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tilt is not content to let Thomas control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Thomas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tilt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tilt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thomas tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Thomas is working for a guillotine from mount but Tilt frees his head quite easily.
Thomas looking to finish with strikes here!
Tilt tries to buck Thomas off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Thomas wants to finish this one by submission but Tilt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thomas.
Tilt looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2#
Thomas avoiding Tilt 's attempts to control his hands.
Thomas scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Thomas throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Tilt trying to control but not successfully.
Tilt tries to break free.
#T3##SUB2#
Thomas looking for the choke but no joy.
Tilt is trying to stand back up.
Thomas connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tilt to escape the position.
Tilt rolls, trying to escape but Thomas keeps control of the position.
Tilt trying to control the hands but Thomas won't let him. #SUB2#
Tilt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thomas looks winded!#T4##SUB2#
Tilt preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thomas. #SUB2#
Tilt fending off the submission attempt from Thomas.
Tilt trying to get back to his feet but Thomas is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tilt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tilt avoids the strikes from Thomas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Thomas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice body kick there by Tilt.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomas!
Tilt throws a sloppy body shot
and Thomas counters with a three punch combo that has Tilt backing up. Tilt nods at Thomas to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thomas.
Tilt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tilt is trying to control Thomas's posture but Thomas avoids it.
Tilt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thomas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thomas is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Thomas is trying to get an arm triangle but Tilt is defending well.
Tilt tries to bench press Thomas off him but Thomas keeps the position. #T1#
Thomas wants to control but Tilt is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Thomas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tilt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tilt tries to improve position but can't.
Tilt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thomas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tilt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tilt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tilt is not content to let Thomas control the position.
Thomas working away.#SUB2#
Thomas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tilt is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Thomas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Tilt is looking for a sweep.
Thomas trying to control the action but Tilt is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tilt looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tilt won't be happy with that.
Tilt manages to get back to half guard.
Tilt trying to control but Thomas postures up.
Tilt is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Tilt is looking to control Thomas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tilt avoid being mounted?
Tilt is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Thomas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thomas wants to pass to mount but Tilt is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tilt is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Tilt tries to get to full guard but Thomas has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tilt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tilt looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tilt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tilt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Tilt is keeping the position.
Thomas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tilt's guard.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tilt's head.
Thomas prevents Tilt from standing back up.
Tilt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for Tilt. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Tilt throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas with the counter takedown but Tilt avoids it easily.
Tilt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Tilt misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Tilt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tilt.
Tilt lands with a cross.
Tilt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tilt lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Tilt has knocked Thomas down with a huge combo! Tilt steps away and waves a wobbly Thomas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Thomas is rocked!
Rue Tilt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tilt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Tilt finish him?
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tilt goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tilt goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Thomas stumbles back but Tilt runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Thomas to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Thomas will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rue Tilt! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Holloway counters with a takedown into side control.
Thomas stops Holloway from passing to mount.
Thomas is not content to let Holloway control the position.
Thomas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holloway off and has taken his back!
Thomas wants to control but Holloway is keeping busy.
Holloway tries to escape the position.
Holloway trying to control the action but Thomas just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Thomas looking to break Holloway's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holloway remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thomas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Thomas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Holloway knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Holloway for a finish. #T1##SUB#
Thomas tightening his grip on Holloway, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Thomas working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Holloway is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Thomas has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Holloway taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oliver Thomas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riggs misses with a low kick.
Riggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riggs. #CL2#
Riggs clinches.
Riggs gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Riggs wants the takedown. Thomas is fighting it off but Riggs persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thomas's guard against the cage.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Riggs tries to stand but Thomas is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thomas is looking to cinch up a triangle. Riggs throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Thomas's body to avoid the submission. Thomas has instead reached around Riggs's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Thomas arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oliver Thomas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Najman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomas to the mat! Thomas manages to get full guard.
Najman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Najman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Najman postures up. #ES2#
Thomas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Najman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Najman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Thomas pulls guard.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Najman wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Najman passes Thomas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thomas trying to get back to full guard but Najman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Thomas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Najman is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Thomas moves into full guard.
Thomas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Najman controlling Thomas's posture. #SUB#
Najman is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Thomas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Najman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Najman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Najman! #REVR#
Thomas struggling a bit here.#T3#
Thomas is not content to let Najman control the position.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Najman tries to stand but Thomas is controlling his head.
Najman is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Najman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas regains half guard.
Najman working Thomas over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Najman in particular looking to stall.
Najman trying to pass the guard but Thomas defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Najman lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcin Najman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Najman throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Najman as he jumps to the side.
Najman throws a counter high kick but Thomas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marcin Najman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcin Najman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries to clinch but Najman is having none of it.
Najman tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Najman, which made it look bad. #CL#
Najman forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.#T1##BC#
Najman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Najman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Najman passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Najman is working for a guillotine from mount but Thomas frees his head quite easily.
Najman looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Najman lands a big elbow. #T2#
Najman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB#
Najman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thomas turns into him and now he's in Najman's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Najman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Najman keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Thomas in side control, throwing shots but Najman defends.
Thomas wants to control but Najman is keeping him busy.
Najman is trying to control Thomas's posture but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas controlling from side mount.
Najman wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Najman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Najman is working hard here to advance position.
Thomas trying to control the position but Najman is working away.
Najman keeping his opponent close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Najman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Najman.#TD2#
Thomas gets the takedown into side control.
Thomas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Najman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thomas controls the position.
Najman tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Marcin Najman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Thomas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Najman is surviving well by controlling Thomas's body position as best he can.
Thomas trying to control but Najman is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Najman is looking to improve his position but Thomas isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Thomas throws a sloppy strike and Najman uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Najman has ended up in Thomas's guard.
Najman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Najman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Najman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Najman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Najman wanted to stand there but Thomas had control of the position. #T2#
Najman preventing the sweep.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Najman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Najman tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Najman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thomas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thomas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thomas! #REVB#
Najman is looking to regain half guard here but Thomas keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Thomas throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Thomas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Najman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Najman tries to get out of the position.
Thomas wants to control but Najman is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Najman is looking to regain half guard here but Thomas keeps moving and retains side control.
Najman wants to control but Thomas postures up.
Thomas trying to control the position but Najman is working away.
Najman holding on.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Najman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Najman 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Najman! |
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