Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 641
Date: Feb 08, 2019

#R1#
Logan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Logan scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.
Thornton lands with an overhand left.
Thornton wants to clinch.
Thornton slips under a jab from Logan.
Logan throws a leg kick but Thornton checks it.
Logan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thornton's sensitive parts.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
A big left from Thornton misses.
Logan throws a lazy uppercut
and Thornton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Logan thinking.
Thornton cracks a nice hook into Logan's ribs.
Thornton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton scores with a decent looking hook.
Thornton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Logan on the side of the head.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Thornton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Thornton is out of range. #T1##CL2#
Logan closes the distance and pushes Thornton back into the cage.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Logan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thornton has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Logan is trying to break the clinch but Thornton is controlling him.#BC#
Thornton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan with a hook.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. Thornton moves away and avoids it.
Logan misses with a jab to the body
and Thornton counters with a left to the body.
Logan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thornton counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Logan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Thornton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Logan.
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thornton.
Thornton throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A jab from Thornton does it's job there.
Thornton scores with a nice right hand.
Logan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thornton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Logan scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Thornton finds it's way through Logan's defenses.
Frankie Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Logan's hands.
Logan looks to land a right hand but Thornton moved out of range.
Thornton throwing a counter right hand but Logan manages to avoid it.
Logan lands with a shot to the body.
Thornton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Logan defends it nicely.
Logan throws a leg kick that misses.
Thornton looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. Thornton moves away and avoids it.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.#CL2#
Logan clinches up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Logan manages to break the clinch.
Thornton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thornton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan misses with a few strikes there.
Logan scores with a decent looking hook.
Thornton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Logan staying out of range there.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Logan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thornton.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thornton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thornton misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Logan clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Logan breaks from the clinch.
Logan walks into a left hand.
Logan swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Thornton slips under a jab from Logan.
Logan tries to work over Thornton's front leg with a kick but Thornton checks it.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logan blocks a head kick by Thornton.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Logan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thornton.
Thornton punishes Logan's body with a nice straight punch.
Thornton swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thornton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
A big left from Thornton misses.
Thornton misses with a two punch combination.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Thornton misses
and Logan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thornton throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thornton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thornton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Logan finds it's way round the side to connect with Thornton's head.
Logan misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thornton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Thornton lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thornton lands an overhand right.
Thornton swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Logan misses with a double jab.
Thornton checks a leg kick.
Thornton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thornton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
Logan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Logan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thornton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Logan flicks out a counter leg kick but Thornton steps away.
Logan throws the left hand but Thornton avoids the punch easily.
Logan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Thornton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thornton throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range. #T1#
Thornton throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Logan.
Nice uppercut lands for Logan. That snapped Thornton's head back.
Thornton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Thornton is rocked!
Logan drops Thornton with a naaaaasty hook - Thornton is in real trouble here! Logan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Logan!
A relieved looking Frankie Logan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 638
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Akerman gets a clinch.
Akerman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thornton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerman's elbow.
Akerman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Akerman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akerman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akerman lands a nice shot to the body.
Akerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akerman prevents a body shot from Thornton.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Akerman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akerman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman digs a right hand underneath Thornton's ribcage. Thornton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akerman misses with some punches.
Akerman keeps control of Thornton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Akerman - that landed with a thud.
Thornton lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Akerman working aggressively here.
Thornton throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Thornton misses with a punch on the inside.
Akerman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Akerman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thornton lands a right hand. #BC2#
Akerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akerman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton goes for a double leg but Akerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akerman continues to drive forward.
Akerman throws the left hand but Thornton avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Thornton both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akerman.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Akerman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thornton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thornton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Akerman throws a series of punches but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton attempts a counter takedown but Akerman avoids it well and moves away.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Akerman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akerman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akerman misses with a wild body shot.
Akerman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thornton.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thornton with a jab.
Akerman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thornton manages to avoid it.
It looked like Thornton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thornton lands a nice looking body shot.
Akerman throws the kick towards the body but Thornton avoids it.
Akerman throws a sloppy head kick and Thornton moves out of range easily.
Thornton throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.#T3#
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
Thornton defending well as Akerman loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman cracks Thornton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thornton swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Thornton.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Thornton throws a nice looking combination but Akerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Akerman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akerman throws a hook to the side of Thornton's head but Thornton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akerman throws the kick towards the body but Thornton avoids it.
Akerman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akerman throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Thornton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thornton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Akerman pushes Thornton off and gets back to his feet.
Thornton walks into a straight right hand from Akerman.#T4#
Akerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thornton.
Thornton scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akerman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thornton somewhat.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman scores with a leg kick.
Akerman with a hook.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thornton is looking to wear down Akerman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thornton throws a sloppy body shot
and Akerman counters with a good low kick that Thornton was not able to check.
Nice shot by Thornton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.
Thornton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Thornton throws a right hand that Akerman ducks under and follows up with a left that Akerman also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Akerman connects with a body shot.
Thornton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
Thornton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Akerman back to the cage. Thornton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thornton throws a right hand that misses
and Akerman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thornton's knee momentarily.
Thornton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akerman.
Akerman throws a push kick but Thornton slaps the foot to one side.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thornton manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Thornton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thornton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akerman scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
Thornton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akerman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Linus Akerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Thornton moved out of range nicely.
Akerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akerman throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Akerman.
Thornton throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
Akerman throws a jab when Thornton was well out of range.
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thornton misses with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thornton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akerman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akerman misses with a wild body shot.
Akerman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Thornton avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Akerman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thornton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Thornton misses its target.
Thornton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
A big right from Akerman misses.
Thornton misses with a series of wild punches.
Thornton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thornton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#
Thornton is rocked!
Akerman connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Thornton! He's out on his feet! Akerman rushes in and drops Thornton with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Linus Akerman!
A relieved looking Linus Akerman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 635
Date: Dec 28, 2018

#R1#
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick.
The Dane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Dane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Dane.
An attempted straight right counter from Thornton misses the target.#CL2#
The Dane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
The Dane blocks an uppercut.
Thornton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Dane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
The Dane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thornton is defending well for now.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thornton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Dane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Dane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thornton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Dane looking to stall.
The Dane throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Dane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Dane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorntons head.
Thornton is trying to break free.#T1#
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Thornton has The Dane pushed against the cage.
Thornton throws a punch but it's blocked by The Dane.
The Dane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thornton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thornton can't get the takedown.
Thornton works on The Dane's body with a couple of short punches.
The Dane stalling the fight.
A short body shot lands from The Dane as the two fighters clinch.
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
The Dane trying to land knees to the body.
Thornton pushes off an throws an elbow but The Dane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thornton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Dane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thornton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thornton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Dane or not.
Thornton lands with a right to the head.
Thornton blocks a body shot from The Dane. #T2#
Thornton takes a knee to the side of the body.
A left hand lands to the body for The Dane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Dane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thornton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Dane digs a right hand into Thornton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thornton's gas tank.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Thornton is pushing The Dane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thornton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Dane avoids it.
The Dane controlling the action here for a moment.
Thornton working aggressively here.
Thornton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Dane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorntons head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thornton throws a punch but it's blocked by The Dane.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Dane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Dane.
Thornton takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but The Dane avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
The Dane blocks an uppercut.
Thornton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Dane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thornton is breathing heavily.
The Dane pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Dane.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Dane's elbow.
Thornton wants a takedown.
The Dane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Thornton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Dane missing with knees to the body.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Dane scores with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Thornton is rocked!#KD2#
The Dane drops Thornton with a big knee straight up the middle! Thornton is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Thornton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton takes a swing at The Dane's ribcage but misses.
The Dane fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Thornton to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Thornton looks to clinch but The Dane throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Thornton taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Holger The Dane!
A relieved looking Holger The Dane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 630
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Thornton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thornton throws a right hand that misses
and Duffy counters with a good, hard body kick but Thornton shrugs it off.
Thornton walks into a left hand.
Thornton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thornton dips to his left and cracks Duffy with an uppercut!
Thornton avoids the body shot from Duffy.
Thornton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duffy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duffy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Duffy misses with a body kick.
Duffy lands a leg kick that knocks Thornton off balance momentarily.
Thornton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duffy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duffy was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.#CL2#
Duffy moves into the clinch.
Thornton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duffy has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Thornton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Duffy is trying to keep an underhook but Thornton manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Thornton moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Duffy.
Thornton is looking to take a break and control but Duffy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Thornton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Duffy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Duffy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thornton throws a strike but Duffy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Duffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duffy pulls Thornton in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Duffy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thornton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thornton stands up over Duffy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thornton stands up over Duffy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Duffy keeps moving.
Duffy has momentary wrist control but Thornton slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Duffy looking for a guillotine here but Thornton defends easily.
Duffy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thornton passes Duffy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duffy is looking to control Thornton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duffy avoid being mounted?#T3#
Thornton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duffy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Duffy is trying is best to control the position here.
Thornton lands strikes from half guard.
Thornton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Duffy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thornton pulls his head out easily.
Duffy is holding on to half guard well.
Thornton lands strikes from half guard.
Thornton trying to mount his opponent but Duffy defends it. #T4#
Thornton slips a nice elbow through Duffy's hands, connecting with Duffy's forehead.
Thornton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thornton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Duffy working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Duffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duffy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thornton.
Thornton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duffy's head.
Thornton postures up.
Thornton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duffy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thornton clobbers Duffy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses.
Duffy scores with a nice strike.
Duffy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
Duffy tries a quick counter leg kick but Thornton is wise to it.
Thornton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Thornton finds it's way through Duffy's defenses.
Duffy scoring well with a low kick there.
Thornton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duffy counters with a nice uppercut.
Thornton moves away from the strike by Duffy.
Both fighters circling a little - Duffy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duffy misses with a head kick.
Duffy stuns Thornton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thornton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Carney Duffy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Duffy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thornton circles away quickly and effectively.
Duffy throws a leg kick but Thornton moved away.
Duffy avoids the head kick by Thornton.
Thornton shoots in looking for a takedown. Duffy tries to sprawl out of it but Thornton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duffy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thornton moves away from the strike by Duffy.
Duffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Thornton misses.
Duffy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Duffy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A left lands for Duffy.
Duffy throws a front kick that sends Thornton stumbling back into the cage.
Duffy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thornton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duffy counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Thornton misses with an uppercut
and Duffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duffy wants to counter the offense by Thornton and move into the clinch position.
Thornton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carney Duffy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thornton tries for a takedown but Duffy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duffy throws a chopping leg kick but Thornton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thornton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duffy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thornton.
It looked like Thornton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Duffy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thornton.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duffy throws a wild body kick that Thornton sees coming a mile off.
Duffy throws a front kick that sends Thornton stumbling back into the cage.
Duffy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Duffy defending well as Thornton loads up on a big left hand.
Duffy wants to counter with a clinch but Thornton pushes him away.
Duffy wants to land a leg kick but Thornton is out of range.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Duffy is just out of range.#T3#
Duffy loads up on a big right hand but Thornton slips the punch.
Thornton misses with a series of wild punches.
Duffy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Duffy fakes the leg kick and cracks Thornton in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Duffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thornton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thornton takes one to the chin there.
Thornton misses with a takedown attempt - Duffy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Duffy misses.
Duffy throws a shot to the body.
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick and Thornton moves out of range easily.
Thornton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thornton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Duffy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duffy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton throws a shot to the body.
Duffy misses with a straight left.
Duffy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thornton. That did some damage!
Thornton sizes up Duffy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Duffy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Thornton dives in for a single leg takedown but Duffy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Duffy is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Duffy.
Thornton lands with an overhand left.
Thornton motions for Duffy to come forward. Thornton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duffy dips to his left and cracks Thornton with an uppercut!
Thornton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carney Duffy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duffy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thornton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thornton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Duffy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thornton.
Thornton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duffy.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duffy.#TD#
Thornton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Thornton is trying to work for a kimura but Duffy is defending well.
Duffy is controlling Thornton's trapped leg to prevent Thornton from advancing to side control.#T1#
Thornton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duffy's head.
Terrence Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thornton trying to control the action but Duffy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thornton wants to work for an arm triangle but Duffy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duffy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thornton is working away from the top position though.
Duffy keeping hold of Thornton's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duffy trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thornton lands a nice short elbow.
Thornton working over Duffy with some ground and pound. Duffy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Duffy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thornton.
Duffy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thornton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thornton's back!
Duffy not allowing Thornton to control his hands.
Thornton avoids the strikes from Duffy. #T3#
Thornton staying busy and making it hard for Duffy to control.
Duffy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Duffy working for a choke but Thornton is defending well.
Thornton breaks Duffy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Duffy wants to sweep but no luck.
Thornton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duffy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duffy has momentary wrist control but Thornton slips an elbow through the middle.
Duffy is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Thornton is looking to work some ground and pound but Duffy has wrist control.
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Duffy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thornton is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Duffy has his foot on Thornton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thornton works his way back into a safe position though.
Thornton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duffy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thornton.
Thornton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thornton throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duffy controls Thornton momentarily but Thornton frees himself.
Thornton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrence Thornton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thornton 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Thornton!
After the fight, Terrence Thornton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Carney Duffy stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is.. '.

Event: CEC 624
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
Parnevik throws a low kick, looking for Thornton's leg but Thornton calmly moves out of range.
Parnevik is looking to chop away at Thornton's legs.
Thornton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parnevik is looking to score with low kicks.
Parnevik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thornton throws out the jab.
Thornton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Parnevik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thornton to score with a decent uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parnevik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thornton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thornton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thornton checks a low kick from Parnevik.
Thornton throws a one two combo.
Thornton lands with a shot to the body.
Parnevik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thornton 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.
Parnevik scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parnevik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thornton tries a low kick but Parnevik avoids it.
It looked like Parnevik was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thornton.
Thornton cracks Parnevik with a good jab.
Thornton lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Parnevik throws a body kick that misses.
Jesper Parnevik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parnevik throws a lazy uppercut
and Thornton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Thornton finds it's way through Parnevik's defenses.
Thornton lands the left hand.
Parnevik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thornton will feel that in the morning.
Thornton tests Parnevik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parnevik scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Parnevik lands.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parnevik.
Parnevik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thornton needs to keep his hands up - Parnevik had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Thornton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton lands a head shot.
Parnevik dodges the punch combination from Thornton. #T2#
Thornton digs a good body shot into Parnevik's ribs.
Parnevik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parnevik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thornton.
Parnevik needs to keep his hands up - Thornton had a free shot at his head there.
Thornton digs a good body shot into Parnevik's ribs.
Thornton misses with a series of wild punches.
Thornton scores with a hook to the body. Parnevik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parnevik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parnevik loads up on a big right hand but Thornton slips the punch.#T3#
Thornton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parnevik.
Parnevik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thornton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parnevik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parnevik is looking to score with low kicks.
Parnevik throws out a loose jab but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parnevik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Parnevik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thornton throws out a counter right but Parnevik avoids it with no problem.
Thornton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Parnevik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thornton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Parnevik takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton throws a push kick but Parnevik slaps the foot to one side.
Thornton slips a jab from Parnevik.
Thornton thuds his right hand into Parnevik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Parnevik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thornton.
Parnevik tries to clinch but Thornton moves out of range.
Parnevik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thornton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parnevik moves away from the strike by Thornton.
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
Parnevik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thornton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parnevik takes one to the chin there.
Thornton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parnevik.
Thornton checks a low kick from Parnevik.
Parnevik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thornton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thornton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Parnevik. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parnevik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thornton at a distance.
Jab, jab by Parnevik - just one landing. #CUT#
That has opened up Terrence Thornton's cut even more.#KD#
Parnevik drops Thornton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thornton looks back up at him and smiles so Parnevik waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Thornton is still on wobbly legs! Can Parnevik finish him?
Thornton throws a sloppy head kick and Parnevik moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thornton throws a lazy uppercut
and Parnevik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thornton's knee momentarily.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parnevik.
Parnevik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thornton seems to have recovered his senses.
Parnevik needs to keep his hands up - Thornton had a free shot at his head there.
Parnevik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thornton throws an overhand right that lands on Parnevik's shoulder, as Parnevik tries to avoid the shot.
Parnevik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parnevik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thornton to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Parnevik is predictable there
and Thornton counters with a straight right hand.
Parnevik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thornton. That did some damage!
Thornton's corner calls for a 1-2. Thornton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Parnevik looks for the body kick but Thornton saw that one coming.
Thornton is looking to slow Parnevik down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton throws a hook to the side of Parnevik's head but Parnevik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thornton slips under a jab from Parnevik.#T1#
Thornton blocks a leg kick.
Thornton lands with a nice combination. Parnevik backs away looking to recover.
Thornton slips a jab and a cross from Parnevik.
Terrence Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thornton scores with a nice strike.
Parnevik misses with a looping right.
Parnevik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parnevik was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parnevik.#ROC2#
Parnevik is rocked!
Thornton drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Parnevik right on the button. Parnevik goes down! Thornton follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Thornton gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 616
Date: Sep 21, 2018

#R1#
Thornton swings away with a body shot that misses
and N`bagr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from N`bagr. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thornton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thornton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but N`bagr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thornton's jab looks to have found its range, popping N`bagr under the eye.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but N`bagr was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
N`bagr avoids a punch combination nicely.
N`bagr shoots in for a takedown but Thornton shows good takedown defense.
Thornton throws a lazy right hand but N`bagr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
N`bagr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
N`bagr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thornton moves away from the strike by N`bagr.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that N`bagr 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 jab from N`bagr misses.
N`bagr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thornton fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N`bagr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but N`bagr was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters circling a little - Thornton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thornton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ogmak N`bagr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thornton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
N`bagr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Thornton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thornton scores with a sloppy right hand. N`bagr should have avoided that one.
Thornton lands an overhand right.
Thornton lands with a good body shot.
Thornton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling N`bagr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
N`bagr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thornton but Thornton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Terrence Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogmak N`bagr.
N`bagr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from N`bagr.
N`bagr throws a lazy right hand but Thornton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thornton lands a jab to N`bagr's midsection.#T2#
Thornton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thornton throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thornton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thornton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
N`bagr missing with a left hand there. Thornton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thornton throwing a counter right hand but N`bagr manages to avoid it.
N`bagr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - N`bagr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thornton is looking to counter punch.
N`bagr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornton lands with a hook. N`bagr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thornton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and N`bagr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thornton scrambles back to his feet.
N`bagr throws an off balance right hand
and Thornton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
N`bagr staying out of range there.
N`bagr checks a low kick from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a jab, cross combination.
N`bagr with a nice cross.
Thornton staying out of range there.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
N`bagr throws a big counter head kick but Thornton avoids it with no problem.#T3#
N`bagr looks to throw the jab but Thornton is out of range.
N`bagr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thornton.
N`bagr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thornton.
Thornton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thornton takes a swing at N`bagr's ribcage but misses.
Thornton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
N`bagr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from N`bagr! But no joy.
N`bagr throws out a powerful jab.
N`bagr throws a jab when Thornton was well out of range.
Thornton lands with a cross.
N`bagr misses with a straight right.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract N`bagr.#CL#
Thornton moves into range and clinches up with N`bagr.
N`bagr blocks an uppercut.
Thornton can't break the clinch. #BC#
Thornton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thornton misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thornton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thornton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
N`bagr throws out a loose jab but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
N`bagr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
N`bagr throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Thornton to counter with a crisp jab.
N`bagr moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton misses with a double jab
and N`bagr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for N`bagr.
Thornton misses with a looping left.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from N`bagr.
It looked like Thornton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thornton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from N`bagr.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
N`bagr looks to land a left hand but Thornton moved out of range nicely.
Thornton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but N`bagr is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
N`bagr throws out a loose jab but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but N`bagr manages to avoid it.
N`bagr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
N`bagr misses with a straight left.
N`bagr misses with a straight left.
N`bagr lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
N`bagr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
N`bagr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thornton's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Thornton lets loose with a powerful body kick. N`bagr will feel that in the morning.
N`bagr throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
N`bagr cracks Thornton with an open hand slap.
N`bagr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thornton.
N`bagr throws a sloppy body shot
and N`bagr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thornton throws a right hand that N`bagr ducks under and follows up with a left that N`bagr also avoids with ease.
N`bagr defending well as Thornton loads up on a big left hand.
Thornton throws an overhand right that lands on N`bagr's shoulder, as N`bagr tries to avoid the shot.
N`bagr with a jab.
Thornton moves out of range of the leg kick from N`bagr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab, jab by Thornton - just one landing.
N`bagr looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.
N`bagr misses with a hook to the body
enabling Thornton to counter with a crisp jab.
Thornton moves to clinch but N`bagr breaks away
and N`bagr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
N`bagr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thornton looks to land a right hand but N`bagr moved out of range.
Thornton scores with the left hand. N`bagr knows he should have avoided that one.
Thornton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
N`bagr avoids the head kick by Thornton.
N`bagr swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
N`bagr slips a jab from Thornton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. N`bagr does a little dance to reset his feet.
N`bagr throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Thornton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for N`bagr!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Thornton is trying to get an arm triangle but N`bagr is defending well.
N`bagr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thornton wants to lay and pray for a moment but N`bagr keeps working.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that N`bagr can do to turn this around?#T2#
N`bagr has one of Thornton's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Thornton grinds an elbow into N`bagr's temple.
N`bagr tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Thornton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thornton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
N`bagr is looking for a sweep.
N`bagr is not content to let Thornton control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton has knee on belly momentarily but N`bagr bucks him off and regains half guard.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Thornton has control of the leg. #T3#
Thornton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
N`bagr is trying to get back to full guard.
Thornton is keen to just control but N`bagr is a slippery customer.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Thornton has control of the leg.
N`bagr keeping hold of Thornton's head, controlling as best he can.
N`bagr is trying to get back to full guard.
N`bagr is still trying to improve position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thornton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
N`bagr keeping hold of Thornton's head, controlling as best he can.
Thornton wants to lay and pray for a moment but N`bagr keeps working.
N`bagr has his hands clasped together around Thornton's back. He's all about the action.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Thornton has control of the leg.
N`bagr trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Thornton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
N`bagr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
N`bagr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
N`bagr moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but N`bagr moves away.
N`bagr lands a high kick!
N`bagr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thornton doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from N`bagr finds it's target.
N`bagr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thornton.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but N`bagr manages to avoid it.
N`bagr moves out of range as Thornton throws a body kick.
N`bagr throws a lazy uppercut
and Thornton counters with a straight right hand.
Terrence Thornton is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornton staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thornton, right into the meat.
N`bagr throws a hook to the side of Thornton's head but Thornton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
N`bagr avoids the body shot from Thornton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
N`bagr misses with a hook.
N`bagr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.#T1#
No joy there for N`bagr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
N`bagr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
It seemed like N`bagr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
N`bagr cracks Thornton with an open hand slap.
N`bagr swings widly with a right hand
and Thornton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
N`bagr misses the jab.
Thornton moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton misses with a double jab.
N`bagr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thornton momentarily.
Thornton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thornton staying out of range there.
N`bagr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thornton was well out of range. Poor timing from N`bagr.
Thornton scores with a nice strike.
N`bagr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thornton under the eye.
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!
Thornton tries to score a power double leg takedown but N`bagr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thornton somewhat.#T2#
N`bagr throws a body shot but no joy.
N`bagr lands a body shot.
N`bagr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thornton.
N`bagr misses with a straight left.
Terrence Thornton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick by Thornton misses
and N`bagr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thornton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Thornton misses the target.
N`bagr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
N`bagr throws a big shot that misses.
N`bagr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thornton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
N`bagr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thornton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thornton cracks N`bagr with a good jab.
N`bagr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thornton scores with the left hand. N`bagr knows he should have avoided that one.
N`bagr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
N`bagr misses with a jab to the body
and Thornton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
N`bagr tries for a takedown but Thornton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
N`bagr throws a jab but it's blocked by Thornton.
Thornton dives in for a single leg takedown but N`bagr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
N`bagr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
N`bagr throws a jab when Thornton was well out of range.
N`bagr missing with a left hand there. Thornton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
N`bagr throws a low kick but Thornton avoids it.
N`bagr throws a poor cross that misses
and N`bagr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
N`bagr misses with a hook.#TD#
Thornton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. N`bagr sprawls well initially but Thornton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thornton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
N`bagr wants to get back to full guard.
N`bagr is refusing to be controlled, as Thornton sits in half guard. #T4#
N`bagr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
N`bagr looking to control.
N`bagr has his hands on Thornton's head, controlling the position.
Thornton won't allow N`bagr to sweep him here.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
N`bagr wants to sweep here but Thornton controlling him for the moment.
Thornton is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ogmak N`bagr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thornton 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEC 612
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1##TD#
Thornton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shaman is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thornton's best efforts.
Shaman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thornton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaman defending well though.
Shaman is looking for a sweep. Thornton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shaman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Shaman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thornton passes into half guard.
Thornton wants to control but Shaman is keeping him busy. #T1#
Thornton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thornton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shaman has hold of Thornton's hands but Thornton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Shaman has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Thornton escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Thornton!
Shaman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shaman is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Thornton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shaman, who protects the arm well.
Shaman is trying to control Thornton's posture but Thornton avoids it. #T2#
Thornton scores with punches from side control.
Shaman struggling a bit here.
Shaman manages to get back to half guard.
Shaman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thornton.
Shaman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Shaman is looking to control Thornton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaman avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Thornton.
Shaman has hold of Thornton's hands but Thornton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Shaman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thornton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thornton trying to control from half guard but Shaman is working away.
Thornton slips a nice elbow through Shaman's hands, connecting with Shaman's forehead.
Shaman trying to hold on to Thornton's head to control him but Thornton postures up.
Thornton thows a huge punch but Shaman dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thornton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Thornton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shaman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaman.#T4#
Shaman controls Thornton momentarily but Thornton frees himself. #SUB2#
Thornton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thornton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thornton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shaman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thornton connects with a couple of short punches.
Thornton landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thornton with a nice head shot there.
Shaman has Thornton pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shaman with a hook.
Thornton walks into a stiff left hand from Shaman.
Thornton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaman lands with a straight right. Thornton didn't see that one coming.
Thornton lands with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaman. That's going to slow Thornton down.
Thornton throws a hook but Shaman blocks it.
Shaman misses with a head kick.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Shaman moves away and avoids it.
Shaman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaman throws a shot to the body.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaman.
Shaman throws a looping overhand right but Thornton ducks down to avoid it.
Thornton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thornton throws a right hand that misses
and Thornton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaman can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Thornton tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shaman scores with a nice right hand.
Shaman throws a hook but Thornton blocks it.
Shaman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thornton lands a really nice looking cross but Shaman seems unphased.
Thornton lands a leg kick that knocks Shaman off balance momentarily.
Shaman misses with an uppercut
and Thornton counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Shaman.
Thornton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thornton scrambles back to his feet.
Shaman keeps Thornton at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaman feints and then cracks Thornton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thornton down.
Shaman lands a body shot.
Shaman feints and then cracks Thornton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thornton down.
Shaman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
A lazy left from Shaman finds it's target.
Thornton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaman.
Thornton throws the left hand but Shaman avoids the punch easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thornton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shaman - the referee stops the clock and Thornton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shaman. Thornton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shaman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shaman lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Shaman gets caught flat footed, as Thornton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shaman trying to control the position.
We've been hearing that Thornton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Terrence Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thornton chips away with some ground and pound.
Shaman working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Shaman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thornton defends it easily.
Thornton wants to pass the guard but Shaman is keeping the position.#T3#
Shaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Shaman keeps moving.
Thornton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thornton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaman's head.
Thornton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thornton throws a big elbow that misses.
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thornton postures up. #SUB2#
Shaman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blind Shaman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Shaman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thornton defends well.
Thornton landing some decent shots from guard.
Thornton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thornton.
Shaman trying to keep a closed guard but Thornton is proving a slippery customer.
Thornton lands a couple of elbows.
Thornton is in close to Shaman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Shaman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blind Shaman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thornton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaman slips under a jab from Thornton.
Thornton lands a really nice looking cross but Shaman seems unphased.
Thornton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thornton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thornton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Shaman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thornton works Shaman's body with a nice hook.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaman connects with a single shot there.
Shaman stuffs the takedown attempt from Thornton. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Thornton slips a straight right by Shaman.
Blind Shaman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thornton moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Thornton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaman throws out the jab.
Thornton tries to counter with a takedown but Shaman is quick to defend against it.
Shaman throws a big shot that misses.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton slips a straight right by Shaman.
Thornton swings for the body but Shaman moves out of range.
Thornton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaman was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Shaman throws a big shot that misses.
Thornton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shaman counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick there by Shaman.
Shaman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shaman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thornton.
Thornton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thornton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Shaman misses. #T2#
Shaman lands with a nice body kick.
Shaman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thornton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thornton looks to land a combination. Shaman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shaman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thornton checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Thornton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Shaman.
Thornton blocks a jab.
Shaman misses with a low kick as Thornton jumps back.
Thornton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thornton misses the jab.
Thornton lands a nice hook to Shaman's body. Shaman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thornton swings for the body but Shaman moves out of range.
Shaman feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Shaman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Thornton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton cracks Shaman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shaman blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Shaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaman throws a shot from downtown. Thornton moves away and avoids it.
Thornton throws a hook but Shaman avoids it easily.
Shaman slips a straight right by Thornton.
Thornton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shaman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thornton counters with a stiff right hand.
Thornton loads up on a big right hand but Shaman slips the punch.
Thornton lands with a right hand.
Jab from Thornton.
Thornton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shaman. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Shaman looks to land a right hand but Thornton moved out of range.
A punch combination from Thornton misses.
Thornton punishes Shaman's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaman swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shaman.
Shaman scores with a body shot.
Thornton digs a good hook to Shaman's body.
Donk. Thornton catches Shaman right on the button with a cross.
Shaman throws a looping overhand right but Thornton ducks down to avoid it.
Thornton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaman misses with an uppercut.
Shaman throws the left hand but Thornton avoids the punch easily.
Thornton doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaman circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blind Shaman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shaman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blind Shaman!
A victorious Blind Shaman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 607
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1#
Saming finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saming lands with an overhand left.
Saming has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thornton finds it's way round the side to connect with Saming's head.
Thornton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saming counters with a two punch combo.
Thornton scores with a body shot.
Thornton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saming.
Jab from Thornton.
Thornton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saming misses with an uppercut
and Thornton counters with a right hand to the body.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saming scores with a nice strike.
Saming throws a body shot but no joy.
Thornton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Saming is just out of range.#T1#
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saming was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Saming is just out of range.
Saming takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saming lands a jab to Thornton's midsection.
Saming swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Thornton counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Saming.
Saming misses with a body shot.
Thornton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saming slips under a jab.
Saming misses with a looping left.
Saming displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thornton throws out the jab.
Saming throwing a counter right hand but Thornton manages to avoid it.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saming manages to avoid it.
Saming has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Thornton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saming.
Thornton misses with the combination. #T2#
Thornton misses with an uppercut. Saming saw that one coming.
Thornton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thornton connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saming.
Saming has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thornton finds it's way round the side to connect with Saming's head.
Thornton scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Thornton.
Thornton swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Saming counter with a right hand.
Saming misses with a hook.
Thornton misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Saming on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thornton tries to move into range but Saming moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thornton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saming.
Thornton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thornton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thornton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thornton throws a series of strikes that have Saming backpedaling.
Thornton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saming had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saming throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thornton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thornton slips a jab from Saming.
A nice side step and Thornton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saming lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Thornton does no damage.
Sud Saming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saming misses the jab.
Thornton jabs Saming to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton jabs at Saming's body.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Saming.
Thornton slips under a jab from Saming.#T4#
Thornton throws a lazy right hand but Saming sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thornton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saming looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saming on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saming misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton misses with a right hand
and Saming counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Saming misses with a hook to the body
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thornton swings for the body but Saming moves out of range.
Saming pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thornton blocks a head kick by Saming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saming bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thornton swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Saming counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
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#
Thornton lands a jab to Saming's midsection.
Thornton misses the jab.
Saming appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thornton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saming to score with a decent uppercut.
Saming throws a sloppy head kick and Thornton moves out of range easily.
Thornton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thornton takes a swing at Saming's ribcage but misses.
Saming throws a counter high kick but Thornton was just alert enough to avoid it.
Saming takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saming, as that shot connected.
Thornton dodges the punch combination from Saming.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Thornton misses.
Thornton throws a shot to the body.
Thornton takes a swing at Saming's ribcage but misses.
Thornton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saming. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Thornton. That's going to slow Saming down.
Terrence Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thornton scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Thornton closes the distance and pushes Saming back into the cage.
Saming is trying to break the clinch but Thornton is controlling him.
Saming lands an uppercut.
Saming is looking to break free of the clinch but Thornton has double underhooks.
Saming lands with a light punch inside.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
Saming lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saming misses with a punch to the body.
Saming misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Thornton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thornton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Thornton. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thornton pushes Saming back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thornton throws an elbow but it misses.
Saming looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saming lands with a light punch inside.
Thornton cracks Saming with a nice body shot.
Saming on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thornton tries to score a body lock takedown but Saming shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Saming manages to break the clinch.
Saming gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thornton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thornton throws a lazy uppercut
and Saming counters with a nice uppercut.
Saming throws an overhand right that lands on Thornton's shoulder, as Thornton tries to avoid the shot.
Thornton takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Thornton is rocked!
Thornton lands a slapping body shot.
Thornton is still on wobbly legs! Can Saming finish him?
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saming.
Thornton seems to have recovered his senses.
Saming takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Saming dodges the punch combination from Thornton.
Saming swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Thornton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thornton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thornton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thornton works the jab nicely.
Saming works the jab nicely.
Saming bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thornton scores with a sloppy right hand. Saming should have avoided that one.
Thornton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saming throws out the jab.
Thornton throws a body punch but Saming moves out of range.
Thornton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saming looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saming. #T4#
Saming tests Thornton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton lands a right hook to the body.
Thornton tries to bum rush Saming with a series of wild strikes but Saming uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thornton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saming back to the cage. Thornton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saming takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saming connects with a looping right hand.
Saming misses with a head kick.
Thornton misses with a leg kick
and Saming counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saming with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thornton lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton takes a swing at Saming's ribcage but misses.
Saming moves away from the strike by Thornton.
Saming feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Thornton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saming lands a lovely overhand right.
Saming tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saming takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Saming tenderised Thornton's leg. Thornton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saming avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saming throws a quick counter head kick but Thornton was just out of range.
Saming missing with a left hand there. Thornton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Saming.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Saming wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saming takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thornton staying out of range there.
Thornton lands the left hand.
Saming looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saming misses with a combination
and Thornton counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Thornton thuds his shin into the meat of Saming's side.
Saming moves forwards but Thornton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saming scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saming misses with a right hand
and Thornton counters with a right hand to the body.
Thornton blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thornton! But no joy.
A big right from Thornton misses.
Thornton jabs Saming right on the nose. Saming blinks but takes it well.
Thornton walks into a jab.
Thornton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thornton catches Saming with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Thornton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saming was covering up waiting for the punch and Thornton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thornton throwing strikes from guard but Saming blocks nicely. #T2#
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sud Saming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrence Thornton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saming is trying to keep Thornton in close.
Saming can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thornton controls the pace.
Saming has momentary wrist control but Thornton slips an elbow through the middle.
Saming trying to control the position.
Saming pulls Thornton in to control the position.
Thornton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Thornton trying to control but Saming is working from the bottom.
Saming keeping full guard, as Thornton tries to pass.
Saming wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thornton connects with a crisp jab.
Thornton scores with a jab. Saming acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Saming misses.
Saming takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thornton misses the body punch
and Saming counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saming throws a jab but it's blocked by Thornton.
Thornton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Thornton scores with a three punch combo!
Saming throws the left hand but Thornton avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Thornton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thornton connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Thornton.
Saming takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saming tries a head kick but it misses.
Thornton digs a good hook to Saming's body.
Thornton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thornton blocks a jab.
Thornton looks to throw a body kick
enabling Saming to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Thornton. Those never looked like landing.
Thornton jabs Saming right on the nose. Saming blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrence Thornton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thornton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Thornton!
After the fight, Terrence Thornton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEC 601
Date: Jul 13, 2018

#R1#
Brannagan staying out of range there.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Brannagan.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thornton 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.
Thornton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thornton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brannagan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Brannagan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brannagan showed some decent athleticism there.
Brannagan winds up and cracks Thornton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thornton is looking to improve his position.
Brannagan slows the pace down in half guard.
Thornton is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Brannagan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brannagan is keen to just control but Thornton is a slippery customer.
Thornton is looking for a sweep. Brannagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Thornton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thornton wants to get back to full guard.
Brannagan is looking to stall here but Thornton recovers full guard.
Thornton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thornton is trying to keep Brannagan in close. #SUB2#
Thornton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thornton wants to sweep here but Brannagan controlling him for the moment.
Brannagan content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brannagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brannagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thornton wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Thornton lands with a right hand.
Thornton shoots and misses
and Brannagan counters with an inside leg kick.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Brannagan moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Thornton.
A big right from Brannagan misses.
Thornton connects with a jab.
Brannagan throws a jab when Thornton was well out of range.#TD2#
Thornton looking to score a takedown here. Brannagan is defending well but Thornton drives through and ends up in Brannagan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thornton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thornton trying to control but Brannagan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brannagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thornton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thornton distracts Brannagan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brannagan is trying to control the position but Thornton postures up.
Brannagan is adopting a defensive guard.
Brannagan working a defensive guard here.
Thornton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brannagan wants to sweep here but Thornton controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Brannagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brannagan seems keen to control Thornton's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Thornton 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#
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brannagan avoids the body shot from Thornton. #TD2#
Thornton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brannagan quickly recovers to half guard.
Thornton prevents Brannagan from improving his position.
Thornton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brannagan's head.
Thornton lands with a punch from half guard.
Brannagan tries to roll over but Thornton keeps him under control.
Brannagan trying to control but Thornton postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thornton is looking for a kimura here.
Brannagan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thornton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thornton's back!#T1#
Brannagan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brannagan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brannagan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brannagan biding his time, controlling Thornton.
Brannagan has the hooks in. Thornton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thornton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brannagan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2#
Brannagan lands a big elbow.
Thornton tries to reverse the position but Brannagan maintains control.
Brannagan controlling his opponent.
Thornton wants to hold on but Brannagan pushes him away.
Brannagan trying to control but Thornton is having none of it.
Thornton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brannagan with good strikes from the mount here!
Brannagan landing strikes from the mount.
Brutus Brannagan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brannagan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brannagan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Brannagan looking to finish Thornton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thornton!
Thornton is looking to improve his position but Brannagan isn't that keen on the idea.
Brannagan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thornton looks a forlorn figure.
Brannagan wants to control the pace but Thornton is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Brannagan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thornton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brannagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thornton is looking to escape.
Brannagan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Brannagan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thornton hang on?
Brannagan trying to control but Thornton is having none of it.
Brannagan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thornton hang on?
Thornton is trying to escape the mount.
Brannagan dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brannagan landing punches.
Thornton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brannagan controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Brannagan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton misses with a looping left.
Brannagan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thornton to score with a decent uppercut.
Brannagan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thornton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brannagan throws a big shot that misses.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brannagan.
Thornton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brannagan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brannagan clobbers Thornton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thornton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brannagan on the side of the head.
Terrence Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick from Brannagan.
Brannagan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thornton's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thornton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brannagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thornton avoids the body shot from Brannagan.
Brannagan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Brannagan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thornton's head.
Thornton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brannagan shoots in and drives through. Thornton sprawls well.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brannagan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thornton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brannagan throws a solid leg kick but Thornton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brannagan.
Thornton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brannagan's head.
Brannagan misses with a looping left.
Brannagan misses with a straight right.
Brannagan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Brannagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brannagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Thornton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brannagan. #T2#
Brannagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton moves away from the strike by Brannagan.
A good leg kick by Brannagan.
Brannagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brannagan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thornton. That did some damage!
Thornton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brannagan.
Thornton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Brannagan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thornton did well to prevent Brannagan getting side control.
Thornton tries to roll over but Brannagan keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thornton actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Thornton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Thornton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brannagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thornton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brannagan trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Brannagan postures up. #SUB2#
Thornton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brannagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brannagan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brannagan wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brannagan landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Thornton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brannagan is stalling in the full guard.
Brannagan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terrence Thornton.
I think Thornton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 591
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Thornton.
Thornton shoots for a double leg takedown but Lokren sprawls well. He's pushed Thornton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Thornton slips the punch.
Lokren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thornton throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lokren throws a hook but Thornton avoids it easily.
Thornton missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Thornton.
Thornton connects with a body shot.
Lokren misses with a hook. Thornton ducked under it nicely.
Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Lokren lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton tries for a takedown but Lokren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Thornton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thornton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren throws a hook but Thornton avoids it easily.
Thornton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thornton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thornton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton staying out of range there.
Thornton catches Lokren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lokren.#TD#
Thornton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Thornton is looking to stall here but Lokren recovers full guard.
Lokren wants to stand and escape but Thornton is having none of it.
Lokren trying to strike off his back. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thornton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Lokren pushes Thornton off and gets back to his feet.
Thornton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Thornton as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Lokren.
Thornton throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren defending well as Thornton loads up on a big left hand.
Lokren swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
Jab by Lokren.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thornton blocks a jab.
Lokren lands the left hand.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Lokren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lokren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thornton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Lokren scores with the left hand. Thornton knows he should have avoided that one.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Lokren.
Thornton swings widly with a right hand
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Thornton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lokren.
Thornton blocks a jab.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Thornton misses the target.
Thornton scores with a shot to the body.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thornton tries to clinch there but Lokren circles away.
Thornton misses with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren throws a hook but Thornton blocks it.
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!
Lokren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thornton doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
A head kick misses from Thornton.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thornton scores with a punch to the head.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Lokren throws the left hand but Thornton avoids the punch easily.
Thornton moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thornton misses with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Thornton throws a lazy uppercut
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lokren might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thornton throws a leg kick but Lokren moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Lokren lands with a good body shot.
Thornton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thornton shoots and misses
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thornton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lokren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thornton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lokren! But no joy.
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Thornton's ribs.
Lokren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thornton doesn't seem bothered though.
Lokren slips under a jab.
Lokren throws a good cross that connects.
Thornton connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thornton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lokren.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Lokren misses
and Thornton counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thornton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Thornton.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Thornton's head but Thornton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Thornton lands a jab to the nose.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thornton slips a jab from Lokren.
Thornton blocks a jab.
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Lokren digs a good hook to Thornton's body.
Thornton looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range.
Lokren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thornton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Thornton slips a straight right by Lokren.
Lokren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.#T2#
Thornton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Thornton misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thornton.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thornton swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thornton slips under a jab.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thornton fails to land the takedown.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thornton.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Thornton's shoulder, as Thornton tries to avoid the shot.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but Lokren shows good takedown defense.
Lokren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thornton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lokren misses with a series of wild punches.
Thornton looks for a takedown but Lokren sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Thornton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thornton throws a hook but Lokren blocks it.
Thornton ducks right into an uppercut from Lokren.
Donk. Thornton catches Lokren right on the button with a cross.
Lokren moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Thornton slips under a jab from Lokren.
An attempted straight right counter from Thornton misses the target.#T4#
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Thornton slips the punch.
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Thornton's belly button to the back.
Lokren scores with a jab.
Lokren slips under a jab from Thornton.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Thornton.
Thornton throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Lokren. Beautiful body shot.
Thornton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Thornton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lokren works the jab nicely.
Thornton moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
It appears Thornton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lokren works the jab nicely.
Thornton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Thornton moves away and avoids it.
Thornton is looking to counter punch.
Lokren avoids the body shot from Thornton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lokren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thornton takes a swing at Lokren's ribcage but misses.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Thornton avoids it with no problem.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Thornton misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren throws a hook but Thornton avoids it easily.
Lokren walks into a straight right hand from Thornton.
Thornton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Thornton looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.
Thornton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Thornton.
Thornton throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Thornton takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton swings widly with a right hand
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Lokren digs a good body shot into Thornton's ribs.#T1#
A big left from Lokren misses.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lokren. Beautiful body shot.
Thornton throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Thornton's head but Thornton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thornton slips a straight right by Lokren.
Thornton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lokren.
Thornton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lokren cracks Thornton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lokren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lokren throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Thornton's head but Thornton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thornton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lokren takes a swing at Thornton's ribcage but misses.
Thornton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thornton slips a straight right by Lokren.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren jabs at Thornton's body.
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Lokren lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Thornton throws a body punch but Lokren moves out of range.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Thornton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Thornton moves away from the strike by Lokren.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Thornton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Thornton moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Terrence Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thornton lands with a hook. Lokren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thornton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Thornton's shoulder, as Thornton tries to avoid the shot.
Thornton scores with a leg kick.
Thornton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Thornton misses the target.
Thornton shoots in for a double leg but Lokren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lokren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lokren misses with a right hand
and Thornton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thornton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thornton.
Thornton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lokren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thornton somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thornton misses with an uppercut
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren punishes Thornton's body with a nice straight punch.
Thornton misses with a combination
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Thornton swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
Lokren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lokren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thornton walks into a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Lokren.
Thornton throws a lazy uppercut
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sairanix Lokren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lokren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: CEC 586
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Thornton slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thornton manages to avoid it.
Thornton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Garcia misses with the body kick
and Thornton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Thornton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garcias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garcia works Thornton's body with a nice hook.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Thornton's shoulder, as Thornton tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
Thornton tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thornton counters with a nice body kick.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thornton was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garcia 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.
Thornton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Thornton jabs at Garcia's body.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Thornton shoots in and bounces Garcia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Garcia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thornton postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
Thornton wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Thornton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thornton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thornton postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia looking to control.
Thornton won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Thornton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton looking to control.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thornton looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up. #T3#
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia working some strikes from top position.
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but instead Thornton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Garcia seems keen to control Thornton's posture.
Thornton throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thornton.
Garcia working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Garcia is pulling down on Thornton's head. It's preventing any offense from Thornton, at least for the moment.
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia is pulling down on Thornton's head to control his posture.
Thornton sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thornton postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Thornton stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thornton chips away with some ground and pound.
Thornton is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Thornton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.
Thornton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garcia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Terrence Thornton is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornton misses with an uppercut.
Thornton lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Thornton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Thornton keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia won't allow Thornton to sweep him here.
Thornton is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Thornton working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Terrence Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thornton is trying to keep Garcia in close. #T1#
Garcia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Thornton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Thornton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thornton misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garcia scores with a leg kick.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia tries to clinch but Thornton is having none of it.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.#T3#
Thornton shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia shoots in but Thornton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thornton lands a head shot.
Thornton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thornton connects with a jab.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thornton.
Garcia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thornton, as that shot connected.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Thornton fails to land the takedown.
Garcia works Thornton's body with a nice hook.
Thornton missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thornton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garcia feints and then cracks Thornton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thornton down. #T4#
Garcia slips a jab from Thornton.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thornton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garcia - the referee stops the clock and Thornton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garcia. Thornton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton lands a body shot.
Thornton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia looks to land a body kick but Thornton moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Thornton there.
Thornton slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thornton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Garcia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garcia lands a nice looking body kick.
Garcia throws a leg kick that misses.
Thornton misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergio Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
letting Thornton counter with a right hand.
Garcia jabs Thornton right on the nose. Thornton blinks but takes it well.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thornton throws out the jab.
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
Garcia connects with a jab.
Thornton throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Thornton throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a nice leg kick.
Garcia misses with a left hand #TD#
and Thornton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Garcia controls Thornton momentarily but Thornton frees himself.
Thornton throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Thornton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thornton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Garcia 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. #SUB#
Thornton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Garcia has picked Thornton up and slammed him! Thornton can't keep hold of the triangle and Garcia manages to pass to side control!
Thornton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thornton throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garcia wants to control but Thornton is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Garcia decides to stand back up.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thornton dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thornton lands a nice shot to the body.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thornton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Thornton misses
and Thornton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thornton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thornton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Donk. Garcia catches Thornton right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Thornton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Garcia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thornton's guard.
Thornton is trying to keep Garcia in close. #SUB#
Thornton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Garcia passes into side control.
Garcia working the body and head with strikes.
Garcia trying to control the position but Thornton is working away.
Thornton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garcia.
Thornton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Thornton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thornton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garcia trying to control from Thornton's half guard. Thornton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Thornton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.
Garcia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garcia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Garcia!
Sergio Garcia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 580
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1#
Luzhin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thornton 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 swing and a miss from Luzhin.
A low kick from Thornton is predictable there
and Luzhin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Luzhin wants to clinch up but Thornton keeps it at a distance.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Luzhin misses with a body shot.
Thornton misses with an uppercut.
Luzhin misses with a head kick.
Thornton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luzhin throws a hook but Thornton avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Thornton there.
Luzhin misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton lands a jab to the head.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luzhin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Luzhin - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin thuds his shin into the meat of Thornton's side.
Thornton digs a good hook to Luzhin's body. #T1#
Thornton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thornton avoids the body shot from Luzhin.
Thornton lands a nice hook to Luzhin's body. Luzhin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luzhin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luzhin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thornton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thornton looks to land a right hand but Luzhin moved out of range.
Luzhin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luzhin throws a wild body kick that Thornton sees coming a mile off.
Luzhin throws an overhand right that lands on Thornton's shoulder, as Thornton tries to avoid the shot.
Luzhin moves out of range of the strikes.
Luzhin looks to land a body kick but Thornton moved away.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luzhin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thornton was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.
A countering left hand to the body from Thornton misses.
Luzhin misses the shot to the body.
Thornton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thornton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Thornton.#TD2#
Thornton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Luzhin is trying to defend but Thornton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Thornton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Thornton is working for a kimura but Luzhin is defending it quite comfortably.
Luzhin is staying active underneath Thornton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Thornton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luzhin wants to control but Thornton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thornton winds up and cracks Luzhin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thornton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thornton trying to control the action but Luzhin is working from the bottom.
Thornton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luzhin's head.
Thornton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luzhin keeps working.
Thornton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Luzhin is holding on to half guard well.
Thornton is trying to control. Luzhin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Thornton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luzhin defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thornton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luzhin defending well though.
Thornton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luzhin's head.
Thornton working over Luzhin with some ground and pound. Luzhin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Thornton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luzhin defends it well.
Thornton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luzhin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luzhin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thornton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luzhin drops his hands momentarily and Thornton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thornton staying out of range there.
Luzhin is looking to wear down Thornton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luzhin tries to clinch but Thornton is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Thornton. Beautiful body shot.
Luzhin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thornton with the counter takedown but Luzhin avoids it easily.
Thornton throws a jab but it's blocked by Luzhin.
A counter left hand to the body from Luzhin misses its target.
Luzhin slips under a jab from Thornton.
Luzhin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thornton.
Luzhin appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton jabs Luzhin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thornton looks to land a right hand but Luzhin moved out of range.
Luzhin misses the shot to the body.
Nikolai Luzhin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Thornton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thornton shoots in but no luck this time.
Thornton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luzhin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thornton.
Luzhin misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton connects with a body shot.
Luzhin's corner calls for a 1-2. Luzhin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luzhin missing with a left hand there. Thornton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luzhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Luzhin doesn't manage to clinch there - Thornton circles away.
Thornton looks to land a body kick but Luzhin moved away.
Luzhin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thornton.
Luzhin throws a shot from downtown. Thornton moves away and avoids it.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton takes one on the button.#T2#
Thornton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luzhin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thornton.
Thornton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luzhin at a distance.
Thornton dives in for a single leg takedown but Luzhin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nikolai Luzhin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Thornton.
Thornton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luzhin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thornton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thornton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Luzhin lands with a hook. Thornton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Luzhin lands a jab to the head.
Luzhin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luzhin stuffs the takedown attempt from Thornton. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Luzhin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luzhin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Luzhin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terrence Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thornton connects with a body shot that sends Luzhin's belly button to the back.
Nice takedown defense from Luzhin. No joy for Thornton on that attempt.
Thornton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luzhin.
Thornton misses with a looping left.
Thornton slips a jab from Luzhin.
Thornton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luzhin on the side of the head.
Luzhin misses with a body kick.
Luzhin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luzhin misses with a body shot.
Thornton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Luzhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Thornton throws a body punch but Luzhin moves out of range.
Thornton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luzhin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thornton avoids it.
Luzhin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luzhin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luzhin blocks the body kick.
Luzhin throws a big shot that misses.
Luzhin tries to clinch up.
Luzhin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luzhin manages to avoid it.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Luzhin is just out of range.
Luzhin takes a swing at Thornton's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Thornton lands.
Thornton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luzhin. Luzhin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luzhin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thornton if he has to take too many more of those.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Luzhin is just out of range.
Thornton swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
Thornton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thornton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thornton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luzhin defends well and Thornton ends up having to push Luzhin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Luzhin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luzhin keeps Thornton at a distance using the push kick.
Luzhin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thornton under the eye.
The fighters circling - Luzhin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Thornton tests Luzhin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thornton punishes Luzhin's body with a nice straight punch.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luzhin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luzhin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luzhin lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin throws a low kick, looking for Thornton's leg but Thornton calmly moves out of range.
Thornton tries for a takedown but Luzhin circles away easily
and Luzhin counters with a nice uppercut.
Thornton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from Thornton misses.
Thornton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Luzhin.#T1#
Luzhin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luzhin lands a leg kick that knocks Thornton off balance momentarily.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
A big right from Luzhin misses.
Thornton throws a hook but Luzhin avoids it easily.
Thornton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thornton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luzhin jabs at Thornton's body.
Luzhin is looking to land body kicks.
Thornton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Luzhin misses the target.
Thornton thuds a left hand into Luzhin's body.
Thornton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luzhin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luzhin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luzhin wants to clinch up but Thornton keeps it at a distance.
Thornton jabs Luzhin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thornton.
Nikolai Luzhin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Thornton.#T2#
Luzhin misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Thornton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from Thornton.
It looked like Luzhin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thornton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick from Luzhin.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Luzhin moved out of range nicely.
Luzhin cracks the inside of Thornton's front leg.
Luzhin scores with a sloppy right hand. Thornton should have avoided that one.
Thornton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Luzhin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Luzhin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Thornton fails with a takedown attempt.
Luzhin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Thornton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thornton.
Luzhin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luzhin scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolai Luzhin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luzhin lands with a good body shot.
Thornton swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
Thornton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luzhin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luzhin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thornton.
Thornton looks to land a right hand but Luzhin moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luzhin. #T4#
Thornton moves out of range as Luzhin throws a body kick.
Luzhin misses with an uppercut.
Luzhin tests Thornton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thornton throws a front kick aimed at Luzhin's knee but Luzhin avoids it well.
Thornton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luzhin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luzhin throws a wild body kick that Thornton sees coming a mile off.
Thornton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Thornton misses.
Thornton takes a swing at Luzhin's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luzhin!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luzhin.
Thornton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Luzhin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luzhin lands with a nice body kick.
Terrence Thornton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Thornton clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Luzhin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thornton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CEC 572
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Thornton misses.
Thornton misses with a hook. Maellard ducked under it nicely.
Maellard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thornton slips under a jab from Maellard.
Thornton is trying to counter with his kicks.
Maellard ducks right into an uppercut from Thornton.
Maellard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Thornton. That snapped Maellard's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maellard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thornton slips a jab and a cross from Maellard.
Thornton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maellard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Thornton misses the target.
Thornton misses with an uppercut
and Maellard counters with a left to the body.
Thornton avoids the body shot from Maellard.
Thornton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maellard backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thornton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thornton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maellard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Thornton dives in and scores a takedown into Maellard's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maellard is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Maellard wants to get up but he can't break Thornton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Thornton working for a triangle but Maellard defends it easily. #SUB2#
Thornton looking for subs off his back but Maellard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thornton wants to improve his position but Maellard is controlling well.
Thornton moves into full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Thornton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maellard is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Thornton working for a triangle but Maellard defends it easily. #SU#
Maellard gets to his feet. Thornton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thornton avoids the body shot from Maellard.
Pops Maellard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Maellard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maellard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thornton.
Maellard moves away from the strike by Thornton. #T3#
Thornton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maellard slips under a jab from Thornton.
Maellard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thornton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thornton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thornton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maellard.
Thornton avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Thornton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Maellard. Those never looked like landing.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Maellard moves away and avoids it.
Maellard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Pops Maellard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton scores with a one two! Maellard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thornton misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Thornton closes the distance and clinches.
Thornton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maellard misses with a punch on the inside.
Thornton lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thornton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maellard gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Maellard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Maellard throws a leg kick which misses Thornton's front leg but catches the back leg as Thornton tries to avoid it.
Thornton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maellard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thornton lands a nice hook to Maellard's body. Maellard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Thornton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maellard gets full guard.
Maellard is trying to keep Thornton in close.
Thornton trying to control but Maellard is working from the bottom.
Maellard working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Maellard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Terrence Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maellard misses with a looping right.
Thornton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maellard moves away.
Thornton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaellard.
Maellard staying out of range there.
Thornton connects with a single shot there.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maellard misses with a body kick.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maellard cracks Thornton with a good jab.
Thornton moves out of range as Maellard strikes.
Thornton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maellard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thornton shoots in and drives through. Maellard sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses.
Thornton closes the distance and clinches up with Maellard, looking for a takedown. Thornton pushes Maellard against the cage but Maellard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maellard throws a good cross that connects.
Thornton throws out a loose jab but Maellard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maellard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but Maellard shows good takedown defense.
Pops Maellard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Thornton.#T1#
Thornton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maellard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Thornton.
Thornton moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maellard scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Maellard gets caught napping as Thornton dives in and scores a takedown. Maellard manages to retain guard.
Thornton trying to control but Maellard is working from the bottom.
Thornton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maellard is adopting a defensive guard.
Thornton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Maellard keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Thornton is stalling in the full guard.
Thornton throws a big right hand that misses.
Maellard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maellard keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thornton slips a jab from Maellard.
Thornton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thornton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maellard lands a front kick.#T3#
Thornton misses with a looping left.
Thornton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maellard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thornton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maellard, right into the meat.
Thornton swings for the body but Maellard moves out of range.
Thornton sizes up Maellard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maellard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maellard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thornton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maellard.
An inside leg kick lands from Maellard.
Thornton checks a leg kick nicely.
Maellard drops his hands momentarily and Thornton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Thornton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maellard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maellard with a jab.
A cross from Thornton lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thornton.#T4#
Maellard lands with a kick to the temple. Thornton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maellard swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Thornton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maellard looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.
Thornton checks a leg kick.
Maellard misses with a hook. Thornton ducked under it nicely.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Maellard.
Thornton throws out a loose jab but Maellard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maellard moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Maellard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
A head kick misses from Maellard.
Thornton blocks a head kick by Maellard.
Thornton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Thornton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thornton throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Pops Maellard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Thornton.
Maellard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thornton is out of range and Maellard settles back down.
Thornton throws a lazy uppercut
and Maellard counters with a series of strikes. Thornton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maellard is looking to slow Thornton down with leg kicks.
Thornton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maellard is fending him off so far but Thornton persists. Nope, Maellard circles away and we're back to standing.
Maellard ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Maellard misses.
Thornton is looking for the big counter here.
Thornton misses with a looping right.
Maellard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maellard misses with an uppercut.
Maellard misses with a looping right.
Thornton lands a jab to the head.
Maellard throws a leg kick which misses Thornton's front leg but catches the back leg as Thornton tries to avoid it.
Maellard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maellard.
Some wild striking there from Thornton. #T1#
Thornton avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Maellard ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Thornton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maellard counters with a leg kick.
Thornton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maellard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thornton swings for the body but Maellard moves out of range.
Maellard throwing a counter right hand but Thornton manages to avoid it.
Thornton cracks a nice hook into Maellard's ribs.
Thornton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maellard on the side of the head.
Maellard tries to score with a low kick but Thornton moves his leg out of the way.
Thornton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maellard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thornton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thornton throws a jab when Maellard was well out of range.
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
and Maellard counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton blocks a low kick nicely.
Thornton misses with an uppercut.
Maellard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maellard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thornton.#T2#
Maellard lands an overhand right.
Maellard fails to land with a series of punches.
Maellard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thornton darts in looking for a takedown but Maellard gets double underhooks and turns Thornton into the cage.
Pops Maellard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Thornton.
Thornton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maellard counters with a nice uppercut.
Maellard misses with a body shot.
Thornton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maellard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thornton somewhat.
Thornton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thornton drops his hands momentarily and Maellard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maellard looks to land a combination but Thornton avoids it well.
Maellard scores with a leg kick.
Maellard lands with a nice body punch.
Maellard avoids the body shot from Thornton.
Maellard half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Thornton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maellard ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maellard lands a body shot.
Thornton shoots in and drives through. Maellard sprawls well.
Maellard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maellard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Maellard as he connects with a hook.
Maellard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maellard swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
Maellard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maellard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Thornton blocks the leg kick.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maellard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maellard tries a head kick but it misses.
Thornton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Maellard scoring well with a low kick there.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Maellard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Thornton - just one landing.
Nice body punch from Thornton.
Thornton lands with a nice body punch.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Maellard moves away and avoids it.
Thornton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maellard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thornton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but Maellard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Thornton does it's job there.
Thornton ducks right into an uppercut from Maellard. #TD2#
Thornton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maellard's guard.
Maellard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maellard's head.
Thornton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pops Maellard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maellard 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pops Maellard!
Pops Maellard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 565
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Thornton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beast fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thornton.
Thornton misses with a body punch
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Beast gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thornton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thornton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beast is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thornton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thornton stands up over Beast, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Thornton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thornton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thornton throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Thornton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beast manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thornton has Beast in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Thornton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beast doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thornton is tightening it up a little... Beast has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Beast reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Beast taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thornton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Jozef Beast had this to say: 'I will come back stronger!'.

Event: CEC 562
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1##CL2#
The Perfectionist moves into the clinch.
Thornton blocks a body shot from The Perfectionist.
Thornton lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Perfectionist throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist works on Thornton's body with a couple of short punches.
Thornton has The Perfectionist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Perfectionist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thornton lands a left hand.
The Perfectionist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist lands a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Nice body punch from The Perfectionist.
Thornton is trying to break free.
We've been hearing reports that Thornton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Perfectionist misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Perfectionist lands a knee to the body.
Thornton is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Perfectionist tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Perfectionist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thornton is defending well for now.
The Perfectionist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thornton up against the cage.#T1#
Thornton tries to work over The Perfectionist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thornton throws a punch but it's blocked by The Perfectionist.
Thornton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Perfectionist lands a shoulder strike.
Thornton blocks a body shot from The Perfectionist.
Thornton pushes The Perfectionist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Perfectionist is working Thornton over against the cage.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as The Perfectionist controls his hands.
Thornton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Perfectionist.
Thornton lands with a right to the head.
Thornton is struggling to control the position.
Thornton prevents a body shot from The Perfectionist.
Thornton misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Thornton working aggressively here.
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Perfectionist backwards.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Perfectionist misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Thornton.
The Perfectionist is working Thornton over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton blocks a body shot from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for The Perfectionist to work.
Thornton prevents a body shot from The Perfectionist. #TD2#
The Perfectionist is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thornton can't fight it off and eventually The Perfectionist manages to take the fight to the floor. Thornton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Perfectionist trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw The Perfectionist working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Thornton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
The Perfectionist throwing strikes from guard but Thornton blocks nicely. #SUB#
Thornton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. The Perfectionist stacks Thornton 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 The Perfectionist!
The Perfectionist looks up at the clock and then as Thornton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Perfectionist smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thornton manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Perfectionist's best efforts.
Thornton is looking to improve his position.
Thornton taking some punishment here, with The Perfectionist in his half guard.
The Perfectionist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton gets back to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Thornton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Perfectionist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Perfectionist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Perfectionist preventing the sweep.
The Perfectionist wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Thornton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Perfectionist controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ The Perfectionist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thornton misses with a body shot.
The Perfectionist throws out a loose jab but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Perfectionist was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.#TD#
The Perfectionist tries to sprawl but Thornton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The Perfectionist wants to control but Thornton is keeping busy.
Thornton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Perfectionist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thornton is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
The Perfectionist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thornton throws a strike but The Perfectionist avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Thornton trying to control but The Perfectionist is working from the bottom.
The Perfectionist working a defensive guard but Thornton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Thornton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Perfectionist some visible discomfort.
The Perfectionist is looking for a sweep.
The Perfectionist taking a bit of punishment here - Thornton scoring with strikes.
The Perfectionist is looking to regain half guard here but Thornton keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Thornton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Perfectionist, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The Perfectionist tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Thornton working The Perfectionist over with strikes here.
Thornton cracks The Perfectionist with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thornton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thornton lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist wants to hold on but Thornton pushes him away.
Thornton with a couple of short strikes.
The Perfectionist working to try and regain half guard.
Thornton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Perfectionist? #T3#
The Perfectionist is working to get back to half guard.
Thornton cracks The Perfectionist with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The Perfectionist tries to hold on but Thornton postures up.
Thornton landing strikes from the mount.
Thornton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Perfectionist slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The Perfectionist is pressing down on Thornton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The Perfectionist is looking to sweep but instead, Thornton has passed into half guard.
Thornton trying to control from half guard but The Perfectionist is working away.
The Perfectionist trying to control from the bottom.
Thornton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Perfectionist is looking to control Thornton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Perfectionist avoid being mounted?
The Perfectionist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Perfectionist trying to control but Thornton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Thornton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Perfectionist moves away.
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
enabling The Perfectionist to counter with a crisp jab.
The Perfectionist scores with a decent looking hook.
The Perfectionist takes a swing at Thornton's ribcage but misses.
The Perfectionist cracks Thornton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thornton moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Perfectionist misses with a body kick.
The Perfectionist misses with a wild combination.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Perfectionist tries to land a front kick but Thornton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Perfectionist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from The Perfectionist misses.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Perfectionist moves away.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Thornton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
The Perfectionist follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
The Perfectionist pushes Thornton away with a front kick.
The Perfectionist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thornton throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - The Perfectionist finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The Perfectionist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thornton was well out of range. Poor timing from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Perfectionist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thornton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thornton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thornton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Perfectionist moves away from the strike by Thornton.
The Perfectionist works the jab nicely.
Thornton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Perfectionist throws out a powerful jab.
The Perfectionist misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thornton connects with a jab.
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Thornton swings for the body but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
The Perfectionist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Perfectionist.
Thornton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Perfectionist stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Perfectionist wants it to stay on the feet.
Thornton lands a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Perfectionist.
AJ The Perfectionist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but The Perfectionist shows good takedown defense.
Thornton blocks a low kick nicely.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
The Perfectionist punishes Thornton's body with a nice straight punch.
Thornton throws a series of punches but The Perfectionist avoids them all with ease.
The Perfectionist cracks a nice hook into Thornton's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Perfectionist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thornton.#T3#
Thornton misses with a looping left.
The Perfectionist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thornton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Perfectionist counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Perfectionist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thornton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Thornton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Perfectionist tries to get to full guard but Thornton has control of the leg.
The Perfectionist trying to control here.
The Perfectionist preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The Perfectionist is refusing to be controlled, as Thornton sits in half guard. #T4#
The Perfectionist tries to get to full guard but Thornton has control of the leg.
The Perfectionist is looking to control Thornton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Perfectionist avoid being mounted?
The Perfectionist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thornton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thornton wants to control from the top but The Perfectionist keeps moving.
Thornton is working The Perfectionist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thornton connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to AJ The Perfectionist.
I think The Perfectionist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ The Perfectionist!
AJ The Perfectionist was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 555
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Akerman.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body
and Thornton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akerman thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Akerman closes the distance and clinches.
Akerman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorntons head.
Thornton lands a knee to the body.
Thornton misses with the head strike. #TD#
Thornton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Akerman regains guard immediately.
Akerman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thornton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thornton trying to control but Akerman is working from the bottom.
Thornton works over Akerman with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Akerman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thornton.
Akerman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton chips away with some ground and pound.
Thornton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akerman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akerman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thornton's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Thornton has his foot on Akerman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akerman works his way back into a safe position though.
Akerman trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton can't keep his opponent in guard - Akerman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Akerman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Akerman wants to take a breather but Thornton is having none of it.
Thornton is trying to control but can't. #SU2#
Akerman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Akerman lands a leg kick that knocks Thornton off balance momentarily.
Thornton throws a shot to the body.
Akerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Akerman misses. #T3#
Akerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thornton misses with a looping right.
Thornton lands with an uppercut that bounces Akerman off the cage and back into range.
Akerman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thornton.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Akerman throws a poor cross that misses
and Akerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
Akerman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
Akerman throws out a leg kick but Thornton moves out of range and Akerman only half commits.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
Akerman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Thornton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thornton's corner calls for a 1-2. Thornton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Akerman pushes Thornton away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Thornton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thornton takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Thornton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thornton throws a big shot that misses.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Thornton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thornton scrambles back to his feet.
Akerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
A little jabbing left from Akerman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akerman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thornton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thornton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Thornton connects with a body shot that sends Akerman's belly button to the back.
Thornton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Akerman has knocked Thornton down with a huge combo! Akerman steps away and waves a wobbly Thornton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Thornton is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Akerman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Thornton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akerman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thornton seems to have got his legs back now.
Akerman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thornton misses the jab.
Akerman jabs at Thornton's body.#TD#
Akerman gets caught flat footed, as Thornton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Akerman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Akerman throws a jab when Thornton was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Thornton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thornton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akerman throws out a leg kick but Thornton moves out of range and Akerman only half commits.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. Thornton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thornton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by Akerman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akerman.
Thornton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thornton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Thornton misses the target.
Akerman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Akerman blocks the body kick.
Thornton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
Akerman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thornton in his tracks.
Akerman tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Thornton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akerman's guard.
Thornton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Akerman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.#TD#
Akerman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Akerman pushes Thornton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
Akerman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Akerman tries to clinch there but Thornton circles away.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Akerman moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton has his takedown stuffed
and Akerman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thornton throws a body kick that misses.
Thornton swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Thornton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thornton misses with a hook
and Akerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. Thornton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akerman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akerman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Linus Akerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Akerman throws a counter combo.#T3#
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thornton.
Akerman throws a head kick but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton looks to land a body kick but Akerman moved away.
Thornton lands with a nice body punch.
A nice combination there by Thornton.
Thornton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thornton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akerman counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thornton.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Akerman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thornton digs a good hook to Akerman's body.
Thornton throws a low kick but Akerman moves out of range easily.
Thornton slips a jab from Akerman.
Akerman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thornton throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Akerman rushes Thornton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman tries a body shot but Thornton blocks it.
Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Akerman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Thornton jumps into guard, dragging Akerman to the mat. #SU2#
Thornton is working an open guard so Akerman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thornton throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Akerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thornton is looking for a counter combo.
Akerman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thornton circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thornton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Thornton misses the target.
Akerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
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#
Akerman connects with a nice looking jab.
Thornton throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
A nice side step and Akerman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thornton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thornton fails with the takedown.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Thornton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akerman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thornton's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman lands a nice shot that snaps Thornton's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman throws a poor cross that misses
and Thornton counters with a right hand to the body.
Akerman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Thornton is looking to land body kicks.
Thornton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thornton wants to clinch up but Akerman keeps it at a distance.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Akerman moves away and avoids it.
Thornton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thornton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but Akerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akerman as he jumps to the side.
Thornton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
Akerman fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Akerman scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.
Thornton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
A punch lands to the side of Thornton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thornton misses with a combination
enabling Akerman to counter with a crisp jab.
Akerman throws a shot to the body.
Akerman stuffs the takedown attempt from Thornton. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Akerman throws a chopping leg kick but Thornton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akerman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thornton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akerman. That's going to slow Thornton down. #T3#
Thornton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Akerman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akerman.
Thornton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Thornton.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akerman.
Akerman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akerman throws a push kick but Thornton slaps the foot to one side.
Akerman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akerman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Akerman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Akerman.
Thornton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akerman avoids it.
Akerman working aggressively here. #BC#
Thornton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Akerman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Thornton finds it's way through Akerman's defenses.
Thornton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
and Akerman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akerman lands a slapping body shot.
Thornton scores with a nice right hand.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Akerman shapes to counter with a head kick.
Akerman throws a push kick but Thornton slaps the foot to one side.
Thornton lands with an uppercut that bounces Akerman off the cage and back into range.
Thornton has his takedown stuffed
and Akerman counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD2#
Akerman lands a big head kick that sends Thornton tumbling to the mat! Akerman takes a step backwards and waves Thornton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Akerman. That snapped Thornton's head back.
Thornton cracks Akerman with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Linus Akerman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akerman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linus Akerman!

Event: CEC 551
Date: Nov 01, 2017

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Corll scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corll.
Thornton dips to his left and cracks Corll with an uppercut!
Thornton's corner calls for a 1-2. Thornton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Corll looks to land a left hand but Thornton moved out of range nicely.
Corll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thornton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Corll avoids the head kick by Thornton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corll. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corll moves out of range as Thornton throws a body kick.
Thornton lands with a good body shot.
Corll throws a series of punches but Thornton avoids them all with ease.
Thornton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton misses with the combination.
Corll slips under a jab from Thornton.
Corll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Thornton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thornton scores with a one two! Corll had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thornton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dean Corll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Corll.
Thornton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thornton throws a body punch but Corll moves out of range.
Thornton throws a leg kick that misses.
Corll lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thornton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thornton with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thornton, right into the meat.
Thornton throws a right hand that misses
and Corll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corll throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thornton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corll misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.
Corll throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thornton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Corll takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thornton avoids the head kick by Corll.
Corll jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thornton jabs Corll right on the nose. Corll blinks but takes it well.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Thornton has managed to clinch.
Corll is trying to stall.
Corll takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thornton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thornton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Corll blocking some punches.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Corll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Corll tries to work over Thornton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thornton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thornton slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Thornton.
A hook to the body from Thornton.
Thornton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corll prevents the takedown attempt.
Thornton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton swings wildly with an uppercut but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll misses with some punches.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Corll. #T4#
Come on Corll - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Thornton.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corll misses with a body punch.
Corll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thornton lands a shoulder strike.
Corll is pushing Thornton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Corll blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corll tries a body shot but Thornton blocks it.
Corll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corll avoiding damage.
Thornton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Corll 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Corll lands with an overhand left.
Thornton looks to throw the jab but Corll is out of range.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corll.
Corll connects with a crisp jab.
Corll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thornton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thornton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corll throws a big shot that misses.
Thornton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corll.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Corll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Corll let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Corll tried to score with a low kick but Thornton checks it.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corll can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Corll. Those never looked like landing.
Corll slips under a jab from Thornton.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Corll responds with a good body kick, but Thornton manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Corll slips under a jab from Thornton.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corll manages to avoid it.
Thornton looks to land a body kick but Corll moved away.
Corll misses with a hook.
Corll scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton misses with a hook. Corll ducked under it nicely.
Corll takes one on the button.
Thornton connects with a looping right hand.
Corll throws a jab but it's blocked by Thornton.
Terrence Thornton is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corll misses with a looping left.
Corll defending well as Thornton loads up on a big left hand.
Corll tries to land a front kick but Thornton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thornton swings for the body but Corll moves out of range. #T2#
Corll gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thornton.
Corll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Thornton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Corll moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Thornton looks to land a right hand but Corll moved out of range.
Thornton shoots for a double leg takedown but Corll sprawls well. He's pushed Thornton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton throws a jab but it's blocked by Corll.
Corll throws a leg kick
and Thornton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thornton tests Corll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Thornton.
Nice defenses there by Thornton.
Corll avoids the head kick by Thornton.
Thornton jabs Corll to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corll misses with a body kick.
Corll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thornton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thornton misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Corll to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Corll!
Corll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thornton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thornton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corll cracks Thornton with an open hand slap.
Thornton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corll misses with an uppercut.
Corll throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton throws a combination. Corll tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thornton misses with a lunging right hand
and Corll counters with a three punch combo that has Thornton backing up. Thornton nods at Corll to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#
Thornton is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Thornton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Thornton seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Corll looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Corll misses with a right hand
and Thornton counters with an inside leg kick.
Corll throws the left hand but Thornton avoids the punch easily.
Thornton lands with an overhand left.
Thornton misses with a right hand
and Corll counters with a nice uppercut.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corll was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Thornton coming out on top.
Thornton tries to clinch up.
Corll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corll throws a head kick that misses.
Corll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thornton circles away quickly and effectively.
Corll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corll slips a jab from Thornton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dean Corll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Corll misses with an uppercut
and Thornton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corll throws a lazy right hand but Thornton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corll looks to throw the jab but Thornton is out of range.
Corll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thornton lands with an uppercut that bounces Corll off the cage and back into range.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Corll slips under a jab from Thornton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corll.
Thornton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corll.
Thornton tries to work over Corll's front leg with a kick but Corll checks it.
Corll throws out a counter right but Thornton avoids it with no problem.
Thornton scores with a one two! Corll had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corll sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corll loads up on a big right hand but Thornton slips the punch.
Corll misses with the combination.
Corll looks to land a left hand but Thornton moved out of range nicely.
Thornton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Corll tenderised Thornton's leg. Thornton is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Thornton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Thornton breaks from the clinch.
Thornton moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton throws the left hand but Corll avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Thornton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thornton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
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!
Corll avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thornton. #T2#
Thornton content just to control the position here.
Corll tries to hold on but Thornton pushes him away.
Thornton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thornton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thornton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thornton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Corll tries to hold on but Thornton postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thornton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Corll tries to hold on but Thornton postures up.
Corll avoids a strike by Thornton and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Thornton's guard! Fantastic escape! #T3##SUB#
Thornton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corll passes Thornton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Thornton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Corll is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thornton is just riding it out for now. Corll eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corll performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thornton tries to roll over but Corll keeps him under control.
Thornton is staying active underneath Corll, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thornton trying to hold on to Corll's head to control him but Corll postures up.
Thornton tries to get to full guard but Corll has control of the leg.
Corll is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thornton!

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrence Thornton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thornton 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Thornton!
In his post fight interview, Terrence Thornton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 547
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1##TD#
Thornton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dall to the ground. Thornton is now in Dall's guard.
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thornton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thornton trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Thornton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thornton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thornton with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Thornton defends easily. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a triangle but Thornton pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB2#
Dall working for a triangle but Thornton defends it easily.
Dall looking for a sweep. Not yet Dall, not yet.
Thornton postures up and lands a big shot to Dall's brow.
Thornton landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thornton defends well.
Thornton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully. #T2#
Thornton passes into half guard.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
Thornton with a nice head shot there.
Thornton being controlled here momentarily.
Dall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Thornton content to stall in guard here.
Thornton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Dall has his foot on Thornton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thornton works his way back into a safe position though.
Thornton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Thornton is in close to Dall's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Dall has his foot on Thornton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thornton works his way back into a safe position though.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Thornton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Dall is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thornton has his hands clasped together but Dall extends and breaks Thornton's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dall.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Galen Dall!
In his post fight interview, Galen Dall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 541
Date: Sep 17, 2017

#R1#
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akerman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thornton will feel that in the morning.
Thornton misses with an uppercut.
Thornton throws a hook but Akerman blocks it.
Akerman tries to clinch but Thornton moves away
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akerman missing with a left hand there. Thornton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Thornton misses with a lunging right hand
and Akerman counters with a thumping low kick.
Thornton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
Akerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thornton.
Akerman looks for the body kick but Thornton saw that one coming.
Thornton throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Akerman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick from Thornton.
Akerman misses with a low kick. #T1#
Akerman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akerman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thornton throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thornton throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Thornton.
Akerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton misses with a low kick as Akerman jumps back.
Thornton throws a leg kick
and Akerman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thornton thinking.
Akerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thornton.
A little jabbing left from Thornton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Thornton blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Thornton drives through with a takedown into Akerman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Akerman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Akerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Thornton controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Thornton.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Akerman tries to throw a body punch but Thornton avoids it by throwing Akerman back against the cage.
Thornton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Akerman misses with a body punch.
Akerman lands a hook that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thornton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akerman is defending well for now.
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akerman backwards.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Thornton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akerman just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman has Thornton pushed against the cage.
Akerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Thornton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thornton throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Linus Akerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
Akerman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thornton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thornton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akerman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thornton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton tries to clinch up but Akerman circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akerman.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akerman staying out of range there.
Jab by Thornton.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Akerman blocks a head kick by Thornton. #T4#
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Akerman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thornton checks a leg kick.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thornton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akerman.
A leg kick checked by Thornton.
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thornton.
A little jabbing left from Thornton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akerman tests Thornton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akerman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thornton can pounce on him. #CL#
Akerman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thornton avoids the head kick by Akerman.
Akerman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akerman throws a right hand that misses
and Thornton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thornton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thornton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akerman tried to counter with a leg kick but Thornton avoided it.
Nice jab there from Thornton.
Thornton with a hook.
Akerman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thornton is out of range.
Thornton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thornton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thornton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akerman blocks the body kick.
Thornton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thornton misses with a straight right. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Akerman. Those never looked like landing.
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thornton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thornton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Thornton scores with a jab. Akerman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akerman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akerman wants to clinch.
Akerman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Thornton tries to land a leg kick but Akerman saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Akerman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thornton lands a nice hook to Akerman's body. Akerman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Akerman tenderised Thornton's leg. Thornton is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman is looking to slow Thornton down with leg kicks.
Akerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Thornton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thornton.
Terrence Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akerman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akerman cracks a nice hook into Thornton's ribs.
Akerman sizes up Thornton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thornton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akerman counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Akerman tries to move into range but Thornton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Akerman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thorntons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thornton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akerman defends well and Thornton ends up having to push Akerman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Akerman walks into a jab.
Thornton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akerman slips a straight right by Thornton.
Akerman misses with a hook.
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akerman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akerman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thornton slips a jab from Akerman.#CL#
Akerman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thornton working hard to break the clinch.
Akerman is trying to stall.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Akerman scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Thornton blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Thornton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman stalling against the cage.
Thornton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akerman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akerman misses with a body punch.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Linus Akerman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thornton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akerman blocks it with crossed arms.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Thornton tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it.
Akerman blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick from Akerman.
Akerman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thornton! But no joy.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Akerman is looking to score with low kicks.
Akerman scores with a nice strike.
Akerman lands a nice looking body kick.
Thornton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akerman.
Nice uppercut lands for Thornton. That snapped Akerman's head back.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
Thornton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton misses with an uppercut.
Akerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thornton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
Thornton throws a body kick that misses.
Thornton lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Thornton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Thornton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thornton! #CL2#
Akerman gets tackled into the cage by Thornton. Thornton maintains the clinch.
Thornton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akerman.
A short right from Thornton.
Akerman lands a body punch.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thornton up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akerman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thornton tries to circle away but Akerman has him pinned against the cage.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Thornton manages to pull guard. #SU#
Akerman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thornton, up you get! #TD2#
Thornton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Akerman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thornton is in Akerman's guard.
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akerman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Akerman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
Thornton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thornton throws a low kick but Akerman moves out of range easily. #T3#
Akerman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akerman lands a glancing blow to the side of Thornton's head.
Thornton throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman.
Akerman tries a low kick but Thornton avoids it.
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
Akerman misses with a straight right.
Akerman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thornton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Akerman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akerman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akerman walks into a jab.
Thornton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Thornton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab.
Thornton throws out a leg kick but Akerman moves out of range and Thornton only half commits. #T4#
Thornton connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman misses with a straight left.
Thornton misses with a hook.#TD2#
Thornton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akerman to the ground. Thornton is now in Akerman's guard.
Thornton won't allow Akerman to get back to his feet.
Thornton throws a strike but Akerman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Thornton is pulling down on Akerman's head. It's preventing any offense from Akerman, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Thornton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thornton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Terrence Thornton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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 Linus Akerman.
I think Thornton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 532
Date: Aug 04, 2017

#R1#
Lafayette throws a chopping leg kick but Thornton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thornton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lafayette just manages to avoid it.
Lafayette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lafayette misses with a body kick.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Thornton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lafayette counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thornton lunges at Lafayette with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lafayette's hand.
Thornton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lafayette lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thornton takes a step back to recover.
Thornton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lafayette.
Thornton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thornton misses with an uppercut
and Lafayette counters with a good low kick that Thornton was not able to check.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thornton, as that shot connected.
Lafayette throws a leg kick #TD#
and Thornton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lafayette's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Lafayette is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thornton defends well.
Thornton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Thornton is in close to Lafayette's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Thornton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lafayette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thornton has managed to get both his arms back between Lafayette's legs - danger averted.
Thornton content to stall in guard here.
Thornton scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Thornton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thornton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thornton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lafayette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lafayette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Lafayette trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Lafayette looking for a guillotine here but Thornton defends easily.
Thornton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafayette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lafayette is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thornton defends well.
Thornton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Thornton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Lafayette keeps moving.
Thornton works over Lafayette with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lafayette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thornton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thornton trying to control but Lafayette is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lafayette is looking for a triangle here but Thornton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton landing a few strikes.
Thornton gets to mount! Lafayette was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Thornton unloading with bombs!
Thornton trying to control but Lafayette is having none of it.
Lafayette is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Thornton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thornton throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thornton.
Thornton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thornton misses with a kick to the body.
Lafayette lands a front kick.
Lafayette swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thornton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thornton scores with a jab. Lafayette acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Lafayette lands a head shot.
Thornton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lafayette.
Thornton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lafayette can pounce on him.
Lafayette moves out of range of the body kick from Thornton.
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!
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thornton doesn't manage to clinch there - Lafayette circles away. #T1#
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Thornton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lafayette walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thornton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thornton looks to land a combination but Lafayette avoids it well.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lafayette. That's going to slow Thornton down.
Thornton throws a looping overhand right but Lafayette ducks down to avoid it.
Thornton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lafayette lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thornton will feel that in the morning.
Lafayette throws a body kick that misses.
Lafayette feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thornton's calf.
Lafayette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thornton throws a front kick that sends Lafayette stumbling back into the cage.
Lafayette throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton tries to land a body kick
and Lafayette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thornton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette misses with a left hand
and Thornton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lafayette throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lafayette's corner calls for a 1-2. Lafayette obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lafayette thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thornton if he has to take too many more of those.
Thornton blocks a leg kick.
Thornton has a takedown stuffed.
Vicente Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette throws out a loose jab but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Lafayette is looking to land body kicks.
Lafayette paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Thornton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thornton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Terrence Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thornton controls the position.
Lafayette wants to control but Thornton postures up.#T3#
Thornton trying to control the position but Lafayette is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Thornton.#SUB#
Thornton is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lafayette is trying to escape and Thornton transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lafayette is forced to tap! Nice work there by Thornton! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEC 522
Date: Jun 18, 2017

#R1#
Eluard throws a series of punches but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eluard manages to avoid it.
Eluard scores with a hook to the body. Thornton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eluard throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range. #TD2#
Eluard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eluard won't allow Thornton to sweep him here.
Eluard tries to free his leg and advance position but Thornton is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thornton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eluard defends well.
Eluard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thornton has his feet on Eluard's thighs here. He's pushed Eluard off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Eluard screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: T186 Huber vs Lafayette
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1#
Centurion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Centurion throws a head kick but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Centurion is out of range and Thornton settles back down.
Centurion takes one on the button.
Good leg kick by Thornton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thornton checks a leg kick.
Thornton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Centurion swats away the attempt to clinch by Thornton.
Thornton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Centurion scores with a kick to the body.
Thornton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Centurion. Centurion obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Centurion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Centurion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Centurion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Centurion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thornton throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Thornton goes for a double leg but Centurion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Centurion continues to drive forward.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Thornton checks it.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thornton!
Thornton lands a right hook to the body.
Thornton lands a nice looking body shot.
Centurion looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.#TD2#
Thornton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Centurion manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Centurion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Thornton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centurion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Thornton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Centurion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the body from Thornton misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Thornton takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD2#
Thornton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thornton lands in his opponent's guard.
Thornton trying to control but Centurion is working from the bottom.
Thornton throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Centurion has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thornton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Centurion avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Centurion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Centurion unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thornton looks winded!
Centurion lands an elbow just above Thornton 's eye.
Thornton misses with the head strike. #BC#
Centurion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thornton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Centurion rather than just go for the knockout.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Centurion. Thornton shrugs it off though.
Thornton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Centurion connects with an inside leg kick.
Centurion misses with a kick to the body.
Thornton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Centurion.
Thornton blocks a jab.
Centurion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thornton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thornton throws a sloppy head kick and Centurion moves out of range easily.
Carlos Centurion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centurion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Centurion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Thornton to counter with a crisp jab.
Thornton walks into a jab.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Centurion tries to land a body kick
and Thornton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Centurion looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.
Carlos Centurion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Centurion. Thornton shrugs it off 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!
Thornton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Centurion blocks the low kick.
Centurion connects with an inside leg kick.
Thornton cracks Centurion with an open hand slap.
Thornton lands a nice looking body shot.
Centurion misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Centurion.
Centurion lands an overhand right.
Centurion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Centurion avoids the head kick by Thornton.
Centurion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thornton throws out a powerful jab.
Centurion throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
so Thornton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Centurion pushes Thornton off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centurion gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Thornton counter with a right hand.
Centurion tries a head kick but it misses.
Thornton lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Centurion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Centurion lands a lovely overhand right.
Centurion throws a body kick that misses.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Thornton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thornton connects with a looping right hand.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Carlos Centurion is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornton throws out a leg kick but Centurion moves out of range and Thornton only half commits.
Centurion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton misses the body punch
and Centurion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Centurion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thornton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Centurion counters with a right hand to the body.
Centurion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Centurion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thornton on the side of the head.#T1#
A head kick misses from Centurion.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thornton! But no joy.
Thornton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Centurion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thornton lands a really nice looking cross but Centurion seems unphased.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Centurion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Centurion tries to land a front kick but Thornton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thornton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Centurion counters with an inside leg kick.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Thornton checks it.
Thornton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Centurion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Centurion throws an off balance right hand
and Centurion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thornton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thornton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thornton duly obliges.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Thornton throws a low kick, looking for Centurion's leg but Centurion calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton walks into a jab.
Thornton lands with a right hand.
Centurion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Centurion moves out of range as Thornton throws a body kick.
Centurion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thornton lands a glancing blow to the side of Centurion's head.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
Centurion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thornton motions for Centurion to come forward. Thornton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Thornton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Centurion missing with knees to the body.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Centurion cracks Thornton with a nice body shot.#BC#
Centurion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thornton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Centurion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Centurion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thornton - that will leave a mark!
Centurion throws a head kick but Thornton moves out of range.
Centurion with a hook.
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
Centurion throws a shot from downtown. Thornton moves away and avoids it.
Centurion tries to move into range but Thornton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thornton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Centurion.
Nice uppercut there from Thornton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Centurion. #T4#
Thornton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton tries to score with a low kick but Centurion moves his leg out of the way.
Centurion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Centurion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thornton lands with an overhand left.
Centurion cracks Thornton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick from Centurion.
Nice body punch from Thornton.
Centurion is looking to land body kicks.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Centurion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Centurion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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 Carlos Centurion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Centurion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Centurion defending well as Thornton loads up on a big left hand.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thornton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Centurion.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Centurion misses with a hook
and Thornton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Thornton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Centurion defends it well.
Centurion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Centurion looks to land a body kick but Thornton moved away.
Centurion throws a wild body kick that Thornton sees coming a mile off.
Centurion lands with a nice body kick.
Thornton lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion throws a lazy body kick
and Thornton counters with a straight right hand.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Centurion misses the target.
Thornton cracks Centurion with an open hand slap.
Centurion throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thornton! But no joy.
Centurion throws a hook but Thornton blocks it.#T1#
Thornton stalks Centurion and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Centurion's face. Centurion staggers backwards, shaken.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Centurion was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Centurion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thornton manages to avoid it.
Centurion takes one on the button.
Centurion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Centurion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thornton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Centurion misses with a body kick.
Thornton throws a big shot that misses.
Centurion lands a right hook to the body.
Thornton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Centurion counters with a stiff right hand.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Centurion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thornton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Centurion lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
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!
Thornton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thornton swings for the body but Centurion moves out of range.
Centurion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Centurion throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
Centurion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Centurion tries to move into range but Thornton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Centurion tries to work over Thornton's front leg with a kick but Thornton checks it.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Centurion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thornton throws a looping overhand right but Centurion ducks down to avoid it.
Centurion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Centurion wants it to stay on the feet.
Centurion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thornton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thornton throws a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Centurion!
Nice body kick from Centurion.
Thornton throws a looping overhand right but Centurion ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Centurion lands a nice shot that snaps Thornton's head back.
Centurion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Thornton blocks the body kick.
Centurion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centurion manages to avoid it.
Centurion tries to land a front kick but Thornton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Terrence Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Centurion.
Thornton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Centurion with a body shot.
Centurion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Centurion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Centurion throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
Centurion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Thornton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Centurion quickly recovers to half guard.
Centurion taking some punishment here, with Thornton in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centurion taking some punishment here, with Thornton in his half guard. #T4#
Thornton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Centurion's head. #ES#
Centurion makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Centurion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thornton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Thornton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carlos Centurion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick from Centurion.
Thornton is looking to score with low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Centurion.
Thornton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Centurion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thornton is looking to chop away at Centurion's legs.
Thornton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Centurion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

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 Carlos Centurion.
Well Centurion 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Centurion!
After the big win, Carlos Centurion made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: T181 - Gold Fusion
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Ward staying out of range there.
Thornton misses with a head kick.
Thornton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward shoots and misses
and Thornton counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Thornton to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thornton stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Ward drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ward misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thornton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton is looking to regain half guard here but Ward keeps moving and retains side control.
Thornton can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Thornton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ward's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thornton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura but Thornton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ward to get the leverage.
Thornton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thornton.#SUB#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thornton controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself. #T2#
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Thornton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thornton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Thornton's legs - danger averted.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Thornton.
Ward trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward is stalling in the full guard.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Ward engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thornton throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ward counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ward looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thornton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ward keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Thornton looking for submissions off his back.
Ward performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Thornton wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton gets back to full guard.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thornton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Thornton looking for a triangle here. Ward is fighting it but it looks tight! Thornton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ward is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Terrence Thornton!
After the fight, Terrence Thornton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: T176
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Thornton 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.
Thornton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaz throws a leg kick but Thornton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thornton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaz's hands.
Kaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaz staying out of range there.
Thornton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thornton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thornton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thornton.
A good leg kick by Thornton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Thornton does it's job there.
Thornton tries to clinch but Kaz moves out of range.
Thornton throws a body punch but Kaz moves out of range.
Kaz feints a counter leg kick.
Max Kaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaz takes one on the button.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaz.#T1#
Thornton goes for a double leg but Kaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kaz continues to drive forward.
Kaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thornton throws a chopping leg kick but Kaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thornton, right into the meat.
Thornton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thornton walks into a straight right hand from Kaz.#CUT2#
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Kaz misses with a body shot.
Kaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Kaz moves into the clinch.
Kaz taking a breather.
Thornton avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaz.
Kaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thornton avoids it.#BC#
Thornton manages to break the clinch.
Kaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Kaz throws a low kick but Thornton moves out of range easily.
Thornton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thornton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thornton checks it well.
Kaz drops his hands momentarily and Thornton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thornton lands with an overhand left.
Kaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaz throws a leg kick but Thornton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thornton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Thornton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaz.
Thornton digs a good body shot into Kaz's ribs.
Kaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaz misses with a straight left.
Thornton digs a good hook to Kaz's body.
Kaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Thornton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Max Kaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kaz swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kaz throws a hook but Thornton avoids it easily.
Kaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thornton counters with a left to the body.
Thornton takes one to the side of the head.
Thornton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Thornton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaz throws a low kick but Thornton moves out of range easily.
Kaz misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Thornton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton tries to advance to mount but Kaz denies him.
Thornton lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Kaz is being controlled here.
Thornton cracks Kaz with a big right hand but Kaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kaz is trying to stand up here but Thornton is controlling him well.
Thornton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaz trying to hold on to Thornton's head to control him but Thornton postures up.
Thornton controlling the action here.#SUB#
Thornton seems to be working for a kimura but Kaz defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaz is looking for a sweep. Thornton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Thornton misses with a right hand
and Kaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Terrence Thornton is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thornton throwing a counter right hand but Kaz manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaz. #CL2#
Kaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thornton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaz.
Kaz tries to work over Thornton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaz lands a right hand.
Thornton lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaz backwards.
Kaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaz can do to turn this around?
Kaz misses with a punch to the body.
Kaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thornton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaz is defending well.
Thornton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Max Kaz has been cut.
Thornton prevents a body shot from Kaz.
Thornton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaz working aggressively here. #T1#
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton throws an elbow that misses.
Kaz blocking some punches.
Kaz misses with a knee strike.
Thornton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thornton's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
Thornton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Thornton lands a nice uppercut.
Kaz misses with an elbow over the top.
Kaz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thornton's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thornton. #TD#
Thornton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kaz can't fight it off and eventually Thornton manages to take the fight to the floor. Kaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Kaz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thornton.
Kaz has a couple of punches blocked by Thornton.
Kaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kaz gets through Thornton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton lands an uppercut.
Kaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Kaz.
Kaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaz.
Kaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thornton lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaz misses with an elbow strike.
Thornton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaz taking a breather.
Thornton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaz gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Kaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thornton scores with a shoulder strike.
Thornton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thornton pushes Kaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton scores with a shoulder strike.
Thornton blocks an elbow strike from Kaz.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaz obliges.
Thornton avoiding damage as Kaz throws knees to the body.
Thornton blocks an uppercut.
Kaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thornton blocking some punches. #BC#
Thornton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaz is just out of range.
Thornton blocks a head kick by Kaz.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaz avoids a kick to the body.
Kaz looks to throw a body kick
and Thornton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaz as he jumps to the side.
Kaz tries to clinch
and Thornton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaz moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaz misses with a low kick.
Kaz misses with a right hand
and Thornton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thornton throws the kick towards the body but Kaz avoids it.
Thornton scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Kaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thornton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thornton misses with an uppercut. Kaz saw that one coming.
Kaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thornton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaz under the eye.
Kaz misses with a low kick.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thornton moves out of range of the leg kick from Kaz.
Kaz throws a low kick but Thornton moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton digs a good body shot into Kaz's ribs.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Kaz.
Kaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thornton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaz.
A bone on bone clash there as Thornton blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Kaz throws out a leg kick but Thornton moves out of range and Kaz only half commits.
Thornton tries to counter with a takedown but Kaz is quick to defend against it.
Kaz misses with a leg kick
and Thornton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thornton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kaz clobbers Thornton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thornton throws a jab when Kaz was well out of range.
Thornton checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Thornton misses the target.
A cross from Thornton lands.
Kaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thornton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thornton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaz misses the target.
Kaz lands with a hook. Thornton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thornton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaz's sensitive parts. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thornton lands the left hand.
Kaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thornton cracks a nice hook into Kaz's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Kaz misses.
Kaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
Thornton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thornton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaz is controlling Thornton's posture.
Thornton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Thornton 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.#SUB#
Thornton is looking for a triangle but Kaz pushes his legs off easily.
Kaz wants to stand but Thornton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thornton 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaz postures up.
Kaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Thornton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaz defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton is looking to sweep but instead, Kaz has passed into half guard.
Kaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thornton is trying to maintain the position but Kaz is very close to passing his half guard.

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 Terrence Thornton.
I think Thornton 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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