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Event: EFC Lambton vs Samedov     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Lydon misses with a kick to the body.
Themistokles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Themistokles feints a jab promting Lydon to slip. Themistokles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lydon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lydon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Themistokles will feel that in the morning.
We've been told by Lydon's head coaches at BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lydon throws a series of punches but Themistokles moves out of range.
Lydon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Themistokles.
Themistokles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Themistokles lunges at Lydon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lydon's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lydon lands with a good body shot.
Themistokles lands a slapping body shot.
Lydon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Themistokles scores with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lydon.
Lydon checks the leg kick.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lydon manages to avoid it.
Themistokles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Themistokles throws a looping overhand right but Lydon ducks down to avoid it.
Lydon avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles dodges the punch combination from Lydon.
No joy there for Lydon, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Lydon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Themistokles at a distance.
Lydon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Themistokles was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Themistokles moves out of range of the body kick from Lydon.
A punch combination from Lydon misses.
Lydon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lydon blocks a head kick by Themistokles. #CL#
Lydon moves into the clinch.
Lydon misses with a body punch.
Lydon misses with the head strike.
Themistokles lands an elbow inside that Lydon shrugs off. #BC#
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lydon tries to clinch up.
Lydon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Themistokles avoids a kick to the body.
Lydon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Themistokles moves away.
Lydon backing away here, and Themistokles unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lydon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Lydon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnny Lydon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lydon throws a hook but Themistokles avoids it easily.
Lydon scoring well with a low kick there.
Lydon 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. #T2#
Lydon throws a series of punches but Themistokles avoids them all with ease.
Themistokles flicks out a counter leg kick but Lydon steps away.#CL#
Lydon has managed to clinch.
Lydon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Themistokles lands an uppercut.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Lydon.
Themistokles pushes Lydon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lydon tries to break free but Themistokles pushes him back against the cage.
Lydon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lydon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lydon is trying to break the clinch but Themistokles is controlling him.#BC#
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Lydon does no damage.
Lydon throws a push kick but Themistokles slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheers as Themistokles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lydon doesn't seem phased though.
Lydon moves in looking to clinch but Themistokles pushes him off.
Themistokles misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Lydon rushes Themistokles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lydon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Themistokles has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lydon's elbow.
Lydon can't find room to land a body shot as Themistokles controls the action.
Themistokles tries to throw a body punch but Lydon avoids it by throwing Themistokles back against the cage. #T3#
Themistokles misses with a knee strike.
Lydon tries a body shot but Themistokles blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Themistokles fails to land.
Lydon missing with knees to the body.
Lydon tries to break free but Themistokles pushes him back against the cage.
Themistokles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike.
Themistokles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lydon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Themistokles's elbow.
Lydon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lydon tries a body shot but Themistokles blocks it.
Lydon can't break the clinch.
Lydon trying to land knees to the body.
Lydon struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Themistokles prevents a body shot from Lydon.
Themistokles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lydon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lydon lands a nice knee to the body.
Themistokles lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lydon lands a really nice looking cross but Themistokles seems unphased.
Themistokles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lydon's calf.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lydon throws a series of punches but Themistokles avoids them all with ease.
Themistokles looks to throw the jab but Lydon is out of range.
Lydon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lydon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Themistokles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Themistokles moves out of range of the leg kick from Lydon.
Themistokles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lydon.
Lydon looks to throw the jab but Themistokles is out of range.
Lydon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Themistokles pushes Lydon up against the cage in a clinch.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Themistokles lands with a short shot to the head.
Themistokles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Themistokles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Themistokles gets through Lydon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles lands with a right to the head.
Themistokles throws a head punch that misses.
Lydon lands a body shot.
Lydon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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 Johnny Lydon will probably get the nod.
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#
Themistokles scores with a spinning back kick!
Lydon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Lydon slips a jab and a cross from Themistokles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Themistokles. That's going to slow Lydon down.
Themistokles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lydon motions for Themistokles to come forward. Lydon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lydon misses with a low kick.
Themistokles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lydon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lydon.
Lydon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Themistokles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lydon scrambles back to his feet.
Lydon throws the left hand but Themistokles avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by Lydon. #BC#
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Themistokles scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Themistokles.
Lydon wants to slow Themistokles down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
A lazy left from Themistokles finds it's target.
Themistokles with a nice cross.
Lydon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lydon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lydon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Themistokles checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lydon throws a body kick that misses.
Themistokles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Themistokles scores with a nice right hand.
Lydon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Themistokles.
Lydon lands a slapping body shot.
Themistokles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Lydon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Themistokles dodges the punch combination from Lydon.
Themistokles clobbers Lydon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnny Lydon is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Themistokles connects with a right hand. Lydon shakes it off.
Lydon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Themistokles is out of range.
Lydon lands with a nice combination. Themistokles backs away looking to recover.
Lydon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Themistokles lands with a hook. Lydon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lydon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lydon moves forwards but Themistokles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lydon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Themistokles counters with a thumping low kick.
Themistokles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lydon was well out of range. Poor timing from Themistokles.
Lydon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Themistokles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lydon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Themistokles back to the cage. Lydon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lydon 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 Themistokles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Themistokles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lydon misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lydon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lydon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Themistokles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Themistokles scores with a nice strike.
Themistokles jabs Lydon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Themistokles is looking to slow Lydon down with leg kicks.
Lydon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnny Lydon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lydon ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
Themistokles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Themistokles misses with a straight left.
Themistokles moves out of range of the body kick from Lydon.
Themistokles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lydon moves away.
Lydon misses the shot to the body.
Lydon throws a head kick that Themistokles semi-blocks. #CL2#
Themistokles has Lydon up against the cage in a clinch.
Themistokles managing to block the knees to the body from Lydon.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by Lydon.
Lydon is trying to push Themistokles away but Themistokles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Themistokles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Themistokles.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lydon misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lydon missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Lydon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lydon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lydon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Themistokles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Themistokles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lydon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Themistokles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lydon misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands with a left to the head.
Themistokles blocking some punches.
Themistokles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Lydon's head.
Lydon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Themistokles prevents a body shot from Lydon.
Themistokles crunches a lovely knee into Lydon's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Themistokles.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Themistokles.
Themistokles working Lydon over with knees to the body.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Lydon's head.
Themistokles lands a hook that snaps the head of Lydon backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strategos Themistokles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Themistokles dodges the punch combination from Lydon.
Lydon walks into a stiff left hand from Themistokles.
Lydon needs to keep his hands up - Themistokles had a free shot at his head there.
Themistokles tries to clinch there but Lydon circles away.
Lydon is looking to wear down Themistokles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Themistokles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Themistokles clobbers Lydon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Themistokles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lydon.
Lydon scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lydon. Those never looked like landing.
Lydon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lydon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lydon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lydon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Themistokles keeps Lydon at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lydon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lydon throws the kick towards the body but Themistokles avoids it.
Jab by Themistokles.
Lydon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Lydon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Themistokles to score with a decent uppercut.
Lydon wants to land a leg kick but Themistokles is out of range.
Themistokles moves out of range of the strikes.
Themistokles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Themistokles.
Lydon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lydon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Themistokles, as that shot connected.
Themistokles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lydon. Lydon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Lydon is rocked!
Themistokles lands with a shot to the body.
Themistokles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lydon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Themistokles.
Oh Lydon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lydon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Themistokles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Themistokles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lydon seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles tests Lydon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Themistokles moves out of range of the body kick.
Lydon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Themistokles misses the target.
Themistokles moves out of range of the strikes.
Lydon throws a hook but Themistokles blocks it.#T2#
Lydon looks for the body kick but Themistokles saw that one coming.
Themistokles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lydon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Themistokles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lydon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lydon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Themistokles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lydon throws out the jab.
Themistokles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lydon's calf.
Themistokles moves out of range as Lydon throws a body kick.
Lydon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Themistokles to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Lydon does no damage.
Lydon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Themistokles.
Themistokles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lydon.
Themistokles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lydon cracks Themistokles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Themistokles looks to land a right hand but Lydon moved out of range.
Themistokles digs a good body shot into Lydon's ribs.
Themistokles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Themistokles scores with a hook.
Themistokles lands an overhand right.#T3#
Themistokles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lydon. Lydon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lydon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lydon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Themistokles.
Themistokles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Themistokles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lydon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lydon misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lydon.
A slow jab from Lydon misses its intended target.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lydon manages to avoid it.
Lydon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lydon misses with a low kick.
Themistokles wants to counter with a clinch but Lydon pushes him away.
Themistokles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lydon.
Lydon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by Themistokles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lydon tries to clinch up.
Themistokles cracks a nice hook into Lydon's ribs.
Lydon wants to clinch up but Themistokles keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Lydon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Themistokles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lydon walks into a left hand.
Lydon scores with a jab to the body.
Themistokles lands with a right hand.
Lydon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Themistokles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Themistokles catches Lydon right on the button with a cross.
Lydon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lydon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lydon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lydon. Themistokles shrugs it off though.
Themistokles scores with a nice head shot.
Lydon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Themistokles. That snapped Lydon's head back.
Lydon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Themistokles just misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Themistokles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Strategos Themistokles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Themistokles 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strategos Themistokles!

During a confident post fight interview, Strategos Themistokles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EFC Ladd vs Anderson     
Date:   Nov 10, 2018
#R1#
Themistokles throws a right hand that Mengestu ducks under and follows up with a left that Mengestu also avoids with ease.
Mengestu misses with a head kick.
Mengestu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mengestu misses with a kick to the body.
Mengestu 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.
Mengestu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mengestu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Themistokles scores with the left hand. Mengestu knows he should have avoided that one.
Mengestu checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Mengestu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Themistokles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Themistokles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mengestu.
Mengestu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Themistokles has time to react.
Themistokles connects with a jab.
Mengestu throws the left hand but Themistokles avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Themistokles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mengestu.
Themistokles misses with a left hand
and Mengestu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Themistokles misses with a straight left.
Themistokles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mengestu moves out of range as Themistokles strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Themistokles.
Mengestu throws the left hand but Themistokles avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Themistokles 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.
Mengestu feints a counter leg kick.
Mengestu throws a shot to the body.
Mengestu scores with the left hand. Themistokles knows he should have avoided that one.
Themistokles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Mengestu finds it's target.
Mengestu connects with a looping right hand.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mengestu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Themistokles.
Mengestu cracks a nice hook into Themistokles's ribs.
Themistokles throws a lazy right hand but Mengestu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mengestu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Themistokles lands a right hook to the body.
Themistokles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mengestu defending well as Themistokles loads up on a big left hand.
Mengestu throws a jab but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Themistokles connects with an inside leg kick.
Mengestu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Themistokles throws a hook but Mengestu blocks it.
Themistokles throws an overhand right that lands on Mengestu's shoulder, as Mengestu tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Themistokles. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Mengestu keeps Themistokles at a distance using the push kick.
Mengestu throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range. #KD2#
Mengestu lands a big head kick that sends Themistokles tumbling to the mat! Mengestu takes a step backwards and waves Themistokles back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mengestu manages to avoid it.
Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mengestu.
Mengestu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Themistokles is rocked!
Themistokles throws a lazy uppercut
and Mengestu counters with a big right hand! Oh Themistokles is in trouble here! Mengestu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tafari Mengestu!
Tafari Mengestu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EFC Boudain vs Mangrove Jr     
Date:   Oct 27, 2018
#R1#
No luck for Fredrick with that takedown attempt.
Fredrick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Themistokles rushes Fredrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Themistokles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fredrick's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.
Themistokles stops a takedown attempt from Fredrick.
Fredrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Themistokles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Fredrick.
Fredrick is trying to pull guard but Themistokles has him pressed against the cage.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Themistokles trying to land knees to the body.
Themistokles connects with a knee to the head.
Fredrick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fredrick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fredrick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Themistokles to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles pushes Fredrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fredrick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Fredrick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Themistokles is defending well.
Knees in the clinch landing for Themistokles.
Themistokles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Themistokles lands a right hand.
Fredrick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fredrick tries to pull guard but Themistokles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Themistokles lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Fredrick pulls guard.
Fredrick controlling Themistokles's posture.
Themistokles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Themistokles tries to stand but Fredrick is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fredrick isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Themistokles stacks Fredrick 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 Themistokles!
Fredrick is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
Themistokles stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck for Fredrick with that takedown attempt.
Themistokles is looking to slow Fredrick down with leg kicks.
Themistokles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fredrick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Themistokles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!#CL2#
Fredrick closes the distance and pushes Themistokles back into the cage.
Fredrick is trying to drag Themistokles to the mat but Themistokles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Themistokles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Themistokles.
Fredrick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fredrick looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Themistokles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Themistokles trying to land knees to the body.
Fredrick fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Fredrick is trying to drag Themistokles to the mat but Themistokles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Themistokles lands a nice uppercut.
Themistokles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Themistokles lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles tries a body shot but Fredrick blocks it.
A knee to the head by Themistokles.
Themistokles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fredrick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Themistokles to keep the fight standing.
Fredrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Themistokles just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Themistokles.
Themistokles lands an uppercut.
Themistokles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fredrick's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Fredrick's head.
Themistokles lands a body shot.
Fredrick is trying to pull guard but Themistokles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Themistokles lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Themistokles pushes Fredrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Themistokles lands with a short shot to the head.
Themistokles is working Fredrick over against the cage.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Themistokles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fredrick backwards.
Fredrick tries to pull guard but Themistokles holds him up against the cage and eventually Fredrick drops back down to his feet.
Themistokles digs a right hand underneath Fredrick's ribcage. Fredrick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Themistokles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Themistokles gets underhooks to prevent Fredrick's takedown attempt.
Themistokles lands an elbow that stopped Fredrick in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Ronald Fredrick's cut even more.
Themistokles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Themistokles lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Themistokles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fredricks head.
Fredrick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fredrick tries to pull guard but Themistokles holds him up against the cage and eventually Fredrick drops back down to his feet.
Themistokles landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strategos Themistokles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Fredrick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Themistokles forces Fredrick back against the cage and clinches.
Themistokles scores with a knee to the head.
Themistokles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Themistokles lands with a left to the head.
Fredrick tries to pull guard but Themistokles won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands with a right to the head.
Fredrick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fredrick jumps guard but Themistokles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Fredrick.#TD2#
Fredrick pulls guard successfully.
Fredrick wants to stand up but Themistokles is controlling him. #SU#
Themistokles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Themistokles drives through and clinches with Fredrick against the cage.
Fredrick is breathing heavily.
Fredrick wants to break free but Themistokles has control.
Themistokles lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles prevents Fredrick from breaking the clinch.#T1#
A short uppercut from Themistokles.
Fredrick is trying to pull guard but Themistokles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Themistokles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Fredrick is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Themistokles.
Fredrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Themistokles finish him?
A short left from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Themistokles.
Themistokles cracks Fredrick on the chin with a massive knee! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Strategos Themistokles!
A relieved looking Strategos Themistokles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ronald Fredrick had this to say: 'I'll see you soon!!!'.

 

Event: GC 242     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Themistokles moves into range and clinches up with Spliffton.
A short uppercut from Spliffton.
Spliffton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Themistokles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Spliffton lands a left hand.
Themistokles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spliffton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spliffton misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles is stalling here.
Themistokles misses with the head strike.
Spliffton misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Themistokles has Spliffton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Themistokles pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Spliffton tumbling to the mat - Themistokles dives into Spliffton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Themistokles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Themistokles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spliffton 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.#T1#
Themistokles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Themistokles postures up in Spliffton's guard and throws a big left but Spliffton blocks it.
Themistokles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Themistokles is in close to Spliffton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Themistokles trying to control but Spliffton is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spliffton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Spliffton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a low kick.
As Themistokles backs away, Spliffton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spliffton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spliffton wants it to stay on the feet.
Cron Spliffton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strategos Themistokles.
Themistokles moves out of range of the body kick.
Spliffton lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Themistokles closes the distance and clinches.
Themistokles wants a takedown but no success here.
Themistokles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spliffton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Spliffton lands with a left to the head.
Themistokles trying to control the position but instead, Spliffton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Themistokles into the cage.
Spliffton struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Themistokles lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Themistokles breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Themistokles. That's going to slow Spliffton down.
Spliffton looks to land a body kick but Themistokles moved away.
Themistokles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spliffton misses with a kick to the body.
Spliffton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spliffton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Themistokles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Themistokles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Spliffton with a nice cross.
Themistokles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spliffton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Themistokles scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliffton throws a shot from downtown. Themistokles moves away and avoids it.
Spliffton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Themistokles rushes Spliffton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Themistokles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spliffton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spliffton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.
And Themistokles tries to counter it with a takedown but Spliffton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Themistokles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spliffton scores with a nice right hand.
Themistokles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cron Spliffton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliffton.
Themistokles feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cron Spliffton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spliffton throws a hook but Themistokles avoids it easily.
Themistokles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spliffton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Themistokles.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spliffton.
Themistokles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spliffton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Themistokles can do to turn this around?
Themistokles tries to clinch but Spliffton is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Spliffton.
Spliffton lands a jab to the nose.
Spliffton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Themistokles. That did some damage!
Spliffton throws a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.
Themistokles throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliffton lands with a nice body punch.
Spliffton is looking to land body kicks.
Themistokles throws a low kick but Spliffton moves out of range easily.
Spliffton tries to clinch but Themistokles moves out of range. #T1#
Spliffton throws a front kick that sends Themistokles stumbling back into the cage.
Themistokles throws a jab but it's blocked by Spliffton.
A counter left hand to the body from Spliffton misses its target.#CL2#
Themistokles moves into the clinch successfully.
Themistokles lands a right hand.
Themistokles looking to stall.
Themistokles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spliffton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spliffton misses with a punch on the inside.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Themistokles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Themistokles tries to throw a body punch but Spliffton avoids it by throwing Themistokles back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Themistokles as Spliffton tries to tie him up.
Spliffton is stalling here.
Spliffton pushes Themistokles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
A short right from Spliffton on the inside.
Spliffton throws a head punch that misses.
Spliffton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Themistokles.
Spliffton misses with a body punch.
Spliffton lands with a right to the head.
Spliffton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spliffton.
Themistokles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliffton lands with a right to the head.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Spliffton.
Themistokles blocking some punches.
Spliffton fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Spliffton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Themistokles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spliffton misses with the head strike.
Spliffton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spliffton lands with a left to the head.
Spliffton has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
Spliffton tries to throw a body punch but Themistokles avoids it by throwing Spliffton back against the cage.
Cron Spliffton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spliffton struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Themistokles's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Themistokles lands a takedown into guard.
Themistokles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spliffton keeping moving, preventing Themistokles from controlling successfully.
Themistokles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spliffton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Themistokles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spliffton keeping full guard, as Themistokles tries to pass.
Themistokles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cron Spliffton is winning the standup battle so far.
Themistokles doesn't manage to clinch there - Spliffton circles away.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spliffton.
Themistokles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch but Spliffton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Spliffton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Themistokles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spliffton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cron Spliffton dominated that second round.
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#
Spliffton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Themistokles connects with an inside leg kick.
Spliffton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Themistokles doesn't seem bothered though.
Themistokles is looking to score with low kicks.
Spliffton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spliffton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Spliffton.#TD2#
Themistokles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spliffton on his heels. He'll look to pass Spliffton's guard now, I'm sure.
Spliffton seems keen to control Themistokles's posture.
Spliffton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spliffton controlling Themistokles's posture. #T1#
Themistokles trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliffton 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.
Themistokles working some strikes from top position.
Themistokles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spliffton is keeping the position for now.
Themistokles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spliffton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cron Spliffton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spliffton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Themistokles with the counter takedown but Spliffton avoids it easily.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Spliffton throws a hook to the side of Themistokles's head but Themistokles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Themistokles tries to counter it with a takedown but Spliffton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spliffton throws a head kick but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles misses the jab.
Themistokles needs to keep his hands up - Spliffton had a free shot at his head there.
Spliffton throws a series of punches but Themistokles avoids them all with ease.
Themistokles misses with a right hand
enabling Spliffton to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Themistokles moves into the clinch.
Themistokles wants a takedown.
Spliffton stalling the fight.
Themistokles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliffton's elbow.
Spliffton gets through Themistokles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spliffton looking to stall.
Spliffton has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
Cron Spliffton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Spliffton throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
A short body shot lands from Spliffton as the two fighters clinch.
Spliffton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Themistokles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spliffton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Themistokles wants to break free but Spliffton has control.
Themistokles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spliffton is defending well.
Cron Spliffton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strategos Themistokles.
Spliffton has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spliffton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Themistokles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spliffton fails to land.
A knee to the head by Themistokles.
Spliffton tries to throw a body punch but Themistokles avoids it by throwing Spliffton back against the cage.
Themistokles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spliffton.
Spliffton working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Spliffton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spliffton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Themistokles wants to break free but Spliffton has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cron Spliffton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spliffton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cron Spliffton!

A victorious Cron Spliffton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GC 230     
Date:   Aug 08, 2018
#R1#
A jab from Stern finds it's way through Themistokles's defenses.
Stern has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Stern sets himself, and Themistokles steps forward looking for the clinch! Stern avoids it this time.#CL#
Stern has Themistokles up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Themistokles.
Stern lands a nice elbow.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stern misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Themistokles.
Stern lands with a left to the head.
Themistokles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Themistokles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stern is defending well for now.
Stern misses with a knee to the head.
Themistokles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stern blocks it with crossed arms.
Themistokles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stern's efforts to push away.
Themistokles tries a knee to the head but Stern blocks it.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike.
Stern controlling the action here for a moment.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the head but Stern blocks with his arms. #T1#
Themistokles lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Themistokles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stern thuds a left hand into Themistokles's body.#CL2#
Themistokles closes the distance and clinches.
Themistokles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stern.
Themistokles stops a takedown attempt from Stern.
Themistokles tries to land knees in the clinch but Stern avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
Stern prevents a body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles gets through Stern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Themistokles content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stern is trying to force a seperation but Themistokles has the dominant position.
Stern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stern misses with the head strike.
Stern looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Stern wants to break free but Themistokles has control.
Stern taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stern has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Themistokles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Stern has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Themistokles uses from the top position.
Themistokles stopping the sweep attempt from Stern.#SUB#
Themistokles is sitting in close to Stern's body. Stern has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Themistokles is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Themistokles is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stern.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Howard Stern!
Howard Stern made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GC 221     
Date:   Jul 04, 2018
#R1#
Skeet throws a lazy uppercut
and Themistokles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skeet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DJ Skeet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skeet cracks the inside of Themistokles's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Themistokles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Themistokles.
Skeet scores with a nice right hand.
Skeet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Themistokles motions for Skeet to come forward. Themistokles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skeet. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Themistokles wants to clinch up but Skeet keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skeet. #CL#
Themistokles rushes Skeet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles is looking to control Skeet's arms but Skeet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Themistokles has his back to the cage.
Themistokles lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Themistokles lands with a left to the head.
Skeet working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Themistokles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Themistokles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Themistokles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Themistokles wants to clinch up but Skeet keeps it at a distance.
Skeet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skeet catches Themistokles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skeet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Skeet throws a lazy right hand but Themistokles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Themistokles throws a lazy head kick
letting Skeet counter with a right hand.
Skeet moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Skeet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skeet throws a leg kick but Themistokles checks it.
Jab from Themistokles.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skeet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Skeet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Skeet. #KD2#
Skeet steps into range and cracks Themistokles with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Themistokles flops backwards and Skeet dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Themistokles is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Strategos Themistokles has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Skeet decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Themistokles, up you get!
Oh Themistokles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skeet throws a pinpoint strike between Themistokles's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Themistokles crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Skeet scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Skeet!
A very excited looking DJ Skeet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GC 210     
Date:   May 12, 2018
#R1#
Dundee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dundee scores with a hook to the body. Themistokles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dundee throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Themistokles's head coaches at Damage Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dundee ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
Dundee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dundee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dundee lands with a shot to the body.
Dundee blocks a head kick by Themistokles. #CL2#
Dundee pushes Themistokles up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dundee fails to land.
Dundee lands a right hand.
Themistokles tries to land knees in the clinch but Dundee avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Dundee struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Themistokles lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles misses with a knee to the head.
Themistokles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dundee misses with the head strike. #T1#
Themistokles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dundee blocks it with crossed arms.
Dundee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Themistokles backwards.
Dundee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dundee struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Dundee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dundee misses with a punch to the body.
Dundee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dundee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dundee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles. #BC#
Themistokles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Themistokles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Themistokles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dundee.
Themistokles ducks right into an uppercut from Dundee.
Dundee wants to clinch
and Themistokles counters with a good low kick that Dundee was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dundee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Themistokles in his tracks. #T2#
Themistokles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dundee misses with a body shot.
Dundee throws a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.#CL2#
Dundee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Themistokles misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Themistokles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Dundee closes the distance and pushes Themistokles back into the cage.
Dundee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Themistokles's elbow.
Good body shot from Themistokles.
Dundee can't find room to land a body shot as Themistokles controls the action. #BC#
Themistokles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dundee connects with a body shot that sends Themistokles's belly button to the back.
Dundee scores with a shot to the body.
Themistokles checks a low kick from Dundee.
Dundee scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Dundee takes a swing at Themistokles's ribcage but misses.
Dundee cracks Themistokles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dundee tests Themistokles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Themistokles lands a body shot.
Themistokles scores with a hook to the body. Dundee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dundee slips under a jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles looks to land a right hand but Dundee moved out of range.
Dundee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Themistokles throws a looping overhand right but Dundee ducks down to avoid it.
Dundee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Themistokles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dundee wants to counter with a clinch but Themistokles pushes him away.
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dundee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dundee takes a swing at Themistokles's ribcage but misses.
Themistokles with a jab.
Dundee moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Dundee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Themistokles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee clobbers Themistokles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Themistokles misses with a body shot.
Themistokles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Themistokles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dundee scores with a leg kick.
Themistokles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dundee.
Themistokles scores with a leg kick.
Dundee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Themistokles rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dundee.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Dundee moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dundee throws a leg kick but Themistokles moved away.
Themistokles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mick Dundee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dundee's sensitive parts.
A big right from Dundee misses.
A good leg kick by Dundee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Dundee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Themistokles throws a jab when Dundee was well out of range.
Dundee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Themistokles wants to slow Dundee down by chopping away at his legs.
Themistokles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Themistokles misses its intended target.
Dundee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Themistokles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Themistokles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dundee's sensitive parts.
Dundee connects with a body shot.
Themistokles takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dundee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dundee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Themistokless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dundee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dundee misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Themistokles throws a jab but it's blocked by Dundee.
Dundee throws an overhand right that lands on Themistokles's shoulder, as Themistokles tries to avoid the shot.
Dundee misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Themistokles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dundee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Dundee does no damage.
Dundee misses with an uppercut.
Dundee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Themistokles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dundee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dundee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Themistokles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Themistokles lands with a shot to the body.
Dundee lands with a right hand.
Dundee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Themistokles.
Themistokles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dundee.
Dundee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Themistokles.
Mick Dundee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Themistokles 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.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee tests Themistokles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dundee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Themistokles. That did some damage!
Themistokles slips a jab from Dundee.
Dundee takes a swing at Themistokles's ribcage but misses.
Themistokles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dundee just manages to avoid it.
Dundee scores with a jab.
Dundee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Themistokles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dundee misses with a hook. Themistokles ducked under it nicely.
Themistokles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dundee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Themistokles scrambles back to his feet.
Themistokles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dundee punishes Themistokles's body with a nice straight punch.
Dundee scores with the left hand. Themistokles knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Themistokles. Dundee does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Themistokles lands with a nice body punch.
Dundee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dundee is looking to chop away at Themistokles's legs.
Dundee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Themistokles throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Themistokles is predictable there
and Dundee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
Themistokles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Themistokles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dundee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dundee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dundee slips under a jab.
Dundee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dundee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Themistokles. Themistokles obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Dundee is looking to clinch.
Dundee throws a body shot but no joy.
Dundee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Themistokles tries a head kick but it misses.
Dundee lands with a nice combination. Themistokles backs away looking to recover.
Themistokles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dundee can pounce on him.
Dundee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dundee is looking to slow Themistokles down with leg kicks.
Dundee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Dundee.#ROC2#
Themistokles is rocked!
Dundee lands with a right that hurts Themistokles. Themistokles looks to clinch but Dundee throws a short knee that drops Themistokles. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Mick Dundee!
A very excited looking Mick Dundee rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 04, 2018
#R1#
Bishop closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Themistokles to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Bishop has been cut.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Themistokles circles away easily
and Themistokles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Themistokles! Bishop is out on his feet! Themistokles rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bishop is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bishop is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strategos Themistokles!
A victorious Strategos Themistokles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 31     
Date:   Feb 28, 2018
#R1#
Themistokles lands with a cross.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Themistokles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Themistokles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Themistokles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Themistokles throws a nice head kick!
Brown throws a front kick to the face that drops Themistokles face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Dave Brown!
Dave Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Dynasty 31     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1#
Southbrook lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Southbrook lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Themistokles scores with a hook to the body. Southbrook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Southbrook throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Southbrook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Themistokles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Themistokles connects with a single shot there.
Southbrook lands a jab-cross combination.
Themistokles 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Southbrook clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Southbrook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Southbrook clinches.
Southbrook managing to block the knees to the body from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a body shot.
Southbrook is looking to break free of the clinch but Themistokles has double underhooks.
Southbrook wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Themistokles scores a nice knee to the body.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by Southbrook.
Southbrook wants to break free but Themistokles has control.
A head punch on the inside from Southbrook fails to land.
Themistokles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Southbrook is trying to break free.
Themistokles keeps control of Southbrook as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Themistokles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Southbrook backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Saiyan Southbrook has been cut.#BC2#
Themistokles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Southbrook clobbers Themistokles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Themistokles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Themistokles dodges the punch combination from Southbrook.
Southbrook connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch combination from Southbrook misses.
Southbrook definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Southbrook tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Southbrook tries to move into range but Themistokles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Southbrook misses with a shot to the body
and Themistokles counters with a left to the body.
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!
Southbrook tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Themistokles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Themistokles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Themistokles stuns Southbrook with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Southbrook.
Themistokles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Themistokles looks to throw the jab but Southbrook is out of range.
Themistokles lands a nice shot that snaps Southbrook's head back.
Themistokles works Southbrook's body with a nice hook.
Themistokles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
No joy there for Southbrook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Southbrook is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#
Southbrook is rocked!
Southbrook tries to get into range but Themistokles steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Southbrook! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Themistokles scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Strategos Themistokles!
A victorious Strategos Themistokles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Dynasty 26     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Themistokles scores with a leg kick.
Themistokles throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and moves out of range.
West tries to bum rush Themistokles with a series of wild strikes but Themistokles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Themistokles under the eye.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Themistokles throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and moves out of range.
Themistokles misses with a right hand
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West connects with a nice looking jab.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
Themistokles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Themistokles.
Themistokles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Themistokles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West lands an overhand right.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target. #T1#
West throws the left hand but Themistokles avoids the punch easily.
West misses with a hook.
Themistokles checks the leg kick nicely there.
West moves away from the strike by Themistokles.
West looks to land a right hand but Themistokles moved out of range.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Themistokles's head.
A jab from West does it's job there.
West takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West throws a hook to the side of Themistokles's head but Themistokles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from West.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Themistokles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of West 's head but he takes it in his stride.
West moves in looking to clinch but Themistokles pushes him off.
West dodges the punch combination from Themistokles.
A low kick from Themistokles misses
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
West stuns Themistokles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Themistokles takes one to the side of the head.
West getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and Themistokles counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from West is predictable there
and Themistokles counters with a nice leg kick.
Themistokles cracks the inside of West's front leg.
West pivots, looking for a leg kick but Themistokles is out of range and West settles back down.
Themistokles takes one to the chin there.
West wants to clinch.
Themistokles looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Themistokles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
West is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
West throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
West throws a hook to the side of Themistokles's head but Themistokles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carson West dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from West.
Themistokles avoids the body shot from West.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Themistokles! But no joy.
Themistokles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Themistokles can do to turn this around?
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Themistokles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carson West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses.
West throws a shot from downtown. Themistokles moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Themistokles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
Themistokles throws a leg kick
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles throws a leg kick
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Themistokles misses with a low kick.
A jab from West does it's job there.
West motions for Themistokles to come forward. West throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Themistokles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by West.#T1#
West connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
West lands a leg kick that knocks Themistokles off balance momentarily.
West cracks Themistokles with a good jab.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for West.
West fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Themistokles.
West blocks a low kick nicely.
West misses with a head kick.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
Sloppy strikes from Themistokles. Those never looked like landing.
West looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Themistokles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from West.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Themistokles.
West was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A jab from West misses.
West looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Themistokles.
West avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
West throws out a loose jab but Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
West misses with a hook.
Themistokles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from West.
West attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Themistokles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Themistokles works West's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West misses with a leg kick
and Themistokles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Themistokles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carson West dominated that second round.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
West scores with a leg kick.
Themistokles misses with a double jab.
West swinging wildly here.
A shot to the body from Themistokles misses
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Themistokles's jab looks to have found its range, popping West under the eye.
Themistokles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Themistokles throws a body kick that misses
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
West clinches up against the ropes.
A short left from West.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that West has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
West misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Themistokles struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Themistokles blocking some punches.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
West pushes Themistokles back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West misses with an elbow over the top.
West trying to land knees to the body.
West misses with some punches.
West lands a nice elbow.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
West lands an elbow inside.
West tries to land knees in the clinch but Themistokles avoids the damage to the body.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from West.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Themistokles avoids it.
Themistokles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
West comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Themistokles lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
West avoids the elbow strike from Themistokles, against the ropes.
West lands a nice elbow.
West blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Themistokles.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Themistokles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Themistokles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Themistokles swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Themistokles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Themistokles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
Carson West has scored more points in the clinch so far.
West working Themistokles over with knees to the body.
Themistokles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles managing to block the knees to the body from West.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carson West clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
A shot to the liver by West. Beautiful body shot.
West connects with a high kick.
Themistokles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carson West is winning the standup battle so far.
Themistokles misses with a body shot
and Themistokles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Themistokles misses with a leg kick.
Themistokles misses with a looping right.
West scoring well with a low kick there.
West misses the shot to the body.
West throws a lazy uppercut
and Themistokles counters with a nice uppercut.
West throws a big shot that misses.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Themistokles.
West was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Themistokles misses with a hook
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West lands the left hand.
Themistokles blocks a leg kick.#T1#
The fighters circling - Themistokles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Themistokles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as West backs up against the ropes.
Themistokles with a jab.
A punch combination from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West jabs at Themistokles's body.
Themistokles moves forwards but West connects with a nice, crisp jab.
West checks a leg kick.
West scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
West throws a leg kick which misses Themistokles's front leg but catches the back leg as Themistokles tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Themistokles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from West, right into the meat. #T2#
West fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Themistokles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as West checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Themistokles avoids the head kick by West.
West sets himself, and Themistokles steps forward looking for the clinch! West avoids it this time.
West with a hook.
West scoring well with a low kick there.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West lands a leg kick that knocks Themistokles off balance momentarily.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Themistokles was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from West.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Themistokles. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Themistokles's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carson West had his way with Strategos Themistokles in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
West scores with a jab.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West throws a leg kick but Themistokles moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Themistokles down.
Themistokles feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down.
Themistokles tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Themistokles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by West.
West scores with a hook to the body. Themistokles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Themistokles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Themistokles.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West tries to clinch but Themistokles is having none of it.
Themistokles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
West checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
West throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
West lands a jab.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by West. Beautiful body shot.
West cracks the inside of Themistokles's front leg.
West throws a head kick that misses
and Themistokles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Themistokles throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
West throws a series of punches but Themistokles moves out of range.
West jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
West misses with a looping right.
Themistokles throws a solid leg kick but West takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Themistokles.#T2#
West buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West wants to clinch up but Themistokles keeps it at a distance.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Themistokles throws out the jab.
West connects with a right hand. Themistokles shakes it off.
Themistokles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Themistokles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a high kick!
Themistokles takes one on the button.
West throws a nice inside leg kick.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from West.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carson West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carson West!

The defeated Strategos Themistokles had this to say: 'sacks'.

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 19     
Date:   Dec 06, 2017
#R1#
Themistokles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from West.
Themistokles throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and West counters by clinching up. #BC#
Themistokles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Themistokles moves out of range of the strikes.
Themistokles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Themistokles misses with a body shot.
West connects with a solid leg kick.
West looks to land a right hand but Themistokles moved out of range.
Themistokles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Themistokles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
West scores with a leg kick.
West attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
West fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Themistokles on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
West instigates a clinch.
West throws an elbow but it misses.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Themistokles as the two fighters clinch.
West lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
West misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Themistokles.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Themistokles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt West or not.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Themistokles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Themistokles lands a left hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Themistokles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Themistokles.
Themistokles trying to land knees to the body.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
West lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Themistokles swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Themistokles.
Themistokles managing to block the knees to the body from West. #T2#
A shot in the inside from West.
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!
West putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Themistokles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Themistokles lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Themistokles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Themistokles backwards.
Themistokles 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.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Themistokles.
West prevents a body shot from Themistokles.
West lands with a right to the head.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles lands with a short shot to the head.
West is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Themistokles is defending well for now.
West takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Themistokles.
West lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carson West dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Themistokles is looking to land body kicks.
West scores with a hook to the body. Themistokles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West cracks Themistokles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Themistokles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Themistokles tries to land a leg kick but West saw it coming and moves away.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Themistokles throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
West throws a jab when Themistokles was well out of range.
West lands a jab to the nose.
Themistokles cracks a nice hook into West's ribs.
West on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
West thumps Themistokles with a low kick.
Themistokles cracks West with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West wants to land a leg kick but Themistokles is out of range.
West throws out a leg kick but Themistokles moves out of range and West only half commits. #T1#
West moves out of range of the leg kick from Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
Themistokles looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
West walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Themistokles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carson West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
An inside leg kick lands from West.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Themistokles's head.
Themistokles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
West misses the jab.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Themistokles.
A punch combination from Themistokles misses.
West tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Themistokles walks into a left hand. #T2#
Themistokles checks a low kick from West.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Themistokles.
West cracks a nice hook into Themistokles's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West throws a head kick but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles appears to be looking for a big counter.
Themistokles throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Themistokles throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
West misses with a hook
and Themistokles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from West.
A nice combination there by West.
West misses with a right hand
and Themistokles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Themistokles on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles takes one to the chin there.
Themistokles lands with a straight right. West didn't see that one coming.
West throws a nice looking combination but Themistokles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Themistokles as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
West is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carson West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
West throws a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.
Themistokles appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Themistokles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Themistokles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD#
Themistokles looks low and kicks high, catching West right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Themistokles finish him?
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Themistokles counters with a left to the body.
That kick from West tenderised Themistokles's leg. Themistokles is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
West chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Themistokles can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Themistokles down.
West takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
West avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West throws a series of strikes that have Themistokles backpedaling.
A swing and a miss from West.
Themistokles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Themistokles misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Carson West seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Themistokles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Themistokles keeps the fight on the outside.
Themistokles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
West tries to clinch up.
West moves in looking to clinch but Themistokles pushes him off.
Themistokles tried to counter with a leg kick but West avoided it.
Themistokles lands an overhand right.
Themistokles misses with a straight left.
Jab from West.
Themistokles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West misses with an uppercut.
Themistokles punishes West's body with a nice straight punch.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Themistokles throws out the jab.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Themistokles's hands.
Themistokles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West. #T2#
West looks to throw the jab but Themistokles is out of range.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West checks a low kick from Themistokles.
Themistokles is looking to slow West down with leg kicks.
Themistokles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
Themistokles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck West on the side of the head.
Themistokles throws a solid leg kick but West takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Themistokles.
Themistokles slips a jab from West.
Themistokles scores with a leg kick.
Themistokles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Themistokles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Themistokles 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West misses with a looping right.
West's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Themistokles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! West scrambles back to his feet.
West misses with a hook. Themistokles ducked under it nicely.
West throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Strategos Themistokles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Dynasty 21     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Lafitte throws a right and a left that Themistokles avoids nicely.
Lafitte throws a right hand that Themistokles ducks under and follows up with a left that Themistokles also avoids with ease.
Lafitte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Themistokles counters with a nice uppercut.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafitte manages to avoid it.
Lafitte has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Themistokles.
A punch lands to the side of Themistokles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Themistokles scores with a hook to the body. Lafitte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henri Lafitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafitte wants to clinch up but Themistokles keeps it at a distance.
Lafitte throws out a loose jab but Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lafitte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Themistokles.
Some bone on bone action there as Themistokles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lafitte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Themistokles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lafitte misses with an uppercut
and Themistokles counters with a nice body shot.
Themistokles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafitte was well out of range. Poor timing from Themistokles.
Nice defenses there by Themistokles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles scores with the left hand. Lafitte knows he should have avoided that one.
Themistokles blocks a head kick by Lafitte. #T1#
Lafitte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lafitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lafitte sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Themistokles throws a chopping leg kick but Lafitte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Themistokles thumps Lafitte with a low kick.#CL#
Lafitte clinches up with Themistokles and pushes him back against the ropes.
Themistokles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafitte throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
I was talking to Lafitte's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hand to the body from Themistokles.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lafitte lands a nice uppercut.
Themistokles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Themistokles.
Themistokles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Themistokles is trying to maintain a safe position but Lafitte gets an underhook and turns Themistokles into the ropes.
Lafitte misses with some punches. #T2#
Lafitte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Themistokles's elbow.
Themistokles gets through Lafitte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafitte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Lafitte tries to throw a body punch but Themistokles avoids it by throwing Lafitte back against the ropes.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Themistokles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lafitte.
A head punch on the inside from Lafitte fails to land.
Themistokles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by Lafitte.
Themistokles tries to work over Lafitte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lafitte tries to work over Themistokles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Themistokles tries a body shot but Lafitte blocks it.
Lafitte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Themistokles backwards.
Themistokles misses with a punch on the inside.
Themistokles blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Themistokles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Strategos Themistokles will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lafitte misses with a double jab.
Themistokles appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Themistokles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Themistokles tries to land a leg kick but Lafitte saw it coming and moves away.
Lafitte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Themistokles.
Lafitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lafitte tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Themistokles.
Nice jab there from Lafitte.
Themistokles throws a leg kick but Lafitte moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Themistokles checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Themistokles motions for Lafitte to come forward. Themistokles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lafitte misses with a body kick.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Themistokles blocks a head kick by Lafitte.
Themistokles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lafitte throws a hook but Themistokles avoids it easily.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Themistokles.
Lafitte misses with a straight left.
Themistokles replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lafitte blocks it well.
Lafitte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lafitte moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Themistokles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lafitte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lafitte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Themistokles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lafitte lands a front kick.
Lafitte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lafitte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Themistokles misses with a leg kick.
Lafitte is looking to clinch.
Lafitte lands a right hook to the body.
Lafitte throws a head kick but Themistokles moves out of range. #CL#
Lafitte moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafitte digs a right hand into Themistokles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Themistokles's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Themistokles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
Henri Lafitte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lafitte misses with the head strike.
Lafitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Themistokles lands with a light punch inside.
Lafitte has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a body shot.
Lafitte throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Themistokles struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafitte controls his hands.
Themistokles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Themistokles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lafitte blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Henri Lafitte will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Themistokles connects with a crisp jab.
Themistokles walks into a left hand.
Themistokles ducks right into an uppercut from Lafitte. #CL#
Lafitte pushes Themistokles up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lafitte misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lafitte.
A nice left hand lands by Themistokles.
Lafitte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Themistokles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lafitte misses with a body punch.
Themistokles misses with some punches.
Lafitte takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafitte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Lafitte.
Lafitte tries to throw a body punch but Themistokles avoids it by throwing Lafitte back against the ropes.
Themistokles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lafitte's elbow.
Lafitte tries to work over Themistokles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Themistokles misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafitte misses with some punches.
Themistokles throws a head punch that misses.
Lafitte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lafitte can't find room to land a body shot as Themistokles controls the action.
Themistokles pushes Lafitte back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Themistokles misses with some punches.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike.
Lafitte tries to work over Themistokles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lafitte struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands. #BC2#
Themistokles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Themistokles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lafitte.
Lafitte misses with a body kick.
Themistokles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lafitte tries to clinch but Themistokles is having none of it.
Lafitte misses with a head kick. #CL#
Lafitte clinches up with Themistokles and pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
A short right from Themistokles.
Themistokles crunches a lovely knee into Lafitte's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Themistokles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!#KD2#
Lafitte ducks into a a hook from Themistokles and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#CUT2#
It looks like Henri Lafitte has been cut.
Themistokles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Themistokles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lafitte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Lafitte is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Themistokles engages and cracks Lafitte with a massive lead left hook - Lafitte tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Themistokles is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Strategos Themistokles!
Strategos Themistokles bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMT 75: Young v Berkman     
Date:   Oct 16, 2017
#R1#
Bourque misses with the combination.
Themistokles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bourque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Themistokles throws out the jab.
Bourque was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the body.
Themistokles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Bourque.
Bourque has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Lotus in the buildup to the fight.
Themistokles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Themistokles lands a leg kick that knocks Bourque off balance momentarily.
Bourque connects with a nice looking jab.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque throws a hook but Themistokles avoids it easily.
Themistokles scores with a jab.
Themistokles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bourque counters with a nice uppercut.
Bourque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Themistokles was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourque.
Themistokles let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Themistokles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bourque checks it well. #T1#
Bourque checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bourque misses the target.
Themistokles misses with a body kick.
Themistokles throws a front kick aimed at Bourque's knee but Bourque avoids it well.
Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.
Bourque throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Themistokles.
Themistokles dodges the punch combination from Bourque.
Themistokles throws a combination. Bourque tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bourque throws a poor cross that misses
and Themistokles counters with an outside leg kick.
Bourque lands with a right hand.
Themistokles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bourque catches Themistokles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Bourque missing with a left hand there. Themistokles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a low kick.
Bourque is looking to counter punch.
A nice combination there by Bourque.
Themistokles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bourque is able to avoid easily.
Themistokles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bourque blocks a jab.
Bourque throws a hook but Themistokles avoids it easily.
Bourque thuds his right hand into Themistokles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bourque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Themistokles throws out the jab.
Themistokles misses with a leg kick
and Themistokles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Themistokles throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourque. #CL2#
Themistokles clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Strategos Themistokles will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Themistokles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bourque checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Themistokles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Themistokles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourque throws a right and a left that Themistokles avoids nicely.
Themistokles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Themistokles misses with a hook. Bourque ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bourque on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bourque tries to clinch but Themistokles is having none of it.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Themistokles throws a hook but Bourque avoids it easily.
Bourque went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Themistokles lands.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Themistokles. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bourque staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Bourque misses its target.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Themistokles lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Themistokles.
Bourque misses with a series of wild punches.
Themistokles swinging wildly here.
Bourque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bourque slips a jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles just misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles swings widly with a right hand
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bourque sizes up Themistokles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bourque misses with a body shot. #T2#
Themistokles lands a jab to the head.
Themistokles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Bourque is looking to counter punch.
Themistokles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bourque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
Bourque went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut. Bourque saw that one coming.
Bourque throws a right hand that Themistokles ducks under and follows up with a left that Themistokles also avoids with ease.
Themistokles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Themistokles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut. Bourque saw that one coming.
Bourque fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Themistokles scores with a nice body kick.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bourque lands a jab.
Jab by Bourque.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Strategos Themistokles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Bourque slips a jab from Themistokles.
Bourque thuds his right hand into Themistokles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Themistokles missing with a left hand there. Bourque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bourque misses its target.
Bourque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Themistokles throws out the jab.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Themistokles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bourque doesn't seem bothered though.
Bourque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bourque throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Themistokles is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bourque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Bourque lands a right hook to the body.
Bourque takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Bourque.
Themistokles throws the left hand but Bourque avoids the punch easily.
Bourque was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Themistokles works over Bourque's head and body with a nice combination.
Themistokles throws a low kick but Bourque moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bourque misses its target.
Themistokles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Themistokles misses with a low kick as Bourque jumps back.
Bourque takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bourque swings for the body but Themistokles moves out of range.
Bourque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Themistokles.
Bourque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Themistokles.
Themistokles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut.
Bourque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Themistokles.
Bourque tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Themistokles misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Themistokles misses with a leg kick
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles scores with a one two! Bourque had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Themistokles misses with a hook to the body
and Bourque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Themistokles avoids them all with ease.
Bourque lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bourque.
Themistokles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bourque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bourque misses with a wild combination.
Bourque avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bourque throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bourque.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Strategos Themistokles just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Bourque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Themistokles swings wildly with an uppercut but Bourque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Themistokles can't find room to land a body shot as Bourque controls the action.
Themistokles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Bourque's head.
A short left from Bourque.
A head punch on the inside from Bourque fails to land.
Bourque is trying to break free.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Themistokles fails to land.
Bourque misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bourque.
A head punch on the inside from Bourque fails to land.
Themistokles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bourque can't find room to land a body shot as Themistokles controls the action.
Themistokles struggles to land a body shot inside as Bourque controls his hands.
Bourque misses with a punch on the inside.
Themistokles working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Themistokles prevents a body shot from Bourque.
Bourque prevents a body shot from Themistokles.
A body shot lands from Themistokles.
Bourque throws a head punch that misses.
Bourque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Bourque blocks a body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles prevents a body shot from Bourque.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Themistokles as Bourque tries to tie him up.
Themistokles misses with a punch on the inside.
Bourque blocks a body shot from Themistokles.
A hook to the body from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bourque lands a left hand.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
Themistokles lands an uppercut.
Bourque throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Bourque blocks an uppercut. #T2##BC#
Bourque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Themistokles.
Bourque misses with a two punch combination.
Themistokles tried to score with a low kick but Bourque checks it.
A big right from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bourque was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Themistokles.
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!
Bourque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut. Bourque saw that one coming.
Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Themistokles connects with a body shot.
Bourque throws a jab when Themistokles was well out of range.
Themistokles gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bourque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bourque slips a jab and a cross from Themistokles.
Themistokles looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourque is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strategos Themistokles dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bourque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Bourque takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bourque misses the shot to the body.
Bourque throws a hook to the side of Themistokles's head but Themistokles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles misses with a lunging right hand
and Bourque makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Themistokles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Themistokles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourque misses the target.
Themistokles throws a shot from downtown. Bourque moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque misses with a wild combination.
Themistokles misses with a leg kick.
Themistokles throws a leg kick
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Themistokles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Bourque avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
Themistokles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bourques jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bourque scores with a nice right hand.
Bourque scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strategos Themistokles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Themistokles just misses with a punch to the body.
Bourque on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Themistokles.
Themistokles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Bourque misses.
Themistokles lands a jab.
Bourque throws a looping overhand right but Themistokles ducks down to avoid it.
Adam Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bourque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Themistokles throws a lazy head kick
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Themistokles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Themistokles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bourque on the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Themistokles.
Bourque works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Themistokles.
Themistokles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Themistokles scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bourque, as that shot connected.
Bourque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Themistokles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Themistokles.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Strategos Themistokles.
Well Themistokles 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strategos Themistokles!

Strategos Themistokles 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: GAMT 62 McStoner v Halo     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
George scores with a sloppy right hand. Themistokles should have avoided that one.
George pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Themistokles is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Themistokles rushes George and presses him up against the ropes.
George stalling in the clinch but Themistokles improves position.
Our sources have told us that Themistokles has been working on his elbows in the gym.
George lands a shot to the body.
George manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Themistokles is trying to break free.#BC#
Themistokles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Themistokles doesn't manage to clinch there - George circles away.
Themistokles misses with a two punch combination.
Themistokles wants to clinch.
George is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before George can pounce on him.
George is looking to land body kicks.
George fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Themistokles looks to land a combination but George avoids it well.
Themistokles misses with a hook
and Themistokles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Themistokles rushes George and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Themistokles with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the head but George blocks with his arms.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
George can't find room to land a body shot as Themistokles controls the action. #BC#
Themistokles manages to break the clinch.
Themistokles is looking to clinch.
George looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
George lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
George scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Themistokles does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Tearrius George has been cut.#KD#
Themistokles lands a front kick to the face, that drops George to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
This has been an exciting period of action!
George scores with a jab to the body.
Themistokles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from George.
Themistokles misses with a wild combination.
Themistokles gets off balance looking for a body kick
and George counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
George tries to keep at a distance but Themistokles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Themistokles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but George has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Themistokles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
George thuds a left hand into Themistokles's body.#CL#
Themistokles has George up against the ropes in a clinch. #T2#
George tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
George misses with a body punch.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
George is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
George lands a hook to the side of the head.
Themistokles trying to land knees to the body.
George is trying to maintain a safe position but Themistokles gets an underhook and turns George into the ropes.#BC#
Themistokles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that George has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
George works the jab nicely.
George misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Themistokles. George does a little dance to reset his feet.
George keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George throws a chopping leg kick but Themistokles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
George slips a jab and a cross from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a hook
and George counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tearrius George will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tearrius George's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Themistokles is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
George tried to score with a low kick but Themistokles checks it.
Themistokles tries to clinch but George moves away
and George counters with a straight right hand.
Themistokles lands with an uppercut that bounces George off the ropes and back into range.
Themistokles scores with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Tearrius George's cut even more.
George throws a low kick, looking for Themistokles's leg but Themistokles calmly moves out of range.
George misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Themistokles has George up against the ropes in a clinch.
Themistokles throws a head punch that misses.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from George.
Themistokles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Themistokles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but George blocks it with crossed arms.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the head but George blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Themistokles is trying to push George away but George has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
George lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Themistokles.
George tries a body shot but Themistokles blocks it.
Themistokles with a knee to the head.
George misses with some punches. #BC#
Themistokles breaks from the clinch.
Themistokles fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
George misses with an uppercut.
Tearrius George seems to be getting the better of the standup.
George throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Themistokles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick by Themistokles misses
and George counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
George ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
George throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Themistokles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Themistokles tries to clinch up
and George counters with a good low kick that Themistokles was not able to check.
George lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by George. Beautiful body shot.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut. George saw that one coming.
Good shot there by George.#ROC2#
Themistokles is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George scores with a shot to the body.
George keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
George circles away from the clinch attempt.
George looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
George pulls out of a head kick attempt.
George lands a body shot. #T2#
Themistokles wants to clinch up but George keeps it at a distance.
George turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
George buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Themistokles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Themistokles misses with a body shot
and George counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Themistokles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strategos Themistokles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Themistokles seems to have got his legs back now.
George cracks a nice hook into Themistokles's ribs.
George scores with a hook to the body. Themistokles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Themistokles falls off balance throwing a combination
and George counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Themistokles drops his guard momentarily, allowing George to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Themistokles! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! George takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tearrius George!
Tearrius George 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.
Strategos Themistokles spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back'.

 

Event: GAMT 57 Bug v Shanks     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Themistokles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Themistokles misses
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Themistokles moves away.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses.
Themistokles moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Themistokles walks into a jab.
Themistokles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Themistokles catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Themistokles tries to clinch up.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Themistokles is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young blocks a jab.
Young let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young blocks a head kick by Themistokles.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Themistokles throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Themistokles circles away quickly and effectively.
Themistokles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Themistokles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Themistokles was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Themistokles's shoulder, as Themistokles tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Young misses.
Themistokles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Young both land. Nice combination.
Young has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Young blocks a head kick by Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Themistokles throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young tries a quick counter leg kick but Themistokles is wise to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Young.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Themistokles closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Themistokles breaks the clinch.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses.
Young lands with a right hand.
Themistokles tries to clinch
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Themistokles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Young bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Young 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.
Young avoids the head kick by Themistokles.
Young scores with the left hand. Themistokles knows he should have avoided that one.
Themistokles cracks Young with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Themistokles is just out of range.
It looked like Themistokles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Young blocks the body kick.
Young let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Themistokles moves away and avoids it.
Themistokles scores with a kick to the body.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Themistokles misses the target.
Young is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Themistokles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Young was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Themistokles moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Themistokles has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Themistokles wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Themistokles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Themistokles throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ernst Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Themistokles has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Young breaks the clinch.
Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
Themistokles is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing.
Themistokles moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Themistokles tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Themistokles just misses with a punch to the body.
Young with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Themistokles clinches. #BC#
Themistokles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Themistokles.
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
A cross from Young lands.
Themistokles wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
Young connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Themistokles's hands.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Themistokless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young scores with a nice right hand.
Young fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Themistokles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Young finds it's way round the side to connect with Themistokles's head. #CL#
Themistokles gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Themistokles breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Young does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Themistokles walks into a jab.
Themistokles tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Themistokles backing away here, and Young unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Themistokles gets a clinch. #BC2#
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Themistokles moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Young throws a hook but Themistokles blocks it.#CL#
Themistokles moves into the clinch.
Themistokles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Themistokles's head.
A short uppercut from Young. #BC2#
Young breaks the clinch.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
Themistokles moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
Young scores with a punch to the head.
Strategos Themistokles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young connects with the punch.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Themistokles slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Themistokles. Those never looked like landing.
Themistokles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Young lands a glancing blow to the side of Themistokles's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Themistokles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Themistokles moves out of range of the strikes.
Young lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A punch combination from Themistokles misses. #CL#
Themistokles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Themistokles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Themistokles throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease.
Themistokles lands a jab to Young's midsection.
Themistokles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Young. #CL#
Themistokles has Young up against the ropes in a clinch.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Young escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Young is having none of it. #T1#
Young connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.
Themistokles missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Young misses.
Young cracks Themistokles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Themistokles.
Themistokles swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
Themistokles throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Young.
Themistokles moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Themistokles wants to clinch but Young slips to the side
and Young counters with a good low kick that Themistokles was not able to check.
Young looks to land a combination but Themistokles avoids it well. #CL#
Themistokles instigates a clinch.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young tries a body shot but Themistokles blocks it.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young tries a body shot but Themistokles blocks it. #BC2#
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses.
Young swings away with a body shot that misses
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Themistokles is looking to clinch.
Young throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Themistokless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Themistokles throws a big shot that misses.
Young lands with an uppercut that bounces Themistokles off the ropes and back into range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Young.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young really dominated that round.
That's time! Themistokles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Themistokles tries to clinch there but Young circles away.
Young lands a lovely overhand right.
Themistokles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Themistokles swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Themistokles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Themistokles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Themistokles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danga de danga de dang - Themistokles scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young blocks the body kick.
Themistokles misses with a straight left.
A nice combination there by Young.
Young throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Themistokles on the side of the head.
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.#CL#
Themistokles moves into the clinch.
Strategos Themistokles has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Themistokles tries a low kick but Young avoids it.
Themistokles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Young fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Young cracks Themistokles with an open hand slap.
Themistokles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Themistokles tries to clinch up.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.
Themistokles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Themistokles scores with a four punch combination!
Themistokles throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Themistokles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Young. That's going to slow Themistokles down.
Young throws a nice inside leg kick.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Themistokles on the side of the head.
Themistokles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Themistokles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Themistokles tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young lunges at Themistokles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Themistokles's hand.
Themistokles tries to clinch up.
Young takes a swing at Themistokles's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Themistokles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Themistokles tries a head kick but it misses.
Young throws a counter combo.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Themistokles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Young dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Themistokles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Young.
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Themistokles misses with a wild body shot.
Themistokles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Themistokles misses with the combination.
A jab from Themistokles does it's job there.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young dips to his left and cracks Themistokles with an uppercut!
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick from Young misses.
Themistokles throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young catches Themistokles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Themistokles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Young misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL#
Themistokles drives through and clinches with Young against the ropes. #BC#
Themistokles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young misses with a low kick.
Themistokles lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Themistokles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Young.
Young scores with a nice right hand.
Young scores with a hook.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Themistokles dips to his left and cracks Young with an uppercut!
Themistokles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Themistokles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Themistokles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Young fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Young on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Themistokles ducks right into an uppercut from Young.
Left hook, right uppercut from Themistokles.
Young fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Themistokles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Young takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Themistokles wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Themistokles.
A countering left hand to the body from Young misses.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Themistokles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Themistokles takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Themistokles lands with a kick to the temple. Young shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Young lands a really nice looking cross but Themistokles seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for Young. That snapped Themistokles's head back.
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Young winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

An out of breath Ernst Young thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Strategos Themistokles spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back'.

 

Event: FC 154:Black Death     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
Stricker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stricker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Themistokles has Stricker up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stricker misses with an elbow strike.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stricker's elbow.
Themistokles misses with an elbow over the top.
Themistokles trying to land knees to the body.
Themistokles misses with an elbow over the top.
Stricker is leaning against Themistokles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Themistokles misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Themistokles has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stricker.
Stricker throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Stricker struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Themistokles takes an elbow to the temple.
Stricker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles dodges an elbow strike from Stricker.
Themistokles misses with an elbow strike.
Themistokles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stricker's elbow.
Stricker managing to block the knees to the body from Themistokles. #T1#
Stricker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Themistokles is working Stricker over against the ropes.
Themistokles trying to land knees to the body.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike.
Stricker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Themistokles swings wildly with an uppercut but Stricker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stricker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Stricker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Themistokles backwards.
Themistokles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stricker lands a body shot.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Themistokles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stricker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stricker misses with some punches.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Stricker.
Themistokles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stricker throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Themistokles blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Themistokles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stricker is defending well for now.
Themistokles misses with a knee to the head.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Themistokles scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stricker fails to land.
Stricker blocking some punches.
Themistokles looking to throw knees to the head but Stricker is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stricker.
Themistokles trying to land knees to the body.
Themistokles tries a knee to the head but Stricker blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stricker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Themistokles's brow.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
Themistokles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strickers head.
Stricker swings wildly with an uppercut but Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Themistokles fails to land.
Themistokles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stricker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stricker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Themistokles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Strategos Themistokles 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#
Stricker tries to score with a low kick but Themistokles moves his leg out of the way.
Stricker lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Stricker has Themistokles up against the ropes in a clinch.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
Themistokles tries to land knees in the clinch but Stricker avoids the damage to the body.
Themistokles tries to work over Stricker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Themistokles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stricker blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stricker.
Themistokles misses with a body punch.
Stricker blocks a body shot from Themistokles.
Stricker throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
A short left from Stricker.
Stricker blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stricker throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Stricker lands with a right to the head.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
Stricker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Themistokles avoids it.
Themistokles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stricker blocks it with crossed arms.
Themistokles tries to land knees in the clinch but Stricker avoids the damage to the body.
Themistokles lands a good knee to the midsection. Stricker won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
A short uppercut from Themistokles.
Themistokles scores with a shoulder strike.
Stricker pushes Themistokles back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stricker throws an elbow that misses.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Stricker.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stricker lands a left hand.
Themistokles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stricker's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stricker.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by Stricker.
Stricker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stricker working aggressively here.
Themistokles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stricker blocks it with crossed arms.
Stricker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Themistokles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stricker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut.
Themistokles lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stricker.
Stricker lands a left hand. #T2#
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Stricker.
Themistokles misses with the head strike.
Themistokles working Stricker over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Themistokles.
Stricker throws an elbow that misses.
Stricker lands an elbow that stopped Themistokles in his tracks for a moment.
Stricker throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Stricker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
Stricker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Stricker.
Themistokles pushes off an throws an elbow but Stricker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Themistokles blocks the elbow strike.
Stricker tries to work over Themistokles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stricker.
Themistokles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Themistokles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Stricker takes a shot to the head.
Stricker avoiding damage as Themistokles throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Stricker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Themistokles rushes Stricker and presses him up against the ropes.
Stricker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Themistokles's elbow.
Themistokles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stricker misses with the head strike.
Themistokles looking to throw knees to the head but Stricker is blocking nicely.
Themistokles tries a knee to the head but Stricker blocks it.
Stricker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Themistokles throws a punch but it's blocked by Stricker.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Themistokles misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stricker.
Stricker struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stricker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stricker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stricker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Themistokles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stricker blocking some punches.
Stricker lands a right hand.
Themistokles can't find room to land a body shot as Stricker controls the action. #T1#
Themistokles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Themistokles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve Stricker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Themistokles dodges an elbow strike from Stricker.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Themistokles just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stricker's brow.
Themistokles lands an elbow that stopped Stricker in his tracks for a moment.
Stricker misses with an elbow over the top.
Themistokles lands a nice elbow.
Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stricker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Themistokles misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Themistokles.
Stricker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Themistokles blocking some punches.
Themistokles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Steve Stricker's cut even more.
A head punch on the inside from Stricker fails to land.
Stricker throws a head punch that misses.
Stricker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Themistokles blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Stricker tries to throw a body punch but Themistokles avoids it by throwing Stricker back against the ropes.
Stricker lands with a short shot to the head.
Themistokles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Themistokles looking to throw knees to the head but Stricker is blocking nicely.
Stricker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stricker struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Themistokles.
Stricker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stricker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stricker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stricker.
Themistokles tries to throw a body punch but Stricker avoids it by throwing Themistokles back against the ropes.
Themistokles throws a head punch that misses.
Themistokles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stricker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by Stricker.
A short body shot lands from Themistokles as the two fighters clinch.
Themistokles throws an elbow but it misses.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A knee to the head by Themistokles.

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 Strategos Themistokles.
I think Themistokles 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strategos Themistokles!

A relieved looking Strategos Themistokles 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: FC 151:Legendary!     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1##CL#
Themistokles moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Good body shot from Themistokles.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Themistokles throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Themistokles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike.
Themistokles can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
Thompson lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Themistokles throws an elbow but misses.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Themistokles's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Themistokles back against the ropes.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Themistokles.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Themistokles. #T1#
Themistokles lands a knee to the body.
Themistokles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson tries a body shot but Themistokles blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Themistokles tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Themistokles throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Themistokles gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Themistokles struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Themistokles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Themistokles pushes Thompson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Themistokles missing with knees to the body.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Themistokles pushes Thompson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Themistokles lands with a right to the head.
Themistokles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Themistokles.
Themistokles scores with a hook to the body.
Themistokles misses with a knee strike.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
Thompson working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strategos Themistokles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Themistokles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Themistokles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Themistokles backing away here, and Thompson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Themistokles has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Themistokles has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Themistokles has the dominant position.
Themistokles working Thompson over with knees to the body.
Themistokles trying to land knees to the body.
Themistokles connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a body punch.
Thompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Themistokles gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Themistokles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Themistokles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
A short right from Themistokles on the inside.
Themistokles lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles. #T1#
Themistokles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Themistokles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Themistokles missing with knees to the body.
Themistokles connects with a knee to the head.
Themistokles misses with a knee to the head.
Themistokles tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Themistokles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Themistokles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands an uppercut.
Themistokles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Themistokles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Themistokles looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Themistokles misses with an elbow strike.
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!
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Themistokles lands with a left to the head.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Themistokles trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Themistokles backwards.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Themistokles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Themistokles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Themistokles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the ropes.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Themistokles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strategos Themistokles dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Themistokles.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Themistokles's shoulder, as Themistokles tries to avoid the shot.
Themistokles scores with a head kick.
Themistokles scores with a punch to the head.
Thompson lands with a right hand. #CL#
Themistokles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Themistokles digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson tries to work over Themistokles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Themistokles has him pressed against the ropes.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Themistokles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Themistokles. #T1#
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a shot to the body.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Themistokles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Themistokles lands a body punch.
Themistokles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
Themistokles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Themistokles lands a nice uppercut.
Themistokles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Themistokles landing knees to the body.
Themistokles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Strategos Themistokles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Themistokles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Themistokles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Themistokles lands with a light punch inside.
Themistokles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Themistokles's elbow. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Themistokles.
Themistokles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Themistokles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands with a short shot to the head.
Themistokles lands a shot to the body.
Themistokles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strategos Themistokles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Themistokles pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Themistokles.
Themistokles gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles connects with a knee to the head.
Themistokles cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Themistokles lands a damaging elbow.
Enoch Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Themistokles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Strategos Themistokles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Themistokles 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strategos Themistokles!

Strategos Themistokles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Enoch Thompson had this to say: 'If kickboxing dies I will retire. This might be my last fight.'.

 

Event: FC 149     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Mapambe throws a shot to the body.
Mapambe cracks Themistokles with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Themistokles instigates a clinch.
Themistokles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Themistokles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Themistokles struggles to land a body shot inside as Mapambe controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Themistokles throws an elbow but misses.
Themistokles pushes off an throws an elbow but Mapambe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Mapambe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Themistokles is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles dodges an elbow strike from Mapambe.
Themistokles misses with a punch on the inside.
Mapambe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mapambe backwards.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by Mapambe.
Themistokles takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Themistokles avoids a wild elbow strike from Mapambe.
A head punch on the inside from Mapambe fails to land.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the head but Mapambe blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Themistokles.
Mapambe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Themistokles.
Themistokles working aggressively here. #T1#
Mapambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Themistokles looking to throw knees to the head but Mapambe is blocking nicely.
Mapambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Themistokles.
Themistokles swings wildly with an uppercut but Mapambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mapambe blocks an uppercut.
Themistokles gets through Mapambe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mapambe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mapambe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Themistokles.
Themistokles looking to throw knees to the head but Mapambe is blocking nicely.
Mapambe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Themistokles avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Mapambe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Themistokles's brow.
Mapambe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Themistokles avoids it.
Mapambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Themistokles throws a head punch that misses.
Mapambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Themistokles lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mapambe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Themistokles misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mapambe. #T2#
Themistokles misses with a knee strike.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Mapambe.
Mapambe can't find room to land a body shot as Themistokles controls the action.
Themistokles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mapambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Themistokles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mapambe.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Themistokles as Mapambe tries to tie him up.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Themistokles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Themistokles misses with some punches.
Mapambe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Themistokles gets through Mapambe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles blocks an elbow strike from Mapambe.
Mapambe misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles throws a punch but it's blocked by Mapambe.
Themistokles is working Mapambe over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strategos Themistokles dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Themistokles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mapambe swats away the attempt to clinch by Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a leg kick that misses.
Themistokles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mapambe back to the ropes. Themistokles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mapambe throws a shot from downtown. Themistokles moves away and avoids it.
A left and a right from Themistokles both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Mapambe is rocked!
Themistokles circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Mapambe tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Themistokles wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Strategos Themistokles!
During a confident post fight interview, Strategos Themistokles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: USFC 152     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Themistokles misses with a head kick.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Themistokles.
Themistokles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reilly defends it well.
Reilly takes a swing at Themistokles's ribcage but misses.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Themistokles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reilly's head.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles lands with a nice body punch.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been hearing reports that Reilly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Themistokles lands a nice hook to Reilly's body. Reilly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Themistokles moved out of range nicely.
Themistokles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reilly tries to counter with a takedown but Themistokles is quick to defend against it.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Themistokles swings for the body but Reilly moves out of range.
Themistokles tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Themistokles swivels and escapes.
Themistokles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
A punch combination from Reilly misses.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses.
Reilly slips a jab and a cross from Themistokles.
Reilly feinted with a counter takedown.
Themistokles throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Themistokles sprawls and moves away.
Themistokles's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Themistokles duly obliges.
Reilly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Themistokles tries to avoid it but Reilly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Themistokles to the ground. Themistokles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Themistokles defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly lands with a right hand.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Themistokles closes the distance and clinches.
Themistokles misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reilly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Themistokles works on Reilly's body with a couple of short punches.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Themistokles. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Themistokles blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
A short left from Themistokles.
Reilly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Themistokles.
Themistokles digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Reilly manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Reilly tries for a takedown but Themistokles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Themistokles moves into range and clinches up with Reilly.#T3#
Reilly blocking some punches.
Themistokles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Themistokles tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly takes a shot to the head.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Themistokles lands a hook that snaps the head of Reilly backwards. #ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!
Reilly tries to work over Themistokles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Themistokles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles throws a big uppercut that drops Reilly! More strikes from Themistokles and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Reilly lies dazed against the cage as Themistokles celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strategos Themistokles!
A relieved looking Strategos Themistokles 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: USFC 147     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Bernside swings widly with a right hand
and Themistokles counters with a three punch combo that has Bernside backing up. Bernside nods at Themistokles to acknowledge the strikes.
Themistokles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Themistokles throws a big counter combination but Bernside scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bernside misses with an uppercut
and Themistokles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bernside, right into the meat.
Bernside shoots in but Themistokles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bernside throws a looping overhand right but Themistokles ducks down to avoid it.
David Bernside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bernside bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Themistokles tries to improve position but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernside tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Themistokles is looking to regain half guard here but Bernside keeps moving and retains side control.
Bernside wants to lay and pray for a moment but Themistokles keeps working.
Themistokles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bernside is looking to take a break and control but Themistokles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bernside in side control, throwing shots but Themistokles defends.
Themistokles takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bernside lands a few punches from side control.
Themistokles is looking to regain half guard here but Bernside keeps moving and retains side control.
Bernside is chipping away with strikes.
Bernside scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Themistokles to see if he's OK.
Bernside has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bernside controlling from side mount.
Bernside creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3##SUB2#
Bernside is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Themistokles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Themistokles is trying to improve his position.
Themistokles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Themistokles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Themistokles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernside manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bernside has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Themistokles has passed into side control.
Themistokles scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Themistokles working the head and body with strikes.
Bernside manages to get back to half guard.
Themistokles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bernside is trying to get back to full guard.
Themistokles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bernside with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bernside is pressing down on Themistokles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bernside trying to control the position here.
Themistokles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Themistokles wants to control from the top but Bernside keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Bernside will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bernside closes this distance looking for a takedown but Themistokles circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Themistokles as Bernside shoots in.
Themistokles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bernside connects with a body shot that sends Themistokles's belly button to the back.
Bernside thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bernside goes for a double leg but Themistokles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Themistokles continues to drive forward.
Themistokles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bernside.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Bernside.
Bernside lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Themistokles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Themistokles misses its target.
Strategos Themistokles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Themistokles wants to clinch up but Bernside keeps it at a distance.
Themistokles walks into a straight right hand from Bernside.#T1#
Bernside misses with a right hand
and Themistokles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Bernside closes the distance and clinches.
Bernside misses with a hook to the ribs.
Themistokles misses with the head strike.
Bernside works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bernside trying to stall but Themistokles improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Themistokles fails to land.
Bernside struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Themistokles lands with a left to the head.
Themistokles throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Themistokles.
A head punch on the inside from Themistokles fails to land.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
Themistokles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bernside throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Bernside is looking for a takedown.
Bernside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bernside blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Bernside blocks an uppercut.
Bernside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bernside lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Themistokles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bernside is working Themistokles over against the cage.
Good body shot from Bernside.
Bernside blocking some punches.
Bernside misses with a punch to the body.
Bernside lands a right hand that snaps the head of Themistokles backwards.
Themistokles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bernside misses with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles stops a takedown attempt from Bernside.
Bernside has Themistokles pressed against the cage.
Themistokles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with some punches.
Bernside lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bernside working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bernside.
Themistokles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernsides head. #TD2#
Bernside gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bernside showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bernside pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Themistokles is keeping the position for now.
Themistokles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernside manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Themistokles throws an elbow that misses. Bernside uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Themistokles's guard. Nice move by Bernside!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernside slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Themistokles.
Themistokles is refusing to be controlled, as Bernside sits in half guard. #T4#
Themistokles wants to improve his position but Bernside is controlling well.
Themistokles is working hard here to advance position.
Bernside lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Themistokles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Bernside looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernside wants to improve his position but Themistokles is controlling well.
Bernside is staying active underneath Themistokles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bernside showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Bernside throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Themistokles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Bernside misses. #CL2#
Bernside moves into the clinch.
Bernside misses with some punches.
David Bernside seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bernside misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bernside scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bernside blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bernside.
Themistokles working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bernside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Themistokles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like David Bernside has been cut.
Bernside struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands. #T1#
Themistokles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bernside prevents a body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Themistokles working aggressively here.
Bernside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bernside has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Themistokles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Themistokles lands a hook that snaps the head of Bernside backwards.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by Bernside.
Bernside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bernside misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bernside lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bernside can't find room to land a body shot as Themistokles controls the action.
Themistokles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Bernside.
Themistokles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bernside is looking to control Themistokles's arms but Themistokles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bernside has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Themistokles.
Bernside prevents a body shot from Themistokles. #T2#
Bernside blocking some punches.
Themistokles lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles gets through Bernside's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Themistokles lands with a light punch inside.
Themistokles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bernside's elbow. #TD2#
Bernside gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Themistokles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bernside preventing the sweep.
Themistokles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bernside's guard. #REVR#
David Bernside has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bernside is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Themistokles is aware though and is defending well.
Bernside tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bernside is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Themistokles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bernside avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernside working a defensive guard here.
Themistokles connects with a couple of short punches.
Themistokles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bernside looking for a sweep. Not yet Bernside, not yet.
Bernside preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bernside lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bernside trying to control the position from guard on top but Themistokles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Themistokles looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bernside puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Themistokles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bernside.
Themistokles is staying active underneath Bernside, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bernside seems to be working for a kimura but Themistokles defends the submission attempt.
Themistokles trying to control from the bottom.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernside sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Themistokles defending well though.
Themistokles wants to get back to full guard.
Themistokles trying to get back to full guard but Bernside takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bernside lands a heavy elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Bernside.
I've got Bernside winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Bernside!

David Bernside spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Strategos Themistokles had this to say: 'Ill be back'.

 

Event: DUEL#49 Riccuito vs Naga-Wing     
Date:   Mar 05, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Swagger shoots in and gets a takedown into Themistokles's guard.
Themistokles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Themistokles is working hard here to advance position.
Swagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Themistokles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Themistokles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Themistokles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Themistokles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Themistokles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Themistokles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Themistokles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger looks winded!
Themistokles postures up and lands a big shot to Swagger's brow.
Themistokles stands up over Swagger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Themistokles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Themistokles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swagger's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Swagger looking for a guillotine here but Themistokles defends easily.
Themistokles landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Themistokles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Themistokles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Themistokles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Themistokles lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Swagger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Themistokles is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Swagger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Themistokles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Themistokles with a nice head shot there.
Themistokles with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Swagger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Themistokles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Themistokles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Themistokles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Themistokles scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Themistokles scoring with some ground and pound.
Themistokles is working Swagger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Swagger is rocked!
Themistokles loads up on a big left hand. Swagger felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Themistokles looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Swagger can't hide his disappointment, as Themistokles celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strategos Themistokles!
Strategos Themistokles thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DUEL#46 Hardy vs Morgan     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
Lovelair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lovelair throws a series of punches but Themistokles moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Lovelair has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Themistokles avoids the head kick by Lovelair.
Despite the aggression on Themistokles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lovelair tries to clinch but Themistokles moves away
and Themistokles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Themistokles throws a leg kick which misses Lovelair's front leg but catches the back leg as Lovelair tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Themistokles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Themistokles managing to block the knees to the body from Lovelair.
Lovelair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lovelair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Themistokles lands a right hand.
Lovelair looking to throw knees to the head but Themistokles is blocking nicely. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Themistokles.
Lovelair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lovelair.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but Themistokles blocks with his arms.
Themistokles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Themistokles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Raistlin Lovelair has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles.
Lovelair lands with a right to the head.
Themistokles lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Themistokles.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles pushes Lovelair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Themistokles scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Themistokles.
Lovelair tries to throw a body punch but Themistokles avoids it by throwing Lovelair back against the cage.
Lovelair tries to land knees in the clinch but Themistokles avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Themistokles on the inside. #ROC2#
Lovelair is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Themistokles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Lovelair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Themistokles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Themistokles unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lovelair! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Themistokles is unloading with more strikes now! Lovelair drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strategos Themistokles!
Strategos Themistokles bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: DUEL#44 Grant vs Ibaka     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Swagger misses with a takedown attempt
and Themistokles counters with a right hand to the body.
Swagger has his takedown stuffed
and Swagger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swagger misses with a takedown attempt - Themistokles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Themistokles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wily Swagger.
Swagger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wily Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swagger has his takedown stuffed
letting Themistokles counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger with a poor takedown
and Themistokles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swagger looks winded!
Swagger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Themistokles defends it nicely.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Themistokles. That's going to slow Swagger down.
Themistokles lands a right hook to the body.
Swagger fails with the takedown.
Themistokles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Themistokles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Themistokles.
Themistokles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Swagger eats them both and turns towards Themistokles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Themistokles rushes Swagger and presses him up against the cage.
Themistokles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Themistokles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Themistokles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles cracks Swagger with a nice body shot.#T2#
Themistokles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Themistokles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swaggers head.
A short right from Themistokles. #ROC#
Swagger is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Themistokles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swagger is still on wobbly legs! Can Themistokles finish him?
Themistokles pushes Swagger against the cage. Themistokles is working some dirty boxing. Themistokles pushes off with a quick right hook! Swagger goes down! Swagger tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Themistokles moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strategos Themistokles!
Strategos Themistokles spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: DUEL#36 Hallick vs Lapu     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Tucker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Themistokles counters with an inside leg kick.
Tucker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A swing and a miss from Tucker.
Tucker takes a swing at Themistokles's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Tucker misses its intended target.
Tucker misses with a hook
and Themistokles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Themistokles misses with the combination.
Tucker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Themistokles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Themistokles counters with a leg kick.
Themistokles jabs at Tucker's body.
Jab from Themistokles.
John Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Tucker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Themistokles lands with a kick to the temple. Tucker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slapping leg kick lands for Themistokles.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Themistokles tenderised Tucker's leg. Tucker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Themistokles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Themistokles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tucker's hands.
Tucker misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Themistokles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Themistokles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Themistokles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Themistokles scores with a body shot.
Themistokles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tucker's calf.#T2##CL2#
Themistokles takes the fight into the clinch.
Themistokles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Tucker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a left hand.
Themistokles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Tucker's head.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Themistokles. #ROC2#
Tucker is rocked!
Themistokles lands with a right to the head.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Themistokles lands a big right hand that drops Tucker! The killer instinct kicks in and Themistokles finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Themistokles!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strategos Themistokles!
Strategos Themistokles bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
John Tucker was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks my fans for their support.'.

 

Event: DUEL#32 Silver vs Summers 2     
Date:   Dec 30, 2016
#R1#
Themistokles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michaels blocks a jab.
Themistokles thumps Michaels with a low kick.
Michaels throws a poor cross that misses
and Themistokles counters with a straight right hand.
Themistokles avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Michaels swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Michaels has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Michaels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karl Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels throws out a loose jab but Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Themistokles takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Themistokles.#TD#
Themistokles manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels won't allow Themistokles to sweep him here.
Themistokles has his hands on Michaels's head, controlling the position.
Themistokles is looking to stand up but Michaels isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Themistokles controlling Michaels's posture.
Themistokles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michaels's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Themistokles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Michaels looking to control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Themistokles throwing strikes from guard but Michaels blocks nicely.
Themistokles trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Themistokles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Themistokles is fighting to break Michaels's control of his arms but Michaels is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Themistokles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Themistokles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Michaels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but Themistokles is proving a slippery customer.
Themistokles content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Themistokles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michaels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Themistokles.
Themistokles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Michaels just manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Themistokles.
Themistokles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Themistokles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Themistokles lands a hook that snaps the head of Michaels backwards. #BC2#
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Themistokles throws a jab but it's blocked by Michaels.
Themistokles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michaels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michaels scores with a sloppy right hand. Themistokles should have avoided that one.
Michaels wants to slow Themistokles down by chopping away at his legs.
Themistokles cracks the inside of Michaels's front leg.
Themistokles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Michaels to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Michaels scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Michaels stalks Themistokles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Themistokles's face. Themistokles staggers backwards, shaken.
Themistokles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Themistokles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Themistokles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Michaels momentarily.
Themistokles misses with a straight left.
Themistokles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Themistokles misses with a looping left.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Michaels cracks Themistokles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Themistokles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Themistokles moves away from the strike by Michaels.
Themistokles walks into a left hand.
Themistokles throws a hook but Michaels blocks it.
Themistokles tries to clinch up.
Michaels misses with a combination
and Themistokles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strategos Themistokles dominated that round.
That's time! Themistokles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Themistokles cracks Michaels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Michaels, right into the meat.
Michaels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michaels can do to turn this around?
Michaels lands a lovely overhand right.
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles throws a poor cross that misses
and Themistokles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Themistokles connects with an inside leg kick.
Michaels throws a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.
Karl Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michaels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Themistokles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Michaels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Themistokles cracks the inside of Michaels's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles looks for the body kick but Michaels saw that one coming.
Themistokles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michaels throws a leg kick but Themistokles checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Themistokles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Michaels misses with the combination. #T1#
Michaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Themistokles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Themistokles drops his hands momentarily and Michaels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Michaels looks to land a left hand but Themistokles moved out of range nicely.
Michaels staying out of range there.
Themistokles throws a jab but it's blocked by Michaels.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Michaels.
Michaels swings for the body but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Themistokles half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Themistokles clinches.
Themistokles jumps guard but Michaels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Michaels working aggressively here. #T2#
Themistokles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels leaning against his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Themistokles fails to pull guard.
Themistokles swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Themistokles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Michaels.
Michaels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Themistokles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karl Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Michaels misses with a body kick.
Michaels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Themistokles moves out of range. #T3#
Michaels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Themistokles is able to avoid easily.
Themistokles dips to his left and cracks Michaels with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Themistokles misses the target.
Themistokles throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.
Michaels looks for the body kick but Themistokles saw that one coming.
Michaels scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Themistokles does no damage.
Michaels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Themistokles loads up on a big right hand but Michaels slips the punch.
Michaels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Themistokles. Themistokles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Michaels lands with a cross.
Themistokles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Themistokles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels swinging wildly here. #T4#
Themistokles throws a hook but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels thumps Themistokles with a low kick.
Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Themistokles tenderised Michaels's leg. Michaels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Themistokles cracks Michaels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Themistokles misses with a double jab.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut. Michaels saw that one coming.
Michaels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Themistokles.
A lazy left from Michaels finds it's target.
Michaels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Themistokles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels slips a straight right by Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a lazy uppercut
and Michaels counters with a series of strikes. Themistokles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michaels works the jab nicely.
Michaels slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Michaels tries to land a leg kick but Themistokles saw it coming and moves away.
Themistokles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Michaels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab from Michaels.
Good exchange - Michaels coming out on top.
Michaels throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Themistokles's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Michaels dives in looking to finish as Themistokles flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Michaels's strikes! Michaels is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Themistokles's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Themistokles was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Michaels!
Karl Michaels made sure to mention his sponsor, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 in his post fight interview.
Strategos Themistokles was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuuuck'.

 

Event: EFFA 188     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Evans throws a jab when Themistokles was well out of range.
Themistokles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Themistokles blocks the low kick.
Themistokles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Evans - just one landing.
Evans lands with a slapping head kick.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Evans lands.
A cross from Themistokles lands.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Themistokles. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Themistokles.
Themistokles moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Themistokles throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans needs to keep his hands up - Themistokles had a free shot at his head there.
Evans staying out of range there.#T1#
Themistokles throws out a powerful jab.
Themistokles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Themistokles. Themistokles obviously looking to wear him down.
Evans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Themistokles is able to avoid easily.
Themistokles lands with a nice combination. Evans backs away looking to recover.
Themistokles misses with a low kick as Evans jumps back.
Themistokles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Themistokles scores with a hook.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans misses the jab.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans misses with a looping right.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans tests Themistokles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Themistokles throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
Themistokles looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Themistokles is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it. #T2#
Themistokles throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Themistokles walks into a straight right hand from Evans.
Evans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Themistokles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut.
Evans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Themistokles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Evans as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Evans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Themistokles doesn't seem phased though.
Themistokles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.#CL2#
Themistokles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles blocking some punches.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land. #BC2#
Themistokles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Themistokles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Evans. Evans obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Themistokles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles throws a lazy head kick
and Themistokles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Themistokles moves away.
Themistokles lets loose with a powerful body kick. Evans will feel that in the morning.
Evans misses with a hook.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Themistokles moved out of range.
Themistokles lands a leg kick that knocks Evans off balance momentarily.
Evans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Themistokles.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Themistokles lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Themistokles scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Themistokles has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Themistokles.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Themistokles tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
A short right from Themistokles on the inside.
Nice body punch from Themistokles.
Themistokles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Evans blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Themistokles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Themistokles explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Evans misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Themistokles settles back down.
A jab lands there for Evans.
Themistokles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Themistokles lands.
Evans tries to score with a low kick but Themistokles moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strategos Themistokles dominated that round.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Evans throws the left hand but Themistokles avoids the punch easily.
Themistokles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Themistokles closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the ropes.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Themistokles connects with a right hand. Evans shakes it off.
Evans throws a poor cross that misses
and Themistokles counters with an outside leg kick.
Themistokles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Themistokles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Themistokles clinches up against the ropes.
Evans lands a body shot in the clinch.
Themistokles tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Themistokles back against the ropes.
Themistokles has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Evans seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Themistokles can turn it around.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans avoiding damage as Themistokles throws knees to the body.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
Themistokles is trying to force a seperation but Evans has the dominant position.#T1#
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC2#
Themistokles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Themistokles throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Themistokles tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Evans. Beautiful body shot.
Themistokles checks a leg kick.
Themistokles misses with a straight left.
Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Themistokles's hands.
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Themistokles doesn't seem bothered though.
Themistokles tries to clinch
and Themistokles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Themistokles's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
Themistokles walks into a left hand. #T2#
Themistokles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Themistokles misses with a low kick.
Evans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Themistokles.
Themistokles ducks right into an uppercut from Evans.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Evans blocks the body kick.
Themistokles misses the shot to the body.
Themistokles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Themistokles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Themistokles walks into a jab.
Themistokles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Themistokles.
Evans feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Themistokles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Themistokles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Evans tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Themistokles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Evans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Themistokles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Evans misses the jab.
Themistokles throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
Evans walks into a jab.
Themistokles throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Themistokles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Themistokles.
Themistokles slips a straight right by Evans.
Themistokles is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Evans throws a hook but Themistokles blocks it.
Evans dips to his left and cracks Themistokles with an uppercut!
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans throws a hook but Themistokles blocks it.#T4#
Evans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Evans blocks a low kick nicely.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Themistokles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Themistokles connects with a body shot.
Evans misses the jab.
Evans throws a hook but Themistokles avoids it easily.
Evans lands a leg kick that knocks Themistokles off balance momentarily.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Themistokles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Themistokles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Evans. Evans obviously looking to wear him down.
Evans throws a jab when Themistokles was well out of range.
Themistokles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Themistokles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Themistokles swinging wildly here.
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 Donald Evans will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Evans works Themistokles's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Evans misses.
Evans stuns Themistokles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Themistokles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Themistokles.
Evans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Themistokles misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Evans pushes Themistokles up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
Evans was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick from Evans misses. #T1#
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Themistokles throws out the jab.
Evans moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Themistokles throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Evans appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Evans throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Evans.
Evans throws a leg kick but Themistokles checks it.
Themistokles throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.
Themistokles walks into a stiff left hand from Evans.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Evans throws out a powerful jab.
Themistokles jabs at Evans's body.
Themistokles moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans thuds his right hand into Themistokles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Themistokles - just one landing. #T2#
Themistokles blocks a jab.
Themistokles throws a low kick but Evans moves out of range easily.
Themistokles cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.
Themistokles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
An inside leg kick from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles moves away from the strike by Evans.
Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Sloppy strikes from Evans. Those never looked like landing.
Themistokles lands the left hand.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Themistokles throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Themistokles appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Themistokles scores with a punch to the head.
Themistokles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Evans momentarily.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Themistokles looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Evans misses with a hook. Themistokles ducked under it nicely.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Themistokles ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Themistokles catches Evans right on the button with a cross.
Themistokles is looking to clinch.
Evans walks into a stiff left hand from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses the jab.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Themistokles slips the punch.
Evans slips a jab from Themistokles.
Evans blocks a head kick by Themistokles. #T4#
Evans's corner calls for a 1-2. Evans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Evans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Themistokles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Themistokles appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Themistokles lands a right hook to the body.
Themistokles scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Themistokles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Themistokles slips under a jab.
Evans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Themistokles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Themistokles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Themistokles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Evans's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Themistokles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Themistokles swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.

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 Donald Evans.
I think Evans 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Evans!

A relieved looking Donald Evans 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: EFFA 186     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Dowiyogo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Themistokles's sensitive parts.
Dowiyogo closes the distance but Themistokles moves to the side
letting Themistokles counter with a right hand.
Dowiyogo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Themistokles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dowiyogo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Themistokles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dowiyogo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Themistokles throws a jab when Dowiyogo was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Dowiyogo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Themistokles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dowiyogo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dowiyogo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dowiyogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dowiyogo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dowiyogo throws a sloppy head kick and Themistokles moves out of range easily. #CL#
Dowiyogo tries to keep at a distance but Themistokles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Themistokles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dowiyogos head.
Themistokles cracks Dowiyogo with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dowiyogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Themistokles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles.
Dowiyogo scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Themistokles.
Dowiyogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo managing to block the knees to the body from Themistokles.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Themistokles is breathing heavily.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Themistokles is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo blocking some punches.
Themistokles avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Themistokles avoids it.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Themistokles avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Themistokles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dowiyogo blocks it with crossed arms.
Dowiyogo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Themistokles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Themistokles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Themistokles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Themistokles tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it. #T2#
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the head but Dowiyogo blocks with his arms.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dowiyogo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Themistokles seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dowiyogo can turn it around.
Themistokles looking to stall.
Themistokles can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Dowiyogo tries to throw a body punch but Themistokles avoids it by throwing Dowiyogo back against the ropes.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Themistokles avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dowiyogo.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Dowiyogo working aggressively here.
Dowiyogo managing to block the knees to the body from Themistokles.
Dowiyogo trying to stall but Themistokles improves his position.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Themistokles throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo managing to block the knees to the body from Themistokles.
Dowiyogo working Themistokles over with knees to the body.
Themistokles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Themistokles fails to land.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Themistokles is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body. #T3#
A hook to the body from Dowiyogo.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Themistokles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dowiyogo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dowiyogo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dowiyogo blocks the elbow strike.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo blocks an uppercut.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dowiyogo avoids it.
Themistokles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Dowiyogo.
Themistokles missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo lands a good knee to the midsection. Themistokles won't want to take too many of those.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Themistokles is defending well for now.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Dowiyogo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo is working Themistokles over against the ropes.
Dowiyogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Themistokles avoids it.
Dowiyogo tries to throw a body punch but Themistokles avoids it by throwing Dowiyogo back against the ropes.
Dowiyogo connects with a knee to the head.
Dowiyogo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Themistokles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dowiyogo leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Themistokles.
Dowiyogo tries to work over Themistokles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Themistokles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Strategos Themistokles has been cut.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Themistokles is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dowiyogo is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grover Dowiyogo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Strategos Themistokles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dowiyogo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dowiyogo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dowiyogo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Themistokles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grover Dowiyogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Dowiyogo rushes Themistokles and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Themistokles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Themistokles is blocking nicely.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Themistokles.
Dowiyogo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dowiyogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dowiyogo crunches a lovely knee into Themistokles's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dowiyogo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dowiyogo crunches a lovely knee into Themistokles's ribcage.
Grover Dowiyogo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Themistokles takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Dowiyogo crunches a lovely knee into Themistokles's ribcage.
Themistokles takes an elbow to the temple.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Themistokles as the two fighters clinch.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short body shot lands from Dowiyogo as the two fighters clinch.
Dowiyogo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Themistokles is defending well for now.
Themistokles looking to slow down the pace here.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands. #T2#
Themistokles throws an elbow but it misses.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Themistokles avoids it.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Themistokles avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowiyogo working Themistokles over with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo connects with a knee to the head.
Themistokles avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Themistokles is defending well for now.
Themistokles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dowiyogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo stalling in the clinch but Themistokles improves position.
Themistokles avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Themistokles avoids it.
Themistokles missing with knees to the body.
Themistokles working aggressively here.
Themistokles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dowiyogo prevents a body shot from Themistokles.
Dowiyogo lands a shot to the body.
Themistokles pushes off an throws an elbow but Dowiyogo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Themistokles.
Themistokles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Themistokles is defending well for now.
Themistokles is working Dowiyogo over against the ropes.
Dowiyogo trying to stall but Themistokles improves his position.
Themistokles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Themistokles throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dowiyogo as Themistokles tries to tie him up.
Themistokles pushes Dowiyogo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dowiyogo lands a good knee to the midsection. Themistokles won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Themistokles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Themistokles misses with some punches.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Themistokles avoids the damage to the body.
Themistokles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Themistokles lands a knee to the head.
Dowiyogo blocks a body shot from Themistokles.
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!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dowiyogo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Themistokles avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Themistokles avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Themistokles swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Themistokles.
Themistokles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grover Dowiyogo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Strategos Themistokles's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up.
Dowiyogo is looking to land body kicks.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick but Themistokles moves out of range.
Dowiyogo tries to score with a low kick but Themistokles moves his leg out of the way.
Themistokles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Themistokles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses.
Dowiyogo is looking to slow Themistokles down with leg kicks.
Dowiyogo checks the leg kick.
Dowiyogo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Themistokles connects with a looping right hand.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick but Themistokles moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Themistokles avoids the head kick by Dowiyogo.
A telegraphed right hand from Themistokles misses the target.
Dowiyogo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dowiyogo 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.
Dowiyogo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Themistokles finds it's way round the side to connect with Dowiyogo's head. #T1#
Themistokles avoids the head kick by Dowiyogo. #CL#
Themistokles moves into range and clinches up with Dowiyogo.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Themistokles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dowiyogo taking a breather.
Themistokles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Themistokles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Themistokles is looking to control Dowiyogo's arms but Dowiyogo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Themistokles has his back to the ropes.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Themistokles is trying to stall.
Themistokles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Themistokles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Themistokles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Themistokles lands a right hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dowiyogo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Themistokles misses with a knee strike.
Themistokles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Themistokles is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Themistokles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Themistokles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Themistokles lands a right hand.
Themistokles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the body.
Themistokles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dowiyogo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowiyogo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Themistokles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Themistokles.
Themistokles managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body.
Dowiyogo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Themistokles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Themistokles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Themistokles.
Themistokles tries a knee to the head but Dowiyogo blocks it.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Themistokles avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Themistokles's face.
Knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Themistokles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dowiyogo is keeping busy.
Themistokles managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo scores a nice knee to the body.
Themistokles avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Themistokles tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.
Themistokles trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the body.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the body.
Dowiyogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Themistokles avoids it.
Themistokles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Themistokles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Themistokles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Themistokles managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Themistokles takes a knee to the side of the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grover Dowiyogo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dowiyogo 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grover Dowiyogo!

After the fight, Grover Dowiyogo 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: Holmgang 18     
Date:   Sep 30, 2016
#R1#
Shark moves out of range as Themistokles strikes.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Themistokles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Themistokles swings widly with a right hand
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Themistokles takes a step back to recover.
Themistokles misses with a straight right.
Themistokles throws a looping overhand right but Shark ducks down to avoid it.
Themistokles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Themistokles throws a wild body kick that Shark sees coming a mile off.
Shark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles looks for the body kick but Shark saw that one coming.
Themistokles tries to clinch up.
Shark follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Themistokles misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Shark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shark.
Themistokles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shark gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Shark blocking some punches.
Come on Shark - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Themistokles scores with a three punch combo!
Themistokles looks to throw a body kick
enabling Shark to counter with a crisp jab.
Themistokles connects with a body shot that sends Shark's belly button to the back.
Shark lands a front kick.
Themistokles looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
Themistokles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Themistokles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
Themistokles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shark thinks about the counter body kick.
Themistokles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Themistokles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Shark misses.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shark throws a looping overhand right but Themistokles ducks down to avoid it.
Themistokles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shark.
It seemed like Shark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark moves in looking to clinch but Themistokles pushes him off.
Themistokles thinks about countering with a body kick.
Themistokles is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shark's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shark tries to move into range but Themistokles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
Themistokles misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Shark counters by clinching up.
Themistokles misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles presses Shark against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shark wants to get back to striking at distance but Themistokles won't allow it.
Themistokles taking a breather.
Themistokles tries to land knees in the clinch but Shark avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Shark.
Themistokles misses with a body punch.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Themistokles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Themistokles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Themistokles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shark misses with some punches.
Themistokles struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands. #BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
Themistokles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Themistokles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Themistokles throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Themistokles throws the kick towards the body but Shark avoids it.
Themistokles takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Shark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shark!
Themistokles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shark moves away.
Shark blocks the body kick.
Themistokles misses with a hook to the body
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Themistokles thows a leg kick but Shark checks it
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles throws a leg kick
and Shark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Shark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Themistokles, pushing him back against the ropes.
Shark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Shark's head.
Themistokles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Strategos Themistokles will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Themistokles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Themistokles throws a leg kick but Shark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shark wants to counter with a clinch but Themistokles pushes him away.
Themistokles scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shark lands a front kick.#CL#
Themistokles closes the distance and pushes Shark back into the ropes.
Shark tries to break the clinch but Themistokles is controlling the position.
Themistokles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Themistokles is trying to maintain a safe position but Shark gets an underhook and turns Themistokles into the ropes.
Shark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch.
Shark scores with a push kick.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
Shark takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Themistokles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Themistokles jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Shark has managed to clinch.
Themistokles scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Themistokles.
Themistokles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Themistokles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Themistokles is leaning against Shark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Themistokles misses with a punch on the inside.
Themistokles throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark.
Themistokles looking to stall.
Themistokles fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2##TD#
Themistokles wants the takedown. Shark is fighting it off but Themistokles persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shark's guard against the ropes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Themistokles tries to free his leg and advance position but Shark is retaining full guard.
Shark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a big elbow that misses.
Themistokles throws an elbow that misses. Shark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Themistokles's guard. Nice move by Shark!#REVB#
Themistokles is adopting a defensive guard.
Shark stopping the sweep attempt from Themistokles.#T3#
Themistokles trying to control the position.
Themistokles working a defensive guard but Shark passes into half guard.
Themistokles is looking for a sweep. Shark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Themistokles wants to control but Shark is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shark prevents Themistokles from improving his position.#T4#
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.
Shark trying to control the pace.
Shark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Themistokles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shark's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is taking a good look at Shark as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Themistokles!
Shark covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strategos Themistokles dominated that second round.
That's time! Themistokles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Themistokles throws a wild body kick that Shark sees coming a mile off.
Themistokles tries to work over Shark's front leg with a kick but Shark checks it.
Shark throws out a counter right but Themistokles avoids it with no problem.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
Themistokles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Themistokles tries to land a front kick but Shark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles swings for the body but Shark moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles tries to clinch up.
Shark follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shark blocks the body kick.
Shark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Themistokles throws a low kick but Shark moves out of range easily.
Themistokles lunges at Shark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shark's hand. #T1#
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shark.
Themistokles tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Themistokles throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shark counters with a straight right hand.
Themistokles will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shark checks a leg kick nicely.
Strategos Themistokles is winning the standup battle so far.
Themistokles misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Themistokles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shark lands a lovely overhand right.
Themistokles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Themistokles thows a leg kick but Shark checks it
and Shark counters with a two punch combo.
Shark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Themistokles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shark throws a nice looking combination but Themistokles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sharky Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Themistokles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shark delivers a nice body kick.
Shark blocks the body kick.
Shark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Themistokles throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a stiff right hand.
Shark avoids the head kick by Themistokles.
Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from Shark.
Themistokles throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Themistokles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Themistokles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Shark throws the kick towards the body but Themistokles avoids it.
Themistokles throws a body shot but no joy.
Themistokles misses with a looping right.
Themistokles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Themistokles throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Themistokles. That snapped Shark's head back.
Themistokles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shark.
A swing and a miss from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a low kick as Shark jumps back.
Shark moves out of range as Themistokles throws a body kick.
Shark is trying to counter with his kicks.
Strategos Themistokles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Themistokles throws a chopping leg kick but Shark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Themistokles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Themistokles throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Themistokles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles throws a body kick that misses
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Shark swings for the body but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles tries to clinch but Shark is having none of it.
Themistokles wants to clinch up but Shark keeps it at a distance.
Themistokles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Themistokles misses with a left hand
and Shark counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Themistokles clinches.
Themistokles wants to take the fight to the mat but Shark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sharky Shark.
I think Themistokles 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strategos Themistokles!

Strategos Themistokles really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Museum of Monsters & Madmen logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: ITFL 10.1     
Date:   Sep 07, 2016
#R1#
Ciprianni throws a hook but Themistokles blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ciprianni 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.
Themistokles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ciprianni.
Themistokles misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Ciprianni misses.
Themistokles connects with an inside leg kick.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Themistokles walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ciprianni.
Themistokles throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciprianni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Themistokles throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Themistokles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ciprianni.
Themistokles swings for the body but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Themistokles misses with a straight left.
Good work by Themistokles as he checks the leg kick.
Ciprianni scores with a one two! Themistokles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciprianni moves out of range of the strikes.
Ciprianni avoids a kick to the body.
Themistokles jabs Ciprianni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Ciprianni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Ciprianni swinging wildly here.
Ciprianni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Themistokles. That did some damage!
Ciprianni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Themistokles ducks right into an uppercut from Ciprianni.
Themistokles misses with a looping left.
Ciprianni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Themistokles with a body shot.
Themistokles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Ciprianni.
Themistokles lands a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Themistokles.
Ciprianni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ciprianni tries a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.
Ciprianni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ciprianni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles throws a leg kick but Ciprianni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Themistokles tenderised Ciprianni's leg. Ciprianni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciprianni scores with a sloppy right hand. Themistokles should have avoided that one. #T2#
Ciprianni moves out of range of the body kick from Themistokles.
Ciprianni misses with a takedown attempt
and Themistokles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut.
Ciprianni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ciprianni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ciprianni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ciprianni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.
Themistokles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Themistokles swings for the body but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Ciprianni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Themistokles as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Themistokles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Themistokles.
Ciprianni connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ciprianni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick but Themistokles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ciprianni dives in for a single leg takedown but Themistokles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ciprianni.
Themistokles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ciprianni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Ciprianni tries a quick counter leg kick but Themistokles is wise to it.
Themistokles walks into a stiff left hand from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Themistokles was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciprianni.
A little feinted left hand from Themistokles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Themistokles lands a leg kick that knocks Ciprianni off balance momentarily.
Ciprianni defending well as Themistokles loads up on a big left hand.
Ciprianni takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ciprianni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Themistokles takes a swing at Ciprianni's ribcage but misses.
Ciprianni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Themistokles with a body shot.
Themistokles cracks the inside of Ciprianni's front leg.
Good leg kick by Themistokles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ciprianni fails to land the takedown.
Themistokles connects with the punch.
Themistokles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ciprianni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Themistokles looks to land a body kick but Ciprianni moved away.
Themistokles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ciprianni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Themistokles rather than just go for the knockout.
Ciprianni connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ciprianni.
Themistokles throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Themistokles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciprianni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles jabs Ciprianni right on the nose. Ciprianni blinks but takes it well.
Ciprianni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Themistokles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Themistokles throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciprianni counters with a one-two to the body.
Themistokles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ciprianni misses with a low kick as Themistokles jumps back.
Themistokles scores with a jab to the body.
Strategos Themistokles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Themistokles checks a low kick from Ciprianni.
Themistokles throws a hook to the side of Ciprianni's head but Ciprianni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles throws a chopping leg kick but Ciprianni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ciprianni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciprianni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ciprianni throws out a counter right but Themistokles avoids it with no problem.
Ciprianni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Strategos Themistokles will probably get the nod.
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#
Ciprianni tries to bum rush Themistokles with a series of wild strikes but Themistokles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Themistokles.
Ciprianni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Themistokles.#CL#
Themistokles has closed the distance and engaged Ciprianni in a clinch.
Themistokles prevents the takedown attempt.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Themistokles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Ciprianni on the inside.
Themistokles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Themistokles.
Ciprianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike.
Ciprianni cracks Themistokles with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Themistokles - that landed with a thud.
Themistokles lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ciprianni gets underhooks to prevent Themistokles's takedown attempt. #T1#
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Themistokles's elbow.
Themistokles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Themistokles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ciprianni lands with a light punch inside.
Ciprianni scores with a shoulder strike.
Ciprianni misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ciprianni is working for takedown but Themistokles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ciprianni is trying to pull guard but Themistokles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ciprianni.#BC2#
Ciprianni manages to break the clinch.
Themistokles checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Themistokles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ciprianni loads up on a big right hand but Themistokles slips the punch.
Themistokles with a nice cross.#T2#
Ciprianni throws a head kick that misses.
Themistokles connects with a leg kick. Ciprianni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Ciprianni thumps Themistokles with a low kick.
Themistokles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ciprianni's head backwards.
Themistokles misses with a body shot.
Strategos Themistokles is winning the standup battle so far.
Ciprianni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Themistokles misses with a wild body shot.
Ciprianni throws a low kick, looking for Themistokles's leg but Themistokles calmly moves out of range.
Themistokles scores with a nice body kick.
Ciprianni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ciprianni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Themistokles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Themistokles misses
and Ciprianni counters with a left to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Themistokles.
Ciprianni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Themistokles.
Themistokles is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Nice jab there from Themistokles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ciprianni.
Themistokles throws a body kick that misses.
Themistokles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ciprianni.
Themistokles throws a head kick but Ciprianni moves out of range.
Ciprianni flicks out a counter leg kick but Themistokles steps away.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Themistokles throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ciprianni avoids it.
Ciprianni misses with a body kick.
Ciprianni slips under a jab.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ciprianni.
Themistokles throws a shot from downtown. Ciprianni moves away and avoids it.
Ciprianni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ciprianni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ciprianni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Themistokles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ciprianni checks it well.
Ciprianni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ciprianni scores with a nice body kick.
Themistokles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ciprianni shoots in and drives through. Themistokles sprawls well.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Themistokles misses the body punch
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut.
Themistokles misses with a low kick as Ciprianni jumps back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ciprianni.
Themistokles missing with a left hand there. Ciprianni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Themistokles backing away here, and Ciprianni unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Themistokles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciprianni avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Themistokles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Themistokles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ciprianni lands a right hook to the body.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ciprianni scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles throws a shot from downtown. Ciprianni moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Ciprianni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
A big left from Themistokles misses.
Ciprianni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Themistokles on the side of the head.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ciprianni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ciprianni. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ciprianni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Themistokles. That did some damage!
Themistokles slips a straight right by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Themistokles moves away.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Ciprianni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands with a nice body punch.
Ciprianni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Themistokles throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Themistokles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ciprianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ciprianni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Themistokles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Themistokles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Themistokles misses with a kick to the body.
Ciprianni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ciprianni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Themistokles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ciprianni under the eye.
Ciprianni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ciprianni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Themistokles misses.
Ciprianni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch but Ciprianni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ciprianni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ciprianni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Themistokles with a body shot.
A jab from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles throws a body kick that misses.
Ciprianni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Themistokles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ciprianni moves out of range as Themistokles strikes.#T2#
The fighters circling - Themistokles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ciprianni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Themistokles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch but Ciprianni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Themistokles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ciprianni tried to score with a low kick but Themistokles checks it.
Ciprianni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ciprianni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Themistokles. That one must have hurt.
Themistokles sizes up Ciprianni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ciprianni misses the body punch
and Themistokles counters with an outside leg kick.
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut. Themistokles saw that one coming.
Ciprianni connects with a solid leg kick.
Ciprianni loads up on a big right hand but Themistokles slips the punch.
Ciprianni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Themistokles.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the body kick from Themistokles. #T3#
Themistokles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ciprianni. That did some damage!
Themistokles stuffs the takedown attempt from Ciprianni. Ciprianni gets slowly back to his feet.
Themistokles fails to land with a series of punches.
Ciprianni thows a body kick. Themistokles tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Themistokles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ciprianni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Themistokles will feel that in the morning.
Ciprianni is looking to slow Themistokles down with leg kicks.
Ciprianni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ciprianni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Themistokles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Ciprianni manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Themistokles on his heels. He'll look to pass Themistokles's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni trying to control but Themistokles is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ciprianni is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Ciprianni drops back, looking for a kneebar! Themistokles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Themistokles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Themistokles! #REVR##SU#
Themistokles decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Themistokles walks into a straight right hand from Ciprianni.
Themistokles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Themistokles takes a swing at Ciprianni's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Ciprianni.
I think Ciprianni 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Ciprianni!

During a confident post fight interview, Danny Ciprianni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ITFL 9.2     
Date:   Aug 24, 2016
#R1#
Von Kuschelbär takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Themistokles.
Themistokles looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelbär moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelbär lands an overhand right.
We've been informed that Themistokles has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Themistokles misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Themistokles wants to improve his position but instead Von Kuschelbär has moved into half guard.
Themistokles wants to get back to full guard.
Themistokles is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Themistokles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Kuschelbär seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Themistokles holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Von Kuschelbär has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Von Kuschelbär lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Von Kuschelbär lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Themistokles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Von Kuschelbär has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Themistokles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Kuschelbär lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Von Kuschelbär with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Themistokles is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Von Kuschelbär landing shots from mount.
Themistokles sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Themistokles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Kuschelbär.
Themistokles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Themistokles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Von Kuschelbär working Themistokles over with strikes.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to control. Themistokles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Kuschelbär drops an elbow to the side of Themistokles's head. #T4#
Themistokles is looking to get back to full guard here but Von Kuschelbär has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Themistokles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Themistokles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Von Kuschelbär not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Themistokles wants to control but Von Kuschelbär is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Themistokles is looking to improve his position.
Themistokles has a hand on Von Kuschelbär's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Von Kuschelbär takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Themistokles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Kuschelbär checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Kuschelbär pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Themistokles throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelbär moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelbär half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Von Kuschelbär keeps Themistokles at a distance using the push kick.
Von Kuschelbär moves away from the strike by Themistokles.
A swing and a miss from Von Kuschelbär.
Themistokles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Kuschelbär defends it well.
Themistokles connects with a body shot that sends Von Kuschelbär's belly button to the back.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a straight right. Themistokles didn't see that one coming.
Themistokles misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range as Themistokles strikes.
Themistokles throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelbär is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Themistokles can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Von Kuschelbär as he avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelbär changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Themistokles slips a jab from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär defending well as Themistokles loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Themistokles.
Themistokles throws an overhand right that lands on Von Kuschelbär's shoulder, as Von Kuschelbär tries to avoid the shot.
Von Kuschelbär jabs Themistokles to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Von Kuschelbär uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Themistokles.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range as Themistokles throws a body kick.
Von Kuschelbär feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Themistokles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelbär.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Kuschelbär.
Themistokles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelbär pushes Themistokles away with a front kick.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär moves away.
Themistokles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Themistokles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Kuschelbär checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Themistokles misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Themistokles tries to sprawl but Von Kuschelbär drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Themistokles wants to get back to full guard.
Von Kuschelbär is keen to just control but Themistokles is a slippery customer.#T2#
Von Kuschelbär trying to advance position but Themistokles counters by regaining guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Kuschelbär advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Themistokles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Von Kuschelbär wants to control from the top but Themistokles keeps moving.
Von Kuschelbär trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the position from guard on top but Themistokles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Themistokles wants to sweep here but Von Kuschelbär controlling him for the moment.
Von Kuschelbär slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Von Kuschelbär throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Themistokles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Themistokles looking to control.
Themistokles looking for a sweep. Not yet Themistokles, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles swings for the body but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Kuschelbär lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Themistokles. That's going to slow Von Kuschelbär down.
Von Kuschelbär slips a straight right by Themistokles.
Sloppy strikes from Themistokles. Those never looked like landing.
Von Kuschelbär lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär slips a straight right by Themistokles.
A low kick from Themistokles is predictable there
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Kuschelbär darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Von Kuschelbär thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Themistokles if he has to take too many more of those.
Von Kuschelbär throws a wild body kick that Themistokles sees coming a mile off.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good exchange - Themistokles coming out on top.
Von Kuschelbär misses with an uppercut. Themistokles saw that one coming.
Themistokles is looking for the big counter here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Von Kuschelbär here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a hook.
Themistokles appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Themistokles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär was well out of range. Poor timing from Themistokles.
Von Kuschelbär feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Themistokles missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelbär was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Themistokles moves out of range of the strikes.
Themistokles throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
Themistokles looks to land a body kick but Von Kuschelbär moved away.
A swing and a miss from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses the shot to the body.
Von Kuschelbär changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
It looked like Von Kuschelbär wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Kuschelbär wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Themistokles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Themistokles throws a chopping leg kick but Von Kuschelbär manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Themistokles throws a right hand that misses
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Von Kuschelbär.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Kuschelbär.
Themistokles staying out of range there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Themistokles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Von Kuschelbär pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Themistokles 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 Von Kuschelbär has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Kuschelbär and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Themistokles tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Kuschelbär half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick from Themistokles is predictable there
and Themistokles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Themistokles loads up on a big right hand but Von Kuschelbär slips the punch.
Themistokles slips a straight right by Von Kuschelbär.#T2#
Themistokles throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a shoot takedown. Themistokles fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelbär preventing the sweep.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Themistokles is working from the bottom.
Themistokles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Themistokles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Kuschelbär is pushing down on Themistokles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Themistokles is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Kuschelbär has managed to sneak the leg through.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control from half guard but Themistokles is working away.
Von Kuschelbär is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Themistokles taking some punishment here, with Von Kuschelbär in his half guard.
Von Kuschelbär wants to control but Themistokles is keeping him busy.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Kuschelbär with the ground and pound but Themistokles uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Von Kuschelbär wants to pass the guard but Themistokles is keeping the position.
Themistokles looking for a sweep. Not yet Themistokles, not yet.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the position from guard on top but Themistokles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Themistokles controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Themistokles misses with a body shot.
Themistokles cracks Von Kuschelbär with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from Themistokles misses. #TD#
Von Kuschelbär manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Themistokles on his heels. He'll look to pass Themistokles's guard now, I'm sure.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the position from guard on top but Themistokles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Themistokles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Von Kuschelbär has passed into side control.
Themistokles tries to bench press Von Kuschelbär off him but Von Kuschelbär keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Kuschelbär 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!

Our winner, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: ITFL 8.1     
Date:   Aug 10, 2016
#R1#
Themistokles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Themistokles lands a nice shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi blocks a head kick by Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Themistokles off balance momentarily.
Themistokles lands a nice looking body shot.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab.
Themistokles throws a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Al-Khaldi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut. Themistokles saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi's corner calls for a 1-2. Al-Khaldi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Themistokles checks a low kick from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Themistokles throws a low kick, looking for Al-Khaldi's leg but Al-Khaldi calmly moves out of range.
Themistokles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al-Khaldi keeps the fight on the outside.
Al-Khaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch
enabling Themistokles to counter with a crisp jab.
Al-Khaldi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi missing with a left hand there. Themistokles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Themistokles's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi tests Themistokles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Themistokles misses.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Themistokles throws out a loose jab but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the body.
Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Themistokles 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 Al-Khaldi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al-Khaldi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Themistokles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al-Khaldi on the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab, jab by Al-Khaldi - just one landing.
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!
Themistokles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Themistokles misses.
Al-Khaldi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Themistokles.
Themistokles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Themistokles slips a jab from Al-Khaldi.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. Themistokles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Themistokles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi feints a counter leg kick.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Themistokles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Themistokles misses with a low kick.
Themistokles tries to bum rush Al-Khaldi with a series of wild strikes but Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al-Khaldi staying out of range there.
Themistokles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Themistokles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al-Khaldi.#T3#
Al-Khaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Themistokles's calf.
Themistokles misses with a low kick as Al-Khaldi jumps back.
Al-Khaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Themistokles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Themistokles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Themistokles blocks a low kick nicely.
Themistokles takes a swing at Al-Khaldi's ribcage but misses.
Themistokles lands with a hook. Al-Khaldi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Al-Khaldi finds it's target.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al-Khaldi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Themistokles's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab.
Al-Khaldi slips a straight right by Themistokles.
Themistokles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi.#T4#
Al-Khaldi staying out of range there.
Themistokles looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al-Khaldi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Themistokles momentarily.
Al-Khaldi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Themistokles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Themistokles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Themistokles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al-Khaldi throws the kick towards the body but Themistokles avoids it.
Al-Khaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Themistokles moves out of range easily.
A jab from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with the left hand. Themistokles knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Themistokles.
Themistokles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Themistokles misses with a kick to the body.
Al-Khaldi unleashes a big counter combination but Themistokles bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Al-Khaldi slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
That's time! Themistokles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Al-Khaldi stuns Themistokles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Themistokles.
Themistokles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Themistokles avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Themistokles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al-Khaldi.
Themistokles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al-Khaldi stuns Themistokles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Al-Khaldi.
Themistokles feinted with a counter takedown.
Al-Khaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a nice shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Al-Khaldi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al-Khaldi is able to avoid easily.
Themistokles misses with a low kick.
Themistokles throws a front kick aimed at Al-Khaldi's knee but Al-Khaldi avoids it well.
Al-Khaldi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.
Themistokles catches Al-Khaldi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Al-Khaldi. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Themistokles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range and Themistokles settles back down.
Themistokles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.
Al-Khaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al-Khaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Themistokles might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi.
A cross from Al-Khaldi lands.
Themistokles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Themistokles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Themistokles moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot
and Themistokles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al-Khaldi lunges at Themistokles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Themistokles's hand. #T2#
Themistokles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Themistokles - that will leave a mark!
Themistokles staying out of range there.
Themistokles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Al-Khaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al-Khaldi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al-Khaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al-Khaldi tries a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.
Themistokles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al-Khaldi jabs Themistokles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al-Khaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi is looking to chop away at Themistokles's legs.
Themistokles looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.#T3#
Themistokles with a nice cross.
Themistokles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Themistokles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Themistokles.
It seemed like Al-Khaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Themistokles just misses with a punch to the body.
Al-Khaldi moves away from the strike by Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi lands a really nice looking cross but Themistokles seems unphased.
Al-Khaldi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Themistokles's hands.
Al-Khaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Themistokles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al-Khaldi. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al-Khaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi cracks Themistokles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Themistokles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Themistokles looks to throw the jab but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Al-Khaldi throws a series of punches but Themistokles avoids them all with ease.
Malik Al-Khaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Themistokles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Themistokles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al-Khaldi checks it well.
Themistokles misses with a series of wild punches.
Al-Khaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Al-Khaldi 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#
Al-Khaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Themistokles is just out of range.
Themistokles misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
Al-Khaldi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Themistokles rather than just go for the knockout.
Al-Khaldi lands with a kick to the temple. Themistokles shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick but Themistokles moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Themistokles is out of range.
Themistokles moves out of range as Al-Khaldi strikes.
Al-Khaldi slips under a jab from Themistokles.#CL#
Themistokles moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch.
Themistokles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Themistokles tries to land a front kick but Al-Khaldi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Themistokles throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Al-Khaldi.
Themistokles misses the shot to the body.
Themistokles lands with a hook. Al-Khaldi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Themistokles misses with a hook.
Themistokles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Themistokles thows a leg kick but Al-Khaldi checks it
and Al-Khaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Themistokles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Themistokles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Themistokles scores with a body shot.
Themistokles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al-Khaldi.
A jab from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut. Al-Khaldi saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice right hand.
Malik Al-Khaldi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Themistokles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi blocks a jab.
Al-Khaldi throws a front kick aimed at Themistokles's knee but Themistokles avoids it well.
Al-Khaldi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Themistokles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Themistokles in his tracks.
Al-Khaldi throws a push kick but Themistokles slaps the foot to one side.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Themistokles shoots in for a takedown but Al-Khaldi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Themistokles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Themistokles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al-Khaldi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Al-Khaldi is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Nice body kick there by Al-Khaldi.
Themistokles tries to clinch up.
Al-Khaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Themistokles. That did some damage!
Themistokles misses with a lunging right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Themistokles thinking.
Al-Khaldi avoids the head kick by Themistokles.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Themistokles tries to keep at a distance but Al-Khaldi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Themistokles throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi working hard to break the clinch.
Themistokles tries to score a body lock takedown but Al-Khaldi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Themistokles avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage.
Themistokles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards. #BC#
Themistokles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Themistokles moves out of range as Al-Khaldi throws a body kick.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook. Themistokles ducked under it nicely.
Al-Khaldi lands a glancing blow to the side of Themistokles's head.
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!
Themistokles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al-Khaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al-Khaldi tries a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.
Al-Khaldi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Themistokles is looking to counter punch.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Themistokles strikes.
Themistokles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Al-Khaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al-Khaldi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!

After winning the bout, Malik Al-Khaldi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ITFL 7.1     
Date:   Jul 27, 2016
#R1#
Orion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orion throws a leg kick but Themistokles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Themistokles misses with a low kick.
Themistokles dives in for a single leg takedown but Orion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Themistokles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Themistokles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Themistokles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Themistokles looks to land a body kick but Orion moved away.
Orion slips a jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Themistokles.
A counter left hand to the body from Orion misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion misses with a hook. Themistokles ducked under it nicely.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Themistokles tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Themistokles is trying to counter with his kicks.
Orion cracks the inside of Themistokles's front leg.
Themistokles swings for the body but Orion moves out of range. #T1#
Themistokles throws a big shot that misses.
Themistokles throws a lazy head kick
and Orion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Themistokles moves out of range of the body kick.
Themistokles cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been informed that Themistokles has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Themistokles.
Themistokles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
Themistokles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion is looking to slow Themistokles down with leg kicks.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Themistokles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Orion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Themistokles lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Orion scores with a hook.
Orion swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Themistokles counters with a shoot takedown. Orion fights it but they end up in guard.
Orion is controlling Themistokles's posture.#SU2#
Themistokles stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orion misses with a kick to the body
and Themistokles counters with a thumping low kick.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick
and Themistokles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Themistokles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Themistokles loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Themistokles walks into a straight right hand from Orion.
Themistokles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Themistokles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Themistokles. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Nice body kick from Themistokles.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Themistokles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Themistokles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orion's calf.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Themistokles has time to react.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Themistokles moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Themistokles pushes Orion away with a front kick.
Themistokles misses with a wild body shot.
Themistokles needs to keep his hands up - Orion had a free shot at his head there.
Orion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Themistokles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orion thinking.
Themistokles throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
As Themistokles backs away, Orion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Themistokles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Themistokles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles misses with a head kick.
Themistokles throws a leg kick
and Orion makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Themistokles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Themistokles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Orion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Themistokles misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Themistokles thows a leg kick but Orion checks it
letting Orion counter with a right hand.
Crunch! Themistokles slams his shin into Orion's torso.
Themistokles throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
Orion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orion punishes Themistokles's body with a nice straight punch.
Orion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Themistokles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion misses with a leg kick.
Themistokles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Themistokles slips under a jab from Orion.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Themistokles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Strategos Themistokles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Orion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Orion.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Themistokles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Themistokles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Themistokles tries to land a front kick but Orion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Themistokles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orion's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion pulls Themistokles in close to prevent any damage.
Themistokles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orion is trying to keep Themistokles in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles throws a big right hand that misses.
Themistokles postures up.
Themistokles wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.#T1#
Orion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Themistokles throws an elbow that misses. Orion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Themistokles's guard. Nice move by Orion!#REVR#
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Themistokles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Themistokles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orion's guard. #REVB#
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Themistokles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Themistokles from controlling successfully. #T2#
Themistokles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Themistokles throws a big right hand that misses.
Themistokles trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Themistokles's guard. #REVR#
Themistokles looking for a sweep. Not yet Themistokles, not yet.
Themistokles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Orion has passed into side control.
Orion controlling from side mount. #SU#
Orion stands up. #T3#
Themistokles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Themistokles walks into a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Orion as Themistokles shoots in.
Themistokles cracks Orion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Orion as Themistokles shoots in.
Orion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Themistokles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Orion misses.
Themistokles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
Orion avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Themistokles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Themistokles is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Orion moves into range and clinches up with Themistokles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Orion content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles working hard to break the clinch.
Themistokles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orion.
Themistokles takes an elbow to the temple.
Themistokles misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion digs a right hand underneath Themistokles's ribcage. Themistokles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Themistokles is breathing heavily.
Orion misses with an elbow over the top.
Themistokles is trying to stall.
Themistokles lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that second round.
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#
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Themistokles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion cracks Themistokles with a good jab.#TD2#
Themistokles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Themistokles is in Orion's guard.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
Orion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Themistokles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Themistokles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Themistokles trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion pulls Themistokles in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Orion keeping moving, preventing Themistokles from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Themistokles looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Orion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Themistokles counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Orion looks for the body kick but Themistokles saw that one coming.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Themistokles's front leg but catches the back leg as Themistokles tries to avoid it.
Orion checks a low kick from Themistokles.
Orion lands with a slapping head kick.
Themistokles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Themistokles scores with a nice body kick.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Themistokles's sensitive parts.
Orion throws a wild body kick that Themistokles sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Themistokles throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Themistokles only half commits.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Themistokles moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Themistokles! But no joy.
Orion tries to score with a low kick but Themistokles moves his leg out of the way.
Themistokles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Themistokles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Themistokles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orion misses the jab.
Jab from Orion.
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Themistokles throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Orion to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion. #T3#
Themistokles cracks Orion with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Themistokles darts in and clinches Orion up against the cage.#BC2#
Themistokles breaks the clinch.
Orion lands with a slapping head kick.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Themistokles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Orion manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Themistokles's sensitive parts.
Themistokles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Themistokles 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 Orion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Themistokles.
Themistokles moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Orion punishes Themistokles's body with a nice straight punch.
Orion avoids a kick to the body.
Orion throws a series of punches but Themistokles moves out of range.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Themistokles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Themistokles throws a low kick but Orion avoids it.
Themistokles lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orion.
Themistokles checks the leg kick.
Themistokles let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Themistokles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Themistokles throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Themistokles. #TD2#
Themistokles gets a takedown into half guard.
Themistokles wants to pass the guard but Orion is defending well.

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 Cole Orion.
I think Orion 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!

A victorious Cole Orion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GFC 19: Trujillo vs Baroni     
Date:   Jul 16, 2016
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Themistokles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Newell misses with a kick to the body.
Themistokles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Themistokles throws a head kick but Newell moves out of range.
We've been told by Themistokles's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Newell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Themistokles scores with a hook.
Newell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Themistokles but Themistokles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Themistokles lands a leg kick that knocks Newell off balance momentarily.
Themistokles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Newell throws a jab when Themistokles was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Themistokles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Themistokles.
Themistokles is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Themistokles connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newell misses with a double jab
and Themistokles counters with a series of strikes. Newell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Themistokles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Newell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Newell misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Newell 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.
Themistokles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Themistokles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Themistokles connects with an inside leg kick.
Themistokles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Themistokles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Themistokles misses with a body shot.
Newell lands a jab to the head.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses.
Newell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Themistokles as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Newell.#T2#
Themistokles lands with a slapping head kick.
Themistokles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newell.
Newell swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Themistokles to counter with a crisp jab.
Newell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Themistokles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Themistokles swings for the body but Newell moves out of range.
Newell lands with an overhand left.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newell throws a sloppy head kick and Themistokles moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Newell.
Newell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Themistokles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Themistokles tries to land a leg kick but Newell saw it coming and moves away.
Themistokles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Themistokles paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Newell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newell feints and then cracks Themistokles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Themistokles down.
Newell takes a swing at Themistokles's ribcage but misses.
Newell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newell throws a head kick but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Newell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Newell wants to control from the top but Themistokles keeps moving.
Themistokles is pulling down on Newell's head to control his posture.
Newell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newell looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Themistokles looking for a sweep. Not yet Themistokles, not yet.
Themistokles keeping moving, preventing Newell from controlling successfully.
Themistokles controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Newell trying to control but Themistokles is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strategos Themistokles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Themistokles staying out of range there.
Newell checks a low kick from Themistokles.
Newell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Themistokles 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!
Newell is looking to slow Themistokles down with leg kicks.
Newell looks to score with a jab to the body but Themistokles is just out of range.
Newell connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strategos Themistokles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Newell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Themistokles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Newell tries to counter it with a takedown but Themistokles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Newell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newell.
Themistokles throws a quick counter kick to the body but Newell avoids it.
Themistokles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newell.
Themistokles scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Themistokles catches Newell right on the button with a cross.
Themistokles misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles throws a body punch but Newell moves out of range.
A jab from Themistokles finds it's way through Newell's defenses.
Themistokles blocks a head kick by Newell.
Themistokles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newell just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Themistokles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Newell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newell misses with a straight left.
Newell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newell stuns Themistokles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Themistokles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Themistokles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newell can do to turn this around?
Themistokles throws a leg kick but Newell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from Newell.
Newell ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newell. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Themistokles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Themistokles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Newell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Themistokles tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Newell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Themistokles keeping full guard, as Newell tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newell wants to control from the top but Themistokles keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Themistokles wants to sweep but no luck.
Newell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Newell lands a couple of digs.
Newell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Themistokles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Themistokles trying to control the position. #T3#
Newell wants to control from the top but Themistokles keeps moving.
Newell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Themistokles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newell throws an elbow that misses. Themistokles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Newell's guard. Nice move by Themistokles!#REVR#
Themistokles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Themistokles distracts Newell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Themistokles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Themistokles preventing the sweep.
Newell has momentary wrist control but Themistokles slips an elbow through the middle.
Themistokles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Themistokles stands and steps away. Newell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Themistokles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Themistokles as Newell shoots in.
Themistokles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a left hand
and Newell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Themistokles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newell.
Strategos Themistokles is winning the standup battle so far.
Newell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Themistokles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newell throws a leg kick which misses Themistokles's front leg but catches the back leg as Themistokles tries to avoid it.
Themistokles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newell.
Newell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Newell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Themistokles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Strategos Themistokles will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Newell throws a head kick that misses.
Themistokles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Newell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Themistokles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newell somewhat.
Newell slips a jab and a cross from Themistokles.
Newell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Themistokles is looking to land body kicks.
Newell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Newell misses.
Themistokles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Newell just manages to avoid it.
Themistokles scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Newell.
Newell blocks a head kick by Themistokles.
Newell lands a jab to the head.
Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newell.#T1#
Newell throws a wild body kick that Themistokles sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Newell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Newell is trying to control. Themistokles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Themistokles holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Duke Newell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Themistokles continues to stall.
Newell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Themistokles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Newell throwing shots but Themistokles is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Newell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Newell trying to control the action but Themistokles is working from the bottom.
Newell throwing shots but Themistokles is blocking nicely. #T2#
Newell prevents Themistokles from improving his position.
Themistokles has hold of Newell's hands but Newell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Themistokles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newell.
Newell is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Newell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Themistokles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Newell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Themistokles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Newell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Themistokles is controlling Newell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Themistokles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Newell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Themistokles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Themistokles preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Newell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Newell seems to be working for a kimura but Themistokles defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Newell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Themistokles is looking for a sweep. Newell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Themistokles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newell.
Newell is looking to take a break and control but Themistokles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duke Newell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strategos Themistokles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Newell tries to pass to full mount but Themistokles defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Newell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Themistokles 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strategos Themistokles!

Strategos Themistokles made sure to mention his sponsor, Museum of Monsters & Madmen in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GFC 11: Strategos vs Trujillo     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Trujillo slips under a jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a looping right.
As Themistokles backs off Trujillo throws a huge counter combo but Themistokles manages to avoid it all.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut
letting Trujillo counter with a right hand.
Themistokles throws a sloppy head kick and Trujillo moves out of range easily.
Themistokles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown but Themistokles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trujillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trujillo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Themistokles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Themistokles misses with a looping left.
Trujillo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Themistokles is out of range and Trujillo settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Themistokles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Themistokles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trujillo slips under a jab.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Themistokles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Nice cross by Themistokles.
Trujillo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Themistokles.
Trujillo cracks Themistokles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles throws a hook but Trujillo avoids it easily.
Trujillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Themistokles throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trujillo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Themistokles misses with a body kick.
Trujillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trujillo 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.
Themistokles avoids the head kick by Trujillo.
Themistokles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trujillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Themistokles.
Trujillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Themistokles.
Trujillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Themistokles scores with a nice right hand.
Trujillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trujillo tries a quick counter leg kick but Themistokles is wise to it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trujillo staying out of range there.
It seemed like Trujillo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Themistokles takes one on the button.
Themistokles throws a hook to the side of Trujillo's head but Trujillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trujillo lands a high kick! #TD2#
Themistokles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trujillo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trujillo preventing the sweep.
Trujillo pushing down on Themistokles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trujillo trying to control from half guard but Themistokles is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Themistokles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trujillo.
Trujillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Trujillo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trujillo trying to control the action but Themistokles is working from the bottom.
Trujillo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Trujillo postures up and lands a big shot to Themistokles's brow.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Themistokles keeps moving.
Trujillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Trujillo wants to pass the guard but Themistokles is keeping the position.
Trujillo with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Trujillo stopping the sweep attempt from Themistokles.
Trujillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Themistokles is keeping the position for now.
Themistokles keeping moving, preventing Trujillo from controlling successfully.
Trujillo advances position into side control!
Themistokles wants to control but Trujillo postures up.
Themistokles is not content to let Trujillo control the position.
Trujillo controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Agustin Trujillo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Themistokles misses with a right hand
and Trujillo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trujillo avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Trujillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Themistokles. That did some damage!
Trujillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Themistokles throws a shot to the body.
Themistokles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trujillos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trujillo dives in for a single leg takedown but Themistokles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trujillo slips under a jab.
Trujillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Themistokles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Themistokles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trujillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Themistokles.#T1#
Themistokles misses with a body punch
and Trujillo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Themistokles is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses
and Trujillo counters with an inside leg kick.
Themistokles checks a low kick from Trujillo.
Trujillo misses with a takedown
and Themistokles counters with a left to the body.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agustin Trujillo.
Themistokles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Trujillo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Themistokles throws a front kick that sends Trujillo stumbling back into the cage.
Strategos Themistokles is winning the standup battle so far.
Themistokles misses with a body punch
and Trujillo counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Themistokles.
A lazy left from Themistokles finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
Trujillo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Themistokles.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a lazy uppercut
and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Themistokles throws a body shot but no joy.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Themistokles throws a wild body kick that Trujillo sees coming a mile off.
Themistokles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Themistokles wants it to stay on the feet.
Themistokles tried to counter with a leg kick but Trujillo avoided it.
Themistokles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Themistokles throws a looping overhand right but Trujillo ducks down to avoid it.
Themistokles misses with a head kick.
Trujillo throws a fast counter high kick but Themistokles manages to duck under it in time.
Trujillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Themistokles. Themistokles obviously looking to wear him down.
Trujillo drops his hands momentarily and Themistokles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Themistokles tries a low kick but Trujillo avoids it.
Themistokles backing away here, and Trujillo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Trujillo misses with a body kick.
Themistokles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Themistokles throws a sloppy head kick and Trujillo moves out of range easily.
Trujillo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Trujillo jabs Themistokles right on the nose. Themistokles blinks but takes it well.
Trujillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Themistokles misses
and Trujillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Themistokles jabs at Trujillo's body.
Trujillo throws a head kick but Themistokles moves out of range.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown but Themistokles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trujillo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Themistokles counters with a nice body shot.
Crunch! Themistokles slams his shin into Trujillo's torso.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Themistokles as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Themistokles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Themistokles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trujillo.
Trujillo is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Themistokles misses with a low kick.
Themistokles looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujillo is just out of range.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Themistokles but Themistokles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A lazy left from Trujillo finds it's target.
Themistokles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a kick to the body.
Themistokles swings widly with a right hand
and Trujillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Trujillo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Themistokles quickly recovers to half guard.
Trujillo trying to control from half guard but Themistokles is working away.
Trujillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strategos Themistokles dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Themistokles takes a swing at Trujillo's ribcage but misses.
Themistokles misses with a body shot
and Trujillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Themistokles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Themistokles misses with a head kick.
Trujillo scores with a hook to the body. Themistokles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Themistokles throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Trujillo counters with a leg kick.
Themistokles throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Trujillo counters with an outside leg kick.
Trujillo avoids a kick to the body.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown but Themistokles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trujillo, as that shot connected.
Themistokles sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Trujillo looks for a takedown but Themistokles sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Themistokles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Themistokles throws the left hand but Trujillo avoids the punch easily.
Strategos Themistokles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles lunges at Trujillo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trujillo's hand.
Trujillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Themistokles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trujillo momentarily.
Trujillo moves away from the strike by Themistokles.
Trujillo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trujillo shoots for a double leg takedown but Themistokles sprawls well. He's pushed Trujillo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agustin Trujillo.
A low kick from Themistokles misses
and Trujillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trujillo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trujillo slips a jab from Themistokles.
Trujillo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Trujillo misses the target.
Trujillo staying out of range there.
Themistokles cracks the inside of Trujillo's front leg.
Trujillo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Themistokles throws a lazy uppercut
and Trujillo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Themistokles's knee momentarily.
Themistokles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Themistokles leaves Trujillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Themistokles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trujillo counters with a thumping low kick.
Themistokles wants to slow Trujillo down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice combination there by Trujillo.
Themistokles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trujillo counters with a good low kick that Themistokles was not able to check.
Themistokles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trujillo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Themistokles jabs at Trujillo's body.
Themistokles misses with a right hand
and Trujillo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trujillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
Trujillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Themistokles tries to keep at a distance but Trujillo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Trujillo breaks the clinch.
Themistokles misses with a low kick as Trujillo jumps back.
Trujillo moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Trujillo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Themistokles.
Themistokles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Themistokles throws a shot from downtown. Trujillo moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Themistokles 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 Trujillo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trujillo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Themistokles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Themistokles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trujillo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Themistokles thinking.
Trujillo is looking to clinch.
Themistokles throws a leg kick
and Trujillo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles throws a lazy body kick
and Themistokles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Themistokles stuffs the takedown.
A head kick by Themistokles misses
and Trujillo counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Trujillo tenderised Themistokles's leg. Themistokles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trujillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Themistokles looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujillo is just out of range.
That kick from Themistokles tenderised Trujillo's leg. Trujillo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Themistokles scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Agustin Trujillo just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Themistokles throws a shot from downtown. Trujillo moves away and avoids it.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Themistokles blocks the leg kick.
Trujillo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trujillo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Themistokles lands a right hook to the body.
Themistokles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Themistokles.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown but Themistokles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trujillo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Themistokles misses with a looping left.#T1#
Trujillo tries to clinch there but Themistokles circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Themistokles misses the target.
Trujillo lands the left hand.
Themistokles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trujillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Themistokles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Themistokles sizes up Trujillo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Themistokles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trujillo dives in and grabs Themistokles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Themistokles pushes down on Trujillo's head and hops out.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agustin Trujillo.
Trujillo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Themistokles misses the target.
Themistokles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trujillo.
Trujillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Themistokles throws out the jab.
Themistokles swings for the body but Trujillo moves out of range. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Themistokles, right into the meat.
Themistokles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trujillo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Trujillo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a wild body kick that Trujillo sees coming a mile off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Themistokles.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Themistokles as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Themistokles misses.
Trujillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Themistokles tries a head kick but it misses.
Trujillo tries a quick counter leg kick but Themistokles is wise to it.
Trujillo misses with a straight right. #T3#
Themistokles throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
Themistokles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trujillo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Trujillo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Themistokles takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Themistokles just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trujillo's brow.
Trujillo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Themistokles is pressed up against the cage. Trujillo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Themistokles down to the mat. Themistokles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Themistokles throws an overhand right that lands on Trujillo's shoulder, as Trujillo tries to avoid the shot.
Trujillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Themistokles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trujillo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Themistokles thows a leg kick but Trujillo checks it
and Trujillo counters with a straight right hand.
Themistokles misses with a lunging right hand
and Trujillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses
and Trujillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Themistokles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trujillo counters with a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Themistokles misses with a kick to the body.
Themistokles throws a leg kick
and Trujillo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Themistokles is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Trujillo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Themistokles defends well and Trujillo ends up having to push Themistokles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Themistokles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trujillo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Themistokles takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Themistokles is rocked!
Themistokles misses with a left hand
and Trujillo counters with a body kick that stops Themistokles in his tracks momentarily.
Oh Themistokles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Themistokles misses with a looping right.
Trujillo lands a brutal head kick. Themistokles looks out on his feet and Trujillo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Agustin Trujillo!
Agustin Trujillo is the new light heavyweight champion!
Agustin Trujillo made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GFC 4: Strategos vs Soderberg     
Date:   May 08, 2016
#R1#
Nice body kick from Themistokles.
Nice uppercut lands for Themistokles. That snapped Soderberg's head back. #KD#
Themistokles lands a big uppercut and Soderberg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Soderberg looks OK. Themistokles waves Soderberg back to his feet!#ROC#
Soderberg is rocked!
Soderberg glances at the clock... BAM! Themistokles nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Soderberg crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Soderberg is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Strategos Themistokles!
Strategos Themistokles is the new light heavyweight champion!
Strategos Themistokles managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Museum of Monsters & Madmen, into his post fight interview.
Hjalmar Soderberg spoke after the fight, saying 'This was my retirement-fight. Thank you for everything. My chin just didn't hold up in past fights.'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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