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Event:
FWC 24
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Vihannes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vihannes wants to clinch up but Luther keeps it at a distance.
Vihannes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luther counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vihannes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vihannes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luther throws a good cross that connects.
Vihannes tries to clinch up.
Luther uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vihannes.
Luther lands a right hook to the body.
Vihannes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vihannes lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Vihannes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vihannes wants to clinch up but Luther keeps it at a distance.
Vihannes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luther's waist but Luther gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vihannes off to one side.
Vihannes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Luther closes the distance and pushes Vihannes back into the cage.
Vihannes tries to pull guard but Luther forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vihannes has had enough of the clinch but Luther keeps him there for the moment.
Vihannes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vihannes has had enough of the clinch but Luther keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Luther avoids a wild elbow strike from Vihannes.
Vihannes wants to break free but Luther has control.
Vihannes trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Luther breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vihannes lands a really nice looking cross but Luther seems unphased.
#CL2#
Vihannes moves into the clinch.#BC#
Luther pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vihannes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vihannes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Luther misses with a series of wild punches.
Luther swats away the attempt to clinch by Vihannes.
Vihannes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vihannes misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Luther misses the target.
Vihannes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luther swivels and escapes.
John Luther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Vihannes.
Some wild striking there from Luther.
Jab by Luther.
John Luther is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vihannes has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Luther swats away the attempt to clinch by Vihannes.
Vihannes tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luther tests Vihannes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luther ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vihannes throws a nice looking combination but Luther bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luther lands a nice looking body shot.
Luther ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luther appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hannes Vihannes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luther lands a jab to Vihannes's midsection.
Luther connects with a nice looking jab.
Vihannes misses with a head kick.
Luther appears to be looking for a big counter.
Luther throws a right hand that Vihannes ducks under and follows up with a left that Vihannes also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by Luther.
Luther connects with a crisp jab.
Vihannes misses with the combination.
#T3#
Luther listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vihannes needs to keep his hands up - Luther had a free shot at his head there.
Nice takedown defense from Luther. No joy for Vihannes on that attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vihannes.
Vihannes misses with a takedown
and Luther counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Hannes Vihannes has been cut.
Vihannes looks winded!#KD#
Luther drops his shoulder and cracks Vihannes with a huge uppercut! Vihannes goes down! Can Luther finish him?
#ROC#
Vihannes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luther wants to pass the guard but Vihannes is keeping the position.
Vihannes is still in real trouble! Can Luther finish him?#SUB2#
Luther got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vihannes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luther has managed to get both his arms back between Vihannes's legs - danger averted.
Vihannes seems to have recovered his senses.
Luther wants to pass the guard but Vihannes is keeping the position.
Luther is working hard here to advance position.
Luther works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Luther is trying to work for a kimura but Vihannes is defending well.
#SUB#
Luther looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vihannes is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luther looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Luther is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vihannes sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Luther dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannes Vihannes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vihannes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vihannes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luther scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vihannes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vihannes moves in looking to clinch but Luther pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Vihannes.
Luther swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John Luther is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vihannes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luther manages to avoid it.
Luther scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luther is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vihannes walks into a jab.
Luther feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vihanness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luther is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vihannes can do to turn this around?
Luther's corner calls for a 1-2. Luther obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vihannes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luther doesn't seem bothered though.
Luther is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vihannes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John Luther is winning the standup battle so far.
Luther throws a good cross that connects.
Luther misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luther avoids the head kick by Vihannes.
Vihannes throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Luther counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Vihannes! #SUB#
Luther is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vihannes defends it well. #T1#
Luther wants to pass to mount but Vihannes is defending the position. #SUB#
Luther looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Luther controlling the action here. #ES2#
Vihannes kicks off Luther and gets to his feet. #T2#
Vihannes tries a head kick but it misses.
Luther swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luther moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vihannes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luther is fending him off so far but Vihannes persists. Nope, Luther circles away and we're back to standing.
Vihannes throws a head kick but Luther moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Luther lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vihannes doesn't seem phased though.#KD#
Luther throws a left that rocks Vihannes and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Luther dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Vihannes regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihannes is looking for a sweep.
Luther wants to control but Vihannes is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Luther is trying to get an arm triangle but Vihannes is defending well.
Luther tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vihannes's legs.
Luther trying to control the action but Vihannes is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Luther thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Luther goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vihannes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Luther but great work by Vihannes.
Luther is not content to let Vihannes control the position. #SUB2#
Vihannes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vihannes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vihannes working the ground and pound.
Vihannes scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4##SUB2#
Vihannes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luther has escaped the position, nice work there.
Luther is trying to get back to half guard.
Luther sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Luther trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Vihannes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luther has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luther is concentrating on defense, preventing Vihannes from advancing position.
Luther trying to hold on to Vihannes's head to control him but Vihannes postures up.
#SUB#
Luther looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Luther dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hannes Vihannes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Luther throws a series of punches but Vihannes avoids them all with ease.
Luther misses with a body shot.
Luther avoids a kick to the body.
Vihannes misses with a series of wild punches.
Vihannes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luther needs to keep his hands up - Vihannes had a free shot at his head there.
Vihannes tries to close the distance and clinch but Luther swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luther lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Vihannes has managed to clinch.
Luther working aggressively here.
Luther avoids a wild elbow strike from Vihannes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Luther breaks from the clinch.
Vihannes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vihannes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Vihannes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vihannes scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Vihannes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luther loads up on a big right hand but Vihannes slips the punch.
Vihannes is looking to clinch but Luther is avoiding it.
Luther avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vihannes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Luther.
Luther scores with the left hand. Vihannes knows he should have avoided that one.
Vihannes misses with a body shot.
Vihannes goes for a double leg but Luther avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luther continues to drive forward.
Vihannes throws a big shot that misses.
Vihannes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vihannes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vihannes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vihannes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luther connects with a right hand. Vihannes shakes it off.
Vihannes throws a head kick but Luther moves out of range.
Luther swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Luther cracks Vihannes with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vihannes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vihannes or perhaps it was just good defense by Luther, which made it look bad.
John Luther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Vihannes.
Luther ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vihannes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luther manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luther is looking to counter the offense by Vihannes and move into the clinch.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Luther sends Vihannes down but not out. Luther dives into side control looking to finish. #SUB#
Luther is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Vihannes looks calm but he's in trouble here. Luther gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Vihannes is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Luther lets go of the hold and Vihannes can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Luther!
John Luther retains his middleweight title!
Hannes Vihannes spoke after the fight, saying 'Got the number of that truck?'.
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Event:
FWC 19: Hug vs. Uvol 2
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Vihannes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vihannes fails to land with a series of punches.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vihannes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vihannes wants it to stay on the feet.
Vihannes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slater wants to counter the offense by Vihannes and move into the clinch position.
Hannes Vihannes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Vihannes misses
and Slater counters with a series of strikes. Vihannes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vihannes lands a jab.
Vihannes with a nice cross.
Slater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vihannes tries to avoid it but Slater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vihannes to the ground. Vihannes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vihannes 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.
Slater defending well as Vihannes loads up on a big left hand.
Slater is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slater blocks a head kick by Vihannes.
#TD2#
Slater feints and as Vihannes raises his hands in defense, Slater changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Vihannes wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Vihannes counters with a crisp one two that drops Slater! Vihannes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Slater to his feet! Slater is in big trouble!
Hannes Vihannes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Vihannes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slater swivels and escapes.
Slater dives in for a single leg takedown but Vihannes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Vihannes misses with a head kick.
Slater throws out a counter right but Vihannes avoids it with no problem.
Vihannes goes for a double leg but Slater avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slater continues to drive forward.
Slater lands with a straight right. Vihannes didn't see that one coming.
Vihannes tries to clinch
and Slater counters with a series of strikes. Vihannes will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Slater gets a clinch.
Slater tries to score a body lock takedown but Vihannes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vihannes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vihannes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vihannes thuds a left hand into Slater's body.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Vihannes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Vihannes moves into the clinch.
Slater on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vihannes can't break the clinch.
Vihannes lands a nice elbow. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vihannes prevents it.
#BC#
Vihannes manages to break the clinch.
Vihannes thuds his right hand into Slater's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice sprawl there from Slater as Vihannes shoots in.
Vihannes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater avoids the head kick by Vihannes.
#TD2#
Slater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Vihannes sneaks out the side door and pushes Slater away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Slater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vihannes swivels and escapes.
Slater takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Slater gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slater prevents Vihannes from breaking the clinch.#T3##BC#
Vihannes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vihannes.
Nice body kick from Vihannes.
Vihannes leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vihannes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Vihannes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vihannes is controlling the pace.
Slater tries to roll over but Vihannes keeps him under control.#T4#
Slater wants to control but Vihannes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vihannes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vihannes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slater keeps working.
Vihannes stalling.
Vihannes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Slater controls his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Vihannes stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannes Vihannes dominated that round.
That's time! Vihannes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vihannes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vihannes fails to land with a series of punches.
Vihannes tries a head kick but it misses.
Slater is looking to clinch but Vihannes is avoiding it.
Vihannes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vihannes throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Slater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vihannes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vihannes tries to break free but Slater pushes him back against the cage.
Vihannes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slater can do to turn this around?
Slater wants to take the fight to the mat but Vihannes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hannes Vihannes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater blocks an elbow strike.
Vihannes is trying to push Slater away but Slater has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vihannes prevents the takedown attempt.
Slater is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Slater is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Slater works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hannes Vihannes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater cracks Vihannes with a solid left hand.#ES#
Vihannes kicks Slater off and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slater is defended easily by Vihannes.
Vihannes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vihannes lands a glancing blow to the side of Slater's head.
Vihannes throws a sloppy head kick
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vihannes tries to land a body kick
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vihannes looks for a takedown but Slater sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Slater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2##KD#
Vihannes drops Slater with a beautiful combination! Slater stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vihannes is looking for the KO!#TD2#
Slater throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vihannes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slater is in Vihannes's guard.
Slater throws a strike but Vihannes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Slater is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vihannes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vihannes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vihannes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vihannes working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Slater is controlling Vihannes's posture.
Vihannes trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Vihannes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Vihannes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vihannes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vihannes lands a couple of digs.
Vihannes trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slater looking to control.
Vihannes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Vihannes takes the fight into the clinch.
Slater is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vihannes wants to get back to striking at distance but Slater won't allow it.
Slater goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vihannes prevents it.
#BC#
Vihannes breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannes Vihannes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Slater avoids the head kick by Vihannes.
Vihannes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vihannes shoots in for a double leg but Slater sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slater dives in for a single leg takedown but Vihannes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hannes Vihannes is winning the standup battle so far.
Vihannes throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Vihannes misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Vihannes tries to sprawl but Slater drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vihannes to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater works over Vihannes with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slater scoring with some ground and pound.
Slater stands and throws Vihannes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slater cracks Vihannes with a big right hand but Vihannes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Vihannes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Slater works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vihannes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slater throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vihannes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slater working Vihannes over with strikes.
Slater is nestled in close to Vihannes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vihannes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Slater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vihannes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slater has managed to get both his arms back between Vihannes's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vihannes keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vihannes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slater trying to control but Vihannes is working from the bottom.
Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vihannes wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slater is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vihannes to the mat! Vihannes manages to get full guard. #ES#
Vihannes pushes Slater off and scrambles back to his feet.
Slater displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vihannes.
Vihannes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hannes Vihannes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vihannes tries for a takedown but Slater circles away easily
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannes Vihannes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vihannes closes the distance and clinches up with Slater, looking for a takedown. Vihannes pushes Slater against the cage but Slater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vihannes throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hannes Vihannes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vihannes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Slater trying to control the pace.
Vihannes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater.
Slater is trying to control the action in half guard but Vihannes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slater winds up and cracks Vihannes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slater working the head and body with strikes.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Slater is working for a kimura but Vihannes is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
AC Slater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vihannes 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannes Vihannes!
Hannes Vihannes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FWC 14: Gracie vs. Ergazakis
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Vihannes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coholic.#CL#
Vihannes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Vihannes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coholic blocks a head kick by Vihannes.
Vihannes cracks Coholic with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Al Coholic has been cut.
Vihannes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vihannes misses with a looping right.
Vihannes fails to land the takedown.
Coholic missing with a left hand there. Vihannes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coholic feints and then cracks Vihannes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vihannes down. #TD#
Vihannes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihannes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Coholic is avoiding damage well.
Vihannes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vihannes is putting a hurting on Coholic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Coholic is not content to let Vihannes control the position.
Vihannes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Vihannes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coholic, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coholic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vihannes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Coholic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vihannes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Coholic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vihannes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Vihannes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coholic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Vihannes is trying to get an arm triangle but Coholic is defending well.
Coholic wants to control but Vihannes postures up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Vihannes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vihannes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here.
Vihannes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vihannes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vihannes working away.
Coholic tries to buck Vihannes off but Vihannes is having none of it.#SU#
Vihannes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vihannes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hannes Vihannes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coholic looks winded!#CL#
Vihannes clinches up with Coholic and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vihannes takes a shot to the head.
Coholic gets underhooks to prevent Vihannes's takedown attempt.
#T3##BC2#
Coholic breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Coholic blocks the leg kick.
Coholic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vihannes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vihannes darts in trying to clinch
and Coholic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vihannes fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannes Vihannes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coholic misses with a wild combination.
Vihannes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vihannes blocks a jab.
Vihannes shoots in for a takedown but Coholic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vihannes misses with the body kick
and Coholic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coholic blocks a head kick by Vihannes.
Vihannes digs a good hook to Coholic's body.
Vihannes shoots in and drives through. Coholic sprawls well.#T4#
Vihannes throws a head kick that misses
and Coholic counters with a straight right hand.
Vihannes throws a wild body kick that Coholic sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Coholic misses.
Coholic misses with a hook. Vihannes ducked under it nicely.
Vihannes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vihannes throws a sloppy head kick and Coholic moves out of range easily.
Vihannes misses with a leg kick
and Coholic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vihannes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vihannes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Coholic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vihannes digs a good hook to Coholic's body.
Coholic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vihannes at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coholic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vihannes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vihannes misses with a takedown
and Coholic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vihannes thinking.
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 Hannes Vihannes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Al Coholic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Coholic throws a good cross that connects.
Vihannes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coholic manages to avoid it.
Coholic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coholic throws a hook but Vihannes avoids it easily.
Coholic wants to stay close but Vihannes steps back to make room for something. Coholic seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Vihannes and Coholic drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hannes Vihannes!
Hannes Vihannes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FWC 11: Tracey vs. Rockin
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Vihannes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thornton.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vihannes slips under a jab.
Thornton jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Vihannes has Thornton up against the cage in a clinch.
Vihannes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thornton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vihannes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vihannes trying to land knees to the body.
Thornton throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Vihannes manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thornton tries to score a body lock takedown but Vihannes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vihannes wants to take the fight to the mat but Thornton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thornton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Vihannes missing with knees to the body.
Vihannes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thornton.
Thornton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vihannes stalling the fight.
Thornton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vihannes.
Thornton dodges an elbow strike from Vihannes.
Vihannes'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.#TD2#
Vihannes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Vihannes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Vihannes is looking to stand up but Thornton isn't so interested in that idea.
Thornton throwing strikes from guard but Vihannes blocks nicely.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Vihannes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thornton trying to control but Vihannes is working from the bottom.
Vihannes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thornton. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hannes Vihannes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vihannes was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton slips a jab and a cross from Vihannes.
Thornton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vihannes tries a head kick but it misses.
Thornton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thornton blocks a head kick by Vihannes.
#CL2#
Vihannes rushes Thornton and presses him up against the cage.
Vihannes throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Vihannes wants the takedown. Thornton is fighting it off but Vihannes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thornton's guard against the cage.
Vihannes wanted to stand there but Thornton had control of the position.
Thornton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vihannes controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thornton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Vihannes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Vihannes postures up.
Vihannes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thornton wants to sweep here but Vihannes controlling him for the moment.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Vihannes from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thornton holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vihannes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thornton is keeping the position for now.
Thornton wants to sweep here but Vihannes controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannes Vihannes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Vihannes moved out of range nicely.
Vihannes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Keith Thornton has been cut.
Thornton throws a hook to the side of Vihannes's head but Vihannes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Vihannes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thornton!
Thornton tries to buck Vihannes off but Vihannes is having none of it.#SU2#
Vihannes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thornton to his feet.
Vihannes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thorntons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vihannes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thornton is fending him off so far but Vihannes persists. Nope, Thornton circles away and we're back to standing.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vihannes throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Vihannes.
Thornton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vihannes's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihannes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thornton under the eye.
Vihannes shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Vihannes moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Vihannes shoots and misses #TD#
so Thornton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Keith Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Vihannes.
Thornton controlling from the top position.
Vihannes keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Vihannes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vihannes is keeping the position for now.
Vihannes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thornton's guard. #REVB##T2#
Thornton is controlling Vihannes's posture.
Vihannes wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.
Thornton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vihannes wants to stand but Thornton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thornton trying to control the position.
Vihannes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thornton trying to control the position here. #T3#
Thornton looking for a sweep. Not yet Thornton, not yet.
Vihannes throws a strike but Thornton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vihannes keeping full guard, as Thornton tries to pass.
Vihannes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thornton is controlling him.
Vihannes 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.
Vihannes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#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.
Vihannes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Thornton dives into side control.
Hannes Vihannes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thornton scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Thornton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vihannes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vihannes is not content to let Thornton control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thornton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vihannes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hannes Vihannes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keith Thornton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vihannes tries to clinch but Thornton moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vihannes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vihannes looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Thornton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vihannes's guard.
Thornton stopping the sweep attempt from Vihannes.
Thornton scoring with some ground and pound.
Vihannes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Vihannes keeps moving.
Thornton looking to sit in guard and control but Vihannes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Vihannes throwing strikes but missing.
Vihannes 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.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Vihannes from controlling successfully.
Thornton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vihannes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vihannes chips away with some ground and pound.
Keith Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vihannes advances position into side control!
Thornton is looking to regain half guard here but Vihannes keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Vihannes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thornton to his feet.
Vihannes throws a shot to the body.
Vihannes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thornton circles away.
Vihannes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thorntons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thornton is looking to chop away at Vihannes's legs.
Vihannes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thornton feinted with a counter takedown.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Vihannes moves away and avoids it.
Hannes Vihannes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thornton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vihannes swivels and escapes.
Hannes Vihannes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vihannes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vihannes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thornton swivels and escapes.
Vihannes swinging wildly here.
Vihannes throws a head kick that misses.
Thornton tries to work over Vihannes's front leg with a kick but Vihannes checks it.
Vihannes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thornton feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Vihannes closes the distance and clinches.
Vihannes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Thornton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hannes Vihannes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Thornton tries to keep at a distance but Vihannes has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vihannes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vihannes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihannes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thornton pinned against the cage. Thornton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keith Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Vihannes.
Vihannes throws a right and a left that Thornton avoids nicely.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thornton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Vihannes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Vihannes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thornton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannes Vihannes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vihannes 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannes Vihannes!
After winning the bout, Hannes Vihannes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
FWC 8: Wallace vs. Luther
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Vihannes misses with a takedown attempt - Thornton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thornton throws a hook but Vihannes blocks it.
Vihannes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thornton.
Vihannes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thornton is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thornton.
Check out the look on Thornton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vihannes wants to get back to his feet.
Vihannes is not content to let Thornton control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vihannes is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Thornton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thornton working away.
Thornton is looking to take a break and control but Vihannes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vihannes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thornton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vihannes keeping hold of Thornton's head, controlling as best he can.
Vihannes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thornton.
Thornton is trying to control. Vihannes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thornton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thornton is thwarting Vihannes's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Vihannes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thornton circles away.#TD#
Thornton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vihannes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thornton is in Vihannes's guard.
Vihannes wants to stand but Thornton is controlling the position.
Vihannes keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Thornton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vihannes wants to get back to his feet but Thornton passes into half guard.
Thornton lands with a punch from half guard.
Vihannes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Vihannes moves into full guard.
Thornton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vihannes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thornton is one step ahead there.
Vihannes keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thornton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Thornton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thornton stuffs the takedown.
Vihannes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vihannes has a takedown stuffed.
Keith Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Vihannes.#KD2#
Vihannes drops Thornton with a nice combination! Vihannes dives into Thornton's guard, looking to finish!
#CUT2#
It looks like Keith Thornton has been cut.
Vihannes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vihannes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vihannes wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Keith Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vihannes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thornton is keeping the position for now.
Thornton trying to control the position.
#T1#
Vihannes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vihannes postures up in Thornton's guard and throws a big left but Thornton blocks it.
Thornton wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vihannes wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Thornton seems keen to control Vihannes's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thornton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thornton thuds a left hand into Vihannes's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vihannes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vihannes sprawls well. Vihannes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Thornton leaves Vihannes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vihannes tries to close the distance and clinch but Thornton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thornton tries to counter with a takedown but Vihannes is quick to defend against it.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Vihannes is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vihannes.
Thornton dives in and grabs Vihannes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vihannes pushes down on Thornton's head and hops out.
Vihannes fails with the takedown.#T3#
Thornton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vihannes.
Vihannes slips a jab from Thornton.
Vihannes moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vihannes manages to avoid it.
Vihannes throws a counter combo.
Vihannes checks the leg kick.#TD#
Thornton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vihannes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thornton is in Vihannes's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vihannes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Vihannes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thornton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Vihannes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Thornton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Vihannes or perhaps it was just good defense by Thornton, which made it look bad.
Vihannes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Vihannes breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hannes Vihannes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keith Thornton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vihannes dives in and grabs Thornton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thornton pushes down on Vihannes's head and hops out.
Thornton feinted with a counter takedown.
Vihannes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thornton attempts a counter takedown but Vihannes avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Vihannes.
Vihannes stuns Thornton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Thornton gets the takedown into side control.
Vihannes wants to control but Thornton postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton grinds an elbow into Vihannes's temple.
Vihannes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thornton's best efforts.
Thornton with the ground and pound but Vihannes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Thornton works over Vihannes with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Thornton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vihannes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thornton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Thornton has his hands on Vihannes's head, controlling the position.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Vihannes from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thornton looking for a sweep. Not yet Thornton, not yet. #SU2#
Vihannes gets to his feet - Thornton follows without any prompting.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vihannes or perhaps it was just good defense by Thornton, which made it look bad.
Keith Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Vihannes.
Vihannes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hannes Vihannes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Vihannes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Vihannes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.#T3##CL2#
Vihannes rushes Thornton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vihannes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thornton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Thornton prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Vihannes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vihannes tries to clinch up#TD#
and Thornton counters with a shoot takedown. Vihannes fights it but they end up in guard.
Vihannes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Vihannes keeps moving. #T4#
Thornton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thornton landing some decent shots from guard.
Thornton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vihannes looking for a guillotine here but Thornton defends easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Thornton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thornton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Thornton!
A determined Keith Thornton didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Hannes Vihannes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Got the number of that truck?'.
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