Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 50 Bestarsson vs Fortune
Date: Nov 19, 2017

#R1#
Boromir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thoreson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoreson lands a front kick.
Boromir throws a jab when Thoreson was well out of range.
A big right from Boromir misses.
Boromir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thoreson throws out the jab.
Thoreson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boromir.
Thoreson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thoreson! But no joy.
Thoreson lands a front kick.
Thoreson throws a sloppy head kick and Boromir moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Thoreson.
Thoreson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boromir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boromir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boromir throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Thoreson.
Boromir walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thoreson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boromir moves out of range of the body kick from Thoreson.
Boromir swats away the attempt to clinch by Thoreson.#T1#
Thoreson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thoreson misses the jab.
Boromir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boromir thuds his right hand into Thoreson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boromir misses with a straight left.
A cross from Boromir lands.
The fighters circling - Thoreson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boromir sprawls well. Boromir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thoreson gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Boromir misses.
Thoreson misses with a few strikes there.
Boromir moves out of range as Thoreson strikes.
Thoreson misses with the combination. #T2#
Thoreson tries to clinch there but Boromir circles away.
Boromir works Thoreson's body with a nice hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thoreson - that will leave a mark!
Boromir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoreson tries to clinch but Boromir moves out of range.
Thoreson throws a front kick that sends Boromir stumbling back into the cage.
Thoreson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thoreson avoids the body shot from Boromir.
Thoreson thinks about the counter body kick.
Thoreson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boromir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boromir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Thoreson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boromir, pushing him back against the cage.
Boromir misses with a body punch.
Thoreson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boromir lands a left hand.
Boromir presses Thoreson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thoreson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boromir lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3##BC#
Boromir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Boromir. That snapped Thoreson's head back.
Boromir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boromir walks into a left hand.
Thoreson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boromir just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoreson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Thoreson rushes Boromir and presses him up against the cage.
Thoreson working aggressively here.
Boromir misses with a body punch.
Thoreson prevents a body shot from Boromir.
Thoreson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoreson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boromir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoreson lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Boromir throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoreson.
Boromir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boromir tries to throw a body punch but Thoreson avoids it by throwing Boromir back against the cage.
Thoreson prevents a body shot from Boromir.
Thoreson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thoreson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boromir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boromir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoreson's elbow.
Boromir scores with a shot to the side of Thoreson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boromir.
Thoreson misses with a punch to the body.
Thoreson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boromir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoreson trying to land knees to the body.
Boromir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Thoreson.
Thoreson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mats Thoreson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boromir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thoreson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boromir defends it nicely.
Thoreson throws a wild body kick that Boromir sees coming a mile off.
Thoreson throws a shot to the body.
Thoreson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boromir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Boromir gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thoreson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boromir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thoreson postures up in Boromir's guard and throws a big left but Boromir blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boromir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thoreson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Boromir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thoreson wants to get back to his feet but Boromir is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Thoreson being controlled here, momentarily.
Thoreson trying to control the position here.
Boromir passes Thoreson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thoreson is staying active underneath Boromir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boromir works his way into full mount!
Boromir content just to control the position here. #T2#
Boromir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thoreson is looking to escape.
Boromir moves to the back.
Boromir tries to keep control of the position but Thoreson is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Thoreson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boromir tries to keep control of the position but Thoreson is staying busy.
I would not like to be Thoreson right now.
Boromir struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Thoreson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Boromir gets his way! #SUB#
Boromir looking to break Thoreson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thoreson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boromir will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3##SUB#
Boromir looking for the choke but no joy.
Thoreson trying to control the hands but Boromir breaks the grip.
Boromir is looking to control Thoreson but Thoreson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boromir controls the action.#SUB#
Boromir working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Boromir looking for the RNC.
Thoreson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Boromir off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thoreson trying to control the hands but Boromir won't let him.
Boromir trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thoreson doesn't escape. #SUB#
Boromir is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thoreson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thoreson for a finish.
Thoreson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thoreson wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thoreson staying busy and making it hard for Boromir to control.
Thoreson trying to control the hands but Boromir breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Boromir 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Boromir jabs Thoreson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thoreson misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Thoreson closes the distance and clinches.
Boromir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mats Thoreson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boromir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thoreson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boromir avoiding damage as Thoreson throws knees to the body.
Boromir lands with a left to the head.
Boromir scores with a shot to the side of Thoreson's head.
Boromir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoreson misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boromir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boromir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
Boromir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Boromir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards. #T1#
Thoreson misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoreson.
Thoreson blocks a body shot from Boromir.
Thoreson blocking some punches.
Thoreson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Boromir here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A short left from Thoreson.
Thoreson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boromir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boromir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boromir lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoreson.
Thoreson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Boromir on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boromir.
Boromir lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.
Thoreson lands a right hand. #T2#
Thoreson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boromir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boromir misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thoreson.
Boromir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boromir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoreson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoreson.
Boromir misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boromir.
Nice body punch from Boromir - that landed with a thud.
Boromir lands a shot to the body.
Thoreson takes a shot to the head.
Boromir throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoreson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thoreson obliges.
Thoreson lands a knee to the body.
Thoreson lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Thoreson missing with knees to the body.
Boromir gets through Thoreson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoreson trying to land knees to the body.
Boromir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoreson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boromir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boromir misses with a body punch.
Thoreson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boromir is defending well for now.
Boromir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Thoreson fails to land.
Boromir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoreson.
Boromir misses with a punch on the inside.
Boromir gets through Thoreson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boromir misses with some punches.
Boromir misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Thoreson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boromir misses with the head strike.
Boromir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thoreson lands a knee to the body.
Thoreson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boromir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoreson landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoreson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boromir blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoreson misses with a knee to the head.
Thoreson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boromir blocks it with crossed arms.
Boromir blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boromir.
Boromir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thoreson lands a knee to the head.
Thoreson missing with knees to the body.
Boromir avoiding damage as Thoreson throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Boromir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boromir 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Boromir!
A very excited looking Captain Boromir 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: MMMA Clown Caos 23
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Thoreson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xezeron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xezeron throws a series of punches but Thoreson avoids them all with ease.
Xezeron is looking to clinch but Thoreson is avoiding it.
Thoreson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thoreson tries to clinch up.
Xezeron misses with a hook. Thoreson ducked under it nicely.
Thoreson slips under a jab from Xezeron.
Thoreson wants to clinch but Xezeron slips to the side
and Xezeron counters with a nice uppercut.
Xezeron misses the jab.
Thoreson misses with an uppercut. Xezeron saw that one coming.
Xezeron misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Xezeron misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron throws a series of punches but Thoreson avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Thoreson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xezeron, pushing him back against the cage.
Thoreson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xezeron tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xezeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thoreson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Xezeron looks winded!#T1#
Thoreson misses with the head strike.
Thoreson lands a hook that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Thoreson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Thoreson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xezeron.
Xezeron has a couple of punches blocked by Thoreson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoreson.
Thoreson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thoreson.
Thoreson lands an uppercut.
Thoreson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoreson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoreson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xezeron is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoreson.
Xezeron takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thoreson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xezeron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoreson's elbow.
Xezeron lands a right hand.
Thoreson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xezeron dodges an elbow strike from Thoreson. #T2#
Thoreson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xezeron is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thoreson is keeping busy.
Thoreson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thoreson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Xezeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xezeron takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thoreson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoreson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xezeron can't find room to land a body shot as Thoreson controls the action.
Thoreson lands an uppercut.
Thoreson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xezeron misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoreson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thoreson avoids a wild elbow strike from Xezeron.
Xezeron slowing the pace effectively.
Thoreson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Xezeron is rocked!
Xezeron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xezeron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Thoreson has a couple of punches blocked by Xezeron.
Thoreson working aggressively here.
Thoreson can't find room to land a body shot as Xezeron controls the action.
Thoreson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoreson has a couple of punches blocked by Xezeron.
A short right from Thoreson on the inside.
Thoreson stops a takedown attempt from Xezeron.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thoreson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xezeron.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xezeron.
Thoreson tries to land knees in the clinch but Xezeron avoids the damage to the body.
Xezeron dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thoreson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xezeron.
A shot in the inside from Thoreson.
Xezeron swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoreson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoreson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xezeron in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Xezeron misses with an elbow over the top.
Thoreson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoreson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Xezeron is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoreson finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoreson.
Xezeron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xezeron seems to have recovered his senses.
Thoreson digs a right hand into Xezeron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xezeron's gas tank.
Xezeron blocks an uppercut.
Thoreson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xezeron takes a shot to the head.
Xezeron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoreson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Xezeron's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Xezeron drops to his knees and Thoreson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Thoreson!
Mats Thoreson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMMA London 3
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Thoreson darts in and clinches Boromir up against the cage.
Thoreson misses with an elbow over the top.
Boromir avoids a wild elbow strike from Thoreson.
Boromir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoreson working aggressively here.
Boromir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boromir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boromir blocks an uppercut.
Thoreson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
Boromir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Thoreson on the inside.
Thoreson landing knees to the head.
Thoreson lands a shot to the body.
Thoreson blocking some punches.
Boromir blocks an uppercut.
Thoreson throws a head punch that misses.
Boromir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boromir 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boromir.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boromir blocks an uppercut.
Boromir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoreson's elbow.
Thoreson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boromir lands an uppercut.#T1#
Thoreson throws a punch but it's blocked by Boromir.
Still in the clinch, Thoreson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thoreson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boromir takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thoreson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boromir is breathing heavily.
Thoreson lands a hook that snaps the head of Boromir backwards.
Thoreson misses with a knee to the head.
Thoreson scores with a shoulder strike.
Boromir struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoreson controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoreson.
Boromir misses with some punches.
Boromir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoreson's elbow.
Thoreson lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boromir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thoreson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boromir takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Thoreson fails to land.
Thoreson lands an elbow inside that Boromir shrugs off.
Boromir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoreson throws a punch but it's blocked by Boromir. #T2#
Boromir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thoresons head.
Boromir blocks an elbow strike.
Boromir managing to block the knees to the body from Thoreson.
Thoreson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Thoreson lands an uppercut.
Thoreson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boromir tries to work over Thoreson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoreson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thoreson pushes off an throws an elbow but Boromir leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boromir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boromir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoreson lands a left hand.
Thoreson misses with a knee strike.
Thoreson misses with a knee to the head.
Thoreson trying to land knees to the body.
Thoreson lands an uppercut.
Thoreson blocks a body shot from Boromir.
Boromir pushes Thoreson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boromir can't find room to land a body shot as Thoreson controls the action.
Thoreson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boromir can't find room to land a body shot as Thoreson controls the action. #T3#
Thoreson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boromir has a couple of punches blocked by Thoreson.
Thoreson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thoreson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boromir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boromir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boromir tries to throw a body punch but Thoreson avoids it by throwing Boromir back against the cage.
Boromir has a couple of punches blocked by Thoreson.
Boromir pushes Thoreson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boromir blocks an elbow strike.
Boromir avoiding damage as Thoreson throws knees to the body.
Thoreson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boromir.
Thoreson blocks an uppercut.
Boromir swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoreson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Boromir.
Boromir is leaning against Thoreson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Thoreson.
Thoreson takes a shot to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boromir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boromir lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Boromir.
Thoreson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Boromir.
Thoreson blocks a body shot from Boromir.
Thoreson lands a shoulder strike.
Boromir lands a nice uppercut.
Boromir avoids a wild elbow strike from Thoreson.
Thoreson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoreson tries to land knees in the clinch but Boromir avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Boromir.
Boromir blocks the elbow strike.
Boromir lands a shoulder strike.
Boromir lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Boromir scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Boromir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boromir stuns Thoreson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boromir scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Boromir gets a clinch.
Boromir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boromir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boromir blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Boromir.
Boromir lands with a light punch inside.
Boromir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boromir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boromir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boromir digs a right hand into Thoreson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thoreson's gas tank.
Boromir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Boromir.
Boromir lands a left hand.
Boromir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.
Boromir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boromir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thoreson or not.
Boromir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boromir lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.
Boromir cracks Thoreson with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Boromir. #T1#
Boromir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Boromir. #ROC#
Thoreson is rocked!
Thoreson is breathing heavily.
Boromir lands a big right hand that drops Thoreson! The killer instinct kicks in and Boromir finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boromir!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Boromir!
After winning the bout, Captain Boromir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMMA 34: Night of Champions 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Thoreson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Great.
Thoreson throws out a counter right but Great avoids it with no problem.
Great throws a lazy uppercut
and Thoreson counters with a left and a right that stings Great.
Thoreson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Great paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Great digs a good body shot into Thoreson's ribs.
Thoreson tries to clinch up but Great circles away and keeps his distance.
Thoreson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thoreson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Great.
Great throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Thoreson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Great avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Great gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thoreson.
Thoreson tries to clinch but Great is having none of it.
Thoreson fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Thoreson moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Great is trying to pull guard but Thoreson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thoreson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Great blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoreson lands an elbow inside.
I was talking to Great's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Great pulls guard successfully.
Great not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Great has his foot on Thoreson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thoreson works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Thoreson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Great, up you get! #T1#
Great misses with an uppercut.
Cyrus Great is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Great with a hook.
Great just misses with a punch to the body.
Great throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thoreson counters with a good low kick that Great was not able to check.
Great misses with a looping left.
Thoreson tries to clinch up but Great circles away and keeps his distance.
Great misses with a wild combination.
Thoreson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Great moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Thoreson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thoreson lands a right hand.
Great managing to block the knees to the body from Thoreson.
Great fails to pull guard.
Thoreson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Great avoiding damage as Thoreson throws knees to the body.
Thoreson lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Great jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thoreson walks away with a smile on his face. Great gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Great. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Thoreson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Thoreson has Great up against the cage in a clinch.
Great jumps guard but Thoreson stands there with Great around his waist. Great gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Great avoiding damage as Thoreson throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Thoreson.
Great is trying to pull guard but Thoreson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Great is trying to pull guard but Thoreson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Great is trying to pull guard but Thoreson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Great tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thoreson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thoreson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Great lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Great jumps guard but Thoreson stands there with Great around his waist. Great gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thoreson.
Great is breathing heavily.
Thoreson lands an elbow that stopped Great in his tracks for a moment.
Thoreson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thoreson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thoreson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thoreson lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Cyrus Great has been cut.#T3#
Thoreson is working Great over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Thoreson.
Thoreson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thoreson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Great lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Thoreson on the inside.
Thoreson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Great backwards. #ROC2#
Great is rocked!
Thoreson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thoreson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Great tries to pull guard but Thoreson holds him up against the cage and eventually Great drops back down to his feet.
Thoreson tries to land knees in the clinch but Great avoids the damage to the body.
Thoreson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thoreson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thoreson misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoreson lands a good knee to the midsection. Great won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Thoreson fails to land.
Thoreson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Thoreson.
Thoreson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Thoreson.
Thoreson scores with a shot to the side of Great's head.
Oh Great is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoreson.
Thoreson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Great on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Great fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thoreson lands with a right to the head.
Thoreson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thoreson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Great is defending well for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Great avoids a wild elbow strike from Thoreson.
Thoreson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Great's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Great drops to his knees and Thoreson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Thoreson!
After the fight, Mats Thoreson 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.
Cyrus Great spoke after the fight, saying 'O man, whoever you are and wherever you come from, for I know you will come, I am Cyrus who won the Persians their empire. Do not therefore begrudge me this bit of earth that covers my bones.'.

Event: MMMA London
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Thoreson scores with a jab. County acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thoreson slips under a jab from County.#TD2#
County gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thoreson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thoreson wanted to stand there but County had control of the position.
Thoreson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Thoreson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thoreson lands with a cross. #T1#
Thoreson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and County counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thoreson wants to clinch but County slips to the side
and County counters with a lovely straight right hand!
County fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thoreson tries to clinch
and County cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
County lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - County throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mats Thoreson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says County as he avoids it easily.
Thoreson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from County misses.
Thoreson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thoreson wants to clinch up but County keeps it at a distance.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoreson is looking to clinch but County is avoiding it.
County throwing a counter right hand but Thoreson manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thoreson.
County has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
County cracks Thoreson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
County is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Thoreson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. County quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Thoreson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thoreson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
County won't allow Thoreson to pass to mount.
Thoreson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under County.
Thoreson trying to mount his opponent but County defends it. #T3#
Thoreson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
County trying to hold on to Thoreson's head to control him but Thoreson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
County takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
County fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Thoreson has County up against the cage in a clinch.
Thoreson misses with the head strike. #BC#
County breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
County misses with a series of wild punches.
County looks to land a body kick but Thoreson moved away.
County keeps the fight on the outside.
County throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thoreson avoids it.#T4#
Some wild striking there from County.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thoreson, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Thoreson moves into range and clinches up with County.
County dodges an elbow strike from Thoreson.
County lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoreson misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
County lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thoreson misses with an elbow strike.
Thoreson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoreson.
County creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
County blocking some punches.
County tries for a takedown but Thoreson manages to get underhooks. #BC#
County's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Joe County will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thoreson tries to clinch up.
Thoreson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoreson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. County manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thoreson moves in looking to clinch but County pushes him off.
Joe County is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thoreson tries to bum rush County with a series of wild strikes but County uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
County misses with a two punch combination.
Thoreson tries to clinch up but County circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thoreson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Thoreson closes the distance and clinches.
Thoreson pushes off an throws an elbow but County leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
County can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoreson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoreson. #T1#
County tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoreson's elbow.
Thoreson trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
County breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thoreson staying out of range there.
Thoreson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. County manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
County misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thoreson.
Thoreson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
County misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Thoreson clinches up against the cage.
Thoreson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
County looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thoreson misses with an elbow strike.
Thoreson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. County seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thoreson can turn it around.
County gets through Thoreson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoreson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thoreson. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe County has been cut.
Thoreson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thoreson. #T2#
County blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Thoreson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoreson throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Thoreson on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Thoreson.
County wants to break free but Thoreson has control.
County takes a knee to the side of the body.
County has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
County wants to get back to striking at distance but Thoreson won't allow it.
Thoreson lands an elbow just above County 's eye.
Thoreson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. County is defending well for now.
Thoreson swings wildly with an uppercut but County uses good head movement to avoid it.
County wants to break free but Thoreson has control.
Thoreson lands an uppercut.
Thoreson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thoreson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
County is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Thoreson lands a big elbow that drops County! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - County is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Thoreson!
In his post fight interview, Mats Thoreson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 316 Alves vs Holgersson
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Thoreson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boudain tried to counter with a leg kick but Thoreson avoided it.
A nice combination there by Thoreson.
Thoreson swinging wildly here.
Thoreson lands with a good body shot.
Thoreson moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudain moves out of range as Thoreson throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudain. Thoreson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boudain swings for the body but Thoreson moves out of range. #T1#
Boudain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the liver by Boudain. Beautiful body shot.
A solid body kick from Thoreson.
Boudain pushes Thoreson away with a front kick.
Boudain cracks a nice hook into Thoreson's ribs.
Thoreson swinging wildly here.
Boudain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thoreson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boudain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boudain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****POLAR***** in the buildup to the fight.
Boudain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thoreson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoreson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boudain.
Dante Boudain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Thoreson misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thoreson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thoreson throws a push kick but Boudain slaps the foot to one side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boudain. Thoreson shrugs it off though. #CL#
Boudain clinches up against the cage.
Thoreson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boudain has him pressed against the cage.
Thoreson blocks a body shot from Boudain.
Thoreson blocks a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoreson's elbow. #T3#
Boudain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Thoreson manages to break the clinch.
Thoreson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boudain.
A lazy body kick from Thoreson
and Boudain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thoreson's knee momentarily.
Dante Boudain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Thoreson misses. #TD2#
Thoreson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boudain wants to improve his position but Thoreson is controlling well.
Thoreson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boudain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boudain wants to control but Thoreson is keeping busy.
Boudain has his hands clasped together around Thoreson's back. He's all about the action.
Boudain moves into full guard. #T4#
Thoreson wants to control from the top but Boudain keeps moving.
Boudain is adopting a defensive guard.
Boudain continues to stall.
Thoreson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boudain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thoreson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudain 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Boudain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boudain thumps Thoreson with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Boudain.
Thoreson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boudain lands a body shot.
Boudain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoreson can do to turn this around?
Boudain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thoreson. #CL#
Boudain takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudain tries a body shot but Thoreson blocks it. #T1#
Boudain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudain working aggressively here.
Thoreson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Thoreson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boudain lands with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Boudain misses.
Boudain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thoreson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boudain tries to work over Thoreson's front leg with a kick but Thoreson checks it.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boudain scores with a nice strike.
Boudain works over Thoreson's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Boudain cracks Thoreson with a good jab.
Boudain is looking to wear down Thoreson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boudain throws a body punch but Thoreson moves out of range.
Boudain lunges at Thoreson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thoreson's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudain throws a jab when Thoreson was well out of range.
As Boudain backs off Thoreson throws a huge counter combo but Boudain manages to avoid it all.
Boudain throws a front kick that sends Thoreson stumbling back into the cage.
Boudain throws a push kick but Thoreson slaps the foot to one side.
Thoreson looks to land a combination. Boudain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Boudain darts in and clinches Thoreson up against the cage.
Boudain working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Thoreson prevents a body shot from Boudain.
A nice left hand lands by Boudain.
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
Thoreson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boudain seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thoreson can turn it around.
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Boudain to work.
Boudain misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boudain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boudain fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Boudain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Thoreson swinging wildly here.
Boudain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boudain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thoreson.
Boudain scores with a body shot.
Boudain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Boudain here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudain. Thoreson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dante Boudain is winning the standup battle so far.
Boudain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoreson manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Boudain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thoreson is breathing heavily.
Boudain scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Boudain dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Boudain misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Boudain clinches up with Thoreson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thoreson tries to break free but Boudain pushes him back against the cage.
Boudain lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoreson.
Boudain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.
Boudain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boudain tries to throw a body punch but Thoreson avoids it by throwing Boudain back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Boudain breaks the clinch.
Boudain lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Thoreson goes down and covers up as Boudain starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Boudain!
Dante Boudain retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Dante Boudain 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: HFC 315 Prime vs Aurelio
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Thoreson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thoreson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boudain replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thoreson blocks it well.
Boudain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boudain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoreson manages to avoid it.
Thoreson throws a big counter combination but Boudain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boudain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boudain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boudain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thoreson misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson looks to land a combination but Boudain avoids it well.
Thoreson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boudain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thoreson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
No joy there for Thoreson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boudain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boudain lands with a shot to the body.
Boudain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boudain lands a jab to Thoreson's midsection.
Boudain throws a leg kick but Thoreson moved away.
Thoreson throws a right hand that Boudain ducks under and follows up with a left that Boudain also avoids with ease.
Thoreson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boudain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boudain throws a body punch but Thoreson moves out of range. #T2#
Boudain jabs Thoreson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Thoreson looking to score a takedown here. Boudain is defending well but Thoreson drives through and ends up in Boudain's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudain is pulling down on Thoreson's head to control his posture.
Thoreson stopping the sweep attempt from Boudain.
Thoreson trying to control but Boudain is working from the bottom.
Boudain pulls Thoreson in to control the position.
Boudain wants to improve his position but instead Thoreson has moved into half guard.
Boudain trying to control here.
Thoreson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Boudain is looking for a sweep. Thoreson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thoreson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boudain is concentrating on defense, preventing Thoreson from advancing position.
Thoreson trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boudain won't allow Thoreson to pass to mount.
Boudain tries to roll over but Thoreson keeps him under control.
Thoreson wants to free his trapped foot but Boudain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boudain tries to get to full guard but Thoreson has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boudain is positioning himself well to prevent Thoreson advancing to mount.
Thoreson prevents Boudain from improving his position.
Thoreson wants to take a breather but Boudain is having none of it.
Thoreson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thoreson wants to take a breather but Boudain is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boudain lands a jab.
Boudain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thoreson rather than just go for the knockout.
Thoreson shoots in looking for a takedown but Boudain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thoreson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boudain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boudain wants to clinch up but Thoreson keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Boudain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Boudain throws a sloppy head kick and Thoreson moves out of range easily.
Mats Thoreson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boudain wants to slow Thoreson down by chopping away at his legs.
Thoreson tries to clinch up but Boudain circles away and keeps his distance.
Boudain throws a nice looking combination but Thoreson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thoreson throws a right and a left that Boudain avoids nicely.
Thoreson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thoreson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boudain moves in looking to clinch but Thoreson pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Boudain.
Thoreson checks a leg kick. #T1#
Thoreson avoids the body shot from Boudain.
Boudain lands a nice hook to Thoreson's body. Thoreson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boudain jabs at Thoreson's body.
Boudain looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoreson is just out of range.
Thoreson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thoreson misses with a few strikes there.
Thoreson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boudain finds it's way round the side to connect with Thoreson's head.
Boudain misses with a body shot.
Thoreson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dante Boudain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boudain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thoreson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Boudain tries to clinch but Thoreson moves out of range.
It looked like Thoreson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thoreson avoids the body shot from Boudain.
Boudain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boudain. That's going to slow Thoreson down.
Boudain tries to clinch but Thoreson moves out of range.
Boudain just misses with a punch to the body.
Boudain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boudain.
Thoreson moves out of range of the body kick.
Thoreson moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Thoreson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thoreson misses with a double jab.
Thoreson wants to clinch up but Boudain keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Boudain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boudain.
Boudain wants to clinch.
Boudain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thoreson.
Thoreson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thoreson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Boudain throws a looping overhand right but Thoreson ducks down to avoid it.
Thoreson misses with a double jab.
Boudain unleashes a big counter combination but Thoreson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Boudain. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thoreson moves forwards but Boudain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boudain clobbers Thoreson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boudain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thoreson.
Thoreson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boudain.
Thoreson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Thoreson does no damage.
Boudain steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thoreson.
Boudain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Boudain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Thoreson looks to land a combination. Boudain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thoreson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boudain throws an overhand right that lands on Thoreson's shoulder, as Thoreson tries to avoid the shot.
Boudain tries a head kick but it misses.
Thoreson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boudain manages to circle out of the way.
Boudain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boudain cracks Thoreson with a good jab.
Boudain misses with a kick to the body
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boudain backing up. Boudain nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudain misses with a low kick.
Thoreson moves out of range of the body kick from Boudain.
Thoreson misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Boudain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boudain. #T1#
Thoreson blocks a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain tries a body shot but Thoreson blocks it.
Boudain works on Thoreson's body with a couple of short punches.
Boudain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boudain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boudain struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoreson controls his hands.
Boudain digs a right hand underneath Thoreson's ribcage. Thoreson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boudain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boudain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoreson's elbow.
Boudain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoreson. #T2#
Thoreson prevents a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boudain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boudain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Thoreson breaks from the clinch.
Dante Boudain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudain. Thoreson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thoreson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thoreson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoreson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boudain. Boudain obviously looking to wear him down.
Thoreson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudain. #T3#
Boudain throws out a loose jab but Thoreson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Thoreson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boudain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thoreson shoots for a takedown but Boudain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dante Boudain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thoreson misses with a combination
enabling Boudain to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoreson slips under a jab from Boudain.
A low kick from Boudain is predictable there #CL#
and Thoreson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thoreson.
Boudain tries a body shot but Thoreson blocks it.
Boudain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boudain misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Boudain unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thoreson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Boudain is unloading with more strikes now! Thoreson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Boudain!
Dante Boudain is the new super heavyweight champion!
Dante Boudain was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 310 Ballardo vs Shankoli
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1##CL#
Thoreson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boskins, pushing him back against the cage.
Thoreson just leaning against Boskins, taking a breather.
Boskins tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Boskins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boskins 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.
Boskins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoreson checks a low kick from Boskins.
Thoreson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boskins throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Thoreson moves into the clinch.
Boskins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thoreson after a bit of a struggle.
Thoreson tries for a takedown but Boskins manages to get underhooks.
Boskins wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Boskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Boskins. #T1#
Thoreson tries to land a front kick but Boskins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thoreson shoots in but Boskins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thoreson looks for a takedown but Boskins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Thoreson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoreson is looking to slow Boskins down with leg kicks.
Thoreson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thoreson tries to clinch there but Boskins circles away. #CL#
Thoreson clinches with his opponent.
Boskins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thoreson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Boskins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boskins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thoreson.
Boskins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thoreson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boskins lands with a short shot to the head.
Boskins wants a takedown but no success here.
Boskins can't get the takedown.
Boskins has had enough of the clinch but Thoreson keeps him there for the moment.
Boskins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thoreson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boskins holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Boskins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thoreson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boskins is trying to break the clinch but Thoreson has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Boskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boskins dives in for a single leg takedown but Thoreson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thoreson slips under a jab from Boskins.
It appears Thoreson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boskins throws a body kick that misses
and Thoreson counters with a two punch combo.
Boskins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thoreson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boskins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thoreson avoids a kick to the body.
Boskins misses with a body kick.
Crunch! Thoreson slams his shin into Boskins's torso.
Dwayne Boskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Boskins shoots in and drives through. Thoreson sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thoreson.
Thoreson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boskins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Boskins misses.
Boskins lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boskins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boskins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thoreson is fending him off so far but Boskins persists. Nope, Thoreson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thoreson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boskins.
Thoreson moves in looking to clinch but Boskins pushes him off.
Boskins misses the body punch
and Thoreson counters with a left and a right that stings Boskins.
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 Mats Thoreson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thoreson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boskins misses with an uppercut
and Thoreson counters with a left and a right that stings Boskins.
Boskins tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Thoreson drives through and clinches with Boskins against the cage.
Thoreson missing with knees to the body.
Boskins managing to block the knees to the body from Thoreson. #BC#
Thoreson breaks from the clinch.
Boskins looks to throw a body kick
and Thoreson counters with a body kick.
Thoreson staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins tries a head kick but it misses.
As Boskins looks to move away, Thoreson throws a big counter combo but Boskins just gets out of the way.#CL#
Thoreson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thoreson gets underhooks to prevent Boskins's takedown attempt.
Boskins fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Thoreson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thoreson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Boskins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mats Thoreson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boskins lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Thoreson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thoreson showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Boskins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boskins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thoreson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boskins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Boskins misses with a takedown attempt - Thoreson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mats Thoreson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Boskins.
Boskins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thoreson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boskins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thoreson tries to avoid it but Boskins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thoreson to the ground. Thoreson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thoreson wants to clinch.
Boskins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thoreson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boskins misses with a head kick.
Boskins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Boskins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boskins circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Boskins is predictable there #CL#
and Thoreson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thoreson connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dwayne Boskins has been cut.
Boskins looking to stall.
Boskins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thoreson walks away with a smile on his face. Boskins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boskins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thoreson is fending him off so far but Boskins persists. Nope, Thoreson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thoreson moves away from the strike by Boskins.
Thoreson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thoreson scores with a push kick.
Boskins is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Boskins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Thoreson pushes Boskins off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boskins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thoreson works over Boskins's head and body with a nice combination.
Boskins tries to land a front kick but Thoreson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thoreson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boskins sprawls and moves away.
Thoreson looks for the body kick but Boskins saw that one coming.
Thoreson blocks the body kick.
As Boskins looks to move away, Thoreson throws a big counter combo but Boskins just gets out of the way.
Boskins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Thoreson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Boskins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Boskins misses with an uppercut
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boskins backing up. Boskins nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
Boskins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thoreson counters with a one-two to the body.
Mats Thoreson is winning the standup battle so far.
Boskins misses with a wild body shot.
Boskins looks to land a body kick but Thoreson moved away.
Thoreson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boskins misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boskins backing up. Boskins nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
Boskins misses with a jab to the body
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boskins backing up. Boskins nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Thoreson #TD2#
and Boskins counters with a single leg into guard. Thoreson didn't expect that.
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!
Thoreson has control of Boskins's left arm, preventing Boskins from doing any damage.
Boskins distracts Thoreson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boskins looking to sit in guard and control but Thoreson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Thoreson wants to control from the top but Boskins keeps moving.
Thoreson looking to pass the guard.
Thoreson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boskins looking to control.
Dwayne Boskins has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thoreson controlling from the top position.
Thoreson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boskins controls Thoreson momentarily but Thoreson frees himself.
Thoreson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boskins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boskins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thoreson is keeping the position for now.
Thoreson wants to stand up but Boskins is controlling him. #T3#
Thoreson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES#
Thoreson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Boskins is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Boskins tries to pull guard but Thoreson holds him up against the cage and eventually Boskins drops back down to his feet.
Boskins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boskins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thoreson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boskins lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Thoreson doesn't manage to clinch there - Boskins circles away.
Boskins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thoreson counters with a series of strikes. Boskins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boskins scores with a leg kick.
Thoreson lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boskins scores with a head kick. Thoreson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thoreson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boskins.
Boskins misses with a low kick as Thoreson jumps back.
Thoreson goes for a double leg but Boskins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boskins continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Boskins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Thoreson feints a jab promting Boskins to slip. Thoreson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boskins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boskins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thoreson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thoreson misses with a double jab.
Boskins throws a body kick that misses.
Thoreson slips a jab and a cross from Boskins.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thoreson checks a leg kick.
Boskins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thoreson defends well and Boskins ends up having to push Thoreson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thoreson tries to counter with a takedown but Boskins is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Thoreson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thoreson.
Thoreson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Boskins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thoreson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thoreson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boskins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thoreson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thoreson is looking to clinch.
Thoreson throws a body kick that misses.
Thoreson backing away here, and Boskins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boskins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boskins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoreson.
A head kick misses from Thoreson.
Boskins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mats Thoreson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Boskins.
Thoreson moves in looking to clinch but Boskins pushes him off.
Boskins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Boskins tries a head kick but it misses.
Boskins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thoreson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thoreson lands with a shot to the body.
Boskins misses with a left hand
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boskins backing up. Boskins nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boskins enables Thoreson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boskins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thoreson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boskins can do to turn this around?
Thoreson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boskins pulls Thoreson in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Thoreson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thoreson with a nice head shot there.
Thoreson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoreson trying to control but Boskins 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.
Boskins looks to land a left hand but Thoreson moved out of range nicely.
Thoreson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson had his way with Dwayne Boskins in that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Boskins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Boskins misses the jab.
Thoreson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boskins misses with a looping right.
Thoreson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boskins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thoreson counters with a two punch combo.
Boskins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thoreson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boskins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boskins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thoreson is fending him off so far but Boskins persists. Nope, Thoreson circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boskins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thoreson but Thoreson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thoreson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boskins.#T1##TD#
Thoreson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boskins being controlled for a moment.
Boskins is not content to let Thoreson control the position.
Boskins is looking to regain half guard here but Thoreson keeps moving and retains side control.
Thoreson staying calm.#T2#
Thoreson throws an elbow but Boskins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thoreson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boskins is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Boskins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Boskins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thoreson working away.
Thoreson trying to control the position but Boskins is working away.
Thoreson laying and praying for a moment but Boskins takes advantage and regains half guard.
Thoreson trying to mount his opponent but Boskins defends it.
Thoreson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #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.
Thoreson is trying to control the action in half guard but Boskins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thoreson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boskins clobbers Thoreson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thoreson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boskins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boskins misses with the body kick
and Thoreson counters with a series of strikes. Boskins will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Boskins misses.
Mats Thoreson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boskins closes the distance and clinches up with Thoreson, looking for a takedown. Boskins pushes Thoreson against the cage but Thoreson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Thoreson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dwayne Boskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mats Thoreson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Boskins.
Thoreson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Thoreson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thoreson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Thoreson!
Mats Thoreson retains his super heavyweight title!
Mats Thoreson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 305 Viceroy vs Malik
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Thoreson staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oliveira. That's going to slow Thoreson down.
Oliveira lands with an overhand left.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Thoreson.
Ernesto Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Thoreson keeps it at a distance.
Thoreson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oliveira misses with a low kick.
As Oliveira backs off Thoreson throws a huge counter combo but Oliveira manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thoreson fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliveira. #T1#
Thoreson fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira moves out of range as Thoreson throws a body kick. #KD2#
Thoreson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Oliveira sprawling to the canvas. Thoreson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Oliveira hang on? #ROC2#
Oliveira is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
Thoreson scores with a big shot! Oliveira's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Oliveira! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Thoreson!
Mats Thoreson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Mats Thoreson took to the microphone: 'And you just remember - choose HTTPS'.

Event: HFC 302 Prime vs Lang
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Munchkin misses with a low kick.
Mats Thoreson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munchkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thoreson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munchkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thoreson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Thoreson drops Munchkin with a left and a right! Oh, Munchkin is hurt - Thoreson dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Munchkin is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Vladislav Munchkin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munchkin defending against the ground and pound.
Thoreson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thoreson is looking to take a break and control but Munchkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Munchkin struggling a bit here.
Thoreson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Thoreson scores with a couple of short 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.
A lull in the action here as Thoreson stalls from top position.
It looks like Thoreson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Thoreson cracks Munchkin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Munchkin is being controlled here.
Munchkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thoreson controls the position.
Thoreson is looking to take a break and control but Munchkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Thoreson staying calm.
Thoreson trying to control the action but Munchkin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Munchkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Munchkin moves into the clinch.
Thoreson blocking some punches.
Munchkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munchkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munchkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoreson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Munchkin avoids it.
Thoreson looking for a takedown. #T4#
Munchkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.
Munchkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Munchkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards. #BC#
Munchkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munchkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thoreson momentarily.
Thoreson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munchkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thoreson scrambles back to his feet.
Munchkin dodges the punch combination from Thoreson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munchkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thoreson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munchkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Munchkin attempts a counter takedown but Thoreson avoids it well and moves away.
A combination from Thoreson does no damage.
Thoreson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munchkin attempts a counter takedown but Thoreson avoids it well and moves away.
Thoreson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munchkin.
No joy there for Thoreson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladislav Munchkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thoreson fails with the takedown.
Thoreson misses with a wild combination.
Munchkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD2#
Thoreson drops Munchkin with a right and a left! Thoreson comes rushing in but Munchkin regains his composure and manages to keep Thoreson in guard.
Munchkin pulls Thoreson in close to prevent any damage.
Munchkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Munchkin, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoreson is looking to work some ground and pound but Munchkin has wrist control.
Munchkin keeping moving, preventing Thoreson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Thoreson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thoreson wants to control from the top but Munchkin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mats Thoreson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munchkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Munchkin stuffs the takedown.
Munchkin dodges the punch combination from Thoreson. #KD2#
Thoreson throws a left that rocks Munchkin and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Thoreson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Munchkin regain composure!
Oh Munchkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoreson controlling the position.
Munchkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Munchkin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thoreson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Munchkin is not content to let Thoreson control the position.
Thoreson just content to control the position. #T3#
Thoreson wants to stand but Munchkin is controlling his arm.
Thoreson tries to score with some ground and pound. Munchkin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thoreson trying to control the position but Munchkin is working away.
Thoreson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Munchkin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munchkin. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Munchkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoreson moves away.
Thoreson throws a sloppy head kick and Munchkin moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munchkin.
Thoreson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vladislav Munchkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.
Munchkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Munchkin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thoreson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thoreson wants to get back to his feet but Munchkin drags him back down.
Thoreson parries the strikes from Munchkin easily there. Munchkin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thoreson to escape.
Munchkin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Munchkin in side control, throwing shots but Thoreson defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munchkin working the strikes but Thoreson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladislav Munchkin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Munchkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thoreson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thoreson tries to land knees in the clinch but Munchkin avoids the damage to the body.
Thoreson slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoreson.
Munchkin working aggressively here.
Munchkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Munchkin avoiding damage as Thoreson throws knees to the body.
Munchkin gets underhooks to prevent Thoreson's takedown attempt.
Munchkin avoiding damage as Thoreson throws knees to the body.
Thoreson can't get the takedown.
Vladislav Munchkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.
Thoreson trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munchkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thoreson is working for takedown but Munchkin is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Thoreson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Thoreson scores with a four punch combination!
Thoreson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thoreson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Thoreson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Munchkin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Munchkin wants to sweep here but Thoreson controlling him for the moment.
Thoreson trying to control the position from guard on top but Munchkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thoreson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Munchkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Munchkin, not yet.
Vladislav Munchkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Munchkin keeping moving, preventing Thoreson from controlling successfully.
Munchkin wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
My spies in The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) inform me that Thoreson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Munchkin holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thoreson misses with a two punch combination.
Munchkin attempts a counter takedown but Thoreson avoids it well and moves away.
Thoreson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thoreson looks to land a combination. Munchkin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Munchkin as Thoreson shoots in.#TD#
Munchkin dives in and scores a takedown into Thoreson's guard.#ES2#
Thoreson manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Thoreson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Munchkin keeping moving, preventing Thoreson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Munchkin wants to sweep here but Thoreson controlling him for the moment.
Thoreson trying to control the position from guard on top but Munchkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thoreson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munchkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thoreson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Munchkin keeping moving, preventing Thoreson from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Munchkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thoreson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thoreson looking to pass the guard.
Thoreson trying to control but Munchkin is working from the bottom.
Mats Thoreson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thoreson 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Thoreson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thoreson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Thoreson!
Mats Thoreson made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 296 Klitschko vs Wade
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Thoreson is looking to clinch.
Sloan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thoreson.
Thoreson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloan pushes Thoreson away with a front kick.#TD#
Thoreson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sloan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thoreson has a takedown stuffed.
Thoreson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sloan counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoreson lands a slapping body shot.
Thoreson checks a low kick from Sloan.
Sloan misses with a head kick.
Thoreson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sloan.
Sloan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloan lands a slapping body shot.
Sloan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thoreson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloan tries to bum rush Thoreson with a series of wild strikes but Thoreson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Sloan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice cross by Thoreson.
Sloan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thoreson.
Sloan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thoreson counters with a low kick, right behind Sloan 's knee.
Sloan misses with a straight left.
Thoreson throws a leg kick but Sloan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thoreson misses with a wild combination.
Cameron Sloan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloan checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloan looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoreson is just out of range.
Thoreson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sloan.
Sloan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thoreson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thoreson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoreson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sloan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thoreson scrambles back to his feet.
Thoreson throws a body punch but Sloan moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sloan! But no joy.
Sloan throws out a loose jab but Thoreson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloan throws a low kick, looking for Thoreson's leg but Thoreson calmly moves out of range.
Sloan misses with a wild body shot.
Sloan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoreson.
Thoreson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thoreson.
Thoreson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sloan manages to avoid it.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Thoreson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thoreson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thoreson tries to clinch but Sloan moves out of range.
Cameron Sloan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoreson throws a body punch but Sloan moves out of range.
No luck for Thoreson with that takedown attempt.
Sloan leaves Thoreson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Thoreson throws out a leg kick but Sloan moves out of range and Thoreson only half commits.
Sloan scores with a punch to the head.
Sloan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Sloan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloan lands a two punch combo.
Sloan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thoreson is out of range.
Sloan slips a straight right by Thoreson.
Thoreson dives in and grabs Sloan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sloan pushes down on Thoreson's head and hops out.
Thoreson throws a right and a left that Sloan avoids nicely.
Sloan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thoreson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thoreson throws a sloppy head kick and Sloan moves out of range easily.
Sloan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Thoreson has managed to clinch.
Thoreson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sloan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Thoreson has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T4#
Sloan misses with a body punch.
Sloan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Sloan lands a nice uppercut.
Sloan tries to work over Thoreson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sloan pushes off an throws an elbow but Thoreson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thoreson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sloan tries a body shot but Thoreson blocks it.
Thoreson stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Sloan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sloan checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloan throws a series of punches but Thoreson moves out of range.
Thoreson throws a quick counter head kick but Sloan was just out of range.
Mats Thoreson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloan looks to land a combination but Thoreson avoids it well.
Thoreson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thoreson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thoreson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sloan was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoreson.
Sloan misses with a combination
and Thoreson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thoreson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoreson darts in looking for a takedown but Sloan gets double underhooks and turns Thoreson into the cage.
Sloan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thoreson defending well as Sloan loads up on a big left hand.
Sloan throws an overhand right that lands on Thoreson's shoulder, as Thoreson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sloan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thoreson throws a combination that misses
and Sloan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloan cracks Thoreson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thoreson tries for a takedown but Sloan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Thoreson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cameron Sloan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Thoreson blocks the low kick.
Thoreson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Sloan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoreson manages to avoid it.
Thoreson is looking to wear down Sloan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloan just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Sloan slams his shin into Thoreson's torso.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloan connects with the punch.
Sloan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sloan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sloan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thoreson backs up against the cage.
Sloan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thoreson.
Sloan cracks Thoreson with an open hand slap.
Sloan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Sloan blocks the leg kick.
Sloan throws a jab when Thoreson was well out of range.
Sloan misses with a double jab
and Thoreson counters with a lovely shot 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!
Thoreson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Thoreson throws a right hand that misses
letting Sloan counter with a right hand.
Thoreson throws a head kick but Sloan moves out of range.
Sloan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Thoreson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sloan to the mat! Sloan manages to get full guard.
Thoreson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sloan wants to get back to his feet but Thoreson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thoreson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thoreson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Sloan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thoreson is controlling him well.#SU#
Thoreson decides to stand back up. Thoreson steps back and let's Sloan get back to his feet.
Sloan misses with the body kick
and Thoreson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sloan thinking.
Thoreson swinging wildly here.
Sloan avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Sloan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thoreson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thoreson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thoreson lands a leg kick that knocks Sloan off balance momentarily.
Thoreson is looking to chop away at Sloan's legs.
Sloan throws a nice looking combination but Thoreson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thoreson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thoreson throws a head kick but Sloan moves out of range.
Sloan misses with a two punch combination.
Sloan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thoreson.
A little jabbing left from Sloan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Sloan scores with a four punch combination!
Sloan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thoreson has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Sloan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thoreson throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Sloan. Beautiful body shot.
Sloan throws a right and a left that Thoreson avoids nicely.
Sloan scores with a jab to the head.
Sloan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thoreson counters with a low kick, right behind Sloan 's knee.
Thoreson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sloan's waist but Sloan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thoreson off to one side.
Thoreson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloan throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Sloan tries to sprawl but Thoreson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sloan can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Sloan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloan throws a shot from downtown. Thoreson moves away and avoids it.
Thoreson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloan misses with a two punch combination.
Sloan connects with the punch.
A jab from Sloan misses.
A nice combination there by Sloan. #T1#
A good leg kick by Thoreson.
Sloan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thoreson.
Sloan throws a body kick that misses
and Thoreson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thoreson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thoreson.
Sloan throws a lazy body kick
and Thoreson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thoreson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sloan was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoreson.
Sloan stuffs the takedown attempt from Thoreson. Thoreson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Thoreson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoreson lands with a good body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thoreson.#T2#
Thoreson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloan lands a two punch combo.
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!
Thoreson dives in and grabs Sloan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sloan pushes down on Thoreson's head and hops out.#TD#
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thoreson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Sloan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Thoreson misses the shot to the body.
Thoreson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thoreson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thoreson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thoreson avoids the body shot from Sloan.
A punch combination from Sloan misses.
Sloan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloan looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoreson is just out of range.
Sloan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoreson moves away.
Thoreson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sloan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Jab from Sloan.
Sloan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thoreson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloan thuds a left hand into Thoreson's body.
Sloan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sloan swinging wildly here.
Thoreson shoots in for a double leg but Sloan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloan lands a jab-cross combination.
Sloan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Thoreson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoreson wants to clinch but Sloan slips to the side
and Sloan counters with a big right hand! Oh Thoreson is in trouble here! Sloan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Sloan!
A very excited looking Cameron Sloan 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: HFC 290
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1#
Thoreson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thoreson 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.
Steelers connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Mats Thoreson has been cut.
Thoreson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Steelers - just one landing.
A nice combination there by Thoreson. #CL2#
Thoreson drives through and clinches with Steelers against the cage.
Thoreson lands a nice elbow.
Steelers lands a nice shot to the body.
Steelers tries to break the clinch but Thoreson is controlling the position. #BC#
Steelers breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Thoreson thumps Steelers with a low kick.
Thoreson misses with a low kick.
Steelers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Thoreson.
Steelers attempts a counter takedown but Thoreson avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Thoreson. Beautiful body shot.
Thoreson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steelers tries to counter with a takedown but Thoreson is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Thoreson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steelers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thoreson is in Steelers's guard.#SU2#
Thoreson stands up and waves to Steelers to follow him.
Steelers slaps away a takedown attempt from Thoreson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thoreson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Steelers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoreson throws out a loose jab but Steelers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoreson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steelers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoreson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thoreson tries to clinch but Steelers moves out of range.
Steelers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steelers blocks a leg kick.
Steelers tries to counter with a takedown but Thoreson is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thoreson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Steelers sneaks out the side door and pushes Thoreson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
A jab from Thoreson finds it's way through Steelers's defenses.
Steelers leaves Thoreson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steelers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steelers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steelers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Steelers blocks the low kick.
Steelers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steelers misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steelers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thoreson is controlling him. #SU2#
Thoreson stands and steps away. Steelers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Thoreson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steelers defends well and Thoreson ends up having to push Steelers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steelers feinted with a counter takedown.
Steelers is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pittsburgh Steelers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.
Thoreson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mats Thoreson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steelers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thoreson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steelers.
Thoreson throws a series of punches but Steelers avoids them all with ease.
Steelers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thoreson misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steelers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thoreson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steelers manages to avoid it.
Steelers attempts a counter takedown but Thoreson avoids it well and moves away.
Thoreson defending well as Steelers loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mats Thoreson's cut.
That's time! Steelers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Thoreson clinches up against the cage.
Steelers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.
Thoreson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steelers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steelers wants to break free but Thoreson has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steelers. #T1#
Thoreson fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Thoreson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thoreson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steelers connects with the punch.
Pittsburgh Steelers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steelers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thoreson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steelers rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Steelers moves out of range of the leg kick from Thoreson.
Thoreson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steelers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thoreson throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Steelers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thoreson! Steelers lets Thoreson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!#TD2#
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Steelers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Thoreson looks to clinch
and Steelers counters with a crisp right that sends Thoreson to the canvas! Steelers follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC Challengers 85
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Thoreson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Li doesn't seem bothered though.
Thoreson thows a leg kick but Li checks it
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thoreson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thoreson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoreson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Li.
Li is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Li avoids the head kick by Thoreson.
Thoreson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Thoreson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Li to the mat! Li manages to get full guard. #ES#
Li manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoreson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoreson tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thoreson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thoreson. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thoreson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thoreson somewhat.#T1#
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.
Li avoids the head kick by Thoreson.
Thoreson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yize Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thoreson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thoreson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li avoids a kick to the body.
Li throws a big counter combination but Thoreson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Li lands a right hook to the body.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thoreson gets slowly back to his feet.
Yize Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoreson was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
A countering left hand to the body from Thoreson misses.
Thoreson thumps Li with a low kick.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Li wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Li throws a right hand that Thoreson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thoreson also avoids with ease.
A cross from Li lands.#T2#
Li throws a hook to the side of Thoreson's head but Thoreson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thoreson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li throws a hook to the side of Thoreson's head but Thoreson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thoreson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Thoreson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Li's half guard.#ES#
Li manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thoreson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Li working aggressively here.
Li tries a body shot but Thoreson blocks it. #BC2#
Thoreson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li checks a leg kick.
Thoreson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Li avoids the body shot from Thoreson.
Thoreson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thoreson shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thoreson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Li rather than just go for the knockout.
Thoreson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Thoreson as he checks the leg kick.
Thoreson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thoreson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Li back to the cage. Thoreson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Li tries to clinch up.
Li throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li misses with an uppercut.
Thoreson throws a leg kick
and Li counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by Li there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thoreson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Li is fending him off so far but Thoreson persists. Nope, Li circles away and we're back to standing.
Li fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD#
Li drops Thoreson with a beautiful combination! Thoreson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Li is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Mats Thoreson has been cut.#T4#
Thoreson takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Thoreson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thoreson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Li misses with an uppercut
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Li backing up. Li nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
Good leg kick by Li there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Li takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Li lands with a hook. Thoreson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Li digs a good body shot into Thoreson's ribs.
Thoreson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Li looks to land a right hand but Thoreson moved out of range.
Thoreson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Li throws a jab when Thoreson was well out of range.
BOOM! Li lands a beautiful left hook that drops Thoreson. Thoreson tries to recover but Li is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Thoreson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yize Li!
A relieved looking Yize Li 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: HFC 274 Steal The Thunder
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Thoreson shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Thoreson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thoreson jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thoreson. Thoreson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James 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.
James throws a hook but Thoreson avoids it easily.
Thoreson connects with a high kick.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
James looks to land a left hand but Thoreson moved out of range nicely.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thoreson lands the left hand.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! James has knocked Thoreson down with a huge combo! James steps away and waves a wobbly Thoreson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Thoreson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mats Thoreson has been cut.
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!
Thoreson leaves his chin hanging out and James seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Thoreson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy James!
Jimmy James really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 269 Shoot The Messenger
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Thoreson scores with a takedown into Mironov's guard.
Thoreson content to stall in guard here.
Thoreson trying to control but Mironov is working from the bottom.
Mironov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thoreson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mironov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mironov trying to keep a closed guard but Thoreson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mironov.
Nice takedown defense from Mironov. No joy for Thoreson on that attempt.
Mironov looks for a takedown but Thoreson sprawls well.
Mironov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thoreson misses with a two punch combination.
Mats Thoreson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Thoreson. No joy for Mironov on that attempt.
Thoreson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Mironov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mironov misses with a head kick.
Thoreson dives in and grabs Mironov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mironov pushes down on Thoreson's head and hops out.
Thoreson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mironov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thoreson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Thoreson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mironov!
Thoreson trying to control the action but Mironov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mironov being controlled for a moment. #SU2#
Thoreson decides to stand back up.
Thoreson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mironov circles away.
Mironov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thoreson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Thoreson. #TD#
Mironov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thoreson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mironov. #T3#
Mironov wants to pass to mount but Thoreson is defending the position.
Mironov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thoreson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mironov.
Mironov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mironov is trying to work for a kimura but Thoreson is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mironov wants to free his trapped foot but Thoreson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mironov prevents Thoreson from improving his position.
Mironov wants to take a breather but Thoreson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mironov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mats Thoreson 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#
A combination from Thoreson does no damage.
Thoreson throws a combination that misses
and Mironov counters with a body kick.
Thoreson swinging wildly here.
Thoreson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thoreson misses with a double jab #TD#
and Mironov counters with a single leg into guard. Thoreson didn't expect that.
Thoreson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mironov manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Mironov trying to control from half guard but Thoreson is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mironov. #T1#
Thoreson is not content to let Mironov control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mironov connects with a nice short shot to Thoreson's temple.
Thoreson is controlling Mironov's trapped leg to prevent Mironov from advancing to side control.
Thoreson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thoreson.
Mironov trying to control but Thoreson is working from the bottom.
Thoreson wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mironov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thoreson has control of Mironov's left arm, preventing Mironov from doing any damage.
Thoreson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mironov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mironov working the ground and pound but Thoreson is defending the strikes.
Thoreson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Mironov wants to get back to his feet.
Mironov is looking to take a break and control but Thoreson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thoreson avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Mironov gets caught napping as Thoreson dives in and scores a takedown. Mironov manages to retain guard.#T4#
Thoreson trying to control but Mironov is working from the bottom.
Thoreson stopping the sweep attempt from Mironov.
Mironov keeping full guard, as Thoreson tries to pass.
Thoreson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mironov's guard.
Thoreson uses his free foot to push down on Mironov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mironov.
Mironov wants to control but Thoreson is having none of it.
Thoreson controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Sergei Mironov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Thoreson. Those never looked like landing.
Thoreson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Thoreson looks to move away, Mironov throws a big counter combo but Thoreson just gets out of the way.
Thoreson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mironov tries to sprawl out of it but Thoreson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mironov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Thoreson tries to get set, Mironov tries to push him back and clinch up but Thoreson manages to avoid the attempt.
Thoreson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mironov fails to land with a series of punches.
Thoreson misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Mironov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mironov walks away with a smile on his face. Thoreson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sergei Mironov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.
Thoreson throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Mironov counters by moving into the clinch.
Mironov controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mironov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Thoreson lands an uppercut.
Mironov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thoreson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mironov is trying to drag Thoreson to the mat but Thoreson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Thoreson breaks from the clinch.
Thoreson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mironov counters with a straight right hand.
Mironov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Mironov dodges the punch combination from Thoreson.
Mironov throws a series of punches but Thoreson avoids them all with ease.
Thoreson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thoreson swinging wildly here.
Thoreson misses with the combination.
Thoreson misses with the combination.
Mironov is looking for a counter combo.
Thoreson throws an overhand right that lands on Mironov's shoulder, as Mironov tries to avoid the shot.
Mironov tries to counter by clinching up but Thoreson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thoreson throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Mironov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mironov just leaning against Thoreson, taking a breather. #T3#
Thoreson lands a good knee to the midsection. Mironov won't want to take too many of those.
Thoreson gets underhooks to prevent Mironov's takedown attempt.
Thoreson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thoreson lands with a right to the head.
Thoreson blocks the elbow strike.
Mironov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.
Thoreson trying to land knees to the body.
Mironov tries a body shot but Thoreson blocks it.
Mironov lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Mironov.
Thoreson blocks an elbow strike from Mironov. #T4#
Thoreson is trying to pull guard but Mironov has him pressed against the cage.
Mironov trying to stall but Thoreson improves his position.
Thoreson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mironov to keep the fight standing.
Mironov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thoreson.
Mironov slows down the pace here.
Mironov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mironov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A frustrated look appears on Mironov's face as he tries to break the clinch.

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 Sergei Mironov.
I think Mironov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mats Thoreson!
Mats Thoreson made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 264 Feel Good
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Boulder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boulder backing up. Boulder nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
Thoreson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frank Boulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Boulder misses.
Boulder looks for the body kick but Thoreson saw that one coming.
Boulder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoreson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Thoreson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boulder's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thoreson passes Boulder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boulder is trying to maintain the position but Thoreson is very close to passing his half guard.
Thoreson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thoreson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Thoreson is pressing down on Boulder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boulder is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thoreson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boulder pushes Thoreson off looking to stand but Thoreson dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Thoreson seems content to control.
Thoreson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
More stalling from Thoreson.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boulder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoreson manages to avoid it.
Thoreson wants to counter the offense by Boulder and move into the clinch position.
Boulder shoots in for a takedown but Thoreson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Boulder there.
Boulder misses with a takedown attempt
and Thoreson counters with a two punch combo.
Boulder misses with a body shot
and Thoreson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Boulder misses #TD2#
and Thoreson counters with a shoot takedown. Boulder fights it but they end up in guard.
Thoreson 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. #T3#
Thoreson wants to pass the guard but Boulder is keeping the position.
Thoreson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thoreson slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Thoreson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thoreson is pressing down on Boulder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boulder is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thoreson in particular looking to stall.
Thoreson wants to free his trapped foot but Boulder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thoreson moves into full mount! Boulder won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoreson controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Thoreson dives in and scores a takedown into Boulder's guard.
Thoreson 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.
Thoreson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thoreson wants to pass the guard but Boulder is keeping the position.
Boulder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boulder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thoreson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boulder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thoreson counters with a big head kick but Boulder shrugs it off.
Thoreson checks a leg kick nicely.
Thoreson throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Thoreson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thoreson staying calm.
Boulder gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Thoreson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Boulder is in real trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thoreson controlling the positon.
Boulder tries to escape the position.
Thoreson biding his time, controlling Boulder. #T3#
Thoreson is continuing to stall.
A lull in the action here.
Mats Thoreson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thoreson controlling from the back.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Thoreson. No joy for Boulder on that attempt.
Boulder misses with a takedown
and Thoreson counters with a head kick. That will keep Boulder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thoreson throws a head kick that Boulder semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Boulder has been cut.
Boulder throws a push kick but Thoreson slaps the foot to one side.
Thoreson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thoreson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boulder.
Thoreson wants to counter with a clinch but Boulder pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Thoreson rushes Boulder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boulder tries for a takedown but Thoreson manages to get underhooks.
Boulder wants to break free but Thoreson has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Boulder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thoreson uses from the top position.
Thoreson wants to pass the guard but Boulder is keeping the position.
Thoreson content to stall in guard here.
Thoreson stands and throws Boulder's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Thoreson advances to mount.
Thoreson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Thoreson controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Thoreson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Thoreson.
Boulder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thoreson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boulder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thoreson is looking to work his way around to Boulder's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3#
Boulder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thoreson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boulder is working to get back to half guard.
Thoreson controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thoreson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Thoreson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mats Thoreson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boulder tries to lock up and control but Thoreson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Thoreson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thoreson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Thoreson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mats Thoreson made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 260 Knuckle Up
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Lyons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thoreson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoreson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyons throws out the jab.
Lyons misses with a series of wild punches.
Thoreson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons checks a low kick from Thoreson.
Thoreson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lyons pinned against the cage. Lyons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Thoreson moves away from the strike by Lyons.
Thoreson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lyons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lyons throws a low kick but Thoreson avoids it.
Lyons throws a leg kick that misses.
Lyons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lyons lands with an uppercut that bounces Thoreson off the cage and back into range.
Thoreson doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Lyons counters with a crisp one two that drops Thoreson! Lyons thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thoreson to his feet! Thoreson is in big trouble!
Hannibal Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.#T2#
Thoreson with a poor takedown
and Lyons scores with a counter punch that sends Thoreson to the canvas! Lyons smells blood - he's punishing Thoreson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thoreson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Lyons!
A less than humble Hannibal Lyons misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 255 Heat
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Thoreson slips a jab from Buckets.
Buckets stuns Thoreson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buckets throws a jab when Thoreson was well out of range.
Buckets takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Buckets throws a leg kick that misses.
Buckets misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Thoreson shoots in and gets a takedown into Buckets's guard.
Thoreson wants to control from the top but Buckets keeps moving.
Thoreson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Buckets looking for a guillotine here but Thoreson defends easily.
Thoreson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Thoreson stands and throws Buckets's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thoreson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thoreson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Buckets is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buckets is letting Thoreson control him for a moment.
Thoreson trying to control the position but Buckets is working away.
Thoreson controls the position.
Thoreson wants to control but Buckets is keeping him busy.
Buckets sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thoreson prevents Buckets from improving his position.
Buckets trying to hold on to Thoreson's head to control him but Thoreson postures up.
Thoreson not doing much here.
Buckets tries to get to full guard but Thoreson has control of the leg. #T3#
Thoreson is pressing down on Buckets's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buckets is holding on for now.
Thoreson moves nicely into side control.
Buckets wants to control but Thoreson postures up.
Thoreson is looking to take a break and control but Buckets is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thoreson controlling from side mount.
Buckets prevents Thoreson from improving position.
Thoreson controlling the position. #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.
Thoreson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Buckets!
Thoreson moves to the back.
Thoreson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Buckets manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thoreson's guard. Nice work there by Buckets.
Thoreson has momentary wrist control but Buckets slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoreson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thoreson controlling the position.
Buckets with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mats Thoreson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Buckets throws a looping overhand right but Thoreson ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Thoreson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Buckets quickly recovers to half guard.
Buckets on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Buckets tries to get out of the position.
Thoreson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Buckets is looking to improve his position.
Thoreson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mats Thoreson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buckets is squirming around, avoiding Thoreson's attempts to control the action.
Thoreson controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Thoreson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Thoreson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buckets is looking to escape.
Buckets really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Buckets wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Buckets wants to hold on but Thoreson pushes him away.
Buckets is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Thoreson has taken his back.
Thoreson controlling the position well here. Buckets rolled but Thoreson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T2#
Buckets wants to get back to his feet.
Buckets can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thoreson controlling the positon.
Thoreson has the hooks in. Buckets is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Buckets is trying to get back to his feet but Thoreson has full control of the position and if anything, Buckets has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Thoreson is hanging on to Buckets's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thoreson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Thoreson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buckets tries to escape but Thoreson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Buckets staying busy and making it hard for Thoreson to control. #T4#
Buckets is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB2#
Buckets defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thoreson's arms.
Thoreson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Buckets doesn't escape.
Thoreson keeps control of the position as Buckets tries to break free.
Thoreson controls the action.
Thoreson keeps control of the position as Buckets tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buckets is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Buckets misses with a hook. Thoreson ducked under it nicely.
Thoreson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Buckets loads up on a big right hand but Thoreson slips the punch.
Buckets tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thoreson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buckets misses with a straight left.
Buckets throws the kick towards the body but Thoreson avoids it.#TD2#
Thoreson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Buckets gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thoreson is one step ahead there.
Thoreson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Thoreson trying to control but Buckets is working from the bottom.
Thoreson controlling from the top position.
Buckets looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buckets wants to stand up but Thoreson is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thoreson is pushing down on Buckets's leg trying to pass to half guard. Buckets is fighting to maintain full guard but Thoreson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bobby Buckets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buckets is not content to let Thoreson control the position.
Buckets gets back to full guard.
Thoreson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Buckets working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thoreson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thoreson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thoreson stays in close to Buckets's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Buckets is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thoreson is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Thoreson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buckets swings for the body but Thoreson moves out of range.
Buckets feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thoreson's calf.
Thoreson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buckets's waist but Buckets gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thoreson off to one side.
Nice defenses there by Thoreson.
Thoreson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buckets.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckets as he avoids it easily.
Thoreson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobby Buckets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.
Buckets lands with a straight right. Thoreson didn't see that one coming.
Buckets jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buckets scores with a nice body kick.
Thoreson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buckets misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Buckets lunges at Thoreson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thoreson's hand. #TD2#
Thoreson looking to score a takedown here. Buckets is defending well but Thoreson drives through and ends up in Buckets's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoreson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thoreson wants to control from the top but Buckets keeps moving.
Thoreson stops Buckets from standing up. #SUB#
Buckets is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thoreson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mats Thoreson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoreson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Buckets showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thoreson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Thoreson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mats Thoreson waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.

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